Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Porto's Bakery & Café, Ubatuba Acai and Sausal, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for empanada in Los Angeles. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional empanada.
Los Angeles's Premier Empanada Destinations
Los Angeles is home to a vibrant array of handheld savory treats, offering some of the best empanadas you can find on the West Coast. This curated selection highlights the city's diverse culinary landscape, featuring everything from traditional Cuban pastries at Porto's Bakery & Café to unique American-style bites at Ubatuba Acai. Whether you are craving the bold Mexican flavors found at Sausal or looking for a quick snack on the go, these local favorites showcase the incredible range of golden crusts and delicious fillings available across the city.
3 restaurants in Best Empanada in Los Angeles | Top Spots
- Porto's Bakery & Café · rated 4/5: Cuban.
- Ubatuba Acai · rated 4/5: American.
- Sausal: 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.
