I stopped by The Mmoon in downtown San Jose last night to grab empanadas and a Corona with my girlfriend. This dine in / take-out gourmet empanada eatery is run by one of my best girlfriend's Argentine family. If you have never tried an empanada, you're in for a treat. Think gourmet hot pocket with a side of the most scrumptious "secret" chimichurri sauce. I'm awfully biased and think all their empanadas are delicious but I'd have to say my favorites are: cheese & onion and pizza.
*Stop in this Friday for a free empanada in honor of National Empanada Day!












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I will definitely have to try next time I am up at home.
The outer crust looks so yummy and flaky.
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OOO love empanadas! I'll definitely have to make a trip out to San Jose to taste some of these. xoxo Marissa
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I love empanada, we ate a good few whilst in S.A a few weeks ago. My bf got very addicted to Quilmers too - very refreshing! I just posted some pictures of it yesterday!
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empanadas are the bomb!
I love empanadas. I had them last night but these look infinitely better!
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I'm filipino and because the Philippines was a Spanish colony for years and years, our culture has some spanish flair from food to language! My mom makes these fantastic little empanadas- they're so yum :)
i had empanadas for the first time a few months ago and it was sooo good!! i want to try these!
Wow those look amazing! With a cool drink...perfect!
I love anything Spanish...so good. You guys seem to have the best restaurants in Cali. My husband and I def need to visit.
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I love anything Spanish...so good. You guys seem to have the best restaurants in Cali. My husband and I def need to visit.
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yay for San Jose!!! ;)
There is nothing better than a mexican dinner date with your girlfriends... the theme of mexican restaurants makes it just that much more fun!!
xox A
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Oh my they look AWESOME!!!! I am HUGE empanada fan - it is actually on my list to make at home soon - I have been binging on them at Cafe Ba Ba Reba with Sangria the past few weeks!
Ugh. I'm drooling. That looks SO delicious.
xx Julie
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I've never had an empanada before but you've made me really curious! These look amazing!
Bisous,
Rachel
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i drive by there everyday! my boyfriend lives for that place! unfortunately i have a gluten allergy so i can't eat empanadas but they smell delicious!
-suzanne
awkwardly chic
@Suzanne - oh what a bummer... well maybe you could get a freebie to give to your boyfriend :)
YUMMMM!!! i need to go back! these beautiful pics are making me drool :-)
love the MMoon! wish i lived closer!
xoxo,
tara
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YUMMMM!!! i need to go back! these beautiful pics are making me drool :-)
love the MMoon! wish i lived closer!
xoxo,
tara
www.thewondergirl.com
Okay those are whopper sized empanadas.....aaaand it's almost lunch. Hmmmmm.
YUMM!! Empanadas are a big thing in my Ecuadorian family! xo
Growing up with a Colombian nanny, I ate a LOT of empanadas, but I'm absolutely awful at making them! John and I will have to make a food pilgrimage!
Those look soooooo yummy! Let's meet for dinner there one night after work! Yum! Making me hungry! ;)
OHhhhh!!!! I love empanadas.
These look so delicious! How I wish I was going to be in California this weekend to get a free empanada. Making my mouth water.
XXXO
Marissa
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Looks so yummy! Can't wait for eating out on the patio once again! Have a lovely night!
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Those look yummy and delicious!
I am a big fan of your blog! You look fantastic in your posts!
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a Mmoon Empanada sounds great right about now!
Looks absolutely delicious!!!
i haven't had a good empanada in a long time...is it really worth the trek to san jose b/c those do look delicioso!
@bananas - yes, I promise! these are authentic Argentine empanadas... very delicioso!
It's not nice to post pictures of delicious food while I'm stuck working away with no hopes of eating empanadas in the next, oh 5 minutes. I'm drooling. I haven't made it out of the city a lot since I've moved here, but if and when I'm in San Jose, I'll definitely have to try this!
Pictures at dusk are the best! Nice shots, and they are making me drool :)
Just tried these last week. They were delish. I'm very glad I only live about 5 minutes away!
Yum, another "to try" for me!!
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