Empanada Kitchen

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613 Pearl St
La Jolla, CA 92037

Empanada Kitchen is an Argentinian-style empanada restaurant with locations in North Park, Downtown San Diego, and La Jolla, California. The establishment offers indoor seating and a dog-friendly patio, making it a welcoming spot for both dine-in and grab-and-go options.

Committed to traditional and authentic recipes, Empanada Kitchen uses dough imported from Argentina and is USDA and FDA certified. The restaurant also provides catering services and opportunities for other businesses to sell their empanadas through a small kitchen setup.

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4.559 reviews
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Kristen J.
8/31/2025

Amazing empanadas! Not too greasy and so much filling variety! The lamb is a must get if you're a fan of lamb! The chimichurri was amazing as well with a nice vinegar touch to it! Everyone...

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Amanda N.
9/5/2025

These were delicious! No line and small shop. Got the 3 empanada combo and tried the lamb, corn, and mushroom ones with the basic chimichurri sauce. My favorite was the lamb as it was so tender...

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Christiane D.
10/6/2025

My favorite flavor was the ham and cheese! Love this place when I'm craving empanadas. Definitely wish the chimichuri had a little more flavor but overall would recommend. Worker was very kind!

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Andy M.
2/24/2025

Great tasting & filling empanadas, one of the best I've had. My favorite is the lamb, it's hard to find good lamb anywhere but here their lamb is very good. Their beef & ham & cheese ones are good...

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David R.
7/28/2024

Cool shop with a great selection of empanadas! We tried the bacon and egg, apple pie, and caprese empanadas--all were fantastic options for a quick snack. Each had its unique flavor that was...

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