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Golden-brown Argentine empanadas on a wooden board

Buena Onda Empanadas Catering & Events

724 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA
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Featured Items

  • Dozen

    Baked to order - ready to serve within the hour. Great deal, perfect for 4-5 people. It includes 4 ounces of chimichurri.
    $49.00
  • Milanesa Sandwich

    Milanesa, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo toasted french baguette
    $14.00
  • Dozen

    Baked to order - ready to serve within the hour. Great deal, perfect for 4-5 people. It includes 4 ounces of chimichurri.
    $49.00

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Empanadas

Fresh baked empanadas
  • 2 Empi Combo

    Choose 2 empanadas with side salad or chimi papas. Comes with 1oz of chimichurri.
    $15.00
  • 3 Empi Combo

    Choose 3 empanadas with side salad or chimi papas. Comes with 1oz chimichurri
    $18.00
  • Half Dozen

    6 empanadas – perfect for 2-3 people. It includes 2 ounces of chimichurri.
    $27.00
  • Dozen

    Baked to order - ready to serve within the hour. Great deal, perfect for 4-5 people. It includes 4 ounces of chimichurri.
    $49.00
  • Gluten Free Empi

    Gluten-free empanada made with our new dairy-free and nut-free dough recipe.
    $5.00
  • Canastita Empi

    Open face empanada! Same dough, more filling. Made with mozzarella, fontina, grilled onions, olive oil, and oregano.
    $5.50
  • Carne

    Grass-fed ground beef, onions, bell peppers, green olives, egg
    $4.95
  • Pollo

    Pulled free-range mary's chicken, onions and bell peppers
    $4.95
  • Serrano

    Prosciutto ham, mozzarella, garlic, wild arugala
    $4.95
  • Caprese 🌱

    Organic roma tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil
    $4.95
  • Hongos 🌱

    Crimini mushrooms, spinach, peppers, red onions, mozzarella
    $4.95
  • Espinaca 🌱

    Spinach, kale, onions, ricotta cheese and parmesan
    $4.95
  • Humita

    Grilled onions, mozzarella, fontina, parmesan, oregano
    $4.95
  • Papa Vegan 🌱✅

    Potatoes, kale, tomatoes, shallots, thyme, vegan mozzarella (daiya)
    $4.95
  • Vegan Quinoa 🌱✅

    Red quinoa, spinach, peppers, onions, vegan cream cheese
    $4.95
  • Special - verde

    Our rotating special empanada. Only one of these options will be available! • Chile Verde – Slow roasted pork marinated in chile verde, potatoes and onions. • Gaucho – pulled Brisket beef, potatoes, tomatoes, onions. • Picante – Wagyu ground beef, grilled onions, sautéed bell peppers, green onions, aji, cayenne pepper. • El Pepe – Calabrese salami, mozzarella and roasted red peppers. • Jamon – Classic ham and cheese empanada. • Fugazzeta – Sautéed white onions, mozzarella and blue cheese (vegetarian) • Turkey Pot Pie – Roasted turkey, carrots, peas, potatoes and gravy • Hamapeño – Black forrest ham, Philadelphia cream cheese and jalapeños.
    $4.95
  • Buen Día

    Bacon, eggs, cheddar, potatoes
    $4.95
  • Soyrizo 🌱

    Soy chorizo, eggs, cheddar, potatoes
    $4.95

Pizza & Milanesa

Housemade pizza and milanesas. Order any way you want.
  • Pizza Margarita

    Mozzarella, tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, basil
    OUT OF STOCK
    $19.00
  • Pizza Fugazzeta

    Mozzarella, crunchy onions, olive oil, olives, oregano. Great for 2-3 people.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $19.00
  • Pizza Napo

    Mozzarella, tomato sauce, sliced tomato, oregano, olives
    OUT OF STOCK
    $19.00
  • Pizza Calabrese

    Calabrese salami, mozzarella, tomato sauce and olives. Great for 2-3 people.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $22.00
  • Pizza Prosciutto

    Prosciutto, mozzarella, arugula, parmesan, balsamic
    OUT OF STOCK
    $23.00
  • Pizza Mozzarella

    Mozzarella, tomato sauce, olives
    OUT OF STOCK
    $18.00
  • Kids Pizza (large sharing size)

    8 slices
    $15.00
  • Milanesa Al Plato

    Steak thinly cut, breaded, fried with chimi papas and salad
    $18.00
  • Milanesa Napolitana

    Milanesa, tomato sauce, mozzarella, sliced tomatoes with side of choice
    $19.00
  • Milanesa Sandwich

    Milanesa, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo toasted french baguette
    $14.00

Salads, Sides and Salsas

  • Chimi Papas

    Oven roasted potatoes, chimichurri, aji amarillo aioli
    $8.00
  • French Fries

    $6.00
  • Chicken Milanesa

    Chicken thinly cut, breaded, and fried
    $6.00
  • Arugula Salad

    Wild arugula, tomatoes, candied walnuts, shaved parmesan, lemon vinaigrette
    $11.00
  • Garden Salad

    Mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, pickled onion, feta, fig balsamic vinaigrette
    $12.00
  • Caesar Salad

    Romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, housemade croutons, and caesar dressing (anchovies)
    OUT OF STOCK
    $10.00
  • Small Mix Green Salad

    $8.00
  • Small Arugula Salad

    $8.00
  • Sauces

  • Mary's chicken wings (8pcs)

    Mary’s chicken wings, mild buffalo sauce, celery, and cool blue cheese dressing
    OUT OF STOCK
    $12.00
  • Chipá GF

    Warm cheese bread made with cassava flour. (GF) x 6 units
    $6.00

Desserts

  • Alfajor Maicena

    Cookie sandwich filled with dulce de leche and coconut
    $3.00
  • Alfajor Cachafaz Chocolate (single)

    Traditional Argentine alfajor filled with dulce de leche and coated in chocolate
    $4.00
  • Cañoncito

    Puff pastry filled with dulce de leche or custard cream
    $3.00
  • Lemon Bar

    Lemon curd, shortbread
    $3.00
  • Tiramisu Cake

    Classic tiramisu with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone, finished with cocoa powder
    $8.00
  • Cheesecake - Dulce de leche

    Creamy cheesecake topped with dulce de leche
    $8.00
  • Chocolate Mousse

    $8.00
  • Brownie

    Rich, double chocolate brownie
    $5.00
  • Chipá GF

    Warm cheese bread made with cassava flour. (GF) x 6 units
    $6.00
  • Pastafrola (GF)

    Argentine classic tart with a tender crust and a sweet quince jam filling.(GF)
    $6.00
  • Chocolate chip cookie (GF)

    Classic chocolate chip with crunchy cookies. (GF)
    $4.00
  • Homemade Flan

    Creamy vanilla flan finished with a swirl of dulce de leche.
    $8.00
  • Coconut Tart (GF)

    Dulce de leche tart topped with crispy coconut crumble
    $7.00
  • Dulce de Leche & Chocolate Ganache Tart

    Vanilla tart filled with dulce de leche and silky chocolate-orange ganache. GF
    $8.00

Party Platters

  • Empanada Tray (24 pack)

    BEST DEAL. Each catering box tray will come with 24 empanadas of up to 2 flavors per tray to be served buffet style. Aluminum trays with lid. Please let us know if you need the signs for your event. Each tray will feed 8-12 people (2-3 empanadas per person) Choose up to 2 flavors per tray.
    $90.00
  • Chimi Papas Tray

    1/2 tray of chimi papas, great for catering events. Great as a side for 12-15 people. 4oz aioli will come on the side.
    $39.00
  • Arugula Catering Salad

    Baby organic arugula, tomatoes, candied walnuts, shaved parmesan with a lemon vinaigrette (dressing will come on the side) MEDIUM: 8-12 people LARGE: 15-20 people XLARGE: 20-25 people
    $44.00+
  • Mix Green Catering Salad

    Our house salad for large groups great as a side. Mix greens, cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, pickled onions, feta cheese with a balsamic vinaigrette. MEDIUM: 8-12 people LARGE: 15-20 people XLARGE: 20-25 people
    $44.00+

Take n Bake

  • Par-Baked Half Dozen (6)

    $26.00
  • Par-Baked Dozen (12)

    $47.00
  • Par-Baked Empanada Tray (24 pack)

    COLD Empanadas Par-baked ideal for holiday parties. Each catering box tray will come with 24 empanadas of up to 2 flavors per tray, perfect for large groups. Aluminum trays with lid. We include all signs inside and outside and easy baking instructions. Each tray will feed 8-12 people (2-3 empanadas per person) and comes with 8oz of chimichurri. Choose up to 2 flavors per tray.
    $87.00
  • Half Dozen Frozen PrePack

    This is a brand new item, prepackaged with instructions. Best deal bake at home!
    $23.00
  • Reheat/Cold Empanada Tray (24 pack)

    COLD Empanadas FULLY baked. Each catering box tray will come with 24 empanadas of up to 2 flavors per tray to be served buffet style. Aluminum trays with lid. Please let us know if you need the signs for your event. Each tray will feed 8-12 people (2-3 empanadas per person) Choose up to 2 flavors per tray.
    $90.00
  • Reheat/Cold Dozen

    Empanadas to reheat at home. Perfect for 4-5 people. It includes 4 ounces of chimichurri.
    $49.00

Kids

  • Kids Empi Combo

    3 mini empanadas, side of french fries or fruit cup, and choice of kid’s drink
    $9.00
  • Kids Mila Combo

    Choice of chicken or steak thinly cut, breaded, and fried, side of french fries or fruit cup, and choice of kid’s drink
    $10.00
  • Kids Pizza Combo

    Light sauce, mozzarella, side of french fries or fruit cup, and choice of kid’s drink
    $10.00
  • Kids Pizza (large sharing size)

    8 slices
    $15.00

DRINKS

  • Apple Juice Marinelli

    $3.00
  • Arnold Palmer

    $4.00
  • Coke Zero Sugar

    Enjoy the great taste of Coca-Cola with zero sugar, zero calories
    $2.00
  • Cold Brew Coffee (GLASS)

    $5.50
  • Diet Coke

    $2.00
  • Iced Tea

    $3.00
  • Jarritos Flavored Sodas

    $4.00
  • Kids Honest Juice

    $1.50
  • LA Croix Sparkling

    $2.00
  • Lemonade

    $4.00
  • Coke • Mexican

    Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
    $4.00
  • Mountain Valley Spring Water

    $5.00
  • Pellegrino Flavored Sodas

    $3.00
  • Spindrift

    $3.00
  • Yerba Mate Guayaki

    $5.00

BAR

Bottles & Cans

  • Quilmes Lager

    $7.00
  • Stella Artois

    $6.00
  • Figueroa Mountain Hoppy Poppy IPA

    $6.00
  • Ashland Hard Seltzer

    $6.00
  • June Shine Kombucha

    $7.00
  • Ysidro Sake Rose

    $9.00
  • Heineken non alcoholic

    $5.00
  • Golden State Hard Cider

    $8.00
  • Michelob Ultra

    $7.00
  • Quilmes Lager

    $7.00
  • Stella Artois

    $6.00
  • Ventura Coast Pilsner 16oz

    $8.00
  • Ventura Coast Pale Ale 16oz

    $8.00
  • Ventura Coast Hazy IPA

    $8.00
  • Ventura Coast IPA 16oz

    $8.00
  • Hoegaarden Wheat Ale

    $6.00
  • Firestone 805 Lager

    $6.00
  • Firestone Double Barrel Ale

    $6.00
  • Figueroa Mountain Hoppy Poppy IPA

    $6.00
  • Golden State Hard Cider

    $8.00
  • Rincon - La Reina Lager

    $7.00
  • Ashland Hard Seltzer

    $6.00
  • June Shine Kombucha

    $7.00
  • Ysidro Sake Rose

    $8.00
  • Golden State Hard Cider

    $8.00

Sparkling BOTTLES

  • Corkage Fee /bottle

    $15.00
  • Prosecco Della Contessa ‘Treviso’ 1925, Italy NV

    Bottle
    $46.00
  • Champagne Gaston Chiquet 1er Cru, France NV (375 ml)

    Bottle
    $50.00

White & Rosé BOTTLES

  • Corkage Fee /bottle

    $15.00
  • Rosé of Pinot Noir Garzón ‘Rosé de Corte’, Uruguay 2023

    Bottle
    $42.00
  • Sauvignon Gris Cousiño-Macul ‘Isidora’, Chile 2023

    Bottle
    OUT OF STOCK
    $36.00
  • Semillon Catena ‘White Clay’, Mendoza, Argentina 2022

    Bottle
    $39.00
  • Malvasia Bira ‘Bianco d’Uco’, Valle de Uco, Argentina 2023

    Bottle
    $51.00
  • Chardonnay Zorzal ‘Gran Terroir’, Mendoza Argentina 2022

    Bottle
    $59.00
  • Sauvignon Blanc Brander ‘Mesa Verde’, Los Olivos, CA

    Bottle
    $48.00
  • Presquille Sauvignon Blanc

    Bottle
    $42.00
  • Ferus Blac de Blancs

    Bottle
    $55.00
  • Bottle Rosé - Finca 'Wolffer' Argentina

    Bottle
    OUT OF STOCK
    $29.00
  • Chardonnay - Catena 'Classic' Argentina

    Bottle
    $39.00
  • Chardonnay, Kofkeche

    Bottle
    $49.00
  • Galactica Sauvignon Blanc Bottle

    Bottle
    $36.00
  • BTL galáctica Sauv blanc

Red Wine BOTTLES

  • Corkage Fee /bottle

    $15.00
  • Sangiovese Bira ‘Rosso d’Uco, Valle de Uco, Argentina 2022

    Bottle
    $52.00
  • Malbec Catena ‘DV Historico Tinto’, Mendoza, Argentina, 2021

    Bottle
    $49.00
  • Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra ‘Cincuenta Y Cinco’, Argentina 2023

    Bottle
    $65.00
  • Pinot Noir Domaine Nico ‘La Savante’, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

    Bottle
    $98.00
  • Cabernet Franc Bodega Garzón, Reserve, Uruguay

    Bottle
    $60.00
  • Malbec Zuccardi ‘Concreto’, Valle de Uco, Argentina

    Bottle
    $69.00
  • Malbec, Catena 'Vista Flores' - Argentina

    Bottle
    $38.00
  • Malbec Reserve Altos las Hormigas, Valle de Uco, Argentina

    Bottle
    $66.00
  • Malbec Hearst Ranch

    Bottle
    $90.00
  • Syrah, Santa Rita Hills - Branzino

    Bottle
    $38.00
  • Merlot, Lapostolle - Argentina

    Bottle
    $40.00
  • Cabernet Sauv, Zuccardi 'Serie A'

    Bottle
    $38.00
  • Bonarda House Red

    Bottle
    OUT OF STOCK
    $29.00
  • Pinot Noir, 'Olema', Sonoma County

    Bottle
    $42.00
  • Altos las Hormigas Malbec Reserve

    Bottle
    $66.00
  • Malbec, Zorzal 'Gran Terroir' - Argentina

    Bottle
    OUT OF STOCK
    $42.00
  • Aupa Pipeno

    Bottle
    $39.00
  • Red Blend 'GSM' Ver Sacrum

    Bottle
    $52.00
  • Pinot Alto Limay

    Bottle
    $52.00
  • Pinot Noir Humberto Canale 2023

    Patagonia, Argentina. Rio Negro.
    $38.00
  • Altos Classico Malbec bottle

    $30.00

CATERING MENU

Empanada Platters

  • Empanada Tray (24 pack)

    BEST DEAL. Each catering box tray will come with 24 empanadas of up to 2 flavors per tray to be served buffet style. Aluminum trays with lid. Please let us know if you need the signs for your event. Each tray will feed 8-12 people (2-3 empanadas per person) Choose up to 2 flavors per tray.
    $90.00
  • Dozen

    Baked to order - ready to serve within the hour. Great deal, perfect for 4-5 people. It includes 4 ounces of chimichurri.
    $49.00

Salads & Sides

  • Mix Green Catering Salad

    Our house salad for large groups great as a side. Mix greens, cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, pickled onions, feta cheese with a balsamic vinaigrette. MEDIUM: 8-12 people LARGE: 15-20 people XLARGE: 20-25 people
    $44.00+
  • Arugula Catering Salad

    Baby organic arugula, tomatoes, candied walnuts, shaved parmesan with a lemon vinaigrette (dressing will come on the side) MEDIUM: 8-12 people LARGE: 15-20 people XLARGE: 20-25 people
    $44.00+
  • Chimi Papas Tray

    1/2 tray of chimi papas, great for catering events. Great as a side for 12-15 people. 4oz aioli will come on the side.
    $39.00
  • Grilled Vegetables Tray

    Seasonal vegetables grilled in olive oil with salt and pepper. Zucchini, carrots, potatoes, bell peppers, yams. Tray weights 7-8 pounds and feeds 20+ people as a side (at least 48 hour notice required, please have a substitute just in case)
    $95.00
  • Guacamole with Chips and salsa (Catering)

    Good for 15-20 people as an appetizer Avocado, onion, tomatoes, cilantro with fresh made corn tortilla chips and tomato salsa. (at least 24 hour notice required)
    $60.00

Vegan and Gluten Free

  • Gluten Free Empi

    Gluten-free empanada made with our new dairy-free and nut-free dough recipe.
    $5.00
  • Papa Vegan 🌱✅

    Potatoes, kale, tomatoes, shallots, thyme, vegan mozzarella (daiya)
    $4.25
  • Vegana 🌱✅

    Red quinoa, spinach, peppers, onions, vegan cream cheese
    $4.25

Sweets

  • Cañoncito

    Puff pastry filled with dulce de leche or custard cream
    $3.00
  • Alfajor Maicena

    Cookie sandwich filled with dulce de leche and coconut
    $3.00
  • Lemon Bar

    Lemon curd, shortbread
    $3.00

Miscellaneous

  • Plates, napkins and utensils

    $0.50

Salsas

  • Sauces

Combos Special

  • 2 Empanadas w/ chimi papas box

    $14.00
  • 3 Empanada box

    $14.00
  • 2 Gluten Free Empanada Box

    $14.00
  • 2 Empanadas + House Salad

    15 ppl minimum
    $14.00
  • 2 Empanadas + Side + Chips

    $15.00
If you use a credit card, this establishment will charge an additional 2.70% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what this establishment pays in fees.

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Firestone 805 Lager

$6.00
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We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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Buena Onda Empanadas Santa Barbara Location and Hours

(805) 679-3320
724 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Closed • Opens Sunday at 11AM
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