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: gluten-free, high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, halal, keto, low-carb, low-sodium, low-fat, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, renal, aip, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic
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 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
- 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, 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
- 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, 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
- 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: High-Protein, 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- 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
Add-ons
- Dipping Sauce - $5.5: Chimichurri, chipotle, or spicy tomatillo
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