Continental Gourmet Market - Hawthorne

Very pleased to find out they sell Picanhia Beef(Brazilian Top Sirloin). This became my favorite cut of beef after eating some prime cuts I got from a different Carniceria. Definitely coming back here again to buy this cut again! Very hard to find this cut at any other market, $10.99 a pound btw.(on special) this comment is for anyone looking for an awesome Picanhia Roast you can cut into steaks and cook it the traditional Churrasco style.q

Good empanadas, my favorites are the spicy chicken. The sandwich’s are also good, I recommend to call in advanced if you’re going to place a big order since they get busier during certain hours during the day. The meat and the chicken are good quality, definitely give it a try.

Got a variety of empanadas, the spicy beef was my favorite, followed by the chicken, then spinach. It was my breakfast and lunch today, the empanadas were hot and freshly baked. They were baked because they were not greasy, the fillings were nice and hot with good flavors. I had the opportunity last week to meet the owners, all very friendly and dedicated to their products. Today I was there for another aspect of work from the week before. What a treat to have their empanadas and see the store and the products carried in their store. Definitely a place I'll stop by again to get another box of empanadas.

Yum! Lots of flavors

The best empanadas around hands down! I love all the imported drinks and food as well. I drive 1 1/2 hours just for the empanadas, Argentinian sandwiches and drinks

The best empanadas always

Great sandwich, especially the steak with avocado

I am sorry to say this, but the empanadas were not what i expected. The dough is too soft, not crunchy, it's thin and not hearty. The fillings were alright. I am still looking for an empanada with a crumbly, hearty crust. I make my own, but takes too much time.

We love the empanadas. We tried three flavors so far. The spinach is juicy and very tasty. The spicy beef and chicken are flavorful, though the spicy beef is very spicy, yummy and satisfying. There are also spicy chicken and regular beef.

Oh, so you've had empanadas before you say?

Yeah well, not like this. This location has a fairly large market and carne section as well as a deli section where you can order sandwiches the most delicous Argentinian empanadas in SoCal hands down.

First off this location is a little off putting. With awkward parking. But I live very close to this spot so I put up with it and care no never mind about this anymore. Don't let anything steer you away from your goal. The Empanadas.

Call in ahead to get a dozen or more ready. They take a few minutes to heat up and get them ready for eating immediately.

So far I've had all the flavors they make a few dozen times.

My fav. Is the Beef for savory and sweet is Apple when it's made since Apple isn't made very often. I get sad when it's not avail. But when it's there I order a dozen of the Apple alone. Take them home and heat them up a little add some Vanilla ice cream and bam an awesome dessert for parties or just your self ;)

****Important***** Do Not Forget The Chimichurri. This is ideal for enjoying these wonderful empanadas and kicking them up a notch when your ready for that added acidity.

The Spicy beef and Spicy chicken have a tendency to be really spicy most of the time. So if you are not used to spicy food. Skip them and get the plain Chicken and Beef.

Spinach is nice and creamy. Not irony tasting and really sets the mood for the meat flavors in between them. I eat a beef, have a spinach and then chicken and vice versa to break the monotony of just meat.

How I do it. I call it in. A dozen mixed empanadas. I ask for Apple, if they have it I order a dozen of those as well. The Empanadas hold up very well in the fridge if you don't eat them all right away. So don't worry.

On to the market section. Lots of Latin American goods including an array of Latin sodas. Very nice touch.

I like to get the Peruvian cancha and fry them up at home (Peruvian popcorn) also the Amarillo pastes or other sauces and pickles to make your own meals at home. Pretty epic and very nicely priced. No ripoff here.

Well, I can keep writing longer but you get the point.

Give it a try, support a local place. You won't be dissapointed.

Enjoy and Stay Wild Y'all!

My go to place for a quick lunch. Always getting steak sandwich with avocado and grilled onions. Their French rolls are baked in-house nice and soft. A good sandwich is 90% in the bread :-). You got to try it to believe it. Shout out to the deli crew! Great job. I would pickup my carne asada meat from there as well and it is the most tender cut ever. The in-house butcher really knows his stuff. I also got the rib eye there but for some reason it wasn't as tender of a cut as the ranchera. Can't figure that out but probably need to ask the butcher as my expectation is set so high from the deli and the ranchera cut. To mention this place was on my radar for their empanadas initially but I don't even recall the last time I got any :-) just can't get enough of my favorite sandwich.

I would show you the sandwich, but I ate it lol its a good little market spot to get some good empanadas and sandwiches. Love this place

Empanadas are delicious. The sandwiches a great too. The bread they use is made fresh daily and it has a crunch to the bite.

Amazing selection of qulity meat not the cheapest but that's due to the quality of meat the sell only the best , and the Argentine empanadas are delicious.

You can't go wrong with their delicious empanadas!!!!

I go here for the chicken empanadas, once I tried them . I've had to stop myself from going back everyday , they are amazing

The best empanadas you're gonna eat. Oh and they got great sandwiches.

The BEST Argentinian Sausages in L.A. Been going there since the 90's.

In the past always liked this spot...not do much any more sandwiches smaller and cost more...if you don't speak Spanish prepare to be over looked...extremely rude...like they would rather you not shop there : (

We tried to come every day for lunch, the sandwichs are good and the enpanadas too love it