La Farola Empanadas

Spinach empanada was good with chimichurri sauce and the side hot sauce you can add if you dine in. Would've wanted more of a cheesy pull though but relatively quick service. Need to try the other flavors and baked goods.Several tables available and a TV making this a cozy casual place.Parking is bit difficult with a full lot on a weekend.

I stumbled upon this place as I was stopping by the spa in the same plaza. There is plenty of parking available in the lot. The restaurant itself is pretty small. It has 4 tables inside and 4 bar stools for bar seating. The service was quick and staff were very friendly. They offer bottled beverages and have a wide variety of options on their menu from sandwiches, pizza, desserts, and their empanadas. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area. Food review:I only ordered empanadas to try this time, but I will definitely be back again to try more menu items. My top 2 are definitely the Arab and Spicy Saltena. The chimichurri here is AMAZING. I wish I would've ordered a second one, it just wasn't enough for all 4 of the empanadas. Arab: (5/5) Omg! When I took the first bite my tastebuds exploded. Flavors are amazing, it came out nice and hot, and the texture was great. I'd definitely order this one again and again. Chicken: (4/5) This one is pretty good, but nothing spectacular. I'd pass and try a different one next time. Spicy Saltena: (5/5) This one is definitely in the top 3 as well. The flavors are amazing, it's stew like? Idk. Whatever it is was delicious and wasn't too spicy. Pepperoni: (3/5) This one was OK. It tastes exactly like pepperoni and cheese, but I could've gone without this one.

Went in hoping to snag some alfajores, but they were sold out. Ended up with a container of smaller-sized ones that were supposedly "the same thing" but basically mini and rolled in coconut shavings. However, I think they were too doughy or shortbready for my liking, and I was missing the oomph of the sweet filling that alfajores are known for having.I also tried a pepperoni empanada. At $4, it seemed so small, but it was a satisfying and surprisingly filling savory snack. I loved the melty cheese and salty pepperoni. The friendly lady who helped me at the register told me my empanada was going to be made fresh, so I just waited about 10 minutes at one of the few tables inside. Not sure if all empanadas are made to order, though.The interior is very casual. I can see La Farola being a solid spot to grab a quick lunch. It's located in a very unassuming white building with dark windows. No issues with parking in the lot.

Wowwwww seriously no complaints. Got there 3 piece empanada meal, with Caprese, Mushroom & cheese, and Spicy Onion & cheese. The spicy was too spicy for me but the other two were delicious!! Hot and fresh, with a bunch of cheese. Service was quick. Cute small local place- will be going back

The empanadas here are amazing. They have 17 different flavors and I have yet to taste one I don't like. The blue cheese one doesn't sound like it will be good but you will change your mind once you taste it

This place is incredible. Customer service was friendly and helpful. The food is delish. We ordered 2 empanadas and some sweets. All were so flavorful and perfectly made. The chimichurri was so bright. Already running back ...

La Farola is a cute little dining spot that offers one of the best empanadas in the area. It is my preferred spot to go get empanadas in Costa Mesa. Not only do they offer delicious empanadas of all different flavors but they also offer a full menu here. La Farola has sandwiches, pizzas, and pastas. All of which are just done right here. The owner is super nice and very helpful. The food may take a little time but it is worth the wait. The last time I came here was to pick up a few empanadas. They had over 17 types of empanadas. Our favorite was the Saltena, which included ground beef, potatoes, onion and red peppers. It was recommended by the owner and she was right because I was about to not get it. Empanadas are $3.75 each or $42 for a dozen. We got 3 and paid about $13 total and it came with a small chimichurri sauce and a hot sauce. They were good. The inside is smaller but there are some tables and chairs for you to enjoy your food. It's casual but cute. We would love to come back.

In my opinion, La Farola is a little Argentine corner where you can taste some delicious empanadas in the Argentine style. In addition, my family and I loved the facturas and alfajores. I want to highlight why the cleanliness of the place and the good service and friendliness with which we were treated are very important to me. I highly recommend La Farola, whether to eat or just have a tasty coffee with a media luna or an alfajor.

My family loves their empanadas, very fresh, great variety and good service. We also do takeout and let's just say that the kids eat half the order before we get home.

The empanadas were good but the server was very unwelcoming. Better service would be nice.