The Empanada Spot

Chula Vista, CA · Restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Chula Vista
#24
of 492 restaurants
City Percentile
86%
rating percentile
Address
The Empanada Spot, 1223 3rd Ave Ste C1, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone
(619) 948-9412
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM

The Empanada Spot is a restaurant located in Chula Vista, CA. It is one of 492 restaurants listed in Chula Vista. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Chula Vista city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday7 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 d b · Jul 2025

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)

★★★★★ 5.0 maggie arroz · Feb 2026

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 !

★★★★★ 5.0 Keelan · Aug 2025

We tore it up! The cashier greeted us right when we walked in and recommended what we should get. She gave us free samples of the aguas frescas too. It was so good, I definitely had to buy one. The empanadas are crisp, filling, and DELICIOUS. I'm telling everyone about this spot!

★★★★★ 5.0 luis · Jan 2026

The best empanadas I’ve had. They were freshly cooked and tasted amazing.

★★★★★ 5.0 Maribel Hernandez · Apr 2025

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.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Restaurant

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