No Seed Oils
Only clean, traditional fats go into our dough and fillings. No canola, no soybean — just real ingredients your great-grandmother would recognize.
California · In the tradition of Argentina
Empanadas
La Linda
Handcrafted in Limited Small Batches
From Salta, Argentina — limited small batches for the Bay Area, while supplies last
Pre-cooked and frozen at peak freshness — yours to warm at home.
Place an order, I will coordinate by text on how to pick it up and pay with Sebastian.
Pay in person, Venmo, or Zelle. We don't process cards.
ScrollYOUR BATCH
Want a quiet heads-up?
About 3 days before your market we'll reach you. Want empanadas that week? Confirm your order. If not, skip it. No charge.
Crafted with Extreme Care
Every empanada is a
promise.
Argentine Tradition
Folded by hand using family recipes passed down through generations. Crafted fresh with the care and patience that real food deserves.
Local Produce
We source seasonal vegetables from California farms we know by name — visiting the markets ourselves to choose the finest ingredients each week.
From Our Kitchen
Handmade,
every single one.
Handmade in small batches and frozen at peak freshness — ready to warm at home. The weekly selection changes with the season; message us to hear what's coming to market.
Farmers Markets
Find us at your
local market.
Our empanadas are crafted in extremely limited quantities each week with the utmost care, using the finest seasonal ingredients from farmers we know by name. Place your order on this site to secure your batch for guaranteed pickup.
- Pre-cooked & frozen — Oven 22 min at 350°F, Airfryer 14 min at 320°F, Microwave 1 min per empanada
- Reserve on this site — limited small-batch production weekly
- The weekly selection varies with the season — ask what’s available
- Message by the night before market day to guarantee your order
Market Schedule
We're here every week, rain or shine
Tuesday
Felton
Felton · 1:30 – 5:30 PM
Wednesday
Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz · 12:30 – 5:00 PM
Thursday
Los Altos
Los Altos · 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday
Willow Glen
San Jose · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday
De Anza College
Cupertino · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Or find us at the market — while supplies last
How do I order Empanadas La Linda?
Place your order at empanadaslalinda.com/orders. Choose a market, pick your flavors, and leave a name and a phone or email. Your batch is set aside. Pay in person, Venmo, or Zelle. We don’t process cards.
Which Bay Area farmers markets?
Felton on Tuesday, Downtown Santa Cruz on Wednesday, Los Altos on Thursday, Willow Glen and Scotts Valley on Saturday, De Anza College on Sunday. Hours and the next date are on each market’s order page.
How do I warm them?
They come fully cooked and frozen. Oven 22 min at 350°F, Airfryer 14 min at 320°F, Microwave 1 min per empanada.
Do I pay online?
No. Pay in person, Venmo, or Zelle. We don’t process cards.
Are they sold fresh or frozen?
Fully cooked, frozen at peak. There is no fresh-versus-frozen choice.
Where is Salta in the story?
Empanadas La Linda comes from Salta, Argentina, and is made in California with local produce. Read the origin story on /salta, then place your order.
Never cutting corners.
Not once.
High Quality Dough
Handcrafted and tailored to each filling. Wagyu tallow for meat, organic ghee for vegetarian. Always by hand. Never rushed.
Organic Local Fillings
Every ingredient sourced locally and seasonally. We know our farmers by name and visit the markets ourselves.
Zero Seed Oils
No canola. No soy. No sunflower. We cook with intention — only ingredients that respect your body and honor tradition.
Get in Touch
How was the last batch? Send a note. Feedback, a question, or just hello. If you want empanadas, place an order on the site.