# Empanadas in California > Made for those who prefer to grab their authentic, hand-held pastries while checking off their weekly household errands. Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/california/best-empanadas-grocery-store ## Places (6) ### 1. Continental Gourmet - Gardena Market offers Latin American products with a full meat market and a wide empanada selection stamped for easy identification. Atmosphere feels convenient and neighborhood-friendly, attracting shoppers looking for fresh produce, marinated meats, and specialty items from Central and South America. - Address: 2004 Marine Ave, Gardena, CA 90249, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Continental-Gourmet---Gardena ### 2. Latimex Market Small grocery store offers a wide variety of Latin American and Caribbean foods, including hard-to-find ingredients and authentic meats. Atmosphere feels family-run and welcoming, with a hot food section featuring popular snacks like empanadas and tamales. Prices tend to be higher, but the selection caters well to those seeking specific regional products. - Address: 11742 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/LatimexMarket ### 3. El Gaucho Meat Market Butcher shop and casual eatery with Argentinian and Latin American products and an outdoor seating area. Atmosphere feels lively with soccer games playing on TV and a crowd drawn by fresh, high-quality meats and traditional sandwiches like lomito and empanadas. - Address: 2713 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/ElGauchoMeatMarket ### 4. Continental Gourmet Market - Hawthorne Small market offers Argentinian empanadas with rich, savory fillings and a selection of high-quality meats including rare Picanhia Beef. Atmosphere is casual with a mix of quick lunch options and specialty ingredients. Busy during peak hours, it draws those seeking unique Central American products and imported foods. - Address: 12921 Prairie Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Continental-Gourmet-Market---Hawthorne ### 5. Continental Gourmet Market - Lomita Small market offers unique Central and South American products with a focus on authentic empanadas available in multiple flavors. Space feels compact and no seating is provided, emphasizing takeout convenience. Limited parking and a hole-in-the-wall grocery store vibe define the atmosphere. - Address: 25604 Narbonne Ave, Lomita, CA 90717, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Continental-Gourmet-Market---Lomita ### 6. Catalina's Supermarket Supermarket offers Latin American groceries with a bountiful Argentinian selection including empanadas and yerba mate. Atmosphere feels cautious due to bag sealing at entrance to prevent theft. Prices tend to be higher than listed, but quality meats and fresh produce stand out. - Address: 1070 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Catalina's-Supermarket ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.