9 Julio Empanada Kitchen – Spanish
The air at 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen is thick with the savory perfume of golden, hand-crimped pastries and the bright, herbaceous zing of fresh chimichurri. Guests are transported through a tapestry of Latin flavors, from the flaky crunch of Cuban-style beef empanadas to the succulent, spice-rubbed depths of Peruvian roasted chicken and pan-seared salmon. It is a vibrant, soul-warming space where artisanal tradition meets bold, modern flair, inviting diners to linger over every spiced, aromatic bite.
5239 Claremont Avenue https://9julio.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen
Dairy-Free at 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen
9 Julio Empanada Kitchen in Oakland has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Plantain Chips, Fruit Salad and Peruvian Arroz Verde. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen
9 Julio Empanada Kitchen in Oakland has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fruit Salad, Peruvian Roasted Chicken and Salsa Verde (Pint). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen
9 Julio Empanada Kitchen in Oakland has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Watermelon & Arugula Salad, Plantain Chips and Chocolate-Dipped Alfajores (Dozen). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen
9 Julio Empanada Kitchen in Oakland has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Rojo Empanada (Dozen). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen
9 Julio Empanada Kitchen in Oakland has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fruit Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen
9 Julio Empanada Kitchen in Oakland has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fruit Salad, Stuffed Portobello Mushroom and Salsa Verde (Pint). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen
9 Julio Empanada Kitchen in Oakland has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fruit Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen
9 Julio Empanada Kitchen in Oakland has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Plantain Chips, Fruit Salad and Peruvian Arroz Verde. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Criolla Beef Empanada (Dozen) | 5.5 g | 48.5 g |
| Cuban Picadillo Empanada (Dozen) | 18.6 g | 45.6 g |
| Gaucho Chopped Salad | 138.2 g | 45.5 g |
| Chorizo & Potato Empanada (Dozen) | 16.8 g | 45.3 g |
| Chimichurri Beef Empanada (Dozen) | 26.6 g | 38.3 g |
| Spinach & Cheese Empanada (Dozen) | 77.8 g | 34.8 g |
| Sausage & Spinach Empanada (Dozen) | 0 g | 28.9 g |
| Smoked Ham & Cheese Empanada (Dozen) | 0 g | 28.3 g |
| Harvest Spinach Salad | 72.9 g | 28.1 g |
| Farmers' Market Salad | 71.1 g | 24 g |
| Chicken Rojo Empanada (Dozen) | 18.8 g | 23.5 g |
| Fugazetta Empanada (Dozen) | 45.5 g | 22.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the mouth-watering food and generous portions, frequently highlighting the high quality of the menu offerings. Celebrated for its comfortable and inviting setting, the experience is further elevated by an accommodating service team praised for their deep menu knowledge and attentive care.
Menu
Main Courses
- Chimichurri Steak - $65: Tender, marinated flank steak with chimichurri sauce. Served medium Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Pan-Seared Salmon - $65: Skin-on wild-caught salmon marinated in our 9 Julio signature spice blend with aji amarillo sauce. Served medium Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peruvian Roasted Chicken - $65: Roasted Mary's All-Natural chicken marinated in our 9 Julio signature spice blend with aji amarillo sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Portobello Mushroom - $65: Grilled portobello mushroom steak stuffed with fresh greens, mozzarella, parmesan, and asiago cheeses with chimichurri sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Savory Empanadas
- Chimichurri Beef Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Braised beef short ribs, onions, potatoes, carrots, & chimichurri sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Criolla Beef Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Ground beef, onions, scallions, green olives, & hard-boiled eggs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Picadillo Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Ground beef, tomatoes, green bell peppers, onions, green olives, golden raisins, & capers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamaican Beef Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Ground beef, onions, scallions, scotch bonnet peppers, & yellow curry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Rojo Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Braised chicken, onions, red bell peppers, tomatoes & guajillo chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salsa Verde Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Pulled chicken, fire-roasted tomatillo salsa, & pepper jack cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo & Potato Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Mild chorizo sausage, Yukon Gold potatoes, onions, red bell peppers, Manchego cheese, & fresh herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chile Verde Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Tender braised pork stew with potatoes, carrots, onions & pepper jack cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage & Spinach Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Italian sausage, spinach, onions, & cremini mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Ham & Cheese Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Smoked ham, mozzarella and Asiago cheeses, & fresh herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fugazetta Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Caramelized onions, mozzarella, Monterey jack and Parmesan cheeses, & fresh herbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom & Onion Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, & fresh herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Cheese Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Fresh baby spinach, red chard, Asiago, parmesan & mozzarella cheeses Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut Squash Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Roasted butternut squash, caramelized leeks, apples & maple Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Fresh Roma tomatoes, mozzarella and burrata cheeses, fresh herbs, & balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Humita Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Fresh sweet corn, onions, red bell peppers & pepper jack cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweets
- Apples & Dulce de Leche Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Fresh apples and salted dulce de leche
- Bananas & Chocolate Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Fresh bananas with dark chocolate chunks
- Bananas & Dulce de Leche Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Fresh bananas and salted dulce de leche
- Guava & Cream Cheese Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Guava and cream cheese filling
- Lemon Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Housemade lemon curd
- Mexican Chocolate Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Silky chocolate ganache, canela cinnamon, & toasted almonds
- Pineapple Rum Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Fresh pineapple with a splash of coconut rum
- Sweet Potato Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Sweet potatoes with brown sugar and cinnamon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC
- Lemon Blackberry Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Lemon curd with fresh blackberries spiked with tequila
- Peach Cobbler Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Fresh peaches in a delicately spiced sauce
- Alfajores Cookies (Dozen) - $45: Classic Argentine shortbread sandwich cookie filled with rich dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate-Dipped Alfajores (Dozen) - $68: Shortbread sandwich cookie filled with dulce de leche and dipped in milk chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Salads
- Farmers' Market Salad - $52: Mixed greens, apples, grapes, carrots, pecans, shaved parmesan cheese & berry balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fruit Salad - $65: Fresh cut seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Gaucho Chopped Salad - $52: Romaine, Roma tomatoes, sweet corn, quinoa, dried cherries, pepitas, Asiago cheese crumbles & chimichurri ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Harvest Spinach Salad - $52: Baby spinach, spiced sweet potatoes, red onions, pomegranate seeds, candied pecans, shaved parmesan cheese & maple vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn & Tomato Salad - $52: Fresh sweet corn, grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, scallions, basil & white balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Watermelon & Arugula Salad - $52: Fresh watermelon, arugula, baby spinach, pickled red onions and radishes, Feta cheese, mint & watermelon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Plantain Chips - $30: Fresh cut plantain chips dusted with sea salt. Served with Avocado Jalapeno dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Chips - $30: Fresh cut sweet potato chips dusted with sea salt. Served with Chipotle Ranch dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantain & Sweet Potato Chips - $36: Split platter of fresh cut plantain and sweet potato chips. Served with Avocado Jalapeno and Chipotle Ranch dips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peruvian Arroz Verde - $32: Flavorful herb-infused long grain basmati rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashed Potatoes - $32: Smashed crispy Yukon Gold potatoes and scallions tossed in aji amarillo sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spiced Sweet Potatoes - $32: Roasted, cubed sweet potatoes seasoned with a smoky-sweet spice blend Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $2.95: Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Barq's Root Beer, Sprite
- Bottled Water - $1.95
- Aguas Fresca (Gallon) - $21: Fresh seasonal fruit juices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Sauces
- Aji Amarillo Sauce (Pint) - $5.95: Peruvian yellow chili aioli (medium) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free
- Avocado Jalapeno Dip (Pint) - $11.95: Fresh avocado and roasted jalapeno dip (mild) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Chimichurri Sauce (Pint) - $12.95: Argentinian fresh herb dipping sauce (mild) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Chipotle Ranch Dip (Pint) - $5.95: Smoky roasted pepper ranch dip (medium) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Hot Sauce (Pint) - $10.95: Triple threat 3-pepper hot sauce (hot) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Salsa Verde (Pint) - $10.95: Green tomatillo salsa with roasted vegetables (mild) Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen
- Is 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Plantain Chips, Fruit Salad and Peruvian Arroz Verde.
- What can I eat at 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen on a dairy-free diet?
- Plantain Chips, Fruit Salad and Peruvian Arroz Verde carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Plantain Chips and Fruit Salad.
- Is 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen gluten-free?
- 10 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen?
- Criolla Beef Empanada (Dozen), at roughly 48.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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