¡Venga! Empanadas – Mexican
Step into a vibrant slice of Argentina where the air is thick with the comforting scent of golden, oven-baked pastry and savory, toasted spices. Each hand-crimped empanada serves as a portable feast, ranging from the traditional richness of spiced beef and smoky chorizo to earthy mushroom and nutrient-dense kale. Whether grabbing a quick breakfast pocket or lingering over a spread of spicy gallina, diners find a soulful celebration of South American street food in every flaky, flavorful bite.
50, Minna Street, San Francisco https://www.vengaempanadas.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, low-sodium, low-fat, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, atkins, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, aip, renal, slow-carb, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Meat Empanadas
- Argentine Beef Empanada - $6.45: natural ground beef, onions, red bell pepper, hardboiled egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Beef Empanada - $6.45: slow-cooked ribs in hot chile sauce with chipotle peppers and baked potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salteña Beef Empanada - $7.5: knife cut skirt steak, green onions, kalamata olives, pepper, hardboiled eggs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gaucho Chicken Empanada - $6.45: natural chicken, onions, red bell pepper, tomatoes Dietary tags: Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Gallina Empanada - $6.45: natural chicken, onions, yellow bell pepper, tomatoes, parsley, saffron, cumin, chile flakes, cayenne pepper Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Argentine Chorizo Empanada - $6.45: Argentine chorizo, peppers, tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & Cheese Empanada - $6.45: honey-baked ham with Mozzarella and ricotta cheese, with Bechamel sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Kale Meat Empanada - $6.45: kale, bacon, beets, carrots, tomatoes, almonds Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Empanada (Meat) - $7: scrambled eggs with bacon, ham, or chorizo Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
Veggie Empanadas
- Mushroom Empanada - $6.45: mushroom mélange with zucchini, onions, mozarella and fresh herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Spinach Empanada - $6.45: baby spinach, ricotta cheese, roasted pine nuts Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Five Pepper Manchego Empanada - $6.45: poblano chile, bell peppers, jalapeños, Spanish Manchego, Mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Corn Empanada - $6.45: corn and red bell pepper, Mozzarella, with Bechamel sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Veggie Empanada - $6.45: baby spinach, Napa cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, raisins, almonds Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Empanada - $6.45: sun-dried tomato, Mozzarella, basil, with Bechamel sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Cheese & Walnuts Empanada - $6.45: Mozzarella, blue, jack, onions, caramelized walnuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Empanada - $6.45: zucchini, artichoke, mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Kale Veggie Empanada - $6.45: kale, beets, carrots, tomatoes, almonds Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fennel Fan Empanada - $7.5: garlic, heirloom tomatoes, eggplant, fennel and tarragon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Empanada (Veggie) - $7: scrambled eggs with vegetables Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Gluten-Free Empanada Upgrade - $7.75: Any empanada flavor available with gluten-free crust Dietary tags: Gluten-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Vegan White Bean Soup - $9: white beans, onions, peppers, carrots, celery, mushroom, tomatoes, veggie stock Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil Soup with Spanish Chorizo - $9: lentils, spanish chorizo, onions, celery, carrots, bell peppers, bacon, chicken stock Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Andean Quinoa Soup - $9: garlic, carrots, celery, white quinoa, purple potatoes, fava beans, cumin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Soup - $9: halal chicken, onions, celery, carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, chicken stock Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, 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
- Spanish Gazpacho - $9: tomatoes, peppers, onions, croutons, olive oil, red vinegar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mixed Green Salad - $8.75: mixed greens, baby arugula, tomatoes, mushrooms, shredded carrot with mustard vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad - $8.75: baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, bacon, sliced almonds, parmesan cheese with mango dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanish Potato Salad - $8.75: 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
- Green Bean Salad - $8.75: green beans, potatoes, olives, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, mustard vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Summer Lime Rice Salad - $8.75: 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
- Caprese Salad - $8.75: tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, chimichurri dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil, Apple & Red Onion Salad - $8.75: lentils, red onion, red bell pepper, green apple, olive oil, cumin, balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quinoa Chicken Salad - $8.75: quinoa, chicken, carrots, cherry, tomatoes, onion, red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Quinoa Salad - $8.75: 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
Argentine Specialty Food
- Medialuna - $4: Argentine croissant Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Alfajores (Small) - $2: Argentine cookie with dulce de leche filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Alfajores (Large) - $3: Argentine cookie with dulce de leche filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Banana & Caramel Empanada - $4.5
- Apple Empanada - $4.5
- Banana & Caramel Pastelito - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Peruvian Yucca Pastelito - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Tango Mango Cooler - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Agua Fresca - $4.5: Hibiscus or other flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Red Sangria Glass - $9: Spanish style
- Red Sangria Carafe - $19: Spanish style
- Beer - $6.5: Blue Moon, Guinness, Stella Artois, Sierra Nevada, or Anchor Steam
- Malbec Catena Zapata Glass - $11: Red Wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Chardonnay Catena Zapata Glass - $11: White Wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Add-ons
- Dipping Sauce - $5.5: Chimichurri, chipotle, or spicy tomatillo
Restaurants near ¡Venga! Empanadas
- La Fusión — Mexican
- Chalos — Mexican
- Tlaloc — Mexican
- Cholita Linda — Mexican
- Cafe La Tazita — Mexican
- Tres — Mexican
- Underdogs Cantina — Mexican
- Matador — Mexican
- Taqueria Zorro — Mexican
- Los Hermanos Taqueria — Mexican
- The Little Chihuahua — Mexican
- El Faro — Mexican
