Pampas Cafe

About

Coffee & Tea, Empanadas

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4.5 stars

Location

Adress: 3483 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Phone: (510) 359-9339

Work Hours

Mon
Tue 7:00 am-5:00 pm
Wed 7:00 am-5:00 pm
Thu 7:00 am-5:00 pm
Fri 7:00 am-5:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Business info

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    Vegetarian Options
    Yes
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    Vegan Options
    Yes
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Parking
    Street, Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
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    Wheelchair Accessible
    No
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    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Noise Level
    Quiet
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
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    Wi-Fi
    No
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    Dogs Allowed
    Yes
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    Caters
    Yes
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    Good for Working
    No

Reviews

  • S R.

    star star star star star 31 May 2026

    Love the empanadas here. Tried all their vegetarian options. Get the Humita!

    Ample parking, outdoor seating and friendly staff.

  • Beebs A.

    star star star star star_border 15 May 2026

    I orders 18 empanadas to take to a little gathering. I enjoyed them very much. I was going to give 3 stars because of price for the size of the empanadas, but the flavors was there.

    Suggestion to owner, please make them a little meatier. 2 per person with a salad should be a light meal, but you're still hungry.

    I'm always looking for a great empanada and saltena place.

    While I was there I ordered a Mate, but was bummed it was a tea bag. Not very traditional and over $3

    I will return...I think. Still searching for the best.

    P.S. i hope they fixed the 10% if you order online. I didn't get my discount, but just advised them to fix it.

  • Chris S.

    star star star star star 14 May 2026

    If you want real, freshly made, freshly cooked empanadas then this is the place to go. Owned and operated by a local family who are the friendliest of people. You can't help but smile during a visit here. This time we had the breakfast empanada and the chorizo one. Both were great as always. What struck me this time was how good their espresso drinks are. As someone who consumes way too much coffee, I forget how good a real latte can be.

    P.S.  You can identify your empanadas by the initials on the crust.

  • Isabel L.

    star star star star star 13 May 2026

    Definitely a great spot for a quick lunch. I went in on a Thursday afternoon. I was in and out quickly. As it seems they already have their empanadas ready to sell. I also got a small mate tea along with a alfajor. Staff was so friendly, really helpful with their suggestions in how to drink mate as it was my first time trying it. I ordered a chicken empanada and I have to say it was really good. The chicken did not feel dry at all. It almost tasted like "Tinga" chicken, which I love! My coworkers got the Kale Vegan empanada and the Spinach empanada and they enjoyed theirs as well. Just a head up that their parking is kinda tight as they shared space with another establishment.

  • Dre M.

    star star star star star 12 May 2026

    Great spot andgreat food. I always get greeted with smiling faces and great service. My go to spot for empanadas.

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