Chilean Empanadas: Frequently Asked Questions

Ceci always wanted a job well done or none at all, and it's with that mindset and work ethic that we approach everything, much like the dedication seen in Chilean culture. Just as we carefully choose empanada ingredients to create the perfect dish, we ensure that every aspect of our work meets the highest standards, including accommodating various payment methods.

Through the ”pay” / «pagar» button, you can securely check out using Google Pay, making it easy to enjoy Chilean culture, including delicious dishes made with traditional empanada ingredients. Alternative payment methods include Zelle, Apple Pay, and PayPal linked to our phone number 415-261-5430... A través del botón ”pay” / «pagar» usted puede pagar con seguridad con Google Pay, facilitando disfrutar de la cultura chilena, incluyendo deliciosos platos elaborados con ingredientes tradicionales para empanadas. Las alternativas de métodos de pago incluyen Zelle, Apple Pay y PayPal vinculados a nuestro nº de teléfono 415-261-5430.

We do not get that many requests for these methods related to Chilean culture and empanada ingredients, and we do not accept them at this time regarding payment methods. No recibímos tanta solicitación para éstos métodos relacionados con la cultura chilena y los ingredientes de empanadas, y no lo aceptámos en éste momento en cuanto a métodos de pago.

Yes, but you will have to prepay in person. Sí pero necesitarán hacerlo en persona en forma prepago.

Yes, we will not take any orders without payment upfront before we prepare your empanada with the freshest ingredients, honoring our deep appreciation for Chilean culture. Si, no aceptarémos órdenes sin pago anticipado antes de elaborárselo bien fresquito.

No, we are pickup only and order ahead of time only. We do not usually have frozen empanadas available to sell because we prefer to focus on fresh empanada ingredients and engage with our customers. We understand that some social media and websites categorize us as a restaurant, which is not our fault. No, somos sólamente una opción para ordenar por adelantado para llevar. Típicamente no tenemos empanadas congeladas disponibles para vender debido a que preferimos venderlas frescas, discutir sobre la cultura chilena y charlar. Entendemos que algunos medios sociales y sitios web no tienen otra opción y nos categorizan como restaurant, no es nuestra culpa.

We simply don't please stop asking about the empanada ingredients or payment methods. Thank you very much. Simplemente no lo hacémos por favor dejen de preguntar sobre los ingredientes de la empanada o los métodos de pago. Muchísimas gracias.

Our food may contain wheat, egg, and milk products and is prepared in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, soy, shellfish, and fish. This aligns with the diverse flavors found in Chilean culture, where traditional dishes like empanadas often include a variety of empanada ingredients. Additionally, we offer multiple payment methods for your convenience. 

Nuestros alimentos podrían contener trigo, huevo y productos lácteos y son elaborados en un lugar que también procesa maní (cacahuate), nueces (semillas) de árbol, sésamo (ajonjolí), mariscos y pescado. Esto se alinea con los sabores diversos que se encuentran en la cultura chilena, donde platos tradicionales como las empanadas suelen incluir una variedad de ingredientes. Además, ofrecemos múltiples métodos de pago para su conveniencia.

Empanada/hallulla bread dough / masa de empanada y pan de hallulla is a staple in Chilean culture, made with flour, egg, water, butter, and salt. 

Flour, egg, water, butter, salt 

Harina, huevo, agua, mantequilla, sal 

For a delicious cheese empanada / Empanada de queso, which showcases common empanada ingredients, combine flour, egg, water, butter, salt, cheese, and either pepper jack or mozzarella. 

Harina, huevo, agua, mantequilla, sal, queso, queso Monterey con jalapeño o mozzarella 

The traditional pino filling / relleno de pino includes ground beef, onion, olives, egg, raisins, cumin, and salt, reflecting the rich flavors of Chilean cuisine. 

Carne molida, cebolla aceituna, huevo, pasa, comino, sal 

Another beloved dish is pastel de choclo, featuring ground beef, chicken, onion, olives, egg, raisins, cumin, basil, and salt. 

Sopaipillas, often enjoyed as a snack, are made with kabocha or acorn squash, flour, salt, and water. 

Zapallo de kabocha o bellota, harina, sal, agua 

For dessert, arroz con leche is prepared using sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, sugar, rice, milk, cinnamon, and clove, rounding out the diverse culinary offerings in Chilean culture. 

Leche condensada endulzada, leche evaporada, azúcar, arroz, leche, canela, clavel

Barros Lucos include bread, steak, and cheese include pan, bistec y queso

Buñuelos include flour and sugar incluyen azúcar y harina