# Empanadas in California > Made for those who frequent local markets and refuse to leave without a fresh, hand-folded empanada. Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/california/best-empanadas-market ## Places (13) ### 1. 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 ### 2. Mama G’s Kitchen & Sauces Small space with colorful Peruvian decor and a friendly, homey atmosphere. Patio seating and a bar with TVs playing Latin music create a relaxed vibe. Authentic flavors and signature sauces complement a menu that feels like traditional home cooking. - Address: 407 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Mama-G’s-Kitchen-Sauces ### 3. Tito's Market Family-run sandwich shop offers Argentine empanadas and milanesa sandwiches with fresh, flaky pastries and consistently good food. Friendly atmosphere fills a modest space with tables, often busy and welcoming. Ordering ahead helps avoid lines in this popular spot. - Address: 9814 Garvey Ave #15, El Monte, CA 91733, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Tito's-Market ### 4. 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 ### 5. RioZonas Açaí North Hollywood Outdoor seating blends lush greenery with Brazilian-style patio and cultural art pieces, creating a forest-like atmosphere. The vibe is relaxing and peaceful, with natural sounds enhancing the experience. A grocery section and reading corner add quiet, casual touches to the space. - Address: 5233 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/RioZonas-Açaí-North-Hollywood ### 6. Nonna's Empanadas - Original Farmers Market Empanadas come with filling names burned into the crust, offering a great variety of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Busy market setting fills the air with savory baking aromas and draws a steady line of customers. Decor is beautifully decorated, creating a lively and inviting atmosphere. - Address: 6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Nonna's-Empanadas---Original-Farmers-Market ### 7. Mercado Buenos Aires Argentinian restaurant offers a warm, lively atmosphere with comfortable booths and a family-friendly vibe. Noise levels rise with crowds, reflecting authentic local energy. Space includes a small market selling Argentine items and is suitable for watching soccer. - Address: 16137 Devonshire St, Granada Hills, CA 91344, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/MercadoBuenosAires ### 8. 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 ### 9. Gaucho Grill Buena Park Open kitchen and wood burning grill create a modern, cozy atmosphere with live Latin music enhancing the vibe. Noise levels rise with lively conversations, making it energetic but sometimes loud. Group tables and intimate nooks offer varied dining experiences in a stylish setting. - Address: 5980 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/GauchoGrillBuenaPark ### 10. Tropical Star Restaurant & Specialty Market Latin American restaurant combines cozy atmosphere with a miniature bodega offering a wide variety of Hispanic products. Warm and welcoming vibe features cumbia music and a tropical climate feel inside. Food focuses on authentic dishes beyond Mexican cuisine, attracting those seeking diverse Latin flavors. - Address: 6163 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Tropical-Star-Restaurant-Specialty-Market ### 11. 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 ### 12. 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 ### 13. Nonna's Empanadas - Grand Central Market Empanadas display in front of a baseball mural sets a casual, lively vibe. Diverse crowd gathers, often finding seating a challenge during busy times. Wide selection of sweet and savory flavors offers a filling option for market explorers. - Address: 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Nonna's-Empanadas---Grand-Central-Market ## 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. 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