my parents have been taking me here since i was a kid. we'd go into LA or they'd visit me at UCLA and while we stuck in traffic on the 405, wed order and our food would be ready to pick up by the time we'd exit (the restaurant is right off the 405, exit Venice blvd).\r
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ive tried empanadas everywhere--even in south america--and these are the best yet. ive been stuck on Criollas for years until I discovered the Arabe--its seasoned with lemon juice. delicious! the Alfajores (very dry sugar cookie sandwiches stuck together with dolce de leche, a thick carmel-like spread) arent too bad either--sometimes they buy them from different places, but usually they are good.
Pros: food (great finger foods for parties--warm them up a toaster oven, not the microwave), right off the 405
Cons: the atmosphere--its a little dark but i like all the decorations on the wall
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