Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Flor de Sol, Dulce De Leche Bakery and Seba Seba, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale places for empanada in New York City. Top-rated empanada spots at the right price.
New York City's Upscale Empanada Destinations
Explore the elevated side of New York City’s handheld favorites with this collection of upscale empanadas found throughout the city. You can savor hearty American interpretations at Kick Axe or venture into the rich, Middle Eastern-inspired flavors offered at Mehanata Bulgarian Bar. These destinations transform a traditional staple into a refined culinary experience, perfect for diners seeking a sophisticated twist on global comfort food.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Empanada in New York City | Top Upscale Spots
- Flor de Sol · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Dulce De Leche Bakery · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Seba Seba · rated 4.1/5: Colombian.
- Latin American Restaurant · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Brisas Bakery & Restaurant · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Brisas Empanadas · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Kick Axe · rated 4/5: American.
- Little Rebel · rated 4/5: American.
- Porteño · rated 4/5: Steakhouse.
- Chano's Cantina · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Ten Bells · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Bogota · rated 4/5: Spanish (Note: While Bogotá.
- Reclamation Bar · rated 4/5: American.
- VSpot · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Tryon Public House · rated 4/5: American.
- Sobremesa Cocina Mexicana · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Acento · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Brisas Bakery & Restaurant · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Brisas Bakery & Restaurant · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Mehanata Bulgarian Bar · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Banana King · rated 3/5: Latin American.
- Salsa Con Fuego: Mexican.
- Café Patoro: Brazilian (Wait, "Brazilian.
- 787 Coffee Co.: American.
- Coppelia: Mexican.
- Tio Pepe: Spanish.
- Westville: American.
- Tina's Cuban Cuisine: Spanish.
- Butler: American.
- Patacón Pisao: Latin 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.
