Empanola
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Empanola

628 St Ann St, New Orleans, LA

★★★★★4.7(261 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Empanola is a tiny New Orleans gem where hand-crafted empanadas in unexpected flavors—from crawfish étouffée to impossible vegan—arrive piping hot and bursting with care that's obvious in every bite. The intimate, slightly cramped space fills quickly with regulars and newcomers alike, drawn by the kind of quality ingredients and attention to detail that transforms a quick grab into something memorable. Pair your empanada with their strong, no-nonsense coffee and you've got the kind of straightforward, unpretentious meal that keeps people coming back.

What to expect

Quick grabPastriesLight foodFamily friendlyTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Preeti Viswanath
★★★★★2 months ago

It’s a small outlet but the food tastes great. They make great empanadas which are served piping hot. They also have vegan and vegetarian options. We tried the yellow curry, caprese and apple pecan which were very flavorful.

Sandra Cortez
★★★★★4 months ago

Incredible vegan empanadas! I had some of the best vegan empanadas in Buenos Aires and these brought me back! The impossible empanada is so well seasoned and moist. Absolute perfection! And this is coming from someone who makes empanadas (or as we call them, Pastelitos) often. The curry empanada was also amazing! Definitely come here.

Justin Lui
★★★★★5 months ago

I never liked empanadas. But this one is done…well. Crawfish etouffe is very good. The god son had the ham and cheese, and he gave it a “million thumbs up.” The coffee is strong but only a decent 4 star. Overall, I would never order empanadas to enjoy — but to try and snack, this place is good. They said 7 minutes to complete the order but definitely a bit longer (10-13 minutes) but I don’t mind because the food is done with care.

HB D
★★★★★6 months ago

We ordered 3 empanadas Chilean beef, Argentinean beef, and chicken Peruvian. They were served piping hot and all 3 tasted amazingly delicious. The place is small and slightly cramped but I will definitely go back.

Steven Stratton
★★★★★6 months ago

These are the best empanadas in the south! These things are in a league of there own. They are using the best ingredients, the staff clearly takes place pride in there craft and each bite will make you want the next. Whether it's a snack you need, breakfast, lunch or dinner. You will not be disappointed by stopping in and devouring one of these masterpieces!

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