Came here on a Friday night before a ghost tour for a lite dinner with my family of 4. We ordered a 12 pack for $54 so that we could sample an assortment of flavors since it was so hard to decide. The French Quarter location is counter service with a small bar seating area as well as a few small outdoor seating options. Great for a small party of 2 but with a party of 4 or more, it is pretty tight. We are at the indoor bar seating area ( there were only 5 stools total so we lucked out since no one else was eating inside) because we were not staying in the Quarter. In an ideal situation, this would be a take out destination that you would carry back to the hotel and have a drink & watch a good flick! They have an assortment of soft drinks & specialty coffees that you can order or complementary water in a cup. No alcohol or mixed drinks. I tried the ham and cheese, Chilean beef, Asian, & Gumbo. All of the empanadas are labeled on the outside so that you know what you are about to get! Out if the 4 that I tried, it would be so hard to pick a favorite...We did not get any of the sauces on the side, but to be honest, they did not need any because the fillings were seasoned perfectly. The crust to filling ratio was perfect, which is super impressive because most times the corners/ edges leave you wanting more filling because they are a bit dry, but NOT here. I would definitely recommend trying this place for breakfast, lunch, a lite dinner, or just because! The empanadas are roughly $5 each for the more basic flavors, closer to $6 for the seafood specialties. All of the empanadas I had this go around were savory, but they do have some sweet options that also sounded delicious. Like ai said, it was SO hard to choose just a few. I will definitely be back! read more

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This place was great! We visited in location on Magazine Street while in New Orleans one weekend. We got the following empanadas: Chilean Beef 9.2 Buffalo Chicken 9.3 Asian Dumpling 9.6 Crawfish Etouffee 7.6 We decided to get a side of their Cilantro Lime Sauce. It was also very good and went great with all of the empanadas we ordered. They also have bottled sodas which also went with the empanadas very well. They also have a frozen sour, margarita and daiquiris. Next time we are in Nola we will more than likely pop back in. Also, the scale above is for empanadas. Not rated against all bites of food and restaurants. read more

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I was so excited to try this place, and it did not disappoint. We came after church, and honestly, I wish I could have tried a little bit of everything because there were so many great options. I ended up getting the curry dumpling and the buffalo chicken, and both were so good. Everything was very flavorful, the sauces really added to it, and the food came out piping hot. The service was also great, which made the experience even better. If I wasn't driving for so long while visiting, I honestly would have come back every day just to try something different. read more

Empanola - Empanadas Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Stopped here because we felt snack-y between meals. I'm not sure if we just picked the wrong flavors, but we were not impressed. The étouffée was very fishy. The spinach artichoke was the fav of the 3 we tried. But overall it was just very bready. More bread than filling, imo. Still, the service was quick and friendly. Plus, we ate inside which was a nice break from the heat. read more

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Stopped by here to quickly grab a small bite and the yellow curry empanada was actually very good! It had very homey Indian flavors and I was really surprised at how good it tasted!! They have so many different options and are very vegetarian friendly. Absolutely recommend trying an empanada! read more

Wish we had this restaurant back home! Quick stop for an ice cold beer and beef Argentina empanada. Their employee recommended and the Asian dumpling. Great suggestion, we went w the beef Argentina, sooo delicious rich in flavor. Sorry we didn't stay and order more! read more

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I stopped here on a friend's recommendation. Loved the empanadas! This placed deserved a couple stops during our recent visit to NOLA. Great variety and taste. read more

So yummy! Everything is good. Casual ambience. We loved it! Make sure to ask what's inside some of them. Surprises! read more

Empanola - Chilean Beef, Crawfish Étouffée, and Apple Pecan Empanadas. - Empanadas Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I was given a piece of their guava cream cheese king cake and it was the best king cake ever. I went and purchased a whole king cake as well as a couple empanadas and it didn't disappoint. I highly recommend this place. read more

Ordered to go and the flavors are just on point. A little expensive but normal for this economy. Service was great

Fresh and well made empanadas! Reminded me of the empanadas I had in Argentina. Clean, pleasant restaurante, casual inside and a park picnic table outside. Convenient, reasonably healthy lunch. Fresh sauces that go well. Baked, not fried. Located off Tulane Campus on a quiet residential street. I'll come back! read more

The empanadas were delicious! So many great flavors, and the place is adorable! #Empanadas #Food #Restaurant #Treat read more

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Workers are really nice, the ambiance was nice and very chill. The food was decent, I had the crawfish empanada and the I forgot exactly what chicken one I had but it had black olives in it. The crawfish empanada was good but needed slightly more flavor and the chicken one wasn't too good in my opinion. I'd still go back though and try others 100%. read more

These empanadas were to die for. The spinach and artichoke was my favourite, but all of them were amazing. The staff were great and there was very little wait for the food. read more

Empanola - Crawfish Etouffee Muffaletta Spinach And Artichokes Chilean Beef Chorizo Mexicana - Empanadas Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Empanola opened up back in 2017 and quickly became noted for their high quality South American empanadas which are available with a variety of great fillings. New Orleans is no stranger to food items like empanadas as crawfish pies and meat pies have long been popular in the area. Empanola has a good menu with enough items to please nearly any taste as long as it involves empanadas. Many people consider this the best South American food empanada option in New Orleans and they provide some great South American food empanada options along with a lot of fun. My video review of Empanola is here: https://youtu.be/vauhzEv8wYc read more

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Now, I'm not an empanada connoisseur but I definitely think the empanadas here are super tasty! My favorite is the spinach and artichoke. Although, I do think the beef argentina is also good! They have a variety displayed so it can be hard to choose, but it's worth trying! Also, they're pretty filling, so it will take a few times to try all of them. I really like how they have the flavor imprinted on the empanada; I think that's a pretty nice aesthetic touch. I hold many events for work, and I usually contact Empanola for catering. They're pretty inexpensive and are easy to grab for lunch. They will also individually wrap them if requested. I've never had an issue with catering, and I would recommend it! read more

Empanola - Spinach & Artichoke - had it during a catered work event - Empanadas Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Pretty good! The food is premade and reheated but it wasn't bad. The employee took our order; offered us drinks and condiments and was over all very polite. It's a cute spot close to Audubon Park, Tulane, and Loyola. read more

Had to stop here since I was at Tulane and it's literally just a few blocks away. Since I was there at an odd hour (right before 6 pm), there were only 2 other people there. Friendly service. They didn't have the empanadas out on display but honestly they all look the same (except labeled with the name) so wouldn't have helped me choose anyway. Decided to get the 6 pack so we could try a few various flavors. They were all tasty but the gumbo, spinach & artichoke, and mushroom & cheese were probably my favorites. The cilantro lime sauce was also great but you have to pay for these separately. Would definitely go again! read more

I have been to empanola before and enjoyed their empanadas so couldn't wait until they reopened. they recently reopened so i ordered the spinach and artichoke - which was really good; the ratatouille - which was alright; and the crawfish which apparently was also good the spinach empanada with the accompanying mint sauce was read more

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So, I am very embarrassed to admit this, but this shop is less than three blocks from my house and it took me five months to stop here. Let me be the cautionary whale here; don't do this to yourself! In my defense, I very rarely go do some of the streets around me because it doesn't make a whole lot of sense for my daily comings and goings. However, I am puppy sitting a dog with entirely too much energy, so I have found myself going on 2-3 mile journeys every day and I don't like taking the same way twice. Fast forward to the fact that I've now made the effort to eat here almost every week this past month! The menu is basic. You have a selection of empanadas, in mostly unique flavors (hey breakfast beschamel and beef bourginon empanadas, I'm looking at the two of you!), a trio of sauces to choose from, and some basic beverages. You order what you want (averaging maybe $4 a piece, or you can get combos with multiples, soup, or salad type things), and they pop it in the conveyor oven and it's served hot and fresh right there for you. There's a couple of bar type seats in side and two picnic tables outside. It's a small operation, but if you're taking it to go, or to eat while you're walking a rambunctious pup, it's really quick and easy. Everyone who works there is very accommodating, and it's always at least worth swinging by to check out the daily special to see what you might be missing out on. Long story short, I find myself walking by here and never being disappointed by stopping in. Give them a try, especially if you like empanadas/pasties/handpies/meatpies/etc. WORTH IT. read more

I can't say enough great things about Empanola! Charming neighborhood vibe, with a few tables outside and a few more inside. Spotlessly clean. Super friendly staff who will happily help you select from the freshly made empanadas in the case. Great variety of mostly savory options and one or two sweets. I ordered four to go, the crawfish étouffée, mushroom & cheese, Argentine beef and Peruvian chicken, along with a bowl of tomato basil soup. After waiting 5-6 minutes for the empanadas to bake, they were packaged, bagged and ready to go. The smells coming from the backseat had my mouth watering for 20 minutes as I rushed home. Every bite was a taste sensation like no other! I honestly can't pick a favorite as they were all amazing... and filling! We each had two empanadas with a cup of soup, for the perfect lunch. I heard a rumor that they may be opening a second location on Magazine Street. I hope they continue to grow this winning concept with the cool name and perfect meat pies, each branded with the flavor so no guessing when you get home! read more

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Review is for delivery only. BUT HOLY COW these are delicious! I first discovered empanola last year when Rouse's had them in their restaurant to go section. Shrimp & cheese empanadas, yes please! Fast forward to this week... and some coworkers and I had received a delivery GC from a pandemic project we had worked on. So we ordered the munchies pack. Six empanadas were the perfect way to close out the project. Ordering was easy online and now that I know where they are I'll have to driver over and get some more! One of my coworkers loved hers so much (shrimp & cheese and crawfish ettouffe) that she order more today for a family event this evening. Don't sleep on these delicious treats! No pandemic comments since I had them delivered by a 3rd party. read more

Hits the spot for a simple but flavorful lunch spot. I recommend Empanola to a Green Wave and LSU students read more

I've tried this place a couple of times, first time was through uber eats. I was pleased but not ecstatic about it. Not until recently did I start to absolutely love it! Service HAS always been friendly, and it's the perfect place to get a delicious bite when you want something quick. The two empanada with salad combo is perfect. Both the chorizo and crawfish are by far my favorite flavors. What I was really blown away by was the banana empanada! Wow. A great way to finish the meal for sure. read more

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Love this place and happy they expanded to give more indoor seating. Staff are always so welcoming, food delicious, and their coffee is wonderful. You're missing out if you don't eat here...but that means more empanadas for me so. ‍ read more

Found some empanadas from Empanola in the old hot line at Rouses on Carrollton, which is great when I don't want to make the trek Uptown to their restaurant! The downside - they only have three flavors available at the Rouses - Crawfish Etouffe, Shrimp, and Spinach & Artichoke - and I wish they had the chicken one available there as it was my favorite when I tried them before. BUT, c'est la vie. The Shrimp & Artichoke was the one I got and was soft and fluffy and flavorful. No flavor overpowered one another and it meshed very well. They also unfortunately don't have the sauce accompaniments available at Rouses, but it's a great choice for a quick lunch! It was 3 good-sized empanadas for $10. read more

I ordered the goat cheese and guava king cake that was wonderful! It tasted like a Cuban pastry and it reminded of Miami! It was so delicious. The employees were super nice and I got a topo chico to go! Love places that have TC! read more

Empanola - Guava and Cream cheese king cake! - Empanadas Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I was tired of all my normal take out places and decided to check this place out. So glad I did!!! So good!!! I got the cheese and shrimp, chicken, and Mushroom and cheese empanadas. Plus the banana fosters (good but not "amazing" like the others). All were excellent! Very far from the empanadas I know from my 3 years living in Puerto Rico (but empanadas are from all over and I was a gringo living there a short time)....but I would eat these every day if I could! I can't wait to check out the rest of the options! read more

Empanola - "I'm hangry" 3 empanada (shrimp, chicken, mushroom), banana fosters and salad - Empanadas Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Is it possible to love empanadas anymore than we do? It's an amazing meat pie w/ amazing deep flavors. Empanola makes many different flavors & everyone of them is delicious. We loved them while they were in Auction House, we love them at Freret, and we'll love them on Magazine. This time we got their Shrimp & Cheese, Spinach & Artichoke, Beef Argentina, Gumbo, Crawfish Etoufee, & Banana Fosters. Each came w/ some delicious sauces: Salsa Verde, Salsa Roja, and a sweet chocolate dip for the Banana Fosters PS: it's so cute that they stamp their empanadas w/ the fillings :) @PhidingtheFam read more

Empanola - Gumbo Shrimp & Cheese Spinach & Artichoke Beef Argentina Crawfish Etouffee Banana Foster @phidingthefam - Empanadas Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I sooo wanted to love this freakin empanada! Anything wrapped in a flaky dough is my jam and this place does make a buttery, flaky dough. This place is suited for pick up although there are a few high top stools and outside seating. They make these to order so definitely order in advance as they take 15-20 min to bake. I chose a simple empanada..the Argentina. It was supposed to be filled with ground beef, onions, peppers, olives and scramble eggs...although mine lacked egg..unless i missed it. It was pretty small for the price and tasted okay. It came with a tomato based dipping sauce that didnt really pair well with it. The staff was friendly and they have several different empanada options so i do want to give them another chance to win me over. read more

Empanola - My itty bitty empanada with dipping sauce - Empanadas Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Empa Nola If you're ever in the auction house market you may drive right past @empanola. A small family business, traveling all the way from Chile and Argentina. They've mixed a little of our New Orleans cuisine with their South American empanadas. Khi and I went during what we call snack time and decided to give a few of these bad boys a shot. Khi loved the shrimp and cheese empanada with green onion, shrimp, and mozzarella cheese while I grabbed the crawfish etouffeé one. Unfortunately, it was missing a little bit of that creole taste or maybe just a little salt. Then I ate the chorizo mexicana empanadas which I enjoyed much better! The empanadas came with two sauces. I was not sure what they were but one was green the other was red. The green one had more of a cilantro lime taste and the red had a tomato taste. We also added tomato soup, which was very yummy, very homemade. The soup was paired with a spring green salad made with cranberries, mixed greens, feta, and sunflower seeds with a vinaigrette dressing. Finally, Khi and I loved the Banana Foster/Nutella empanada! Amazing! Warm chocolate goodness! Inside was stuffed with banana, cinnamon and pecans! So good! Overall read more

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Location; within a the neighborhood close to Tulane University. Lovely little spot perfect for the snack we needed. Menu; Have to say I have tried many, but my empanada was pretty darn tasty! Today I ordered the Spinach and Artichoke empanada, it was so good and have to mention the green sauce. The green sauce was so amazing, almost wanted to take a gallon with me to dip everything in. Service; super outgoing and helpful. read more

First, I will say that we had this delivered to us by DoorDash. The Dasher was quick and the empanadas were still warm when we got them. Unfortunately, that was the best part. We ordered several different flavors of savory empanadas, and every one of them was simply lacking in seasoning. The fillings had adequate taste and texture, but the empanada shells were like thick pie crusts, extremely dense and flavorless, and they negatively affected the flavor of the fillings, leaving us with a thick chewy bite that simply didn't hold up. We also ordered one of each of the dessert empanadas (apple pecan and bananas foster). The apple pecan tasted like a McDonald's apple pie, but the filling had even less texture, as the apples were cooked so far down that they were practically liquid. The bananas foster tasted sour. All in all, we were greatly disappointed in our experience after having seen so many good reviews. read more

I've been seeing the pictures for a few days now and the craving for these little Latin American treats has been building and BUILDING! So after a one day trip that turned into a four day trip I decide to treat myself to EMPANOLA as soon as I got home. Located in the St. Roch Market Empanola is serving some yummy empanadas with a little French/Cajun twist. The menu is straight forward; you can buy individual empanadas or a combo that allows you to pick your savory fillings. I went with the Ham & Cheese, Crawfish and Beef Bourguignon (the French twist). The empanadas took a little longer then expected but that's because they are freshly baked per order. The Ham & Cheese was my favorite, took me right back to being a kid at my grandma's kitchen. The crawfish and beef were also tasty but to me they didn't jive with the delicious sauces. Empanola is a great addition to the New Orleans food scene and I will def be back for more of these lovely flaky crust treats! read more

Empanola - The 3 empanadas option: Ham & Cheese. Crawfish and Beef Bourguignon. - Empanadas Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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So excited this food concept opened a store front! Good vegetarian options, although I always want more. Great music, service, and very clean too! read more

Empanola - Empanola's case - Empanadas Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Best tres leches I've had in a while! The meringue top was soft a delicious. Couldn't try the empanadas because of allergies but recommend this place on the desserts alone. read more

BEAUTIFUL AND HAND CRAFTED See my pic. These empanadas are absolutely stunning pieces of pastry. In fact, each variety receives its own special shape and design. The crust is flaky but egg-washed so it doesn't burn under the conveyor pizza oven. The cheese shrimp was my favorite, especially with a big dollop of the cilantro lime cream sauce. The muffuletta was packed with olive salad and cheese. The "gumbo" had an odd cloying sweet flavor though. BUT IT IS NOT QUICK These pastries are not pre made and frozen but are made to order. Then it takes them a good 10 minutes to cook. read more

Empanola - BEAUTIFUL EMPANADAS: from left, muffuletta, shrimp and cheese, gumbo. - Empanadas Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

YES YES YES. I cannot express how much we loved the empanadas here. We were a group of a Panamanian, Filipino, Mexican, and an Argentinean, all from Houston- so our standards for Latino food is pretty high. This place blew away our expectations. The girl that attended to us was so sweet and welcoming too. Definitely coming back here again when I make another trip back to NOLA read more

Empanola - Beef Argentina & Ham & Queso empanadas with Chimichurri on the side. - Empanadas Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Pretty legit empenadas. I highly recommend the traditional styles, but the Cajun fusion meat pockets are pretty great as well. Overall here is the breakdown of my rating: Taste: 5/5 - awesome Atmosphere: 4/5 - small location with very little seating Price: 4/5 - a bit expensive for what you get read more

Empanola - Empanadas Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Hubby and I came on a Friday afternoon, and there one other customer in front of us, so the service was quick. I got the impossible vegan, Yellow curry, and the spinach and artichoke. I loved the Impossible empanada. It was juicy and full of flavor. I usually dislike olives, but the olives added a nice touch. The Yellow curry empanada was delicious, but not as good as the impossible one. Lastly, the spinach artichoke was ok (to me). It was really cheesy which was perfect for hubby. He stated that he didn't have a favorite all 3 had their own distinct flavor. He couldn't pick a "favorite". For dessert, we shared a tres Leche cake. It was sweet and good. Well, we actually ate it before we got the empanadas. The cashier was very friendly! She made us feel like we were stepping into her home. We are definitely returning,especially for the Impossible vegan empanada. read more