
Buena Onda Empanadas Catering & Events
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Featured Items

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.$49.00Gluten 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 DÃa
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 dressingOUT 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)
$26.00Par-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.$87.00Half 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$10.00Kids 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
$8.00Michelob Ultra
$7.00
Quilmes Lager
$7.00
Stella Artois
$6.00Ventura Coast Pilsner 16oz
$8.00Ventura Coast Pale Ale 16oz
$8.00Ventura Coast Hazy IPA
$8.00Ventura Coast IPA 16oz
$8.00Hoegaarden Wheat Ale
$6.00
Firestone 805 Lager
$6.00
Firestone Double Barrel Ale
$6.00
Figueroa Mountain Hoppy Poppy IPA
$6.00Golden State Hard Cider
$8.00Rincon - La Reina Lager
$7.00
Ashland Hard Seltzer
$6.00
June Shine Kombucha
$7.00Ysidro Sake Rose
$8.00Golden State Hard Cider
$8.00
Sparkling BOTTLES
White & Rosé BOTTLES
Corkage Fee /bottle
$15.00Rosé of Pinot Noir Garzón ‘Rosé de Corte’, Uruguay 2023
Bottle$42.00Sauvignon Gris Cousiño-Macul ‘Isidora’, Chile 2023
Bottle$36.00Semillon Catena ‘White Clay’, Mendoza, Argentina 2022
Bottle$39.00Malvasia Bira ‘Bianco d’Uco’, Valle de Uco, Argentina 2023
Bottle$51.00Chardonnay Zorzal ‘Gran Terroir’, Mendoza Argentina 2022
Bottle$59.00Sauvignon Blanc Brander ‘Mesa Verde’, Los Olivos, CA
Bottle$48.00Presquille Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle$42.00Ferus Blac de Blancs
Bottle$55.00Bottle Rosé - Finca 'Wolffer' Argentina
BottleOUT OF STOCK$29.00Chardonnay - Catena 'Classic' Argentina
Bottle$39.00Chardonnay, Kofkeche
Bottle$49.00Garzon Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle$36.00BTL galáctica Sauv blanc
Red Wine BOTTLES
Corkage Fee /bottle
$15.00Sangiovese Bira ‘Rosso d’Uco, Valle de Uco, Argentina 2022
Bottle$52.00Malbec Catena ‘DV Historico Tinto’, Mendoza, Argentina, 2021
Bottle$49.00Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra ‘Cincuenta Y Cinco’, Argentina 2023
Bottle$65.00Pinot Noir Domaine Nico ‘La Savante’, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Bottle$98.00Cabernet Franc Bodega Garzón, Reserve, Uruguay
Bottle$60.00Malbec Zuccardi ‘Concreto’, Valle de Uco, Argentina
Bottle$69.00Malbec, Catena 'Vista Flores' - Argentina
Bottle$38.00Malbec Reserve Altos las Hormigas, Valle de Uco, Argentina
Bottle$66.00Malbec Hearst Ranch
Bottle$90.00Syrah, Santa Rita Hills - Branzino
Bottle$38.00Merlot, Lapostolle - Argentina
Bottle$40.00Cabernet Sauv, Zuccardi 'Serie A'
Bottle$38.00Bonarda House Red
BottleOUT OF STOCK$29.00Pinot Noir, 'Olema', Sonoma County
Bottle$42.00Altos las Hormigas Malbec Reserve
Bottle$66.00Malbec, Zorzal 'Gran Terroir' - Argentina
BottleOUT OF STOCK$42.00Aupa Pipeno
Bottle$39.00Red Blend 'GSM' Ver Sacrum
Bottle$52.00Pinot Alto Limay
Bottle$52.00Pinot 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)$95.00Guacamole 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
Sweets
Miscellaneous
Salsas
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All hours
| Sunday | 10:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am - 9:15 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 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