La Maja – Spanish
Stepping into La Maja, the air is thick with the comforting scent of buttery, golden-brown pastry being pulled fresh from the oven. Each hand-crimped empanada serves as a savory treasure chest, bursting with everything from smoky grilled steak and zesty chorizo to earthy mushrooms and melted cheese. It is a vibrant celebration of handheld comfort, where every bite offers a perfect balance of flaky, delicate crust and richly seasoned fillings.
822, Main Street, Redwood City, 94063 +16505498932 https://lamaja.us/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, low-sodium, low-fat, plant-based, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, high-fiber, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, atkins, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, zone, carnivore, aip, renal, slow-carb, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Meat Empanadas
- Traditional Beef Empanada - $6.25: Ground Angus Beef, Sweet Yellow Onion, Roasted Green & Red Bell Peppers, Scallions, Olives & Free-Range Hard-Boiled Eggs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Beef Empanada - $6.25: Angus Beef Steak Slow Cooked in hot sauce with Chipotle peppers & Potato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Empanada - $6.25: Shredded Chicken Thighs, Caramelized Yellow Onions, Scallions, Sweet Red & Green Bell Peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Empanada - $6.25: Shredded Chicken Thighs, Sweet Yellow Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Saffron & Toasted Chili Flakes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Empanada - $6.25: Pork Chorizo, Sweet Yellow Onions, Red Bell Peppers & Toasted Chili Flakes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & Cheese Empanada - $6.25: Honey Baked Ham, Shredded Mozzarella & Béchamel Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Empanada (Meat) - $6: Scrambled Eggs With Bacon, Ham, or Chorizo Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Specialty Grilled Steak Empanada - $6.75: Seared Skirt Steak, Sweet Yellow Onions, Scallions, Kalamata Olives, Roasted Green Bell Peppers, Free-Range Hard-Boiled Eggs Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian Empanadas
- Mushroom Empanada - $6.25: White Button Mushroom, Sweet Yellow Onions, Scallions, Mozzarella Cheese, Béchamel & Fresh Herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Empanada - $6.25: Baby Spinach, Toasted Pine Nuts, Sweet Yellow Onions, Shredded Mozzarella & Feta Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Kale Empanada - $6.25: Kale, Carrots, Tomatoes, Almonds Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Corn Empanada (Humita) - $6.25: Sweet Yellow Creamed Corn, Mozzarella cheese, & Béchamel Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Empanada - $6.25: Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Sweet Basil, Mozzarella Cheese & Béchamel sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Cheese Empanada - $6.25: Blue Cheese, Shredded Mozzarella, Caramelized Onions & Toasted Walnuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Empanada (Vegetable) - $7: Scrambled Eggs With Vegetables Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Specialty Mediterranean Empanada - $6.75: Green Zucchini, Artichoke Hearts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, White Button Mushrooms & Capers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Specialty Pepper Manchego Empanada - $6.75: Fire Roasted Pepper Blend, Manchego & Shredded Mozzarella Cheeses Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mixed Greens Salad - $9: Baby Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Shredded Carrots, Mushrooms, Red Onion, Balsamic Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $9: Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, Croutons and Caesar Salad Dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $9: Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $9: Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Sweet Basil, & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quinoa Chicken Salad - $9.5: Quinoa, Carrots, Celery, Tomatoes, Onion, Green Beans, Red Wine Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quinoa Vegan Salad - $9: Quinoa, Carrots, Celery, Tomatoes, Onion, Green Beans, Red Wine Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Summer Lime Rice Salad - $9: Basmati Rice, Black Beans, Yellow Corn, Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Green Bell Pepper, Cilantro, Lime, Olive Oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanish Potato Salad - $9: Roasted Potatoes, Bacon, Carrots, Peas, Lemon Aioli, Hardboiled Egg, Parsley Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Vegetable Soup - $9: Carrots, Onions, Celery, Potatoes, Spinach, Peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Soup - $9: Chicken, Carrots, Onions, Celery Potatoes, Peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil Soup - $9: Lentils, Chorizo, Carrots, Onions, Celery Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gazpacho - $9: Tomatoes, Sweet Red Bell Peppers, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Contains Gluten) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Sweet Empanada: Banana & Dulce de Leche - $4.5: Banana & Dulce de Leche
- Sweet Empanada: Baked Apple & Black Raisins - $4.5: Amor’s Baked Apple & Black Raisins
- Alfajor Cookie (Small) - $2: Dulce de Leche & Shredded Coconut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Alfajor Cookie (Large) - $3.5: Dulce de Leche & Shredded Coconut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Sparkling Water - $3.5
- Assorted Sodas - $3.5
- Agua Fresca - $3.5: Fresh Fruit Water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Tango Mango Cooler - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mr. Espresso Coffee - $3.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Espresso - $3.5
- Latte - $3.5
- Cappuccino - $3.5
- La Maja Coffee - $3.5: House Blend Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hot Chocolate - $3.5: Choice of Orange & Cinnamon, Hazelnut, or Mint
- Iced Coffee - $3.5
- Milkshake - $3.5
- Beer - $3.5
- Wine - $3.5
- Sangria - $3.5
Restaurants near La Maja
- Cuban Kitchen — Spanish
- La Bodeguita Del Medio — Spanish
- Coffeebar — American
- Nick The Greek — Greek
- Gourmet Haus Staudt — German
- Zareen's — Indian
- Cappucho — Italian
- Donato Enoteca — Italian
- Bangkok Bay — Thai
- Peet's Coffee — American
- Crouching Tiger — Chinese
- Coupa Café — Venezuelan
