Got a hankering for empanadas?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable empanada outlets in Los Angeles, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
1. Nonna's Empanadas
Topping the list is Nonna's Empanadas. Located at 6333 W. Third St. in the Fairfax, the spot to score empanadas and more is the highest-rated inexpensive empanada spot in Los Angeles, boasting four stars out of 202 reviews on Yelp. Choose from savory empanadas like beef, chicken, pork, seafood and veggie or sweet empanadas like apple, banana and Nutella.
Yelper Van G., who reviewed Nonna's Empanadas on April 8, wrote, "...A ton of different fillings can be found here: Chicken, beef, cheese, spinach, shrimp, dessert empanadas... The two personal favorites are [the] portobello mushroom and the apple ones."
Anastasia L. noted, "...The flavor these empanadas pack hit you like a truck. Seasoned so well and so well balanced between the meats and the vegetables."
2. Johnny Pacific
Next up is Winnetka's Johnny Pacific, situated at 20133 Saticoy St. With 4.5 stars out of 1,781 reviews on Yelp, the Latin American and Caribbean spot, offering empanadas and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. On the empanada menu, look for Cajun sausage or barbecue pulled pork for savory and caramel apple or chocolate coconut for sweet. It offers signature sauces like sweet and sour thai, basil-aioli and chipotle. View the menu here.
3. Empanada's Place
Culver City's Empanada's Place, located at 3811 Sawtelle Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive Argentine spot, which offers empanadas and more, 4.5 stars out of 761 reviews. Look for an empanada selection that includes spicy chicken, lemon herb ground beef and poblano chile.
Yelper Mike K., who reviewed Empanada's Place on Feb. 19, wrote, "...Best empanadas any place in LA. Service is awesome [and] the food is delicious... A must eat is the spicy chicken or beef empanada."
Angela A. noted, "...The empanadas were amazing... Favorite empanada? The cheesy spicy chicken and the vegetarian picante."
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