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: vegetarian, nut-free, gluten-free, low-carb, high-protein, keto, dairy-free, vegan, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, low-fat, diabetic, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-sodium, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, pegan, lectin-free
Currently open
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
- 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: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida 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: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida 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, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Savory Empanadas
- Chimichurri Beef Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Braised beef short ribs, onions, potatoes, carrots, & chimichurri sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Criolla Beef Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Ground beef, onions, scallions, green olives, & hard-boiled eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Picadillo Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Ground beef, tomatoes, green bell peppers, onions, green olives, golden raisins, & capers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamaican Beef Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Ground beef, onions, scallions, scotch bonnet peppers, & yellow curry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Rojo Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Braised chicken, onions, red bell peppers, tomatoes & guajillo chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salsa Verde Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Pulled chicken, fire-roasted tomatillo salsa, & pepper jack cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo & Potato Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Mild chorizo sausage, Yukon Gold potatoes, onions, red bell peppers, Manchego cheese, & fresh herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chile Verde Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Tender braised pork stew with potatoes, carrots, onions & pepper jack cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage & Spinach Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Italian sausage, spinach, onions, & cremini mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Ham & Cheese Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Smoked ham, mozzarella and Asiago cheeses, & fresh herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fugazetta Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Caramelized onions, mozzarella, Monterey jack and Parmesan cheeses, & fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom & Onion Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, & fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Cheese Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Fresh baby spinach, red chard, Asiago, parmesan & mozzarella cheeses Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut Squash Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Roasted butternut squash, caramelized leeks, apples & maple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Fresh Roma tomatoes, mozzarella and burrata cheeses, fresh herbs, & balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Humita Empanada (Dozen) - $50: Fresh sweet corn, onions, red bell peppers & pepper jack cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweets
- Apples & Dulce de Leche Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Fresh apples and salted dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bananas & Chocolate Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Fresh bananas with dark chocolate chunks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bananas & Dulce de Leche Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Fresh bananas and salted dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Guava & Cream Cheese Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Guava and cream cheese filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lemon Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Housemade lemon curd Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mexican Chocolate Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Silky chocolate ganache, canela cinnamon, & toasted almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pineapple Rum Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Fresh pineapple with a splash of coconut rum Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sweet Potato Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Sweet potatoes with brown sugar and cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Lemon Blackberry Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Lemon curd with fresh blackberries spiked with tequila Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Peach Cobbler Empanada (Dozen) - $37: Fresh peaches in a delicately spiced sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Alfajores Cookies (Dozen) - $45: Classic Argentine shortbread sandwich cookie filled with rich dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate-Dipped Alfajores (Dozen) - $68: Shortbread sandwich cookie filled with dulce de leche and dipped in milk chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Salads
- Farmers' Market Salad - $52: Mixed greens, apples, grapes, carrots, pecans, shaved parmesan cheese & berry balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fruit Salad - $65: Fresh cut seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Lectin-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, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics 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, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn & Tomato Salad - $52: Fresh sweet corn, grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, scallions, basil & white balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic 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, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic 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, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol 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, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber 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, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peruvian Arroz Verde - $32: Flavorful herb-infused long grain basmati rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashed Potatoes - $32: Smashed crispy Yukon Gold potatoes and scallions tossed in aji amarillo sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spiced Sweet Potatoes - $32: Roasted, cubed sweet potatoes seasoned with a smoky-sweet spice blend Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan 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
Sauces
- Aji Amarillo Sauce (Pint) - $5.95: Peruvian yellow chili aioli (medium)
- Avocado Jalapeno Dip (Pint) - $11.95: Fresh avocado and roasted jalapeno dip (mild)
- Chimichurri Sauce (Pint) - $12.95: Argentinian fresh herb dipping sauce (mild)
- Chipotle Ranch Dip (Pint) - $5.95: Smoky roasted pepper ranch dip (medium)
- Hot Sauce (Pint) - $10.95: Triple threat 3-pepper hot sauce (hot)
- Salsa Verde (Pint) - $10.95: Green tomatillo salsa with roasted vegetables (mild)
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