Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Kick Axe, Little Rebel and Ten Bells, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for empanada in Brooklyn. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional empanada.
Brooklyn's Premier Empanada Destinations
Brooklyn’s diverse culinary landscape is home to an incredible array of empanadas, ranging from traditional Spanish and Mexican classics to inventive American and Brazilian twists. This curated selection invites you to explore the borough's best savory pockets, whether you are craving the seafood-inspired bites at Ten Bells or the hearty, comforting flavors found at Bogota and Coppelia. From the casual atmosphere of 787 Coffee Co. to the unique Middle Eastern influences at Mehanata Bulgarian Bar, these local favorites showcase the global appeal of this beloved handheld treat. Discover a variety of textures and fillings across the neighborhood that prove why Brooklyn is a premier destination for empanada lovers.
17 restaurants in Best Empanada in Brooklyn | Top Spots
- Kick Axe · rated 4/5: American.
- Little Rebel · rated 4/5: American.
- Ten Bells · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Bogota · rated 4/5: Spanish (Note: While Bogotá.
- Reclamation Bar · rated 4/5: American.
- VSpot · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Mehanata Bulgarian Bar · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Café Patoro: Brazilian (Wait, "Brazilian.
- 787 Coffee Co.: American.
- Coppelia: Mexican.
- Tio Pepe: Spanish.
- Westville: American.
- Tina's Cuban Cuisine: Spanish.
- Butler: American.
- Patacón Pisao: Latin American.
- Empanada Mama: Spanish.
- Bogota: Mexican.
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.
