Perfect fast service! The empanadas were so delicious I love small shops that serve unique foods and will certainly be coming back for more. I also can't wait to try some to take home for the family since they offer frozen to go as well!
Sylvia C.
Nora's Empanada Factory is such a nice addition to the area. They are located in an industrial zone, but don't let that keep you from giving them a try. I came here for my daughter who loves empanadas. We got the spinach empanadas as well as the mushroom ones, but they have a wide variety. The ones we had were delicious! The restaurant is very small, so it may not work for larger groups, but definitely worth checking out.
George S.
I went there once, I wanted to taste their empanadas. They were pretty good. They have different varieties of empanadas. The service was pretty decent. The only thing I didn't like was their prices. I thought they were a bit pricey for what you're getting.
Cynthia W.
This place can be hard to miss if you don't know to look for it. It had some outdoor seating and some indoor seating. It had Argentinian items for sale inside along with hot empanadas and alfajores. I stopped by for lunch. It had a chill vibe inside, but I was in and out as I was taking the food to go. It was our first time coming to this location. The staff member was helpful and patient as I took my time selecting the flavors. We tried the 12 pack with an assortment of flavors. It was $49.99 for 12 empanadas, plus we got 1 free empanada. We also got some original chimichurri. We also got 2 alfajores. The total was just shy of $64. My husband is Argentinian and he approved of the yummy taste. We'll return as the empanadas and alfajores were delicious!
Greg S.
It's a good just was my 3rd dinner of the day so I was a bit full. I'm gonna come again, once I'm less full and fat.
John R (JR)
Excellent empanadas! My mouth is watering for more as I write this review. The staff is friendly and helpful. The prices are reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Empanadas
Michelle M.
I've seen so many posts about this place that I have been wanting to try it. I was tasked with taking my granddaughter to dance class and happened to park in front of this restaurant. How can you pass that up!!! I got one each of chicken, beef, spinach, and mushroom. Each one was outstanding. The outer dough was so soft and delicious. The filling very flavorful. There were 5 of us and we all gave them rave reviews.. The person at the counter was very friendly and informative. He said if they didn't have the one made that I wanted that he could order it. Very accommodating! I'm the first one to volunteer for dance class now. Go get yourself an empanada!
Cisco L
This is our 2nd time stopping by Nora's for their empanadas.On our first visit we tried the beef, chicken and the cheese & pepperoni. Hands down the beef was my family's favorite.Of course, we ordered the beef again. The crust was golden brown, warm and flaky. The beef filling had a rich, hearty flavor.Our first bite was delightful, a contrast of crispy crust and flavorful filling. You'll get hooked after just one bite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas Beef, Hot Empanadas, Beef
Diego R.
This is our 2nd time stopping by Nora's for their empanadas. On our first visit we tried the beef, chicken and the cheese & pepperoni. Hands down the beef was my family's favorite. Of course, we ordered the beef again. The crust was golden brown, warm and flaky. The beef filling had a rich, hearty flavor. Our first bite was delightful, a contrast of crispy crust and flavorful filling. You'll get hooked after just one bite!
Chris L.
We stopped in for empanadas less than a half hour before closing. The owner was so nice and welcoming. We tried 6 different flavors and every single one was amazing. These are one of the best empanadas we have ever tried and it's worth the stop in.
Nora's Empanadas is a great place in town that offers more than delicious Argentinian Empanadas. Is a must-visit place in town. My husband and I like to stop by and enjoy the food, the friendly atmosphere, and the drinks. Try their cold brew Mate. This family owned business is definitely one of the best local restaurants in Murrieta
Dung N.
I grabbed some empanadas from here since we were on our way to the Lantern Festival last year. We got the beef, chicken, ham & cheese, spicy cheese, and guava ones. They were pretty big and I enjoyed it with their spicy chimichurri sauce. We also tried their yerba mate cold brew and a few alfajores as well. The drink was refreshing and alfajores weren't too sweet. I saw some pantry items for sale and found out that you can also buy their frozen empanadas and cook it at home, which I want to do the next time I'm in the area.
K M.
I stopped by to check out this empanada spot and got the bakers dozen. The empanadas were coming apart at the seams and baked is not the way to go anyways. Fried is the better way to do these.
Spencer A.
I struggled to rate my experience with stars, but gave it considerable thought and think that 3 is fair, all things considered. Note, this is only one person's opinion, and I am clearly in the minority. Location is convenient in a business center right off Murrieta Hot Springs and Winchester. Plenty of parking. Clean and organized little store. Easy ordering. Friendly staff. Quick service. Good presentation. You might be wondering at this point my reasoning to justify only 3 stars. I'll preface this by noting that I am vegan. I am very happy that they even have a vegan empanada option, however, I was honestly underwhelmed by the combination of factors. The vegan empanada has lentils and soy chorizo. The lentils were cooked well, and the empanada dough was fine, but it lacked seasoning. I found this hard to imagine, especially considering that it also had soy chorizo, however, it in fact lacked flavor. Honestly, I struggled to even distinguish the soy chorizo. I don't have a past experience to compare these empanadas to, but it didn't seem to me that there was actually any soy chorizo. Perhaps it just blended in with the lentils too well for there to be a noticeable contrast between the two, or the proportion was very minuscule. The empanada wasn't bad, just not great. I had a side of spicy chimichurri which had a good tang and nice flavor. Not very spicy, but complimented the empanada nicely. I also had a cold brew Yerba mate which was well prepared and flavorful. My main hang up is the cost. I paid $24 and change with a tip for 3 empanadas and a 16 oz. iced tea. I was not very full, and that is not cheap in my opinion. I understand the cost of everything is increasing, but it seems unreasonable given the amount of food and lack of flavor, especially given the incredibly cheap cost of the products - dough, lentils, soy chorizo (not sure there was any so not sure if that cost should be considered), tea. The more I think about it, the harder the pill is to swallow. I would think that with such a limited menu, almost making empanadas exclusively, that they could find a way to scale the production (seems like they have), allowing them to reduce costs a bit. Again, I understand my opinion is clearly in the minority of those who have shared, but hope it is useful, especially if you're a fellow vegan who is used to paying more for less. Perhaps the non-vegan options that have more expensive ingredients are more flavorful and/or filling and maybe that justifies the price. I won't be back unless I see prices reduced or more vegan options added.
Alex V.
The empanadas are really good and authentic. The chimichurri sauce they give is on point.
Perfect fast service! The empanadas were so delicious I love small shops that serve unique foods and will certainly be coming back for more. I also can't wait to try some to take home for the family since they offer frozen to go as well!
Nora's Empanada Factory is such a nice addition to the area. They are located in an industrial zone, but don't let that keep you from giving them a try. I came here for my daughter who loves empanadas. We got the spinach empanadas as well as the mushroom ones, but they have a wide variety. The ones we had were delicious! The restaurant is very small, so it may not work for larger groups, but definitely worth checking out.
I went there once, I wanted to taste their empanadas. They were pretty good. They have different varieties of empanadas. The service was pretty decent. The only thing I didn't like was their prices. I thought they were a bit pricey for what you're getting.
This place can be hard to miss if you don't know to look for it. It had some outdoor seating and some indoor seating. It had Argentinian items for sale inside along with hot empanadas and alfajores. I stopped by for lunch. It had a chill vibe inside, but I was in and out as I was taking the food to go. It was our first time coming to this location. The staff member was helpful and patient as I took my time selecting the flavors. We tried the 12 pack with an assortment of flavors. It was $49.99 for 12 empanadas, plus we got 1 free empanada. We also got some original chimichurri. We also got 2 alfajores. The total was just shy of $64. My husband is Argentinian and he approved of the yummy taste. We'll return as the empanadas and alfajores were delicious!
It's a good just was my 3rd dinner of the day so I was a bit full. I'm gonna come again, once I'm less full and fat.
Excellent empanadas! My mouth is watering for more as I write this review. The staff is friendly and helpful. The prices are reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Empanadas
I've seen so many posts about this place that I have been wanting to try it. I was tasked with taking my granddaughter to dance class and happened to park in front of this restaurant. How can you pass that up!!! I got one each of chicken, beef, spinach, and mushroom. Each one was outstanding. The outer dough was so soft and delicious. The filling very flavorful. There were 5 of us and we all gave them rave reviews.. The person at the counter was very friendly and informative. He said if they didn't have the one made that I wanted that he could order it. Very accommodating! I'm the first one to volunteer for dance class now. Go get yourself an empanada!
This is our 2nd time stopping by Nora's for their empanadas.On our first visit we tried the beef, chicken and the cheese & pepperoni. Hands down the beef was my family's favorite.Of course, we ordered the beef again. The crust was golden brown, warm and flaky. The beef filling had a rich, hearty flavor.Our first bite was delightful, a contrast of crispy crust and flavorful filling. You'll get hooked after just one bite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas Beef, Hot Empanadas, Beef
This is our 2nd time stopping by Nora's for their empanadas. On our first visit we tried the beef, chicken and the cheese & pepperoni. Hands down the beef was my family's favorite. Of course, we ordered the beef again. The crust was golden brown, warm and flaky. The beef filling had a rich, hearty flavor. Our first bite was delightful, a contrast of crispy crust and flavorful filling. You'll get hooked after just one bite!
We stopped in for empanadas less than a half hour before closing. The owner was so nice and welcoming. We tried 6 different flavors and every single one was amazing. These are one of the best empanadas we have ever tried and it's worth the stop in.
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Nora's Empanadas is a great place in town that offers more than delicious Argentinian Empanadas. Is a must-visit place in town. My husband and I like to stop by and enjoy the food, the friendly atmosphere, and the drinks. Try their cold brew Mate. This family owned business is definitely one of the best local restaurants in Murrieta
I grabbed some empanadas from here since we were on our way to the Lantern Festival last year. We got the beef, chicken, ham & cheese, spicy cheese, and guava ones. They were pretty big and I enjoyed it with their spicy chimichurri sauce. We also tried their yerba mate cold brew and a few alfajores as well. The drink was refreshing and alfajores weren't too sweet. I saw some pantry items for sale and found out that you can also buy their frozen empanadas and cook it at home, which I want to do the next time I'm in the area.
I stopped by to check out this empanada spot and got the bakers dozen. The empanadas were coming apart at the seams and baked is not the way to go anyways. Fried is the better way to do these.
I struggled to rate my experience with stars, but gave it considerable thought and think that 3 is fair, all things considered. Note, this is only one person's opinion, and I am clearly in the minority. Location is convenient in a business center right off Murrieta Hot Springs and Winchester. Plenty of parking. Clean and organized little store. Easy ordering. Friendly staff. Quick service. Good presentation. You might be wondering at this point my reasoning to justify only 3 stars. I'll preface this by noting that I am vegan. I am very happy that they even have a vegan empanada option, however, I was honestly underwhelmed by the combination of factors. The vegan empanada has lentils and soy chorizo. The lentils were cooked well, and the empanada dough was fine, but it lacked seasoning. I found this hard to imagine, especially considering that it also had soy chorizo, however, it in fact lacked flavor. Honestly, I struggled to even distinguish the soy chorizo. I don't have a past experience to compare these empanadas to, but it didn't seem to me that there was actually any soy chorizo. Perhaps it just blended in with the lentils too well for there to be a noticeable contrast between the two, or the proportion was very minuscule. The empanada wasn't bad, just not great. I had a side of spicy chimichurri which had a good tang and nice flavor. Not very spicy, but complimented the empanada nicely. I also had a cold brew Yerba mate which was well prepared and flavorful. My main hang up is the cost. I paid $24 and change with a tip for 3 empanadas and a 16 oz. iced tea. I was not very full, and that is not cheap in my opinion. I understand the cost of everything is increasing, but it seems unreasonable given the amount of food and lack of flavor, especially given the incredibly cheap cost of the products - dough, lentils, soy chorizo (not sure there was any so not sure if that cost should be considered), tea. The more I think about it, the harder the pill is to swallow. I would think that with such a limited menu, almost making empanadas exclusively, that they could find a way to scale the production (seems like they have), allowing them to reduce costs a bit. Again, I understand my opinion is clearly in the minority of those who have shared, but hope it is useful, especially if you're a fellow vegan who is used to paying more for less. Perhaps the non-vegan options that have more expensive ingredients are more flavorful and/or filling and maybe that justifies the price. I won't be back unless I see prices reduced or more vegan options added.
The empanadas are really good and authentic. The chimichurri sauce they give is on point.