El Porteño,

610 1st St, Napa, CA 94559, United States

"Best food I had in the few days I had visiting California recently! Highly recommend buying an empanada and getting a bottle of wine at the market. I got the one with prosciutto and it was great with a cold sauv blanc! Refreshing to see great food at a decent price in Napa. Will be back!"

"I stumbled upon this place while walking around Oxbow Market and knew I had to try the mushroom empanadas. When I say this is a really good empanada I mean it. The texture on the outside had a nice crispy crunch while the inside was soft and moist. The flavors were seasoned really well. Service here was nice and friendly. The worker took our order and gave us the empanadas quickly. This spot would be a great spot to come to for a quick snack or empanadas craving! I will have to come back to try their other flavors the next time I’m in town!"

"I visit El Porteno every time I'm at Oxbow Market. Their empanadas are irresistible. I often purchase a dozen, freeze most, as I don't reside in Napa. My top pick is the mushroom empanadas, so flaky on the outside but filled with flavorful fillings. The service is always fast and friendly, it’s usually familiar faces, year after year. And the ambiance is casual, fast ordering to-go. I'm a traveler, and I make an effort to try other empanadas wherever I go. El Porteno stands out as some of the top empanadas in my experience across California."

"We had the chicken, beef and cherry empanadas. The savory ones were more authentic than most. Included olives and raisins. All three were full, no air space. The crust was tasty and held together but wasn’t tough. The Cherry version was a fabulous, delicious surprise."

"The best empanadas I’ve ever had! If you’re ever in the area, this is a must try! Try the Bacon and Cheese or Spinach and Panchetta!"