The Empanada Maker Costa Mesa

Bought two four pack of take and bake empanadas on their website and picked them up on my way home from work for an easy night before Thanksgiving dinner. There were issues.1. There was a man standing outside the business with a bandanna covering his nose and mouth and carrying a metal pipe. I realize this isn't the businesses issue but I really wanted to hurry up and get back to my car and the employee took his time even though I mentioned I was uncomfortable. 2. The empanadas tasted so bad (both the beef and the chicken) that myself, my husband, and my friend threw them away after only a couple of bites. They were sour. I don't know if the recipe just doesn't taste good or if the food was spoiled, but it was a total disappointment and I basically just threw $30 in the trash.

The taste is amazing and have been craving this and surely it did the job. The place is clean and a miss hidden place if not looking for it. The service is fast and the employee was kind.

Fast food empandas sounds great on paper. Please go to an argentinian deli for real empanadas. You don't even save money by going here. It's just as pricey. Tasted like someone put hamburger helper in between smooshed white bread. Tasted like frozen food slop.. It was so bad. I have tainted my peoples blood having put this in my mouth. Please hard pass this place and go to a deli instead. I'm getting mcdonalds out of desperation to get the flavor out of my mouth. These aren't the real deal. Big waste of money lol

In the area and wanted to look for food to go after visiting Road Runner (across the street). So I yelped inexpensive take out (since I just spent for kids shoes) that was good yet affordable. This was listed as one of the suggested places. Went in, not know what I'm gonna order. Luckily I know empanadas, but wow, they have a variety that I never see beyond the traditional. They have from chicken, beef, pizza, Philly cheese steak, etc. I ordered 3 beef and one Philly. Side of fries is seasoned and really good. The beef has a good amount of filling. Strong on the olives for sure. I ate two of them. Lol. It was good.The place is small but it's for take out only.They have a hot display case of already made empanadas to choose from. Also, there is a fridge for Take Bake option as well. There is a smaller fridge for day old empanadas that are sold for a lesser price. Can't go wrong with 4/ 8 day meat and savory pies. Ill come back again when in the area.

The empanadas are amazing, and they have a large variety of fillings, do yourself a favor and come and try them, service was great!!