Empanash

First time having Argentinian food and we loved it! The price was appropriate as well as the portion. The empanadas were freshly made by hand and on point. The steak sandwiches were cooked to perfection as well as the fries. The dulce de leche crepes were absolutely divine. The service was prompt and courteous. The only downside was there were no restrooms. Wi-Fi was available though. Great job!!!

We traveled a pretty good distance to get to this place and were nervous it would be a simple greasy fast food place. The food was fantastic! Go two empanadas per adult and one for the kid. Adults had the beefed up and the spicy chicken one. All the food was fantastic and the sauces were great. Highly recommend. The place had a chill vibe and was great to relax after hiking emerald beach. Thanks!

I ordered the Beef'd Up and Namaste and they were decent empanadas. I also ordered the Caprese Salad and it was good. Tasty snack, but nothing that blew my mind. I preferred the Beef'd Up. I tried two sauces and they were good flavor boosts.

We went with every intention of enjoying a meal at this place, but unfortunately, we left very disappointed. We paid $8 for each empanada, and honestly, they had no flavor at all. We bought 6 and ended up throwing away 4 of them. We definitely wouldn’t pay for this again — save your money and eat somewhere else.

We ordered the beef empanada and the breaded steak sandwich—both were really good! The empanada had a generous amount of flavorful meat, and the sandwich was huge and satisfying. Definitely worth trying!

This place mainly serves Argentinian empanadas. We only ordered the beef empanada to try as it was a bit pricy $8.50 for a 6 ounce empanada. The taste was good and it came with a chimichuri sauce which was nice. There was only us when we got there and 1 person in the counter who did the frying and managed the register thus a little bit of a wait for our empanada.

Highly recommend the namaste (vegetarian) empanada and milanesa platter. The beef and corn empanadas were fresh and good, but nothing compared to the first two dishes mentioned. For a party of 2: i'd recommend sharing 2 empanadas and the Milanesa platter. We'd shared 3 empanadas and the platter and were too stuffed! The owner served us the food and warmly suggested that we use the chimichurri salsa (that came w the empanada) on the milanesa. It was delicious, and a touch of service that you seldom receive these days

We ordered a beef, a ham and cheese, and a cinnamon apple. All were excellent! The place is tiny, but the patio was large and comfortable. The staff were friendly. I'm pretty sure the person cooking today is the owner/chef. For a quick, delicious meal this is a great place!

A must visit each time I'm in S Lake Tahoe. The empanadas are made to order and they come out nice n hot. As shown in one of my pics, order 6 and get one free. My favorites are beef and the breakfast If you like empanadas, I highly recommend stopping in

Empanash is a South Lake Tahoe hidden gem! The empanadas were made fresh on the spot and wow they were delicious! My brother and his wife got the buy 6 get the 7th free (they decided to get one of each and said their favorites were the beef, spinach/cheese, and ham/cheese). I got the Beef'd Up and Henhouse (regular). The beef was my favorite - super flavorful and tender. The chicken was also delicious The crust was definitely home made dough and was hand rolled and stuffed. It had a great filling to crust ratio Just a warning.. these are hand made so it took time. We waited about 45 minutes for our order. So if you want something flavorful (and not a tourist trap) and are not starving/have to eat that second.. this place is worth the wait! Side note.. if you have kids - they have so many books, toys and puzzles while you wait. They also have a side room that offers more space

Place was empty both times I went in. These empanadas are so good that when I came back up to Tahoe, I definitely wanted to go back and get more. Lots of room you can sit in and outside. I love these definitely a must try

we ordered the Breakfast, Beef'd Up, Henhouse, Hammer, Popeye, and Namaste for pickup and they were still nice and warm and not too soggy. the chicken in henhouse was a bit dry but they were generous with the meat filling. I liked the hammer the best! we bought the Flan with Dulce de Leche in store, and unfortunately I wasn't a fan of its texture. I wish it was more smooth and soft, it had too many air bubbles and was too firm

Good experience and we would definitely come here again. The restaurant is in an area where you have to pay for parking. At the time of writing, the first half hour is free and then every hour after that is $4 (we arrived at 7pm). We came one hour before closing on a Wednesday and there weren't any other customers. So we were greeted promptly by a very friendly gentleman and our orders were ready in 15 minutes. Because of this, we didn't have to pay for parking! The food was delicious: with a nice golden crust and the amount of filling was plenty. I believe it was $8.50 per empanada. I would agree that one empanada is a snack while 2 would make a satisfying meal. Our favorite was the mozzarella and corn empanada. We only got savory empanadas, we have yet to try any sweet ones. But I would happily go back to try more. I only wish the empanadas were somehow labeled to identify the filling.

Place is a hidden gem. Have to park near Hilton vacation club. It's in the same complex as Riva Grill. Place does have inside and outside seating. There is no customer bathroom. Great customer service, gave us all the info we needed to make a good decision. We got our food to good. The food pricing was fair for portion size. The food was flaky and crispy and had good flavor. The fillings were good and flavorful. Would recommend this place if you're visiting here.

Great Lake Tahoe stop if you're feeling for some fresh and filling empanadas. The service was pretty quick considering that we ordered 7 different empanadas. The beef empanada is flavorful but a little oily. The breakfast was savory and blended well together. The Popeye and Namaste is a go to for veggie lovers and still tasted fresh when saved for the next day! Our favorite sauce would have to be the chimichury. The Cinner Apple empanada was shareable and the filling was not too sweet compared to other apple pie deserts. Overall, would definitely come back

I love visiting Lake Tahoe because I get to have the best empanadas ever! Takes me back to Argentina and I love this little spot! We always go and the people are so sweet to us! I'll always visit this place and am in LOVE with the flavors of the empanadas!!

What a great find! This place is tucked in the shopping center at the Marina in South Lake Tahoe. It has a small store front and a few tables inside. It has a real mom and pop feel. Friendly staff and clean inside. The prices are very reasonable, and the servings are big! We ordered the Corn veggie Empanada which had corn, mozzarella, sauteed onions, and bell pepper and the Hammer Empanada which had mozzarella, ham, sauteed onions, and bell peppers. Both Empanadas had incredible balanced, flavors. We tried all three of the sauce options: chimichurri, "golf" sauce which was a creamy spicy type mayo sauce, and a Criolla which was a fresh Argentinian salsa. All of them were delicious and packed with flavor. Overall I highly recommend stopping in here!

These empanadas are traditional and very filling, although they are expensive. The filling is not cheaply done, and there is flavor in every bite. Even the dough is good. You get a sauce with each order and honestly, it was worth it to try each of the three sauces although the empanadas don't actually need sauce they were a nice addition.

Such a special place in the Tahoe area. Authentic Argentinian empanadas with the best chimichurri that I've ever tasted. I have to admit that I have tried every flavor of their empandas and my favorite is, what I precieve as original, the beef one. I love that it's tucked into a little corner of a busy Plaza. It also seems like they've expanded their space so they're plenty of space to enjoy this little bundle of deliciousness. This is a must visit spot for me whenever I'm visiting Tahoe.

Found Empanash after looking up recommendations for restaurants in South Lake Tahoe. Went on a Friday afternoon and it was not too crowded. It is a small restaurant so only a few tables inside but there is also outdoor seating. We went up to the counter to order our food. I ordered the Popeye and Corn empanadas with the Golf sauce and Chimichurri (can get one sauce with each empanada which is great). For every 6 empanadas, you get another one free so my friends got 2 popeye, 1 corn, 1 beef'd up, 1 henhouse, 1 namaste, and 1 cinner. My friend also got the Zuppa Toscana soup. There was a connect four game that kept us busy while waiting for the food. All of us liked our empanadas. It was cute how Empanash was written on the empanadas! I really liked the sauces - my favorites were the Golf sauce and Criolla sauce. My friend enjoyed her Zuppa Toscana soup as well. The cinner empanada was ok, there was a lot of filling inside and we were not huge fans of the flavor. It was a good size though and we were not upset about it as it came for free. I would come back if I am looking for a quick and easy meal in South Lake Tahoe!

Empanash hits all the marks... friendly, helpful service, incredible empanadas and a great value..especially in Tahoe. A little hidden in the Ski Run Marina shops but well worth seeking out. Martin and his team twist up fresh made pies to order, for. breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert ( gotta try the cinner, a hand apple pie...so yum!!). Fave was the spicy chicken, but they are all super fresh and full of flavor. Comes with choice of sauce, but the chimichurri is the best. Are there every day on our SLT stay. Don't forget to get a few to go!

These were so good, my wife and I had to stop in again on our way back home. Popeye: Spinach, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, sautéed onions and bell peppers (5/5). My wife's favorite! This was pretty good. Hammer: Premium ham, mozzarella cheese, sautéed onions and bell peppers (4/5). Filled with a lot of ham and cheese. Come check them out!

5 starts for flavor, 4 cause it's expensive for what it is. The empanadas were really tasty. I had the ham & cheese and really enjoyed it. We also had the spicy chicken which was also very flavorful. The dough was also fresh & nice. It's a hidden place and easy to miss, the inside is fine, simple & casual. We got ours to go. The person front was nice and helped us figure out which to order. The food took some time to be ready, I assume they make them fresh. The empanadas are decent size but $7.50 still feels too expensive. One empanadas is a good snack. 2 could be a meal but it's not worth $15 meal.

What an awesome spot for some killer empanadas! We first tasted Empanash Empanadas at a friend's wedding where they got them for their post-wedding brunch. We just made a stop there this evening to pick up some of our own! The to-go option is great as they will sell them to you uncooked so you can cook them fresh at home. There is also some indoor and outdoor seating if you prefer to eat there. The inside is small but it looks like they are expanding. Location is not far from the Ski Run Marina beach so there's that option as well! Get the beef and the corn, watch over the lake, and enjoy!

Best dessert empanadas I've ever had. Love the fresh ingredients & the fact they are made to order. I'm glad this place isn't in my city because I would go broke buying them 3 times a week.

A "must go-to" place in South Lake at the bottom of Ski Run Blvd. The empanadas are big and filling. It's best to go with a bunch of people, so that you can try the different flavors. This place is very Yelp-friendly, so remember to check-in and let your friends know that you are there. The person working the register was very helpful with our choices and recommended some of their drinks to go with the food. The bread pudding dessert was like a flan. Even in the busy time of summer, there were parking spaces, and the line was not very long. This is a definite place to try, whether it's the summer of ski season.

So yummy. We went late so we weren't terribly hungry. I opted for the tomato basil soup and it did not disappoint. It might be the best tomato soup I've ever had. My husband had the spicy chicken empanada It too was delicious. The dining area is small but they appear to have a nice area outside for dining also. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star was I thought the portions were on the small side. I could have easily eaten 2-3 bowls of the soup

Only about a three minute walk from our resort room, and in a cute small shopping area with other restaurants and gift shops. We ordered the ham and cheese, beef, and spicy chicken, and a side of tomato soup. One of the best empanadas we have had thus far. Husband agreed that their best one was the spicy chicken, then beef, then the ham and cheese. Although a bit pricy at about 7$ for each, it was generous in filling and so delicious. This will absolutely be one of our to go spots the next time we visit Tahoe!

Lake Tahoe restaurants known for their pizza, hamburgers, fish tacos, but empanadas? Located in Ski Run Marina Shopping Center, with parking first 30 minutes free and $4 per half hour thereafter before 6pm. Hole in the wall restaurant right next to Lake Tahoe, but no view of the outside, let alone the Lake. Butcher block type tables with hard folding chairs, or high chairs next to bar tables on windows overlooking an inside passage way. Crowded and noisy, with uncomfortable chairs and sticky tables. People standing in line to place their orders in the center of the dining room right next to seated patrons. Two stars for ambiance Ordered ay 6:08pm Friday, adding a 15% tip. The credit card reader adds the 15% tip to the food and tax total together, not to the food alone. Nickle and diming you again, with the restaurant overcharging on the tip, and keeping the proceeds. Waited 40 minutes until our food was ready at 7:08pm. Took the party of six ahead of us 20 minutes to get their meals, and no one ahead of them. And another party of one, after them but before us, waited 30 minutes to get her meal. One star for service Popeye has spinach on the inside. Wife and I both love spinach but not on a baked rolled dough. Would not order again. Not a good value considering the same $7.50 price as beef. Two stars for spinach. Eggplant had very sweet sun dried tomatoes dominating the flavors of the dish. OK, but again I don't think the eggplant goes well with baked rolled dough. Three stars for eggplant. Beef comes with hamburger which has been further ground up into tiny bits. Would prefer regular hamburger so that I could clearly taste the meat, onions, bell peppers and chopped boiled eggs. Almost like a paste with lots of filling instead of meat. Didn't care for the texture of the meat, but flavorful.3.5 stars for beef. Spicy chicken has stringy chicken mixed with onions and bell peppers. Wife says the spiciness is from black pepper added. Good flavor by itself. Four stars for the spicy chicken even though I couldn't taste the pulverized onions nor the pulverized bell peppers, nor the chopped boiled eggs. I thought the chimichurri was the best of the added sauces, as I like garlic. Not fond of the golf sauce, a mixture of mustard and ketchup. Hated the criolla sauce as it had way too much vinegar. Both of us were suffering from colds, and with reduced appetite ate only two empanadas apiece. Adult serving size 2+ for lunch and 3+ for dinner. At $7.50 apiece, that's $25 for 3 for dinner per adult after tax. Not exactly a good value for the 3 ounce portion of meat and filler in each empanada.. I have phoned up this place before in the mid afternoon to place a phone order to avoid the long waits. Nobody ever answered. One star for service. Saving grace of this place is the outstanding baked rolled dough, fresh out of the oven. Five stars for the dough. Would I come back? Yes, but only at a non busy time like 4pm on a weekday. And would order the order 6 get one free, and only the spicy chicken or beef.

This cute cafe serves delicious fresh handmade Argentinian empanadas. It is tucked away in a shopping center off of Ski Run Blvd and has indoor and outdoor seating. The service is quick and friendly and the prices are reasonable for such fresh and generously filled empanadas. In addition to the traditional meat filled, there are vegetarian options. I ordered the Beef'd Up (beef) and the Hen House (chicken) empanadas with sides of chimichurri and Criolla sauce. These little hand pies are so flavorful and the side sauces just give them a little extra punch. I don't normally like anything spicy, but I really liked the Criolla sauce the best. These hearty empanadas are great for take away dining and are easy to eat on the go.

This was a great stop and just a random coincidence that we stopped to eat here. We checked it out on yelp and it had good reviews and more than anything. The prices were reasonable, especially for a light dinner. I ordered the henhouse not spicy and the terminator. While my friend ordered the spicy version of the chicken and a beef up version. They were all quite amazingly Delicious. Although I didn't quite enjoy the Heynner because of the huge ham chunks, but it was still delicious. The favorite was the henhouse the chicken empanada along with the chimichurri sauce. That is what made my dinner so delightful. We ordered two and had a drink and that was just the best time the desserts look delicious but did not indulge ourselves in it it was a nice peaceful environment, although not that many people were there surprisingly because there was lots of Tourists southside, but this is definitely a gem of a place.

Always gotta stop by this place and buy a bunch to bring back home to Cali. Love the beef and spicy chicken empanadas, it's meaty and the crust is perfect, plus the chimichurri sauce that just compliments well with it. It's a must try, highly recommend it.

Small and chill environment with board games and great empanadas. Service is helpful and friendly. I make sure you stop by and grab some before I leave Lake Tahoe.

Super cozy, hole-in-the-wall spot. Amazing service, but even more amazing empanadas. It is a great cultural experience of Argentine flavors. I recommend the Popeye w/ a side of chimichurri sauce. If you are ever in the South Lake Tahoe/Stateline area, I absolutely recommend making this stop.

BEST EMPANADAS EVER FRIENDLIEST SERVICE. 10000 percent would eat 10 of these in a single sitting. god bless this place lol.

Yelp check in = 1 free empanada. :) Wow, after reviewing my previous review, I am hard pressed to improve. Still our family's favorite empanada place. The name 'empanada' comes from the verb 'empanar,' meaning 'to wrap or coat in bread'. Quality/Quantity - Without checking what we ordered last, we ended up ordering the EXACT same order almost every time. Beef'D Up - Generous portions! My favorite on this trip. Hen House - Chicken, not spicy at all this time, not even after putting the sauce on. Hammer - My daughter's favorite. Actually, their sauces take it to the next level, make sure you try both the chimichurri and Criolla sauces. We got all three sauces on this trip. FYI - For every 6 empanadas you buy, you get one free, see picture. The Bakers Dozen Special. Atmosphere - What a convenient location. When leaving Heavenly off of Ski Run, just drive straight to the marina and pick up a few empanadas!! Very small indoor and heated outdoor space, but we always take our to-go. Actually, they just expanded (last summer) to the unit next door. Doubled the seating, thank you. But we still take ours to-go, lol. Open 7 days a week from 10am to 8pm. Free parking today, at times it can cost... And in the past, I believe it was like $6 per hour...? Service - Excellent, it was the owner working today. So friendly and welcoming. Price - $7.50 each + tax. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2012 and 2019 at this location. Are you sure you have been here only 5 years? It feels like we have been coming here for a long time... And congrats again on your expansion.

INCREDIBLE! Martin fills the empanadas so much it's a wonder they don't burst. Super delish. Whether it's a meat empanada or dessert one, you can't go wrong. And, Martin is so sweet and friendly! Great restaurant!!!

Tried Popeye, Beef'd and Breakfast. Priced very well, especially for Tahoe. Employees were friendly and we tried all 3 of their sauces and loved each one. Next time we are in South Lake we will definitely be back!

This is a really cute empanadas spot! A friend recommended we check this spot out and so glad we did! We got 12 empanadas + 2 free ones which totaled about $100. I liked the beef one the best!! It was super flavorful and the sauces/dips pair very well together. They're about $7.50 for one and pretty big. The person who took our order says people usually eat 2. There's a few tables to sit inside and the person who took our order was super sweet! Definitely check this spot out if you're looking for something to eat in Tahoe!

Tried Beef'd up, Popeye, and Cornfed. All were so good. The beef one was my favorite out of all three. The chimichurri was the perfect accompaniment to the empanadas. They have a BOGO yelp check in deal. So be sure to take advantage of that! They are made to order so it takes a little while to get your food. So if you did park on the small lot, expect to pay for parking since it will take more than 30 min to order + receive your order.

Amazing empanadas that you really need to buy at least a dozen each visit. Our favorites were the spicy/regular henhouse and the beef. I love how each empanada is labeled with the type of empanada they are which makes it easier when you buy a lot. The store used to be small but thankfully expanded so now there is a seating area to the right of the cashier. Service was really great and the empanadas came out fresh and hot. We brought them all the way from Tahoe to the Bay Area and they are still amazing when stored correctly. A must come to when visiting South Lake Tahoe!

These are the best! Must try!! So good! The service was great. Nice comfy spot to eat some great food. Next time I'm bringing some food home. So fresh! Made to order

Beef'd Up 4 ground beef, sautéed onions, bell peppers, chopped boiled eggs, medium flavorful Henhouse 2 chicken breast, too dry Breakfast 3 bacon, eggs, cheddar, potato, plain Hammer 4 ham, mozzarella, cheesy, no strong flavor Corn 4 mozzarella, cheesy, no strong flavor Chimichurri Sauce 4 parsley, garlic, olive oil, white vinegar, not spicy, flavorful Golf Sauce 3 mustard, ketchup, egg, lemon, olive oil, white vinegar, not spicy, similar to mayo

Honestly don't understand the hype, very underwhelming and one of their sauces tasted like thousand island and it also took 20 minutes to get our food. If this was my first empenada experience I would not come back

Ordered 2 beef up, 1 Popeye, 1 Zuppa Toscana soup, 1 tomato bisque soup and everything was so tasty and flavorful. You get a choice of 3 sauces - recommend chimichuri and criollo sauce and use them together. Service was quick. Small dining area with tables and window seating. Would definitely come again.

Yummy delicious empanadas right here in South Lake Tahoe! I came super late towards closing so most of the items were already sold out! Bummer : ( So make sure you come early and don't make the mistake I did! Even so, I got to still try a few of their empanadas so I'm very grateful. Out of all the empanadas I got, I liked the beef"d up empanada the most. It was very filling and flavorful. I also liked the cinner empanada which is more of a dessert. It was like a fresh apple pocket pie, just sweet enough and filled up with apple goodnesss. The empanadas came with three types of sauces of which I got one of each, and they were all pretty good. I suggest you try a bite of each empanada without sauce first to determine which one might be a good fit for your preference. The

DeeeeLishhhhUssss!!! Wow,wow, wow. Empanash is serving up big portions with even bigger flavors. These might be the best empanadas I've ever had. You can taste the quality ingredients they are using to make these homemade empanadas. We came late on Father's Day and we were lucky to catch them before closing. The owner was so friendly. This is a must try when visiting Lake Tahoe. We tried the beef, chicken, corn, spinach, and the sweet apple. Everything was delicious and don't get me started on the homemade chimichurri.... Take a bow Empanash, you get a standing ovation!

Oh. My. Empanadas! This little jewel is hidden away but is so, so worth finding! The food was AMAZING! The owner (?) helped us and was so friendly and nice! He gave us recommendations about what to get! I'm so glad we got both dinner and breakfast ones...those really hit the spot as we raced from the hill to the airport. FIRST STOP next time we're in Tahoe! Comfort food on steroids!

Great finding in Lake Tahoe. We weren't sure where to eat and we simply walked right by Empanash. Little hole in the wall, and SO WORTH IT!!!! the owner, Martin, is an authentic Argentine and represents his food super well, not to mention a great customer service. Without knowing which one to choose, we opt for the promo: buy 6 and get 7. That way we for to try for many different ones and one is better than the other. The filling is seasoned super well. Every view is full of flavor, whether you use the sauce or not. It is not heavy, and depending on how hungry you are, you can probably have 2-3 of them. He served us some freshed squeezed orange juice and it was perfect with the empanadas. We also decided to try the tomato soup and it was D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S, super flavorful. We will definitely come back here. Great finding

Little pricy,but good clean food,liked the freshness and location. Clean place and nicr sitting arrangement.

Our normal stop when we come to South Lake Tahoe. The empanadas are nice and flaky. We arrived at 11:15 and most things were sold out already. As popular as they are i would think that they would be more prepared for the day. We were quoted 25 minutes but it took closer 50 minutes. I'd call ahead to confirm what you like is in stock.

This little spot is amazing! They have sweet and savory empanadas. The owner was really nice and made my family feel right at home. Our food was hot and fresh. Nothing but great things to say about this place. :)

A must stop if your in town, this place is great for a little snack. Had something for everyone, all the kids were happy

This is the best food I've had in a long time. I got the beef empanada and with the first bite I was instantly satisfied and content with my choice for dinner. I also tried the tomato bisque (delicious as well) and the Cinner (apple pie inspired empanada). I WILL be stopping by here every time I visit South Lake. If you don't, you're definitely missing out. (I'm already thinking of my next order and I haven't even finished this one.) Plus- the staff and owner were so kind!

Yeah, they tasted pretty good. Fillings were packed in and good and the crust nice and crispy and not greasy. We were talked into double the sauce pretty quickly, didn't mentioned the cost, but essentially implied they came with them, like he was hooking us up. Then saw after my husband paid in small print at the bottom they cost, like .75 a sauce. They were pretty small containers and they didn't give us the second serving of each. They weren't particularly busy, but oh well, I guess their rent is expensive the area they're in so they need to save that extra where they can, ha. But yeah, worth a stop if you haven't been. Cool seating area though, games and TV and tables, it was chill.

This place was incredible. The service was fantastic and the food was great. We tried all of the empanadas and they were all equally delicious. The chimichurri was outstanding. If I could give it 6 stars I would. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5

4.5 beef and popeye spinach empanadas thick, home made with nice embossed crust. overstuffed and good. chicken one was chewier. nice chimichurri dip