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 the best places for empanada in Chicago. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional empanada.
Chicago's Premier Empanada Destinations
Chicago’s vibrant food scene is home to an incredible variety of empanadas, offering a perfect handheld meal for any time of day. From the traditional Spanish and Mexican flavors found at Merc
12 restaurants in Best Empanada in Chicago | Top 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.
