Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Alamo Tamale Company, Gusto Gourmet and Caracol, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for empanada in Houston. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional empanada.
Houston's Premier Empanada Destinations
Houston’s culinary landscape offers a diverse array of hand-held treasures, ranging from traditional Latin flavors to innovative global twists. This curated selection highlights the city's best empanadas, featuring everything from the authentic Mexican preparations at Alamo Tamale Company and Caracol to the unique Italian-inspired pockets at Gusto Gourmet and Pastel Pizza. Whether you are craving the hearty, savory fillings of a steakhouse classic like Che Gaucho or the creative American comfort found at Belly of the Beast, these local favorites promise a perfect golden crust in every bite.
6 restaurants in Best Empanada in Houston | Top Spots
- Alamo Tamale Company · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Gusto Gourmet · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Caracol: Mexican.
- Pastel Pizza: Italian.
- Che Gaucho: Steakhouse.
- Belly of the Beast: 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.
