Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are À Côté, 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen and Haste Muerte, 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 Oakland. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional empanada.
Oakland's Premier Empanada Destinations
Oakland’s vibrant culinary scene offers a diverse array of handheld delights, ranging from traditional street food to refined bistro fare. This collection highlights the city's best empanadas, showcasing a mix of French, Spanish, and Mexican influences that cater to every craving. Whether you are looking for the sophisticated small plates at À Côté, the authentic Spanish flavors of 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen, or the bold Mexican heritage found at Haste Muerte and Agave Uptown, these local favorites offer a perfect taste of the East Bay.
4 restaurants in Best Empanada in Oakland | Top Spots
- À Côté · rated 5/5: French.
- 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Haste Muerte · rated 1/5: Mexican.
- Agave Uptown: 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.
