Milohas

Empanada Bliss Milohas is a bakery GEM 💎 Located in an unassuming strip mall by Pet Mart, Milohas is a complete bakery serving sweet and savory pasties as well as hot and cold drinks I’d been wanting to visit forever and found myself with some time one morning to swing by The empanadas are the most popular item although the sweet baked good and multiple cheese breads looked delicious as well I decided to heat one to eat there and bought several home to share. After finishing the generous sized ham and cheese empanada, I instinctively went to the box to have another (they’re that great). I realized it was cold and restrained myself The empanadas are soft, flaky and filled with generous tasty flavorings. It’s reset all my expectations of what an empanadas can be after a very disappointing experience at the oft-cited Argentinian empanadas in SF’s Ferry Building - SF has nothing on SJ and Milohas! 📷 Empanadas $6.75 ~ Meat, Small or Vegetarian, Small ~ Ham & Cheese, Cheese, Chicken, Beef / Cheese Breads $5.75 / Guava Finger $2.50 📍Milohas (San Jose, CA) Limited outdoor seating is available although mainly take out. Credit cards accepted.

Cute casual small cafe specializing in empanadas. Not a lot of seating outside but there's some. Their lunch specials are a great deal. Big thing of soup a dessert a large empanada and a side salad is super filling! Empanadas are big, the crust is crispy, and the filling is super savory. Recommend the Turkey Cranberry, original beef, and any of the breakfast ones! They have a decent amount fried gluten free optionss as well. And their sweets I would recommend.

They do have some outside seating, but you are not coming for the atmosphere. This is my first time here and for first timers: It is a little overwhelming. You just look at the menu on the wall or you can read the options below through the glass. They have small and large ones. It’s a very small area just order someone helps you and they close you out. I didn’t realize until after I ordered and saw someone else order. They have some fresh juices which are super good. The passionfruit was really good and very sweet. My egg empanada was a five out of five. My chicken and potato empanada was a 3.5 out of five. I would add cheese inside. It does come with two sauces. I think when you order two you should get three or four sauces because they are pretty small my empanadas were really good. I enjoyed the flavor of the egg one the best because it was really seasoned well and both empanadas had a really good crust and taste. I will come back again and try other flavors along with other juices. Just make sure you step back until you are ready to order because they are moving pretty fast and it is a small area between ordering and pick up.

My second time here. First time I got Spinach and cheese, and the chicken and potato. Delicious!! Came today, 12/2/24, I tried the Hawaiian, and the Spinach and cheese. Both excellent. Partner having the Turkey and cranberry VERY GOOD. and the chicken potato. Nice chunks of chicken. These are good sized empanadas, about 7 inches in diameter so 2 will be filling.

Although it was a bit cold (only outside covered seating!), the warm empanadas were lovely! Highly recommend trying one of the combo lunches so you can sample the offerings. I had combo #1 which had two empanadas (I chose beef and chicken/potato) with salsa, salad (I chose the Spring salad that came with a mango dressing) and a guava finger for dessert. Pastry was thin and flaky and the filling was spiced (but not spicy). Loved everything I had!

This place is simply amazing!!! Every bite is delicious. Favorites??? Everything 💕 super cozy place with excellent service. Are there more stars to give?

My Colombia friends introduced this place to me. I love the food immediately after the first bite. The fruit juice was fresh. Empanada skin has good texture. I had pineapple, chicken potato, beef potato. The stuffing is flavorful especially with the sauce. Nothing too heavy or too strong. But very pleasantly flavorful. Like home made food from grandma. Service was fast and good. Staff was very friendly as well.

Went on an empanada hunt today looking for the best in San Jose. I think I found them. Not only are their baked empanadas great so are their Colombian style fried and they have amazing cheese breads and deserts. Modern, clean, friendly staff and excellent Empanadas! You gotta try this place out. Ask for their spicy salsa. Try a Bunuelo, WOW! 😱🤯

I was on a recent empanada kick and ended up at Milohas as my last of 3 stops. This spot had the largest variety of empanadas and the most unique flavors like turkey and cranberry, Hawaiian, and pizza. They of course also had a lot of the more traditional flavors as well as dessert options. I loved that the dough here was more of a flaky puff pastry/croissant-like texture. Of the three spots this was the first that had this type of dough and it was by far my favorite. We ordered the Hawaiian, beef and potato, and spinach and cheese empanadas. The beef and potato was mine and my boyfriends favorite, then I liked the Hawaiian as my second and the spinach and cheese for him. The service was friendly and they were happy to share recommendations to help us make a pick from the big variety! Would definitely come back here!

I LOVE empanadas and I was super excited to try Milohas when it popped up on Yelp! I was able to try a few of their empanadas, including the beef, chicken, and spinach & cheese. Unfortunately, none of them really stood out to me. The beef was spiced nicely, but the chicken was a bit dry. I also had high hopes for the spinach & cheese, but the cheese was just a bit too sharp and overpowering for my taste.

The review was not based on the food it was more of the service I was given. Young lady helped me and she wasn't pleasant. I love supporting small businesses but the rudeness was unnecessary. It really doesn't take much to be nice. This place just left me with...I don't see myself returning.

I bought a variety of their pastries to get a good sample size. I think the only things that really stood out to me were the chicken & potato empanada and the passionfruit juice. I felt like everything else was just alright, but not very memorable. Would I come back? Maybe only when I'm in the area and want a snack.

Finally got a chance to try the Beef Empanada. A good portion of ground beef which tasted even better with the chimichurri sauce! The guava finger was sweet and delicious. The roll was similar to sausage roll like soft, breaded, & moist.

5 stars!! So happy to find this spot. So many options, food was so good. The service was great as well! Ambiance overall is cute and homey. You'll find a great variety of options to eat!

Excellent pastries! For a quick snack, the 2 of us got a single small beef potato empanada and a single guava finger for $10 total. The pastry itself is extremely light, soft, and flaky. The beef potato is nice and hearty, goes really well with their chimichurri sauce. The guava finger was also really tasty. I would definitely come back. It would be nice to try their tamal given how good our first experience was. The service was friendly and fast.

Great place for Columbian empanadas. I first came here on my way to San Bruno to spend time with the family for Christmas and everyone enjoyed them. I'm someone that likes to try and share new things, especially with food. These were a hit and would definitely consider bringing them to another function in the future. Service was average and it had a cafe/donut shop atmosphere. Its located right off the 85 and Camden.

Milohas is a local gem - we ordered a chicken and beef empanada, guava finger and a couple of different juices. Everything was very tasty! I loved the portion sizes of the empanadas and the sauce paired really well. The guava finger was delicious, the pastry was buttery and flaky - overall really fresh and delicious! Will come back for a great snack when I'm in the area.

Copy and pasted from their website: "The name "Milohas" comes from the Spanish words "mil hojas," which mean one thousand layers, just like the dough in our pastries." Quality/Quantity - Geez, do I just over buy or what...? Wanted to try a little of everything. Another business that makes their products by hand daily, see my Stan Donut Yelp, that I visited this morning. Today we got the following empanadas: Super Beef Super Chicken - Generous chicken. My wife and I were able to split one for a whole meal. But then look at all the desserts we bought... Mushroom & Quinoa And for dessert... Guava Finger Pandebono with Guava - Dryer than expected, but overall it was okay. Milhojas - Their speciality! This was not easy to eat. When I took a bite, the middle part of the cookie/crackers slid out the back. This was messy. Flan - Not so sweet, just the way I like it. Very hearty, and almost dry like...? Pineapple Empanada - This was good, but it did not need all that sugar on top. I almost got some ice cream, but at 106 degrees today, I skipped it. They give you the option to heat it up for you, but as you can tell with the quantity I bought, I will be heating it up as we eat it. She also gave me directions; 350 degrees for approximately 9-10 minutes for the meat items and only 5 minutes for the dessert items. Wait, I just noticed there are fried empanadas. Atmosphere - Small local business. Outdoor seating only. But mostly everyone takes to-go. Open 7 days a week from 7:30am or 8:30am to 6pm or 7pm; see my picture or Yelp. Service - Good. She was very patient with me as a first time customer. Price - $58, we way overbought... Reasonably priced for what we got. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1999 and since 2014 at this location.

If you want some very delicious empanadas, I recommend trying Milohas. I know there are other good empanada places in the area, however; none of them have that delicious sauce that comes with the empanadas. This is what makes them stand out for me and my family. Try it out and don't forget to buy extra sauce, I guarantee that you won't regret it!

This is a great spot for Colombian bites. As is the case with most ethnic foods, it's been slightly modified to meet the local market, but I think for the better. The empenada crust is way better. It's light crispy and buttery, but with lots of meat. It's a clean and simple shop primarily for takeout with friendly service.

I've stopped by here a number of times, since it's in the same plaza where my son gets his hair cut. Funny enough I must mention that my son's name is Milo so this place is extra special to me, haha! Anyway, we've had various empanadas/breads: cheese bread, guava bread, pizza empanada, beef empanada, etc. They've all been delicious! You can warm it up at home or ask them to warm it up for you. Service is very fast and the prices are reasonable.

We were around the area so we decided to stop by since I had this place bookmarked for a while! Parking was easy and there was no long line :-) We ordered: - 2 guava fingers - 1 chicken potato empanada - 2 beef empanadas - guava juice - passionfruit juice We opted for our pastries to be warmed up and honestly, I'm so glad we did! The guava fingers were a delight; crispy upon layers and layers. The empanadas were both really well seasoned but I think I preferred the chicken potato. Their small side/container of sauce is what really makes it. The juices were probably our favorite part. It's been blazing hot in SJ, and these juices were refreshing and not too thick. It was the perfect consistency. Service was friendly. There's a few tables for outdoor seating but honestly, it was pretty nice how they packed our order for take out. Overall, we'd return to try more if we're in the area :-)

The combo 1 with 2 small empanadas (beef & chicken) with spring salad, & guava finger were delicious. Service was excellent. I also got the chocoflan & a tamal for later. The combo 1 for enough for 2 people. The small empanadas were large for us & had a lot of meat. Worth the price & we enjoyed every bite. Definitely we go again.

I recently had the pleasure of trying ham and cheese empanadas (cos they ordered them for catering at work), the experience was nothing short of delightful! As I took my first bite, I was completely taken by surprise. The golden, flaky crust gave way to a warm, melty interior that was a perfect balance of savory ham and rich, warm gooey cheese.

Delicious empanadas and sweets! This bakery is a real gem. My favorites were the beef empanada and passion fruit mousse. The "small" empanada was a generous portion, and the large empanadas are seriously huge. They put a ton of meat filling, making the empanada flavorful, juicy with the crisp pastry shell, and filling. The price for quality is amazing. The servers are friendly and they can heat your empanadas in their oven for you to enjoy there! The food here really hits the spot! I will certainly be back.

Stopped by Milohas for a quick lunch pick up, and it was a fantastic experience. Ambiance was wonderful, everything was neatly organized so we could see all the baked goods! The staff were friendly and patient as we decided what to order. After placing our order, they heated everything up, and it was delicious! The beef and apple cinnamon empanadas were both an 8/10, while the guava finger was a 9/10. We'll definitely be returning!

Empanadas are amazing here! Their sauces that come with them complement the flavors perfectly. Their fresh juices are also nice . The people here are always nice and friendly. Come try it if you are nearby

First time here. Food was amazing! Service was also good. The ham and cheese empanada was delicious, and the guava fingers were great to follow. I had the Lulo drink was refreshing. Everything tasted very fresh. I look forward to going back and trying more corn arepas and other treats off the menu

A variety of empanadas to choose from. I like the dessert ones. It's a cute place, but not a lot of seating. They have coffee also.

This is such a wonderful and exciting place to visit. I have been thinking about empanadas so we made a plan to visit and try as much as possible. We had three warm buttery crispy empanadas, two desserts and two drinks. My favorite so far is the beef and onion empanada. It is served with a refreshing sauce that is almost like a chimichurri. I loved it and probably could have used a cup of it. The beef was fresh and tasty. A perfect foil for the crisp pastry and herb sauce. We also shared the exciting sounding mushroom and quinoa empanada. This was good but would have really benefited from sriracha sauce or cheese. Still delicious. We still had desserts to try so the third one (chicken) will be for another time. The desserts all look irresistible. We tried the yummy dense flan. Scrumptious. I really went nuts for the lime mousse. Refreshing and creamy. In fact, all of their desserts look so delicious, I wish they offered a flight of mousse. Or mousse flight. With a cup of strong coffee, it would be over the top. We still have to try the dessert empanadas. Guava..cheese..pineapple.. I can't wait. The coffee looks excellent but I wanted to try some new things. I had a soda called a Malta. She described it as a root beer type drink but it actually just like cream soda. Very sweet and sparkly. We had a lovely patio table and it was comfortable. Maybe on a warmer day, we would just bring them home. Everyone is very polite and everything immaculate. We're already making plans to go back. So many empanadas to try. Here is what we'll be bringing next time: A knife to split the empanadas Sriracha sauce. Maybe a small cutting board. Just to be prepared. I can't wait to visit again!! I love trying new things!!! Highly recommend!!!

The empanadas are certainly pretty tasty. They might be a little bit pricey I think in comparison to other empanadas in the area. But all good. I look forward to coming back and trying other menu items

Super yummy, I had the Egg n ham empanada, and my husband had the Beef potato empanada, he said there was a lot of meat in it, and thought it was better than some others he had in the past. I will be going back for the sweets, can't wait. The service was nice. The shop was clean and felt quaint. There are also tables outside. So a well rounded Kitchen. Definitely recommend!

So darn good! My fiancé and I tried this place for the first time today and I went back in for seconds. He had the beef empanada (delicious, beef garlic and onion) and the guava sweet bread (the bread was great, but there wasn't enough guava!). I had the sausage finger (basically a cheese hot dog in bread, pretty good but not my fave) and the guava finger, which was SO amazing I got a second and ate it right away. We had iced coffees (their espresso machine was down) and ate in front. The women working were very nice, they heat the empanadas up quickly, and the juices they sell sounds fresh and tasty. I will be back for that guava finger!!

Amazing empanadas! Had to go back several times and try everything. Definitely one of my favorite spots for breakfast and coffee

The passion fruit mousse was so smooth and tasty. More like a pudding then fluffy mousse. It seems like real passion fruit with seeds and all. The beef enpanada was filled to the brim but way too salty. The crust was tasty. It comes with sauce, vinegar, oil, and cilantro. Chicken empanada has bits of celery. It was my 2nd favorite. Stuffed with shredded chicken. My favorite is the mushroom and quinoa. It had so much mushroom flavor and not at all salty. Can't wait to go back. Each had generous filling.

OVERALL: cute hidden gem. I was visiting my friend in San Jose and she said she was a regular here. I can see why! VENUE: as soon as you walk in, you're welcomed to a beautiful little bakery. They have a large variety of options from savory to sweet treats but they are known for their empanadas. Though a bit confusing, they do accept credit cards. There are also ~4 tables outside. FOOD: we got a tamale, beef empanada, cheese arepa, and the pandebono de Guava. Everything is amazing! I never had a Colombian tamale before - it was interesting and jam packed with flavor. 10/10 recommended. There was a huge chicken thigh baked in the tamale which made it huge. From the display you can't tell how big the tamale is or how much it costs... ($15). The guava item was our favorite! SERVICE: The staff was very kind and helpful in making recommendations and being patient with our indecisiveness.

Just an incredible place that has unique baked goods from Colombia. This is such a switch up from your regular bakery and in the best of ways! The people are friendly and delightful and are willing to give you guidance on what to get depending on what you're in the mood for. The actual location is a humble place so you can come on in, in sweats, and feel great.

They have many fillings for their empanadas: potato, ground beef, chicken, spinach and cheese--and more! Their flavors are delicious and they are enclosed in a flaky crust. Highly recommended

Their empanadas are the bomb! I'm giving 4 stars because I ordered 3 beefs and 1 chicken empanada and when I got home, ( I live pretty far) I realized I got 2 chicken and 2 beef. The sales person said she got me 2 chicken and 2 beef at the store and I told her I ordered 3 and 1 and then she corrected herself and said oh yes, 3 and 1 but she lied to me because she actually gave me 2 and 2. That's disappointing because the empanadas are not cheap.

I've been going to this place once a week for the last two months and I love it. Everything I've tried there has been really good and the service is awesome. I love how it's locally owned and it's a cute little place for either breakfast lunch or a quick dinner. The facility is really clean and there is outdoor seating. Everything I've tried there has been really good. I recommend the chicken and potatoes and beef and potatoes empanada. It is cheaper than the quality of food and have combination Meals as well.

I moved from the Bay Area and this is a must when I return back to visit. I love love love this place.

So glad that our family friend introduced this place to us. Every time we are in San Jose, I try to drop by and grab a few empanadas to snack on and a little extra to take home. This place is always busy with a line. But they're very efficient and get the line moving. I've never had to wait for too long. My kids love the beef and potato empanadas. Especially when I bake them and serve it warm for breakfast. We've also tried the chicken and sweet fillings. By far, beef is our favorite. They have a small sitting area outside. It's free sitting. Once in a while, it's nice to dine there and enjoy the warm empanadas while patio dining.

+1 star for top-notch savory and sweet empanadas and other breaded and dessert delights +1 star for consistently good service with a smile from the owner lady and throughout all staff +1 star for Esperanza and the namesake Milohas she makes so well each weekend +1 star for being a local "go-to" that is also worth the trip from anywhere near the bay... maybe even further if you want a good treat +1 star for overall excellence. I've been a customer of Milohas over the span of 9 years, treating myself and others to enjoy a variety of their food and treats, drinks etc. and they have never let me down.

Best local restaurant around here! The beef and potato empanadas were amazing and seasoned perfectly. The guava finger was not too sweet and delicious. Tempted to go everyday. The lady in the front was very kind and sweet.

So delicious sauce is just perfect with empanada I recommend come and taste this delicious empanada next is the desserts.

Moist cake with flan on top was fantastic. Got this instead of a cake for my birthday. Not really ambiance. Service was quick and friendly

Food is great. But I have to dock three stars because their service is slow as heck. There can be two or ten people in line and it'll take you at least ten minutes to get your order in. It's very clear what the problem is. The order takers don't take the orders up front. Instead they take two items, then ask what's next then take another two items then ask what's next then ask if you want it warmed then ask if you want one sauce. Then maybe they want some dessert. Instead, they could simply ask for all the items up front and then fulfill it. The lines used to be horrible, especially when they got famous on tv. Now it's just bad. I've been waiting for ten mins with two people in front of me. Get the large instead of the smalls. I will only order online from now on.

Fresh and tasty empanadas! I usually get the Potato Empanadas. Ask for the mild and hot salsa on the side for added flavor. I am a big fan of their Guava Fingers! I can eat 4-6 in one go. Definitely pay a visit and check them out.

Milohas is known as one of the best places to go for Colombian treats. They make excellent bonuelos and Colombian style empanadas. They also have a great selection of sweet empanadas and Colombian specialty desserts. It is also a great coffee shop specializing in the strong blend of coffee that they serve in Colombia. There are plenty of other items that you can order from their menu as well for a nice breakfast or lunch experience. The service was great, I was going to visit some Colombian friends in Sacramento and they gave a great recommendation for a selection of goodies to bring. Really a treat for my colombian friends as they do not have many such places out that way. If you are looking for delicious cheese bonuelos with a nice strong coffee, this place is highly recommended.

I saw a recent SF Eater list which listed the best bakeries in the South Bay. Of the bakeries listed, there were only 3 I haven't tried. Milohas was one of them. I was fascinated with trying Colombian pastries, which I've never had. The bakery is located in a part of San Jose I wasn't familiar with so it took me a while to find it. It's a small little shop situated in a large strip mall. Once you entered the strip mall, it was easy to locate. I came in on a Saturday afternoon of a holiday weekend. There was a line and because the shop is small, it was snaking out the door of the bakery. The staff was very efficient and the line moved quickly. I had time to check out the menu and wanted to try as many things as I could. I ended up getting baked large empanadas (beef & chicken), small empanadas (potato), cheese arepas, pandebono (corn flour cheese bread), bunuelos (corn flour cheese fritters), guava fingers and milhoja (puff pastry filled with custard & topped with caramel). After boxing all my items, the staff gave me instructions on how to re-heat the items both in an oven and in an air fryer. I was a little taken aback with the final cost ($60), but I really wanted to try it. When I got home, we eagerly heated all our goodies in the oven following the instructions I was given. When we got everything out, we eagerly tucked in. We started with the pandebono and the bunuelos. Both were very salty and the cheese in the bunuelos just made it saltier. Next we tried the arepas which were also salty. I couldn't really distinguish any major difference in taste profiles between the pandebono, bunuelos and the arepas. Next we tried the guava fingers. The guava filling was the perfect tart compliment to the tender, flaky crust. We heated up the chicken and potato empanadas. I really liked the potato empanada. It reminded me of samosas because of the seasoned potato filling. The crust was heartier than a samosa, but it worked well with the hearty filling. Next we had the chicken empanada which was dry. The chicken was cut into small chunks that shredded easily but it only made it dryer. I was thinking maybe we might have overcooked it, but none of the other items were dry and this was the largest pastry so far. By this time, we were stuffed and decided to leave the beef empanada and milhoja for another time. The next day we tried the milhoja. It's a puff pastry filled with custard and topped with caramel. Maybe if we had it fresh, it would have been better, but the pastry absorbed the custard and the caramel overpowered the soggy pastry. It was really hard to cut into it so we just gave up and ate in in layers. This was my first time trying Colombian pastries so I have nothing to compare them too. However, all in all, I was pretty disappointed with how everything was really salty and mostly all tasted the same. The only items I really enjoyed were the guava fingers and the potato empanada.

People are nice, place is clean and food was excellent. Selection of food was very good. Outdoor eating Tuesday- Friday 7:30-7:00pm. Closed Monday

I tried it twice but didn't find it good at all. the first time I tried the potato one which lacked seasoning and was just okayish and second time tried the vegetarian (mushroom and quinoa) which was a huge disappointment. It lacked flavor and seasoning. I also tried their guava finger which was nothing but a regular pastry with guava jam. Honestly the jam didn't tasted guava at all. Service and atmosphere is nice but food in general is a disappointment.

My favorite empanadas! I normally get the chicken empanadas with the green aji sauce. I have been coming here for almost a decade and I still love this place. The green aji sauce is very fresh and flavorful. The empanada crust is buttery and flaky while the meat filling is seasoned well. Pricing is great for a locally owned business.

Spiced Earl Gray latte to die for. Delicious pastries. Try the ones labeled "cheese bread," they're more like cornmeal pancakes. Super affordable, don't know why it's marked as $$ on Yelp

After seeing this store there many years without going out of business, I am always curious to see what has made them stay in business. (I have seen previous establishment come and go). I finally went to check out their empanadas. Quite a few savory flavors available. They also have vegetarian flavor option -spinach, mushroom&quinoa. Meat options in beef, ham and cheese, ham and egg, chicken. They look like a big pocket. Adding the onion and cilantro sauce provide taste even better! I brought them to a lunch party, and everyone quite enjoyed them. They also serve Columbian coffee, tea, juice and smoothies. It is a great alternative to have savory pastry instead of sugar sweet pastries. I will return to try other pastries. I think their empanadas are one of the best in silicon valley. We need to support local unique small business!

Don't be fooled by the empty cases when you walk in. They always have more stock in the back! We came to Milohas twice now after our weekend hikes. The empanadas here are fulfilling and not heavy. I ordered the Sausage Roll which is essentially a pretzel dog with cheese. It is SO good! The Beef Empanada, on the other hand, is their best seller. It's packed with a lot of flavor but you definitely need to pour the salsa they provide on top for more of kick. Our cousins ordered the Pizza Empanada and also mentioned the beef was their favorite. I've heard the chicken can be a little dry. We also ordered their fruit drinks. I ordered the Guanabana and the hubby ordered the Passion Fruit. I wasn't quite sold on my flavor. It gave thick nectar vibes and the drink itself wasn't refreshing on a hot day; it was room temperature. My co-worker took us here and we've taken our cousins. I'm glad Milohas is close by as we will definitely be back! **TIP** If you decide to eat outdoors, you can ask for paper plates which they only provide if you ask!

Best authentic empanadas. They're a little on the pricier side and a bit stingy about giving out extra salsas; however, the quality of the food makes up for it. Make sure to get the Chicken empanadas, they're the best by a landslide. 1000th review, less goo