Cocina Milonga

My friends and I came in to try the empanadas that another friend said were the best empanadas he's ever had. Eloisa was at the front and she welcomed us in and walked us through the menu, since it was our first visit. I had asked her what her favorites were and she led us to our selections. We ordered: spinach, ham & cheese, caprese, mushroom, roasted veggies, fugazzeta, humita, and chorizo, plus some pasta frola (guava pastry) and frangipane tart for dessert. They were heated for us and packed to go. I like how the empanadas are labeled with letters pressed onto the dough! Eloisa chatted with us while we waited and we had a great time! She was super friendly and funny. She gave us a sample of the palmiers and packed two little containers of chimichurri sauce for my birthday! What a nice, welcoming place!When we got back to my place, we cut the empanadas into threes and had a feast. They were all delicious! Our favorites ended up being the vegetarian ones- roasted veggies, humita and spinach! But the chorizo one and ham & cheese one were up there too! It is hard to pick a favorite because they were all so good. The desserts were also wondeful! I don't think that you can go wrong with anything on the menu, and I will be back to try the rest of the menu! Thank you, Eloisa and Cocina Milonga, for great service and excellent empanadas! Can't wait to come back!

Came here on a whim because I was craving some empanadas! This place is tucked into an inside street and is a small cafe that serves up some Argentinian treats. Inside the place, the cafe was nicely decorated (so colorful!) and featured many Argentinian products like local coffees and mates.Because it was my first time here, I asked the lady at the counter for some recommendations because I was a little indecisive. While I was the only customer there, she seemed a little unfriendly and annoyed with my questions and only recommended the beef one. At the end, I got two empanadas: beef and humita. To my pleasant surprise, they were actually both really good! I liked the flakiness of the shell and the fillings were flavorful. I enjoyed them and would likely come back (although I may opt for pick up only in the future!).

I would give this place 6 stars if I could! My partner found this place on a quick search, and after I looked more on Yelp, I agreed we should check it out. & I am so so glad we did. Service was so welcoming and kind! It was sincere and genuine. To my understanding this was the smaller location out of the two, but it was nicely decorated and clean and had some seating at the window front. Now to the food! We tried the chorizo empanadas which were cooked to perfection, flavorful and the chimichurri sauce is absolutely amazing. I regret not buying some to go!! The apple empanada was fantastic... I could have ate 3 by myself! If I could get these mailed back to PA, I would. Highly recommend. So glad we found this spot!

Ambiance 5/5Cool little spot with some bar stools facing the street to enjoy your coffee and treatsService 5/5Excellent service on explaining the different types of empanadas (savory & sweet). So, if you have a question, do not hesitate to ask. Food 5/5We had the special Tomato & Basil, Chicken & Mushroom empanadas with their "spicy" sauce. Their sauce is not really "spicy" but does have a very small kick. The sauce is as in taste DELICIOUS!We also ordered to pastries (guava one and mango one) but we have not eaten it yet. Saving it for dessert for dinner All in all, you will not be disappointed with their empanadas so what are you waiting for? Go now and get your empanada fix

Huge props to the young lady holding the front counter. Very friendly and professional. She was eager to answer any questions that I had about the menu and happily walked me through the unlabeled treats in the display case upon request.She also informed me of unlisted empanada flavor specials and I ended up getting some of those. The BBQ pulled pork empanada was amazing; succulent pork chunks! The tomato and basil empanada was a little lacking on flavor but had a satisfying mozzarella cheese pull. Unfortunately not a fan of the Mexican chorizo empanada as the chorizo was a bit salty and dry.Also got some items from the display case. The guava tart was slightly overly sweet but the buttery and crispy shortbread crust encouraged me to continue eating the tart in just small bites over time. The filling of the pineapple and coconut empanada was quite gloopy when it was hot (wished the pineapple component was more like a jam instead of being of juicy pineapple pieces); this empanada was much better to eat once the filling consistency thickened at room temp.Overall 4 stars for the food and added a star for the stellar service.

Amazing...delicious...adorable establishment in South San Francisco. The colorful space pulls you in to temp your tastebuds with special empanadas, tasty coffee and sweet treats from Argentina! We enjoyed the attentive counter service, the mushroom, spinach, beef and chicken empanadas. The coffee was served in an ample cup and saucer and was huge! Yay! We purchased some of their frozen empanadas to share with friends along with their chimichurri sauce! If you have not tried, it's a must! Clean, friendly and a neighborhood gem!

This cafe is a fantastic spot to grab a meal. The cashier provides excellent service, the place is spotless, and the food is delicious. If you're in the mood for a Mexican-style breakfast and happen to live nearby, I recommend visiting this cafe to savor a peaceful and relaxed morning atmosphere! P.S. For the first time my husband and I tried the empanadas and were pleasantly surprised by their delicious and unique flavor. This probably added extra score to the positive experience at the cafe.

Love this Argentinian pastry shop! They sell everything fresh! Empanadas are very tasty and they also heat them up so you can eat it hot! My favorite are the mushroom, beef, and chicken. Mushroom is the most moist with more flavors than both beef or chicken. The pastry is very fresh with a crunchy, flaky, and buttery crust that is not dry. The worker said the pineapple one is her favorite for sweet empanada. I decided to get the other pastries she recommended which are the apple and blueberry tarts. The tarts are interesting as the inside has a very mushy texture. The blueberry one has more flavor than the apple one which reminds me of a very light cinnamon apple pie. The best and most popular pastry is their pastel de Gloria. They usually sell out this pastry before I get here.After trying the pastel de Gloria, it quickly becomes the favorite item for me, my family, and homies. The guava pastry by itself is good too but no way does it compare to pastel de Gloria. The best thing to do is pre-order the pastel de Gloria for pick up the day before or if you are lucky like me, the worker baked fresh ones for me with a 15-20min wait. So delicious! A sweet caramel with guava jam inside a toasty puff that reminds me of a croissant! Must try!!Just for the record, this is not a hangout spot so not a place to bring a date to have intimate conversations. It is a small space with a few chairs available for those waiting for their orders. Conversations are easily heard across the room. Prices are reasonable with both empanadas and pastel de Gloria costing $4.75 each. I easily spent $60 here for the baked goods! Definitely a bakery I recommend to family and friends. On the plus side, they are also vegetarian and vegan friendly!

A favorite on the office lunch rotation! I've yet to try an empanada here that wasn't perfection! You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Plus the workers are so nice!

So I found this place, thanks to a friend. Sadly, my friend had been coming here for a year and did not give up the info, wtf... It's OK now, we talked about it and I have forgiven him. We were getting ready to hit a café on Grand Avenue the other day and I said to him I was looking forward to trying their empanadas. He looks at me and says, "You want to eat better empanadas? I know of a great place". I put the car and drive and we took off! This spot is a hidden little gem, right around the corner from the south San Francisco bowling alley. It's the last place you would think of, that would have a variety of delicious empanadas! Also, the cherry on top, they serve mate and sell it! As soon as we walked in the front door, we were welcomed into this cool little eatery. I love the way the place is decorated and the items that you can purchase. I've always wondered where I would go to, to get some yerba maté, and also the legit vessel to drink it in. It's all here!!! For those of you who have never had mate, it's kind of like our South American tea and you should definitely give it a try. I kept it basic and old-school and ordered the beef empanadas and a maté. Now let me tell you a little something. I'm from Chile and I grew up on the Chilean cuisine and especially empanadas. I can also honestly admit, I am a empanada freak/connoisseur and this place is legit! As soon as I bit into it, it instantly transported me back to my moms kitchen and her incredible cooking. The taste, texture and aromas are definitely there and you will not be disappointed. Other than the two that I had, I took four more to go. Finally, the hospitality, service, conversation, knowledge of their food and how it was prepared, was above and beyond. You can tell they love what they do and do it with pride. I can't wait to go back and try all the other empanada types! Thanks guys, I truly enjoyed the experience and the goodies that you guys prepare. I'll be back!