The food was good! The empanadas were flavorful and juicy on the inside, perfectly crispy edges on the outside. My favorite was the sweet corn and basil although the chicken was very good too. Service was fast but it was really hard to find parking since there's a very small lot in front. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5

Such a great spot! I had heard great things about these empanadas so thought I had to try for myself. I ordered the trio, with beef, chicken, and sweet corn and basil, and the worker was so sweet and gave me an extra so I got an egg and bacon as well. Great service and all the empanadas were uniquely delicious and packed a lot of flavor. Easy to reheat in the over and quick service!

Truthfully, only walked in because it was the only closest bathroom around. Thought I'd buy a quick empanada on the way out. Turned out it was the best one I've had! These empanadas are delicious! I ordered the lamb empanadas and let me tell you, the filling was so savory and packed with flavor. I don't usually like lamb but for some reason I read the sign saying it was slow cooked for 10 hrs so immediately I said yes. The meat was tender and the juices were oozing greatness. Wish I could have bought more on the way out! This is a great place to work from home as it instills peace and quietness away from the busy beach setting!

I'm not a huge fan of empanadas but I loved the empanadas here. They're so flavorful and full of meat, the sides of are crunchy and the chimichurri is delicious. I wish the spicy one was spicier but it was good. We got three flavors: lamb, beef and chicken. The lamb was my favorite. We'll be back again :) they serve their empanadas at the pure project in balboa park!

I came here for the first time this week and had a nice experience. The staff member who took my order was friendly. I was the only customer in the shop, so the ambiance was quiet. I ordered a beef empanada and a mushroom cheese empanada. The beef empanada was average but the mushroom cheese one was really yummy. I've had lots of empanadas in my life, so these fell short to me but overall they weren't bad so I would come back.

inside is clean and shares a space with a burger place! parking can be tricky though. empanadas are fresh and good size! their sauces that they give are also a nice touch. service is great! i got the chicken, beef, and sweet corn chicken was not dry but lacked a bit of flavor, with the sauce it was good beef was delicious, i would get this when i come back. has great classic empanada flavor sweet corn was also a nice treat. a bit more savory but still delicious.

Was in town in January and stopped by while on my way to another food place. Tried the chicken and beef empanadas. They have letters on the empanadas so you can identify them, which is very helpful when you are ordering a variety. The empanadas were so good. They had a lot of meat in the filling and it was moist and tasty! The dough was fresh and not too heavy and doughy. They were both juicy and full of flavor. The woman, whom I thought may be the owner, said they import the flour. She was very informative, helpful, and friendly. She also offered me a free Alfajor Chocolate to try. It was light and sweet. There's seating indoors. It's bright and clean. If I lived in the area, I'm sure I'd be a regular. It's the perfect snack to have.

While waiting for our order from Wise Ox, I decided to take a peek at the Empanada Kitchen that's also been here for a while. I did order the three (3) empanada special for $11.95. I chose the beef, chicken and mushroom with goat cheese. It came with a spicy chimichurri sauce to dip. They were all so delicious! I have to mention that the customer swevice was great too! Makes the experience Al the better. Geez. This can be a bit dangerous being I only work down the street from them.

We have ordered from here several times. We finally made it to Empanada Kitchen! So if we have ordered a lot then you should deduce the empanadas are delicious and filling! Typically we get the beef and an apple. You cannot go wrong with those choices!! The location is small and cute! Love the colors and the staff are a delight to talk to. My son is a huge fan and wants the beef every time we order! Come by or order from one of the delivery services! You will not be disappointed!! Oh would have taken pictures of the empanadas it they were eaten! Go do yourself a favor and enjoy some empanadas!!

I stumbled upon this little gem in San Diego, and their "yes we have empanadas" sign on the street gave me a good laugh before I even stepped inside. Following their recommendation, I tried the corn and basil empanadas, and they were a real treat. The crust was wonderfully flaky, and the corn inside was sweet and bursting with flavor. It was an amazing combination that left me eager to return for more. They offered regular and spicy chimichurri sauce, although I must admit it didn't add much to the empanada I had, but I can see it being a great complement to other menu items. If you're in the mood for some delightful empanadas, Empanada Kitchen is definitely worth a visit!