The Empanada Spot is a welcoming restaurant at 1223 3rd Ave Ste C1 in Chula Vista, California, offering a convenient place to enjoy satisfying food in a casual, cozy, and quiet setting.
Known for its local specialty, the restaurant serves comfort food, quick bites, small plates, and vegetarian options, making it a practical choice for a relaxed lunch, dinner, or solo dining experience. Guests can enjoy counter service or table service, with seating available for those who prefer to dine in.
Whether you are stopping by for a quick bite, planning a meal with friends, or arranging food for an event, The Empanada Spot offers a range of service options to suit different needs. Customers can choose from dine-in, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, outdoor seating, and on-site services.
The restaurant is also known for lunch, dinner, catering, dessert, and reservations, giving guests flexibility when planning their visit. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted for added convenience.
Accessibility is an important part of the customer experience, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible seating available. Rated 4.70 out of 5 based on 396 reviews, The Empanada Spot has earned strong customer feedback while maintaining an inviting atmosphere that can feel both trendy and comfortable.
To make a reservation or learn more, call **+1 619-948-9412**, or visit the restaurant at **1223 3rd Ave Ste C1, Chula Vista, CA 91911, United States**.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Chicken breast, creamy chipotle sauce. Pechuga de pollo, salsa cremosa de chipotle.
Roasted chile poblano, mozzarella, corn, sautéed onion. Chile poblano asado, mozzarella, elote, cebolla salteado.
Marinated steak, potatoes. Carne marinada, papas.
Pork rib, roasted chile poblano. Costilla de cerdo, chile poblano asado.
Savory chicharron, refried beans. Chicharrón, frijoles refritos.
Marinated steak, potatoes, black olives. Carne marinada, papas, aceitunas negras.
Refried beans, mozzarella. Frijoles refritos, mozzarella.
Shrimp, mozzarella cheese, sauteed onion, sauteed bell pepper. Camaron, queso mozzarella, cebolla salteado, pimiento morron salteada.
Pepperoni, marinara sauce, queso mozzarella. Pepperoni, salsa marinara, queso mozzarella.
Marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese. Vegetarian.
Mozzarella cheese.
Elbow pasta, corn, ham.
Bow tie pasta, pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes.
Potato, egg, celery, carrots, black olives.
Hear from our valued guests
Great food and even better service! Alejandro greeted us with a smile and super attentive and friendly to everyone there! Give that man a raise!
First time trying this place out and it was delicious!!! My husband and son ordered the pepperoni one and it was really good! The sauce they used was tasty and on the sweeter side, which I loved! I ordered the Chicharrón and The OG. Loved them both!!! Soooo tasty. Delicious flavors. They were juicy and with the housemade salsa they were even better! We were surprised that they had sweet empanadas too! We ordered the apple and a sweet bean. I loved them both. My son and husband loved the apple pie. This is a new family favorite. We are definitely going to become regulars!!! Great service too. The gentleman who attended us was very friendly and kind. Dining tables and chairs available. Kid friendly. 100% recommended. Many options to choose from!!!
Just went for the first time today and omg 10/10. The hot sauce is even amazing!!! Definitely will be back. Only thing I wish the chicharron was crispy inside lol but it still was delicious the way it is made.
Went for the first time today & customer service was great! I told them it was first time & they gave free side salad on the house! Everything was delicious my favorite was churro cheesecake empanada!! Definitely coming back soon!!
The best empanadas I’ve had. They were freshly cooked and tasted amazing.
10/10 everytime I come by. The owner is super friendly & nice, very welcoming! the food is always delicious. thank you again for hvaing us. we'll be back !
The Empanada Spot is one of my favs! These empanadas, crafted in the style of the owner’s family recipes from Mexico, are simply delicious and bursting with flavor. Each empanada is perfectly filled, so they’re never skimpy, and if you want to add a bit of heat, their salsas are the perfect complement. The owner is super nice and friendly, and the staff makes you feel right at home. We stopped by as a group and after trying one, we knew we had to take some to go and share the goodness.
First time take out didn't disappoint! Favorite empanadas the shrimp with cheese and the pepperoni was a delicious surprise. Chicken pot pie is also a must. Next time ill do the dozen special.
This was delish!!! We walked into being greeted by the owner and his daughter. They were very friendly and welcoming. Clean and fresh feeling vibes. So many choices for empanadas! We tried 5 different ones: The OG, Quesabirria, pepperoni, shrimp & cheese, and churro & cheesecake...all were very good and highly recommend! I rarely give 5 stars....this place deserves it! Will be back! (Drink is Mango)
Are great! Empanadas are some of my favourite food they had good variety. Very good flavour they were all family recipes. Small family owned business which I like. I will be going back to try more. The empanadas are reasonably priced and you can easily eat two to three of them. They had a great salsa. The green salsa is thick and chunky a mild level and very good. The red salsa is a medium spiciness and thin and tasty. I kind of wished for an additional spice level to add some more heat. Today they should get 5 out of 5 stars service. But we did come last night and we were a few minutes before closing and they were closing up so they didn't want to take our orders. So just make sure you get there well before 8:00 p.m.
Common questions about The Empanada Spot
The Empanada Spot is located at 1223 3rd Ave Ste C1, Chula Vista, CA 91911, United States , 3rd Ave Ste C1, 1223 3rd Ave Ste C1, United States.
You can reach The Empanada Spot by calling +1 619-948-9412.
The Empanada Spot has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 396 customer reviews.
The Empanada Spot features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating.
The Empanada Spot features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Empanada Spot features the following highlights: Serves local specialty.
The Empanada Spot features the following popular for: Lunch, Solo dining.
The Empanada Spot features the following offerings: Comfort food, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegetarian options.
The Empanada Spot features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Empanada Spot features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy.
The Empanada Spot features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
The Empanada Spot features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Empanada Spot features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Empanada Spot features the following children: Good for kids.
The Empanada Spot features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
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