Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Dulce De Leche Bakery, Latin American Restaurant and Porteño, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for empanada in Manhattan. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional empanada.
Manhattan's Premier Empanada Destinations
Manhattan’s diverse culinary landscape is home to an exceptional variety of empanadas, ranging from traditional street food favorites to elevated dining room staples. This curated collection highlights the city's best offerings, featuring the authentic Spanish treats at Dulce De Leche Bakery alongside the rich Mexican flavors of Latin American Restaurant and Sobremesa Cocina Mexicana. Whether you are looking for a quick bite or a hearty steakhouse experience at Porteño, these destinations represent the very best of the borough’s savory pastry scene.
4 restaurants in Best Empanada in Manhattan | Top Spots
- Dulce De Leche Bakery · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Latin American Restaurant · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Porteño · rated 4/5: Steakhouse.
- Sobremesa Cocina Mexicana · rated 4/5: 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.
