La Farola,

2790 Harbor Blvd #118, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States

"I love empanadas, but I'm a little picky about them. I don't like the frozen type found in supermarkets (chemical additives make my stomach sour, not to mention that the ingredients are rarely top-quality) and I don't like the fried type so common in central American countries (too greasy, too heavy... At least for me). Argentinian empanadas to me are the best: good size, baked and delicious. La Farola Empanadas makes NEAR PERFECT empanadas that are 100% homemade and delicious. But they don't just serve empanadas. They also have Argentinian-style sandwiches, pastas and "Milanesa." The latter is an Argentinian take on the Italian "cotoletta alla Milanese" (Milan-style fried cutlet), which this restaurant offers in several variations. We tried several empanadas and they were all delicious. My personal favorite was the Salteña, which comes with ground beef and potatoes in a very flavorful spiced (not spicy) sauce. I also tried the Lomito sandwich (steak sandwich). Also very flavorful and satisfying. The steak fries that came with it were also excellent (crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, right amount of salt). The prices are reasonable, especially in these times when food prices have reach crazy heights. Service is courteous and reasonably fast (you don't want any faster, it's not fast food). The restaurant only accommodates a few tables (take-out is far more popular here), but it's very clean. Highly recommended."

"New location different pizza. Pic on right was from Tustin Av. It was the best. Pic on left is from new location. It's dry, no sauce. Service is always good. Very friendly."

"They didn’t have several options from the menu and it took a while to order and receive the order, but overall we enjoyed our experience here. The food was pretty good."

"Yum yum yum!! As the daughter of Argentineans, I am highly satisfied right now. The empanadas here are sizable and super tasty. They also have an array sandwiches, pizzas, and even panqueques de dulce de leche. Can’t wait to go back and try more!"