Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Strangelove's, Palmyra Taco House and Fitz on 4th, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for empanada in Philadelphia. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional empanada.
Philadelphia's Premier Empanada Destinations
Philadelphia’s culinary scene offers a diverse array of handheld delights, ranging from traditional favorites to creative global interpretations of the perfect empanada. This curated selection highlights the city's versatility, featuring everything from the bold Mexican spices at Palmyra Taco House and El Taco to the unique Malaysian flavors found at Kampar. Whether you are looking for a Mediterranean-inspired bite at Fitz on 4th or classic American comfort at Strangelove's and Lloyd Whiskey Bar, these local gems showcase the very best savory pastries the city has to offer.
6 restaurants in Best Empanada in Philadelphia | Top Spots
- Strangelove's · rated 4/5: American.
- Palmyra Taco House · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Fitz on 4th: Mediterranean.
- El Taco: Mexican.
- Kampar: Malaysian.
- Lloyd Whiskey Bar: 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.
