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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at La Maja
Dairy-Free at La Maja
La Maja in Redwood City has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quinoa Vegan Salad, Summer Lime Rice Salad and Gazpacho. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at La Maja
La Maja in Redwood City has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Greens Salad, Vegetable Soup and Chicken Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at La Maja
La Maja in Redwood City has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caprese Salad, Caesar Salad and Summer Lime Rice Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at La Maja
La Maja in Redwood City has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Empanada, Ham & Cheese Empanada and Quinoa Chicken Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at La Maja
La Maja in Redwood City has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mr. Espresso Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at La Maja
La Maja in Redwood City has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mr. Espresso Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at La Maja
La Maja in Redwood City has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quinoa Vegan Salad, Summer Lime Rice Salad and Gazpacho. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at La Maja
La Maja in Redwood City has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caprese Salad, Quinoa Vegan Salad and Summer Lime Rice Salad. 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 La Maja
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa Chicken Salad | 55.9 g | 47.9 g |
| Breakfast Empanada (Meat) | 1.9 g | 40.8 g |
| Chicken Empanada | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Chorizo Empanada | 38.5 g | 34.5 g |
| Specialty Grilled Steak Empanada | 22.1 g | 34.1 g |
| Arugula Salad | 20.9 g | 31.9 g |
| Lentil Soup | 53.8 g | 29.1 g |
| Summer Lime Rice Salad | 116.3 g | 28.5 g |
| Spicy Beef Empanada | 65.6 g | 23.8 g |
| Ham & Cheese Empanada | 1.1 g | 21.3 g |
| Mushroom Empanada | 27.6 g | 20.8 g |
| Super Kale Empanada | 10.5 g | 20.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
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 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Empanada - $6.25: Shredded Chicken Thighs, Caramelized Yellow Onions, Scallions, Sweet Red & Green Bell Peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Empanada - $6.25: Shredded Chicken Thighs, Sweet Yellow Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Saffron & Toasted Chili Flakes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Empanada - $6.25: Pork Chorizo, Sweet Yellow Onions, Red Bell Peppers & Toasted Chili Flakes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & Cheese Empanada - $6.25: Honey Baked Ham, Shredded Mozzarella & Béchamel Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Empanada (Meat) - $6: Scrambled Eggs With Bacon, Ham, or Chorizo 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 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 Dietary tags: High-Fiber 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: 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, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $9: Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, Croutons and Caesar Salad Dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $9: Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $9: Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Sweet Basil, & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory 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, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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, 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
- Chicken Soup - $9: Chicken, Carrots, Onions, Celery Potatoes, Peppers Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Sweet Empanada: Banana & Dulce de Leche - $4.5: Banana & Dulce de Leche Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Sweet Empanada: Baked Apple & Black Raisins - $4.5: Amor’s Baked Apple & Black Raisins Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Alfajor Cookie (Small) - $2: Dulce de Leche & Shredded Coconut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Alfajor Cookie (Large) - $3.5: Dulce de Leche & Shredded Coconut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Sparkling Water - $3.5
- Assorted Sodas - $3.5
- Agua Fresca - $3.5: Fresh Fruit Water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Tango Mango Cooler - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mr. Espresso Coffee - $3.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, 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
Frequently Asked Questions about La Maja
- Is La Maja dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. La Maja has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quinoa Vegan Salad, Summer Lime Rice Salad and Gazpacho.
- What can I eat at La Maja on a dairy-free diet?
- Quinoa Vegan Salad, Summer Lime Rice Salad and Gazpacho carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does La Maja have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Quinoa Vegan Salad and Summer Lime Rice Salad.
- Is La Maja gluten-free?
- 3 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 La Maja?
- Quinoa Chicken Salad, at roughly 47.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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