Chile Lindo Empanadas
2944 16th St, San Francisco, CA
Crema's Take
“Paula's vibrant warmth makes Chile Lindo feel like stepping into someone's home kitchen, where authentic Chilean empanadas—especially the beloved empanadas de pino—are crafted with genuine care. This cash-only gem serves the real deal that longtime Chile enthusiasts have been craving, offering a slice of Santiago in San Francisco with traditional pastries and light bites that feel like they're made by family, not a chain.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Cash only.
Google Reviews
This place has amazing empanadas de pino! Paula was super friendly and kind! Ordered two empanadas de Pino and pebre!
Super tasty empanada (recommend the Pino)!
Great empanadas and super friendly owner
Paula vibrantly welcomes everyone who approaches Chile Lindo. All of the empanadas are excellent, but I particularly love the merkén empanada. For anyone in need of a little Chilean culture and food, this is the place to go!
I have been looking for Chilean style empanadas since 1980 when I was there. These are the real deal! They have the classic pino which is the traditional style I knew when it as there as a kid, they also have other variations (which I haven't tried yet). They also have the…
Crema Reviews
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