Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Little Rebel, Ten Bells and Mehanata Bulgarian Bar, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Find the best places for empanada in East Village. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional empanada.
East Village's Premier Empanada Destinations
Discover the diverse world of savory hand-held pastries in the East Village, where traditional Latin American and Spanish flavors meet creative global influences. This curated selection features everything from the classic pockets at Empanada Mama and Tina's Cuban Cuisine to the inventive offerings at Little Rebel and Patacón Pisao. Whether you are pairing your snack with a drink at Ten Bells or grabbing a quick bite at 787 Coffee Co. and Mehanata Bulgarian Bar, these local favorites represent the very best of the neighborhood's vibrant food scene.
7 restaurants in Best Empanada in East Village | Top Spots
- Little Rebel · rated 4/5: American.
- Ten Bells · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Mehanata Bulgarian Bar · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- 787 Coffee Co.: American.
- Tina's Cuban Cuisine: Spanish.
- Patacón Pisao: Latin American.
- Empanada Mama: Spanish.
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.
