Empanada's Place-Argentinian
(310) 391-0888
3811 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90066
34.0112
-118.4197
Neighborhoods: McLaughlin, West LA
What People Are Saying About Empanada's Place-Argentinian
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In Short
This cozy nook has been a popular snack spot and hub for L.A.'s Argentinean community since 1985. Many of the 18 empanad choices reflect regional flavors of Argentina; like the criolla (beef, raisins, green onions and hard-boiled egg). Others, like the lemon-herb-ground beef Arabe, incorporate flavors from other locales. Empanadas each come decorated with a flourish that indicates what's inside. The menu also features a handful of Argentine sandwiches and tamales.
User Reviews
bananitabran
February 10, 2009
Had a beef empanada for lunch today. Was a very lovely combination of spices with ground beef, boiled egg, olives (love olives mmmm) & white onions. The flavors went great in harmony, in particular thought the sweet of the onions complimented the olives & beef. Crispy shell (always a plus), dough was of a consistency of my liking, tender, moist & slightly chewy, and the best thing was that it was thin but held shape really good while eating. Was larger in size than what I had thought, and the amount of filling was good too, maybe about 1/3 of a cup. Would like to go back to try other kind, place had lots of variety in meat & in veggie section.
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kfarrin
October 28, 2007
After reading about this place in a guide book and on Citysearch, I decided to try it as I love empanadas. My first hint that the food was going to be good/authentic was that Argentineans actually were eating there. That said, I was extremely pleased with both the service and (espcially) the empanadas. They were great! I tried the corn with mozarella, arabe (ground beef with lemon juice and onions), and potatoes with cheese and cilantro (my favorite, although it was a tough call as all were wonderful). The dough was perfectly fried and the fillings were nicely spiced - my kind of comfort food. The woman at the counter was very nice and labeled my to-go box so I would know which empanada was which. Another thing I would mention is that the prices listed on the Citysearch editorial review are not correct - click on the menu link for the correct pricing. And cash only - the guy in front of me had to run to the ATM after he ordered when he realized it. But no complaints, and I will definitely be back!
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babyjo
February 15, 2007
My coworker and I checked this place out one night in December to see if the empanadas would be good to have at our company's holiday party. After sharing a plate of about 6 different kinds, we were HOOKED. The delicious little dinner pastries are unbelieveably good, perfectly spiced, and delightfully crispy AND soft at the same time. We ordered 10 dozen of the cocktail sized empanadas for the party, and they were gone in literally 15 minutes. The only (seriously, the only) negative thing about this place is that they take cash only. So bring some Lincoln's and enjoy -- you will not be disappointed.
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Save Time:
Empanadas reheat nicely, so why not bring some home? You can buy any combination of 12 for $19.99. Cocktail-sized versions are also available, for $11.99 per dozen.
Parking:
The restaurant has a very small lot, with an entrance off Sawtelle.
Know Before You Go:
No alcohol is served, and you aren't allowed to bring your own.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
