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    Buena Onda Empanadas Catering & Events

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    • 3 Empi Combo

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

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

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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 - jamon

      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
      $19.00
    • Pizza Fugazzeta

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

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

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

      Prosciutto, mozzarella, arugula, parmesan, balsamic
      $23.00
    • Pizza Mozzarella

      Mozzarella, tomato sauce, olives
      $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)
      $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
      $10.00
    • 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
      $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
    • Garzon Sauvignon Blanc

      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

    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

    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.

    All hours
    Sunday10:30 am - 4:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday10:30 am - 9:15 pm
    Saturday10:30 am - 9:15 pm
    Restaurant info

    At Buena Onda we are dedicated to quality and true to tradition, offering authentic Argentinian empanadas handmade and freshly baked from our oven to your table. As a family owned and operated business, we take pride in creating a flavorful taste that is both foreign and familiar. With respect to our ingredients, we use only grass-fed, free-range poultry, and locally sourced produce to ensure that our commitment to quality can be tasted in every bite. Inspired in South America and desired in Santa Barbara, Buena Onda is honored to represent its old country in its new community.

    Location

    724 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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