Empanada Man Pizzeria - Lake Forest

I didn’t have high expectations going into Empanada Man Pizzeria, but after having their empanadas, Empanada Man is now one of my go tos for Argentinian empanad... read more I didn’t have high expectations going into Empanada Man Pizzeria, but after having their empanadas, Empanada Man is now one of my go tos for Argentinian empanadas. First off, being a pizzeria, I went in thinking their empanadas was going to just be asmall calzone (thick dough), but it wasn’t. The dough was perfectly thin and flaky. The fillings were also well seasoned andflavorful. I ordered the beef, chicken, and Salteñas flavors. The order came with a side of spicy mayo and chimichurri. Thebeef was tender and great paired with the chimichurri sauce. The chicken was tender and had a slight kick. It paired well withthe spicy mayo sauce. But the star was the Salteñas. The flavor was complex. Sweetness from the raisins, brininess fromthe green olives, and paired with the proteins, it was delicious. It might not be for everybody, but it was a keeper for us.

At first glance this was delicious, a little chewy but I thought it was just the melted cheese. My order was a three cheese blend with tomatoes and basil. The p... read more At first glance this was delicious, a little chewy but I thought it was just the melted cheese. My order was a three cheese blend with tomatoes and basil. The person taking my order was super kind and suggested multiple types since I was overwhelmedwith their menu. The wait time was 10min and I thought that was pretty quick for empanadas. We’ll after my first one I had toleave since my car was ready. The sauce was amazing! Once I had more time I attempted to eat a second one only to find out thedough was RAW. I was disgusted and already not feeling well. I meant to go back and show them but at this point I was not goingto go back out of my way to get a second meal that I probably wouldn’t have liked. To sum up 13$ for three undercookedempanadas. Not my cup of tea maybe it was just a rush order ? Or maybe the dough is supposed to be that raw. Definitely wouldnot go back for a while.

So the Empanadas are magnificent. Huge variety of flavors and the sauces are super delicious. I tried the pizza also, and it was average, so definatly go for th... read more So the Empanadas are magnificent. Huge variety of flavors and the sauces are super delicious. I tried the pizza also, and it was average, so definatly go for the empanadas. The 'Salteanas ' empanadas are my favorite, and second is the 'Margarita '. Veryunique flavors and taste super fresh.

Great atmosphere pizza was thin crust and yummy the Empanadas were great they had the game on wonderful place. read more Great atmosphere pizza was thin crust and yummy the Empanadas were great they had the game on wonderful place.

Overall, we had a great experience. We ordered a regular 18-inch cheese pizza, and the wait time was around 10-15 minutes. The pizza arrived hot and fresh, feat... read more Overall, we had a great experience. We ordered a regular 18-inch cheese pizza, and the wait time was around 10-15 minutes. The pizza arrived hot and fresh, featuring a nicely toasted crust and delicious cheese. While they offer plenty of toppings to customize your pizza, we opted for a simple cheese pizza to enjoy during our drive home. We will definitely return and highly recommend this place!