The Empanada Spot in Chula Vista
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Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, US
Phone: +1 619-948-9412
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Opening hours
- Monday:10 AM–8 PM
- Tuesday:10 AM–8 PM
- Wednesday:10 AM–8 PM
- Thursday:10 AM–8 PM
- Friday:10 AM–8 PM
- Saturday:10 AM–8 PM
- Sunday:10 AM–8 PM
Total reviews rating 4.7
161 Reviews for The Empanada Spot 2024:
Review №1
2023-07-29 21:55:55I came across some reviews for Empanada Spot and decided we MUST drive down to give them a try. We love well made empanadas and this place, specializing in a Mexican version of empanadas made with love, didn’t disappoint at all.We were greeted by an extremely friendly and courteous employee as we walked in. I’ve seen him on the Instagram posts that we checked out beforehand but I forgot to ask his name. We each ordered two on this trip. I had the Quesabirria and The O.G. Empanadas and my partner had the Bean and Cheese and Rajas Empanadas.They both came out pretty quickly and were hot to the touch. They gave us two types of sauce and I had a side of consomé with my Quesabirria empanada. They aren’t huge empanadas but being savory we were pretty satisfied with just the two each. They were a perfect brown and had just the right about of crispiness and flakiness on the outside. Inside the birria was tender and juicy and there was plentiful cheese. Dipped in the consomé it was a heavenly bite. The O.G. was more savory with plenty of red sauce, black olives, steak and potatoes. Definitely glad I tried it. My partner loved both the Rajas and the Bean and Cheese options. Both were super cheesy and the sauces were on point.There are limited tables inside as well as a few tables outside. We definitely left knowing we will be back again. I want to try one of the pizza versions and the Shrimp and Cheese next time. My partner has eyes set on the Chipotle Chicken for the next visit.
Review №2
2023-08-23 23:53:41This place has gone significantly downhill. My family and I have been eating their empanadas since the pandemic. You can tell the empanadas are frozen and it messes with the flavor. We have recieved orders with missing items like actual empanadas (like today) or salsas (also like today) and sodas that they upcharge for. Not only that but the empanadas are falling apart as well as you can see in the pictures. Breaks my heart to see a chula vista lose pride in their work.Edit: posted review before we got to the dessert empanada. Ordered two plain nutella empanadas. Recieved nutella and banana. Didnt realize until after we bit into it.As someone that has worked in the hospitality industry on BOH for the past 15 years, this is unacceptable. You are making a huge profit off flour and a smear of filling. Even if you have them frozen, you have them either improperly stored, labeled or completely ran out and didnt bother to make a new one.Invest in quality employees, I would like to see this local business thrive. My friends and family all recommend this place but the fact that they constantly mess up our delivery orders triggered this rant.
Review №3
2023-06-16 04:54:04First time trying this place out and it was delicious!!! My husband and son ordered the pepperoni one and it was really good! The sauce they used was tasty and on the sweeter side, which I loved! I ordered the Chicharrón and The OG. Loved them both!!! Soooo tasty. Delicious flavors. They were juicy and with the housemade salsa they were even better! We were surprised that they had sweet empanadas too! We ordered the apple and a sweet bean. I loved them both. My son and husband loved the apple pie. This is a new family favorite. We are definitely going to become regulars!!! Great service too. The gentleman who attended us was very friendly and kind. Dining tables and chairs available. Kid friendly. 100% recommended. Many options to choose from!!!
Review №4
2023-06-14 04:49:59Arturo thank you so much for helping my family. These empanadas were delicious! Arturo was so nice to give us beef, chicken & veggie empanadas. This place is so cool. They were playing OUTKAST MS. JACKSON when I walked in which was awesome!!! Make sure yall support this business. Its worth your money
Review №5
2023-09-28 19:23:39What a wonderful experience to taste these delicious Empanadas. Thank you so much Jose for your hospitality.
Review №6
2023-02-18 23:59:45Everything was super super Delicious, a must place to eat at, if you come to San Diego, located on Oxford and 3rd.We had the Quesa Birria and the Rajas with cheese, make sure to ask for the consume to have with the Quesa Birria.Family owned and managed they were all very nice.
Review №7
2023-05-27 00:47:22Great restaurant with amazing service and food. I had their watermelon drink and two birria empanada. I have to say it was amazing
Review №8
2023-05-09 20:25:41I had The OG, Schrimp & Cheese and the Quesa Birria and while they were all delicious the OG and Birria were the best by far with the red salsa. Will definitely be coming back soon..Small update: Went back, still delicious and took a picture this time.
Review №9
2021-12-19 21:27:19Excelente hidden gem, I ordered the chicken chipotle and my mom ordered pumpkin and apple flavored empanadas. The flavors were delicious a little pricey but it’s worth the price only complain is wish empanadas were bigger, other than the service was good and establishment was clean.
Review №10
2023-08-31 19:43:42I went here for the first time today and met the owner, Jose. He was very genuine and friendly. After I placed my order, I saw his wife making them fresh in the kitchen. I was very happy with the flavor and texture of the empanadas. I had the OG, birria, chipotle chicken, chicharron, and the churro cheescake. My favorite was the birria. Best part is they even have consume for it!I would definitely recommend this place if you want to try some elevated empanadas. Yes, they are a bit pricey, but you go for the experience, not to get full off of a meal.