Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Deep Purpl, Estereo and Theory, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 11 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable places for empanada in Chicago. Top-rated empanada spots at the right price.
Chicago's Affordable Empanada Destinations
Discover the best spots for affordable empanadas across Chicago, where savory pockets of dough are reimagined through a variety of cultural lenses. This collection highlights a diverse range of flavors, from the traditional Mexican and Spanish influences found at Xoco and Havana Grill to unique American and Chinese interpretations at Taste222 and Silk Road of Chicago. Whether you are looking for a quick snack at Estereo or a casual sit-down meal at Theory, these local favorites offer delicious and budget-friendly options for every palate.
12 restaurants in Best Affordable Empanada in Chicago | Top Affordable Spots
- Deep Purpl · rated 5/5: American.
- Estereo · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Theory · rated 4/5: American.
- The Garage Bar & Sandwiches · rated 4/5: American.
- Ashley's Cafe & Tap · rated 4/5: American.
- Estereo FM · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Xoco: Mexican.
- Havana Grill: Spanish.
- Taste222: American.
- Mercat a la Planxa: Spanish.
- Silk Road of Chicago: Chinese.
- Deep Purpl: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
