Casa Iberica - Fitzroy

I visited Casa Iberica today to purchase ancho chillies. While I was there, I decided to buy a beef empanada and a cheese and spinach empanada to microwave at home. When I went to pay, the man informed me of a $20 EFTPOS minimum, which meant I had to return the cheese and spinach empanada as I did not have enough cash. Despite being 15c short, the man was understanding and allowed me to proceed with my purchase. I believe he could have made more money from me without the EFTPOS minimum. I originally planned to enjoy my empanada the following day, but I ended up eating it when I got home due to hunger. Opting for the baked empanada over the fried one, I found the pastry to be slightly chewy, likely due to microwaving. However, the filling was just as tasty and flavorful as I remembered from Argentina, with a generous amount of spice and the essential inclusion of egg. The staff member was friendly, and I look forward to trying more empanadas during my next visit. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a photo.

The food at this restaurant is amazing, but the service is severely lacking. The staff appears to barely tolerate customers and are not friendly. They seem more focused on chatting with their friends in Spanish than on providing good customer service. It was a very disappointing experience.

A family-run business for over forty years, Casa Iberica is a little deli on the corner of Johnston and Spring streets in Fitzroy crammed with food goods from Spain, Portugal

Went looking for sauce. I had been in search for a specific sauce I hadn't been able to find anywhere since I had been in NYC 2 years ago. I found it after some searching around the very well stocked isles. In my search I also found a bunch of interesting looking and smelling condiments and spices. With some help from the friendly and knowledgeable staff I now have some stuff to experiment with over the weekend. Then I saw someone getting a freshly made sandwich; Goats cheese, fresh cut tomatoes olives and jamon. Lets just say I'm very glad I got one too.Absolutely fresh and delicious. will be going back just for more of these sandwiches. You can pick out anything but I'd say following the recommendations is a good idea

Spanish Mexican grocer. Great place for Spanish or Mexican groceries and small goods. They will make up an epic faccacia sandwich with jambon, manchego cheese olives etc to takeaway for about $6. Yummy