Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Deep Purpl, Estereo and Theory, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for empanada in Chicago. Top-rated empanada spots at the right price.
Chicago's Cheap Empanada Destinations
Chicago’s vibrant food scene offers a wealth of budget-friendly options for those craving the perfect handheld snack. This curated selection highlights the city's best affordable empanadas, ranging from traditional Mexican flavors at Estereo to unique American and Chinese-inspired fillings at spots like Silk Road of Chicago and Deep Purpl. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at The Garage Bar & Sandwiches or enjoying a casual meal at Taste222, these local favorites prove that you do not have to spend a fortune to enjoy savory, golden-brown pastries across the Windy City.
12 restaurants in Best Cheap Empanada in Chicago | Top Cheap 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.
