The Empanada Spot — Restaurant in Chula Vista

I 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...

I stopped by The Empanada Spot around 2 PM, looking to try something different, and it did not disappoint! Located in a shared storefront with multiple establishments, it’s easy to spot and has parking available in the lot, which is always a plus.

Food: I ordered the Chipotle Chicken and Beans & Cheese empanadas to-go, and they were incredible. Both were perfectly crispy, flavorful, and packed with just the right amount of filling. You can tell the ingredients are fresh, and the quality shines through. My food was ready in about 8 minutes, so it’s a great option if you’re in a hurry.

Service: Friendly and efficient. The ordering process was smooth, and the staff were welcoming. They even accept tap-to-pay (but no AmEx), which made checkout super convenient.

Ambiance: The establishment itself was very clean, with a laid-back vibe. There’s a mix of seating—two small tables outside and a few inside. Music videos were playing, but the volume was low enough not to be disruptive. It’s a comfortable spot to hang out if you decide to eat in.

Overall, The Empanada Spot is a hidden gem. Between the excellent food, clean space, and quick service, I’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend it if you’re craving something crispy, flavorful,...

This 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...