El Porteño - Napa

I love empanadas... but boy I did not know which one to get at El Porteno so I ended up trying three different ones. Ham cheese, shrimp, and chicken... just typing about it is making my mouth water. They were all so delicious. You can't go wrong. I love how convenient it is to take some to go for a picnic, get one and sit inside or outside with a beer/wine/drink. It's such a great environment, with multiple options of things to get done while still having a good lunch. I will most definitely come back here next time I'm in Napa.

Maybe best fast food IN NAPA. Delicious empanadas. I had the shrimp. Take it to go for a picnic down by the river

5/21/22 Yummmmm!!! El Porteño known as one of the best Argentinian empanada establishments. I have been wanting to try it for awhile at the SF Ferry building but haven't made the route back so was eagerly excited when I saw this at the Oxbow Public Market in Napa! If you've been following me for awhile, you know my boys love their mushrooms! So I grabbed each of them their very own savory Champiñones Empanadas (far west fungi, local mushrooms, shallots, parmesan cheese and creme fraiche) and of course one for myself that I tried on site and I ordered Acelga Empanada (local chard, Gruyère cheese and pine nuts) to take Togo for myself later which are both great Vegetarian options! My girlfriend ordered the carne and pollo and I tried them both but preferred my picks! Both has raisins incorporated for a touch of sweetness with the savory but I wasn't a huge fan. They are served warmed and best eaten on site. My Togo was out in the air fryer for a couple of mins and it was still pretty good. I don't think you can have the same effect in the microwave. Both empanada's have a buttery flaky crust and savory fillings. Delicious! Truth be told, I love me some empanadas! Whenever it's on the menu, I have to have one or two or three but who's counting! I'll definitely be back to try the dessert options. They are $7 something after tax before tip so while it's a good snack, you'll need a couple (for now and for later) so it could put a hole in the spending but worth it. ooOo I know they sell them frozen and shipped if you're interested in skipping the drive to the few locations they have. Until next time Yelp fam! SYOY!

Great imperial! the maradona empanada is amazing! the only thing I might add is an empanada de atún as an option for pescatarians, but other than that, great empanadas.

Incredibly delicious and fluffy crust. tried the bananendulce de leche and it was perfect! I have to go back and try the eleven legs.