I had the vegan mushroom and cashew cheese -- very salty! Couldn't really taste the cheese at all but it was VERY seasoned. Too seasoned for me. The aftertaste lingers for a while. Cheese and garlic -- I liked this one. Not too garlicky but definitely a ton of cheese. Spinach and cheese -- very salty AGAIN. I took breaks and drank water to refresh my palette but wow! Overly seasoned for me These are just my taste buds opinions. They had a pastrami philly I wanted to try but then thought, oh wait I don't like pastrami, regular philly cheese steaks ? Yes please ! I want to try their home made pasta !! Should have bought it and took it home to cook! Next time. Place is clean, displays are mouth watering and the guys who work here are super helpful, sweet and attentive!! read more

TLDR: flaky af, hot, fresh, stuffed with great flavors, can't wait to go back! As part of my quarantine adventures, my mom and I decided to try this place out! I've had my eye on it for a while. We wanted a light meal to tied us over. What better thing to have than empanadas! This place delivered. We used their online take out app from Yelp which was super efficient and easy to use. - Ordered: Beef Empanada, Spanich and Cheese Empanada, Quinoa and Lentil Empanada, Side Chimmichurri Salsa Rating: Beef Empanada: 4/5. "I didn't personally like it as much. I didn't care for the potatoes in it because it brought a different texture than what I was anticipating" - my parental unit. Spinach and Cheese 4/5: This was really good. The spinach and cheese had a perfect balance, very cheesy. It had the consistency of spinach and artichoke dip so I loved that. The cheese was just exploding out of it! Quinoa and Lentils 5/5: We didn't know which ones were in the box originally so my mom just bit into one to see which one it was. Unknowing that it was actually mine, she was absolutely blown away by the texture and flavors of the vegan one. She thought it was her beef empanada! I had to claim this one back from stubborn hands. This is one that proves to the skeptics that great vegan food is out there. The salsa: 4/5. Super delicious! It came in a sizable tub to have plenty left over. Although these did not need the sauce, its worth the price if that's what you're into! Street parking (and side streets) are available. Its not an sit down shop but there are chairs outside! Hope to come back soon! read more

World Empanadas - Quinoa and Lentils Empanada (QL) Spinach and Cheese Empanada (SP) Beef Empanada (BF) - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

Yes I would totally recommend this place!! So many different empanadas to choose from and they're all so delicious. I love their tortilla soup as well. The Chile con carne is super spicy if you're into that. Make sure to get some ranch to cool her down. The berry empanada was awesome as well. Can't wait to try the biscuit and gravy one! read more

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I have been in a loving relationship with: WORLD EMPANADAS (W.E.) since Day1. Take it from someone whose been devoted to spicy potato, and soy chorizo empanadas for 7 years. These aren't your typical traditional empanadas. Don't come here expecting them to be that way!!! So, how are they?? World empanadas are like-new modern twist, with various vegan options, baked, and delicious enough to make you Mmm Mmm mmm after each bite. I am so grateful, cause there are so many meatless options, and that's one of the reasons- I keep coming back!! My favorites are: 1) Spicy Potato-not spicy, but like mashed potatoes with flavor, and light cheese. 2) Soy Chorizo-such a good flavor, almost taste like meat in a nice sauce. 3) bean and cheese- omg, like a burrito! 4) Mixed berries -you have to Eat this hot, or reheat it. Have it with tea or coffee. FOODgasm! Other vegan options include: 1) quinoa and lentils 2) beans and rice 3) spinach and cheese 4) cheese and onion 5) Nutella and banana My favorite part about coming to World Empanadas is biting into the flaky crust, that honestly reminds me of samosas my mom and grandma made, when I was Wee young thang. I literally, sit in my car, and enjoy em on spot, while steaming hot. Many times, I've almost wanted to cry, cause it reminds me soooooo much of home. W.E. has not only become my comfort food, a replica of childhood flavors, but also my last meal on earth!! W.E has been there for me, without even knowing it, through the toughest of times. So grateful, for them being open through Corona time, as well. You can order online, and pick up at the pick up window. Thank you, Chef Matt and your team For making, this girls taste buds dance, and be pleased. Although, I can't swallow the whole empanada like an alligator, I definitely can take small bites, and seriously enjoy to theeeeee fullest. Devour em! I usually, take home a dozen. This becomes, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But, by the end of the day I get accused of eating almost all of them. So, pssst whispering -"I now order 16 of them at a time."Hahahaaa. Omgggg, THIS DARN REVIEW is secretly killing me! I need my fix!!! My goodness! So, why take it from someone whose only visited W.E once?? Instead, take it from a lifelong customer, who can kiss the hands of the chef, for making such amazing comfort food. Magic hands much! Ooohhh the empanada passion is Real!! -street parking -Order online or in person -Jamaica drink-get it! read more

World Empanadas - Noooooooo wayyyyy OMG LETS go!!!! - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

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What a god send! World empanadas has vegan and vegetarian empanadas! Being from South Florida originally, I am a huge empanada fan. But I'm also allergic to pork and eat mostly plant-based. So I was so excited to find this place! They have some really unique flavors. My favorites are the mushroom and cashew cheese and the soy chorizo. They also have plenty of options for meat eaters like chicken pot pie style empanadas and ham and cheese. And they have a couple of dessert empanadas too. Also the salsa that the savory ones come with is a nice touch. I just wish they had more seating! read more

Was meeting a friend at geeky teas down the road and wanted a quick bite before hand. Got the pepperoni and cheese, and the biscuits and gravy empanadas. Both were excellent. The green salsa had a nice tangy, very mildly smoky flavor, the heat was mild enough that it shouldn't bother most who are sensitive to spicy foods. Food came out fast. They even gave me a sample of their pasta which they make there. I'm pretty picky when it comes to pasta and I wasn't necessarily won over by it, but they give you a giant cup of it which seems like a good value for the price. read more

Delicious vegan empanadas! Crispy, flaky outside and perfectly seasoned filling. Highly recommend the mushroom cashew cheese. Definitely going back here to pick up a box next time. The gentleman working here was super kind and accommodating. Stayed even though they were closing, and heated up our empanadas for us :') Thank you read more

It was my first time requesting for delivery through Yelp and it was actually quite successful though I wish there was a better way of selecting what you wanted for the 12 dozen option for the empanadas. We ended up getting 3 Santa Fe's, 2 sausage and gravy, 2 beef, 2 creamy corns and 4 Nutella and bananas. The order came in 15 minutes earlier than expected and the delivery guy was super nice. I definitely tried a little of everything with my favorites being the creamy corn and the Nutella and bananas, but be warned that that particular dessert is runny with the melted nutella lolz Also, the empanadas came with salsa, chimichurri and green chili sauce. read more

World Empanadas - Got it delivered :) - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

World empanadas I tell everyone about you. So affordable and AMAZING I haven't had anything I don't like here & the guys who work here are so personable. It's also really nice to see a small business with professional branding especially because it still feels personal. I wish world empanadas the most success in the world. Top 10 fave restaurants of all time no question! read more

Reservation experience: we placed an order online and it was ready for take out in about 20 minutes. Food: What an amazing amazing place! Loved it. We ordered both vegan and non vegan empanadas. The dips were amazing. The mushroom and cashew cheese empanada and the spinach cheese empanadas were stuff of dreams. I was a bit underwhelmed by the quinoa lentil empanada. Value for money: 100% read more

World Empanadas - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

This place is cute and quaint. But the most crucial part about enjoying empanadas they seem to disregard. If you love eating dry emapanadas then this is the place for you. The workers never ask or even mention anything about the chimichurri sauce which is like the best part. Do you know what it is to get all the home only to find out there's no sauce? It's a very sad one and doesn't inspire you to return. read more

Delightful Nutella & banana empanada! The outdoor dining area in the back is pleasant although a little detour is required to find it.

First time ordering... I think. Willing to try again. Quick stroll from the office so it's a must try. read more

World Empanadas - Exterior - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

We were invited to meet my father in law for lunch with his wife on Saturday, having never heard of it I turned to Yelp and both my wife and I thought based on the reviews this was going to be a good lunch. The truth is it was not a good lunch....IT WAS GREAT...! A couple of things I found out through the reviews and visit: Street parking - I heard there is a small lot behind but we found parking on a side street close. They are busy - well with great tasting food and excellent service why not right? Seating is limited - they had two outside tables and one inside then other seating that bordered the inside area. You can find seating but you can also take to go I guess. Service - the people working there are busy but the customer service was great. My wife and I planned ahead on what we were going to order based on the reviews and menu. I chose the Santa Fe Chicken and the Cheese and Onion, while she choose the Cheese and Onion and the Spinach and cheese. They have a combo so you can get two empanadas plus a side of soup or salad and a drink. For me I chose the chimichurri pasta that had chimichurri, garlic with the penne pasta. Served cold but that was one good pasta salad. I also got the Horchata for my drink instead of a canned soda....excellent Horchata. We finished off the meals with a couple of Nutella and banana empanadas. Soooooo creamy and the bananas were chunked inside. Great choice for lunch....highly recommended. read more

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Finally gave this unique business a try after driving by numerous times. Really enjoyed the Santa Fe Chicken and Ground beef empanadas. They're deceptively small but really filling. The green salsa was so tasty. The owner was really nice and told me they have seasonal empanadas, too. A great reason to return and try some more flavors! read more

AMAZING EMPANADAS!!! Service is always quick ( online order is the way to go). Very clean and friendly staff. You can also dine in the back if you want. hope you enjoy the empanadas as much as I do !!!! read more

World Empanadas - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

Best Vegan empanadas in LA/Burbank Area! The mushroom ones are absolutely amazing! The owner and staff is also very kind and friendly read more

World Empanadas - Vegan Mushroom and Cashew Cheese (MC) - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

Just my opinion, but it is good. Location: It is a nice location and would be awesome to dine there, but we can't right now. They have some places to sit, but primarily you pick up and go which is fine. The parking is there, but it isn't plentiful. Lastly, there will be a line so be prepared. 4.5/5 Staff: They were very kind and were practicing social distancing. Honestly, I would say that their customer service is excellent. Even though they forgot my sauce I went back and they quickly got my order corrected. 4.5/5 Price: It is fine and I mean I wanna say it is expensive, but realistically it is a good price. 4/5 Food Disclaimer: I only had vegan empanadas Pinto Bean and Rice: My favorite out of the bunch. It was delicious and filling. I recommend this one for your next order here. 4/5 Mushroom: I didn't think I was going to like this one but was very nice. I loved the high-quality ingredients in this filling in particular. Another recommendation. 4/5 Quinoa and Lentils: Great texture, consistency, and very dense. I think this one is a great option for eating while driving because you won't spill the filling everywhere. 4/5 Soy Chorizo: Dissatisfied with overall flavor and texture. It looks fine, but I was hoping for a nice spicy and send me to the moon blast of taste. I think this was me hoping it to be amazing and falling flat on my face. 3/5 Chimichurri Sauce: Weak and overhyped for me. Again I felt that everything else was so much better and I will look to try their salsa instead. 1.5/5 Conclusion: It was good. Yep I know that is dumb to see written, but sometimes places are just good. I think I would buy a box for taking to someone's party or a picnic. They are good, affordable, and consistent. I will say this there is no place with this kind of consistency in their preparation and quality. I recommend you try it, but don't go in with my expectations. Also, the staff is amazing they hired some great people. Have fun and enjoy. Let me know how wrong I am or if I was a useful comment for you. Yelp review 4/5 and my review 3.5/5 read more

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So good and so busy! World Empanadas is on Magnolia with no parking lot in the back, but street parking is pretty easy on the side streets. Also, the space is pretty small so it gets pretty hard to find a place to sit during lunch hour! I ordered the potatoes and gravy and the Nutella and banana empanadas. Each one is $3.40 (kinda pricey) but well worth it! I loved the dough--it was so soft and chewy and the perfect amount of carbs!! The potato and sausage stuffing was just the right amount of seasoning and perfectly paired with their vegan chimichurri sauce that they have on the side!! For dessert, the Nutella and banana had actual banana chunks in it and I was blown away!!! It wasn't too overly sweet and closed the meal off perfectly. Don't worry about trying to discern the difference between empanadas if you order a lot because they have the initials of the empanada on the crust (ex. Potatoes and Gravy has PG on it). Well worth it to buy a dozen!! Will be back to try more! :) read more

World Empanadas - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

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I've been here about three times over the past year and a half now and I end up lovin' World Empanadas more and more with each visit! The menu easily lets you know what is vegan. It also has a little drawing showing you what shape your empanada is. That way, if you order a bunch of different flavors, you know exactly which one you're about to bite into. There are four savory vegan options and one sweet vegan option. I've had them all! - Quinoa & Lentils http://bit.ly/2ALa0Xj - Pinto Beans & Rice http://bit.ly/2CjEDTr - Soy Chorizo http://bit.ly/2M7rPEm - Mushroom & Cashew Cheese http://bit.ly/2HaXgii - Mixed Berries http://bit.ly/2RQy2JW While all the vegan options are good, I can't deny the fact that the Mushroom & Cashew Cheese one totally rocks my world! Their chimichurri sauce rocks my world too! I was actually super sad that I forgot to pick up some chimichurri sauce after ordering a dozen empanadas on my last visit. Btw, A dozen empanadas are about $37 which is not bad considering one empanada is $3.40 each. Plus, I get to share with my family. The Meateater Hubby likes the Breakfast Empanada, my sister likes the Potato & Cheese Empanadas, and my mom likes the Santa Fe Chicken Empanada. I even shared a few with my coworker. Although if you're not in the mood for a whole dozen, I'm also a fan of the combo meal. Two empanadas, soup or salad, and a drink. I'm pretty impressed by how much salad is actually in that tiny plastic container. I recommend emptying the salad greens out onto the provided paper plate. You'd be surprised how big that portion actually is! And this combo meal is under 10 bucks. http://bit.ly/2TNpz7L read more

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3.5/5 When in LA, GET DISAPPOINTED BY THE HIGHLY RATED RESTAURANTS HERE. I love empanadas and have absurd difficulty finding a good spot near me back home. I stopped by here on the way to the airport. The imprinted text on the empanadas is super helpful. The food felt a little lackluster. I ordered the beef + chicken empanadas, and felt the meat vs crust/dough ratio was off. Too much carb, not enough meat. The cashier said I would get chimichurri sauce with my order. I got my order, it came with no chimichurri sauce or napkins. I asked for them, then walked away to start eating my food. The chimichurri sauce doesn't have the beautiful bright green appearance and it's very liquidy from the vinegar! I like chunkier chimichurri sauce so I can pour it directly onto my empanada. Because the chimichurri sauce is too liquidy, pouring it makes your empanada wet and it falls apart which is not the best eating experience. The search for a good empanada place continues.. read more

LOVE this place. My favorite is the Santa Fe chicken empanada. Great service, great staff, great food. Highly recommend!

Incredible. Every single time. Yet, unsure why it's always more expensive than it shows on the menu lol. Either way: I'll never stop coming here. read more

WORLD OF EMPANADAS IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST! They consistently have the freshest ingredients, their staff is amazing, and they have gone above and beyond in so many regards! Most recently they stepped up to another level and allowed our entire family that had just arrived from out of town to enjoy their food despite me being an idiot and getting the hours wrong on the weekend. They were kind enough to stay after hours to allow our doordash driver to pick up our order and deliver to us. We cannot thank them enough and can't recommend enough!! Our favorites are EVERYTHING but top faves: Santa Fe Chicken, Spinach/Cheese, Spicy Potato, Nutella & Banana, Quinoa/Lentil, Creamy Corn, Caprese, and Mixed Berry. They are unbelievably accommodating and overall one of the best places not only in LA but after driving across the country can confirm, they're the best in the US! THANK YOU WORLD OF EMPANADAS!! I'm so sorry we placed an order 10 mins before closing. read more

Make no mistake, the food is great but the service is atrocious. I got an emailed coupon from them after I visited. I tried to use it at the shop. They told me it was for online orders only. I spent $60 for a dozen empanadas and asked for salsa for two households. When I got home, they'd given me exactly... none. I called, pressed 1 to speak to a live person, no one picked up. I called 4 more times over the next twenty minutes. Is the ringer off? So I called back and pressed 2 to leave a message. As expected, the mailbox was full. Who runs a business like this? They say 8 minutes, they mean 15 (when it's not busy) and the. ask again what your order was. Didn't you WRITE IT DOWN? I think that's the end of my once-happy relationship with WE. There are plenty of other excellent takeaways. read more

I was in the neighborhood and been wanting to try this place out. The empanadas are so fresh and hot! I first tried the spicy potato, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Then tried a beef one, it was ok, definitely helped trying it with their sauce. Then tried the chili con carne, it was so juicy, flavorful, and a bit spicy in the end. And finally I tried the pepperoni, I know it's not the normal thing to get when having an empanada, but it was amazing! Parking is a little tricky, since it's street parking only, but it's worth it! And the staff were caring, helpful, and honest with the wait, since everything is made to order. read more

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The Sante Fe chicken was amazing, the gravy was not as good, we tried some other options but I would recommend staying with the chicken and steak. read more

I'm Argentinian so I know a good empanada when I see one. To be honest, I was skeptical when I went to this restaurant for the first time because I thought there would be no way they could improve upon a classic Argentinian empanada, but boy was I wrong. Their empanadas are so delicious, they have all kinds of different varieties, and our kids love them, too. If you want an excellent empanada, this is the place to go to. Not only is it the best place in Burbank, it's the best empanada place in all of Los Angeles County. read more

You're missing out if you haven't tried their empanadas! SO WARM AND FILLING. We decided to go with their vegan options : soy chorizo and mushroom and cashew cheese. Both flavors were a hit! I had to actually double check they were vegan, because it tasted too good to be true. I can't wait to come back and try their other flavors. The employees were helpful and they have a good procedure for pickup/takeout. If you're by the area or driving by, definitely try this place out. A great spot for a quick bite!! read more

World Empanadas - Soy Chorizo Empanadas (SY), Mushroom and Cashew Cheese Empanadas (MC) - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

10 or so years ago, I had a studio in Burbank. Found this empanada place on Victory in the back of a liquor store. Went at least twice a week. I was hooked. Today, I drove down Magnolia, and saw World Empenadas, parked and grabbed a couple. I was not pleased, they were tasteless, and the watered down chimichuri was just that watered down. Disappointment. read more

Their flavors are amazing! The people who work there are super nice and polite. Their empanadas never gets old. Its always warm fresh out of the oven. Highly recommended! read more

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I super appreciated that this place makes vegan and vegetarian empanadas that's more creative than most options available in LA and OC. Most places only carry a spinach and cheese empanada as their vegetarian option and to me, I don't care for it because it's in almost every type of cuisine - dough, spinach and cheese. Spanakopita anyone? Tastes like a mini empanada to me even though it's Greek. Spinach and cheese sambousek? Lebanese version of dough, cheese and spinach too. So... yeah there's only so much spinach and cheese I can take as a vegetarian option at most places. In comes world of empanadas - finally a mushroom! Soy chorizo!? Spicy potato? And other options I haven't explored yet! So in search of empanadas - I usually try to look for a mushroom option. I love that this place has a mushroom and cashew cheese version. Their spicy potato was good (I was scared it was going to be cubed potatoes but it's a mashed potato), and I enjoyed the cream corn. My favorite was for sure the mushroom and cashew cheese. I enjoyed their chimichurri and spicy sauce too (I forget what it was). Good stuff. read more

The perfect lunch combo! Every, every empanada I have tasted has been sooo good. My ultimate favorite is their Tortilla Soup, Soo delicious and it's also Vegan! Reasonably priced and very filling! This place is a must if you are in Burbank. Staff is excellent as well. read more

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BEST. EMPANADAS. EVER. So good that I came back 2 days in a row. Yes, they're that good! The outside of the empanadas, lets call it the crust? Is so flaky and absolutely amazing, so flavorful. I could honestly eat just that with no filling. Don't get me wrong, all of the different fillings are incredibly delicious too. Since we went back 2 days in a row it gave us the chance to try almost all of them. Berry: favorite dessert one! It's like a little mini mixed berry pie. Ham and cheese: my personal favorite! Good amount of ham and tons of cheese. I loved it with the green salsa that they give you. Santa Fe: tons of filling! Chicken, corn and beans with a good amount of spice to it. Spinach and cheese: exactly what it says! I believe it had cheddar in it. So gooey and delicious! Chile con carne: good amount of carne and perfect amount of spicy! Nothing too bad. Potato and cheese: this was my personal least favorite. But again just had potato and cheese. Nutella and bananas: this one was delicious especially if you're a fan of Nutella. It would be super delicious with Nutella and strawberries! Beef: I personally didn't try this one but my brother and mom really enjoyed it! I can't wait to come back! read more

World Empanadas - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

I love this place. Great food and service. It's great for lunch, and they put love into their Empanadas!!!!

Excellent everything. Love the beef empanada and mixed berry empanada. Their salad is very fresh mixed greens and a delicious salad dressing. I wish they sold the dressing separately so I could always have it at home. Highly recommend. read more

Empanadas here are baked with various fillings available including some vegetarian and vegan options. As healthy as they seem to be they are unlike any others you may have tasted before. Surely the fried ones that are more common with Argentina can be far tastier. After trying and sampling the array of flavors, the commonality of these is simply underseasoned and lacking in depth of flavor. They are far from being the best as some reviews may say. Pricing is a bit expensive for what you get, but if you have to pay for that brand that they burnish onto each pie I guess that little touch may be worth it. read more

Love the Empanades being vegan there are always options The staff is friendly and the service is always top notch read more

we ordered 3 of their empanadas: breakfast, spinach and 3 cheese, and chile con carne. the empanadas came out hot and fresh. each empanada had baked-in labels making it easily identifiable. they also came in a convenient cardboard to-go box. not many tables at the restaurant, so more of a takeout place the breakfast empanada was surprisingly good. the cheese was melted perfectly inside; the bacon was not overly salty; and the potatoes were chunky and not overcooked. overall, would enjoy it as a breakfast item the spinach and 3 cheese empanada was veeeeeery cheesy and could be overwhelming towards the end. pairing it with the salsa and pico sauces added freshness and toned down the cheesiness the chile con carne empanada had good flavor and spicy kick. the filling was thick and juices did not leak, so it was easy to eat. paired well with the salsa to balance out the flavors only criticism is that chimichurri was a bit oily. wish there were more herbs in it rather than oil read more

World Empanadas - Chile Con Carne(CH), Spinach and Cheese(SP), and Breakfast Empanada(BB) - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

They changed the recipe and now the empanadas taste fried and nasty. My entire family of six is like "why do these taste like this mom?? They're so gross now." Mainly the chicken ones are different. These things are so expensive that we are all really disappointed. This is the second time they've arrived like this and we will stop buying them if they keep this new recipe. Please change it back! read more