Chile Lindo Empanadas

The BEST and ONLY true Chilean empanadas in San Francisco! Having a Chile Lindo empanada is like being transported to Chile!

We were in the area to pickup some baked goods and saw the sign for Chilean empanadas so we stopped in. We've both enjoyed a variety of other empanadas, but never Chilean specifically so yes.. of course!We had the most delightful chat with the friendly owner and her lovely assistant and we took home three empanadas to try, as well as a couple alfajores.We warmed up the Gol Al Merkan, Jamon y Queso and Classic Pino empanadas in the oven for about 10 min and they were all terrific. Excellent flavors and plenty of filling. Hard to pick a favorite cause we liked them all. The alfajores were slightly different than what we have had before, with more of a thin wafer cookie than the usual, but plenty of delicious filling plus chewy coconut flakes rolled on the outside. The crispness of the cookie was a nice contrast to the sweet, creamy filling. Definitely stop in if you have the opportunity. Tasty treats here and really nice folks working.

They've recently opened a new location right across the street at 2943 (I THINK!) 16th.The new space is beautiful and has plenty of seating. It feels comfortable and very "Paula".We stopped in for empanadas on my brother's birthday because we are long time devotees and she did not disappoint.The guys got the vegetarian empanadas and I got a pino clasico. Delicious.While we were there Paula pulled a gorgeous Chilean meringue dessert from the fridge so of course we needed to buy a slice to celebrate the birthday boy.Don't be fooled by the still in process exterior - the new Chile Lindo location is lovely and has the same personal, homecooked food they have been known for for years.

Stopped here for an empanada on a whim. Was very pleasantly surprised by the great food and a nice discussion with the owner/chef. My one thought was that it could have used some salt, but overall very good.

As a Chileno, damn do these take me back an I truly enjoyed these empanadas. It's a pleasure to eat these, because many places are making fooffy version of empanadas. These definitely feel homemade! Now what you need to understand, is I grew up with these empanadas and the rest of my countries delicious cuisine. Stick with the beef empanadas. Don't get me wrong, the chicken was good, but the beef is where it's at. If I could change one thing... Please, please, please add a little more Pino inside the empanada and make them just a little bigger. With that said, I'm sure it's probably doesn't make economic sense. I'll be back to try their other empanadas, minus the vegan ones (stop it already!). I tried calling my order in twice in the past and no one ever answered. Get your ass out of the car and walk up to the entrance and get you some goodness. They currently have outside dining.

Stumbled upon unexpectedly, and I will most certainly be coming back On a Saturday afternoon I caught the echos of Latin jazz down the street and had to go check it out. There was a live band playing and it was absolutely wonderful. I decided to grab a coffee and hang out. I hadn't intended to stay for as long as I did, but between the music was hard to leave. I bought an empanada to take home. I've had a lot of bad empanadas, but was pleasantly surprised again to find that the bag hadn't gotten all greasy over the 20 minute drive home. I opened it up, took a bite, and fully enjoyed.They serve beer and wine as well. Next time I'll be back with the intention of staying to enjoy my meal. Hopefully the music will be back - if not the same, just as good.

I was looking forward trying these empanadas and unfortunately they were disappointing.. Not quite fresh and skimping on the filling (huge air pockets!) Quality: 2 starts. Price 2 starts Location 2 starts. 4 stars for the yummy milhojas cakeoverall 3 stars rating

The best empanadas in California apart from my grandma's. The owner offers excellent service and I'm so happy the only Chilean eatery in the area is surviving the pandemic. I got my mom a pino empanada, that was fat, after a quick greet.

Grabbed one of the beef empanadas for breakfast recently and it was good, but a bit too doughy. The stuffing is well flavored, but there were too many vacant spaces inside leading to just sort of empty bites. But it's a cute shop and I'd def try their other stuff.

I love chile lindo,yummy food! Try the empanada the pino for a Quintaessential chilean empanada, also the owner is awesome !