Empanada's Place

"When it comes to empanadas, the more options, the merrier. Or at least that's what this Culver City spot taught us. Empanada's Place has over 20 hand pies to choose from, each of which comes fried until bubbly, golden brown. These crispy empanadas are overstuffed with things like spicy ground beef, soft potatoes, or ricotta mixed with fresh basil and mushrooms. If the sheer number of options overwhelms you, just go with the Arabe–a triangle-shaped turnover with spicy, tomato-y ground beef and lots of lemon juice." - Sylvio Martins

"As the ancient proverb goes: when it comes to empanadas, the more options, the merrier. Culver City’s Empanada’s Place certainly delivers on that promise with nearly 20 hand pies to choose from, each of which come fried until bubbly, golden brown. These crispy empanadas are stuffed to the brim with spicy ground beef, potatoes, or even ricotta with fresh basil and mushrooms. We’d happily spend weeks sampling each one, but their Arabe empanada holds a special place in our hearts. These triangle-shaped turnovers come with a spicy ground beef mixture including tomatoes, onions, and lots of fresh lemon juice that bursts out the moment you bite in. photo credit: Kim Fox" - Sylvio Martins

"The best part about stopping by this Mar Vista shop for empanadas is the great amount of meat and veggie options to choose from. Coming out fried and golden yellow, these empanadas have a sturdy outer shell that can hold all kinds of fillings from potato to ham and cheese. Their Arabe empanada differs from the usual crescent hand pies by coming as a triangle-shaped turnover with a spicy and lemon-flavored ground beef filling." - Sylvio Martins