"***WARNING WARNING*** On12/30/25 it was my first time giving this place a try. I could not wait to taste their food. After I ordered 2 empanadas I decided to give them a $2 tip when I saw their tip jar. Because of giving them cash I did not except to tip it when the girl cashier rang it up. She saw me put the money in her tip jar. When I got my $17 bill for 2 empanadas I was surprised to see she added a $2.43 tip. I did not want to cause a scene bc there was a lot of customers in the shop. That is not like me!! I also told her that I wanted them cold, yet I got them hot not to mention one of them was burnt. Because she did not tell me she was also adding a tip, I will not frequent this place again. There are lots of places to get delicious empanadas that do not deceive you."

"Found this gem listed on a reddit thread and I am so glad I went on a little early morning adventure. Looking for some breakfast, checked out the menu, downloaded the app, and jumped in my car. Service was great, my order was ready and just as hot (you get to pick) as ordered it on the app. Started with the the sides. Potato salad is an excellent deviled egg style but the coslaw could use some Granny Smith apple. Leaving my breakfast for last, i dug into the Panzerotto Special. Puts every calzone I have ever had to shame. Then went for dessert with the with the Granny's Apple Empanada. Perfect apple pie flavor with a tart twist. Last was the Bacon Eggs and Cheese. The thin hard shell was a interesting twist on hand held breakfast to-go. Loved the bacon crumbles baked into the shell! The prices were great and I can't wait to go explore more!"

"This place is absolutely EXTRAORDINARY!!. The variety of empanadas, the flavors, the generous portions, everything is simply AMAZING. You can truly taste that it’s homemade, and it shows in every bite. From the moment you walk in, you feel like you’re at home. The space is so welcoming, and the people working there are incredibly kind, sweet, and genuinely attentive. They really go above and beyond to make you feel happy and cared for. Everything is also spotless, and you can feel how much pride they take in their work and in their customers. I discovered this place by pure chance, and I’m so grateful I did. It genuinely warmed my heart. Go taste the best empanadas in the Bay Area!"

"I have gone regularly to this place for 12 years now. The food has remained a consistent high quality. The staff is great. Even the coffee is great. Only down side would be if you are gluten free, there aren't many choices (but I doubt you would expect them at an empanada restaurant!). We even catered a party from here and they did a great job. Everyone loved the food!"

"Big E Cafe is my favorite place to buy coffee and empanadas. Their coffee is the best I’ve ever had! I love their homemade empanadas! They have a wide variety of empanadas and make them fresh everyday. They are DELICIOUS! The service is always fast. The staff is very professional and friendly. They are a small, family-owned business and the owner is usually there and waits on customers as well. I would give this business more than 5 stars if they were available. Very highly recommended!"