Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Woods Lowside, Morella and Harmonic Brewing, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for empanada in San Francisco. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional empanada.
San Francisco's Premier Empanada Destinations
San Francisco’s culinary landscape offers a diverse array of savory hand-held delights, ranging from traditional Latin flavors to innovative fusion creations. This curated selection highlights the city's best empanadas, featuring everything from authentic Mexican staples at Nopalito and ¡Venga! Empanadas to unique American and Italian interpretations at spots like Woods Lowside and Morella. Whether you are looking for a casual bite at Harmonic Brewing or a more refined experience at Fogo de Chão, these local favorites showcase the incredible variety of stuffed pastries found throughout the city.
14 restaurants in Best Empanada in San Francisco | Top Spots
- Woods Lowside · rated 4/5: American.
- Morella · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Harmonic Brewing · rated 4/5: American.
- Woods Cole Valley: Mexican.
- Prubechu: American.
- Taqueria Los Mayas: Mexican.
- ¡Venga! Empanadas: Mexican.
- Loló: Mexican.
- La Fusión: Mexican.
- Santeria: Mexican.
- Nopalito: Mexican.
- Fogo de Chão: o is a "Ste.
- Chile Lindo: Mexican.
- Venga Empanadas: Spanish.
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.
