Chalos

If you're on the hunt for a true hidden gem in the Sunset, Chalos is the spot. The empanadas are hands down the highlight here--authentic, flavorful, and made with a lot of love.The experience started off on such a warm note. We were greeted by two people (later found out they're the owners) as soon as we walked in. They were super welcoming and friendly, and the guy took the time to educate us about the empanadas and the culture they come from. It's always cool to see people so passionate about what they do--it made us appreciate the food even more. And now we can pass that knowledge on to whomever. We basically followed what they used to do in his home country, where you get a variety of empanadas and you just pick at each and share amongst your tribe holding with a napkin.We tried a variety of empanadas, and honestly, you can't go wrong with any of them. But let me tell you--the Carne Dulce? Addicting AF. It's the perfect mix of savory and sweet that keeps you coming back for more. We started with one, and by the time we finished, we knew we needed more for the road. Yes, we ordered extras to-go, and no, we don't regret it.Now, about the empanada crispiness--man, these things are on another level. The outer crust has that perfect balance of golden, flaky crispness that holds together just right with every bite. It's not too thick, but it's sturdy enough to keep the filling in without falling apart. The moment you bite into it, the crunch hits, and you get that satisfying contrast to the tender, flavorful filling. It's a textural masterpiece.The vibe here is super chill too. They've got a nice indoor seating area and a cozy outdoor space with window seating where you can soak up that vitamin D while you snack. Perfect for a sunny SF day.5/5 stars--Chalos is a must-visit if you're in the Sunset and for empanadas.

Yummy breakfast burritos and empanadas!! All breakfast burritos should have tater tots like this one, it was soo good! I think this place is known for their empanadas, so I had to get a few empanadas to go. Although I didn't eat the empanadas fresh, they were just perfect after air frying it for a few mins the next day. The carne empanada was my fav one!Very friendly staff and lots of seating inside with lots of natural lighting. There's also a restroom all the way in the back too. Definitely recommend stopping by for some empanadas or breakfast burritos!

We came here because we heard about their churros so we decided to give it a try. The ambiance of the place is modern. The person who took our order was nice enough to explain what was in the empanadas. We ordered the Cappuccino, Churros, and Carne Empanada.The Cappuccino, I was told wasn't made well and didn't taste good. The Churros were good, it came out hot with a dusting of powdered sugar.The Carne Empanada was tasty with our option of being fried which made the skin more crunchy and I think it is better than the baked option.They had a sign about preferring a no electronics environment which gave a feeling of hesitation to go in. I may come back to get take out.

Can't believe I haven't submitted a review for Chalos to date. Chalos have the most delicious empanadas which have become a regular delivery staple in our household (spicy beef and ham & cheese are firm favorites). The food is consistently excellent, the presentation great, and the coffee is some of the best in the area. Highly recommended.

The ambiance is super cute, you can dine in if you choose. I ordered 2 of their vegan empanadas with spinach & mushrooms and the nice lady informed me that their churros are also vegan! What?! So of course I ordered some. Churros 10 out of 10! Crispy and fresh, I had it with sugar and cinnamon. Empanadas were delicious, I asked for baked and they were still crispy. I added some hot sauce definitely recommend them!

We've been to Chalos before and it continues to be just as amazing. The empanadas are soo good. The crust is buttery and the filling so delicious.What I love is that there are so many options for the empanadas. You can pick and choose the flavors and that you want. But honestly, you can't go wrong with whatever you choose.Each of the empanadas are stamped with letters to indicate what the filling is inside too.

I saw the pictures (and reviews) talking about the breakfast burrito, and I was sold.Swung in around 9:30 on a Sunday and it wasn't crazy busy. Nice spacious spot with lots of seating and a solid menu. We got the #1 Carne empanada and a breakfast burrito with breakfast sausage, along with a hot mocha with oat milk. The burrito is one of the better ones I've had! The tater tots inside are perfectly fried and crisp, the eggs are not overcooked, and I loved the slight char on the tortilla. Half was just enough food for me to share with my boyfriend.The mocha was actually not too sweet, which was a pleasant surprise.There is one small bathroom. Nothing crazy, but it was clean and stocked.

We were at a Night Market in SF, and stumbled upon their pop-up stall. They were so nice and friendly. We tried some samples of their empanadas and were hooked.Baked Empanadas- Mushroom (2)- Sweet Beef (1)Both were deliciously full of flavor. I liked the Mushroom but my wife liked the beef flavor more.

Yum! These are the best empanadas my husband and I have had so far! We tried the corn, chicken, spicy beef, mushroom, and ham & cheese. They were all very tasty. We tried the fried and baked version of the spicy beef and prefer the fried version. The customer service was great and staff was really friendly and helped us decide on which type of empanadas to get. Our favorite is the spicy beef, but they were all yummy! The ambiance is nice and cozy. We also tried the churros and they were pretty good as well. We will definitely be back for their empanadas!

Nice food, very authentic, perfect breakfast options. Service is good as well as the ambiance