Venga Empanadas – Spanish
Golden, hand-crimped pockets of dough emerge steaming from the oven, releasing the savory aroma of slow-roasted meats and traditional Argentine spices into a vibrant, welcoming space. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch that gives way to rich, flavorful fillings ranging from classic spiced beef and smoky chorizo to earthy mushrooms and vibrant kale. This cozy spot captures the soulful essence of South American street food, offering a warm and flavorful escape perfect for a quick morning bite or a leisurely afternoon feast.
443, Valencia Street, San Francisco http://www.vengaempanadas.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Venga Empanadas
Dairy-Free at Venga Empanadas
Venga Empanadas in San Francisco has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan White Bean Soup, Vegan Quinoa Salad and Chicken Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Venga Empanadas
Venga Empanadas in San Francisco has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gluten-Free Empanada Upgrade, Chicken Soup and Mixed Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Venga Empanadas
Venga Empanadas in San Francisco has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Alfajores (Large), Vegan White Bean Soup and Lentil, Apple & Red Onion Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Venga Empanadas
Venga Empanadas in San Francisco has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ham & Cheese Empanada, Quinoa Chicken Salad and Argentine Beef Empanada. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Venga Empanadas
Venga Empanadas in San Francisco has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cabernet Catena Zapata (Glass) and Chardonnay Catena Zapata (Glass). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Venga Empanadas
Venga Empanadas in San Francisco has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cabernet Catena Zapata (Glass), Red Sangria (Glass) and Chardonnay Catena Zapata (Glass). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Venga Empanadas
Venga Empanadas in San Francisco has 15 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan White Bean Soup, Vegan Quinoa Salad and Lentil, Apple & Red Onion Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Venga Empanadas
Venga Empanadas in San Francisco has 21 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Alfajores (Large), Vegan White Bean Soup and Vegan Quinoa 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 Venga Empanadas
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Spicy Gallina Empanada | 129.2 g | 61.3 g |
| Quinoa Chicken Salad | 55.9 g | 47.9 g |
| Argentine Beef Empanada | 10.8 g | 42 g |
| Green Bean Salad | 15.6 g | 41.2 g |
| Lentil Soup with Spanish Chorizo | 19.3 g | 40.2 g |
| Three Cheese & Walnuts Empanada | 58.8 g | 37.1 g |
| California Veggie Empanada | 55.7 g | 35.8 g |
| Salteña Beef Empanada | 28.4 g | 34.6 g |
| Super Kale Meat Empanada | 15.1 g | 33 g |
| Five Pepper Manchego Empanada | 7.7 g | 31.7 g |
| Andean Quinoa Soup | 65.3 g | 31 g |
| Vegan White Bean Soup | 39.7 g | 29.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 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 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics 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 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 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & Cheese Empanada - $6.45: honey-baked ham with Mozzarella and ricotta cheese, with Bechamel sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Kale Meat Empanada - $6.45: kale, bacon, beets, carrots, tomatoes, almonds Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Breakfast Empanada - $7: scrambled eggs with bacon, ham, or chorizo 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, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Five Pepper Manchego Empanada - $6.45: poblano chile, bell peppers, jalapeños, Spanish Manchego, Mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Corn Empanada - $6.45: corn and red bell pepper, Mozzarella, with Bechamel sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC 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 Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Empanada - $6.45: zucchini, artichoke, mushrooms Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, 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
- Veggie Breakfast Empanada - $7: scrambled eggs with vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Gluten-Free Empanada Upgrade - $7.75: Any empanada available with gluten-free crust Dietary tags: Gluten-Free
Soups
- Vegan White Bean Soup - $9: white beans, onions, peppers, carrots, celery, mushroom, tomatoes, veggie stock Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Andean Quinoa Soup - $9: garlic, carrots, celery, white quinoa, purple potatoes, fava beans, cumin Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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: 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
- Spanish Gazpacho - $9: tomatoes, peppers, onions, croutons, olive oil, red vinegar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol 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, 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
- Spinach Salad - $8.75: baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, bacon, sliced almonds, parmesan cheese with mango dressing Dietary tags: 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 Dietary tags: South-Beach 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, 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
- Caprese Salad - $8.75: tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, chimichurri dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, 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, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Argentine Specialty Food
- Medialuna - $4: Argentine croissant Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Alfajores (Small) - $2: Argentine cookie with dulce de leche filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Alfajores (Large) - $3: Argentine cookie with dulce de leche filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Desserts
- Banana & Caramel Empanada - $4.5
- Apple Empanada - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Renal
- Banana & Caramel Pastelito - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Peruvian Yucca Pastelito - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Malbec Catena Zapata (Glass) - $11: Red Wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Malbec Catena Zapata (Bottle) - $42: Red Wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cabernet Catena Zapata (Glass) - $11: Red Wine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chardonnay Catena Zapata (Glass) - $11: White Wine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Blue Moon - $6.5: Beer
- Guinness - $6.5: Beer
- Stella Artois - $6.5: Beer
- Red Sangria (Glass) - $9: Spanish style sangria Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Tango Mango Cooler - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Agua Fresca - $4.5: Hibiscus or other flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Add-ons
- Dipping Sauce - $5.5: Chimichurri, chipotle, or spicy tomatillo 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
Frequently Asked Questions about Venga Empanadas
- Is Venga Empanadas dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Venga Empanadas has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan White Bean Soup, Vegan Quinoa Salad and Chicken Soup.
- What can I eat at Venga Empanadas on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegan White Bean Soup, Vegan Quinoa Salad and Chicken Soup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Venga Empanadas have vegan options?
- Yes. 15 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegan White Bean Soup and Vegan Quinoa Salad.
- Is Venga Empanadas gluten-free?
- 4 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 Venga Empanadas?
- Spicy Gallina Empanada, at roughly 61.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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