La Masa Empanada Bar – Spanish
Golden, hand-crimped pockets of dough take center stage at this vibrant social hub, where the aroma of toasted pastry and slow-simmered spices fills the air. Each bite reveals a world of global flavor, from the sophisticated depth of Malbec-braised lamb to the zesty kick of carnitas verde, creating a communal dining experience that celebrates the art of the perfect handheld feast.
1300, East Brady Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202 +14148851866 https://lamasaempanadas.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at La Masa Empanada Bar
Dairy-Free at La Masa Empanada Bar
La Masa Empanada Bar in Milwaukee has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon, Argentine Beef and Beef Barbacoa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at La Masa Empanada Bar
La Masa Empanada Bar in Milwaukee has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon, Argentine Beef and Beef Barbacoa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at La Masa Empanada Bar
La Masa Empanada Bar in Milwaukee has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Florentine Dough Wrap, Wisconsin Corn and Cinnamon Sugar Wedges. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at La Masa Empanada Bar
La Masa Empanada Bar in Milwaukee has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon, Beef Barbacoa and The Cuban. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at La Masa Empanada Bar
La Masa Empanada Bar in Milwaukee has 8 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon, Beef Barbacoa and The Cuban. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at La Masa Empanada Bar
La Masa Empanada Bar in Milwaukee has 11 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon, Beef Barbacoa and Spicy Stuffed Peppers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at La Masa Empanada Bar
La Masa Empanada Bar in Milwaukee has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon and Beef Barbacoa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at La Masa Empanada Bar
La Masa Empanada Bar in Milwaukee has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quinoa Salad, Spicy Mezcal Paloma and Classic Mojito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at La Masa Empanada Bar
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Tinga | 39 g | 78.2 g |
| Chai Spiced Beet Salad | 82.5 g | 65.5 g |
| Ensalada La Masa | 46.9 g | 58.8 g |
| Stubby's Black Bean Burger | 47.8 g | 55.9 g |
| Florentine Dough Wrap | 46.6 g | 54.4 g |
| Carnitas Doughstada | 57.5 g | 48.1 g |
| Beef Barbacoa | 3.5 g | 43.9 g |
| The Cuban | 3 g | 43.3 g |
| Pork Carnitas Sandwich | 59.1 g | 37.9 g |
| Spinach and Cheese | 48.4 g | 31.3 g |
| Thai Chicken Peanut | 21.5 g | 29.3 g |
| Spicy Shrimp Curry | 16.2 g | 28.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Empanadas
- Argentine Beef - $4: Seasoned ground beef, green olives, raisins, egg Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Barbacoa - $5: Shredded, Mexican chile rubbed beef, cilantro, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malbec Braised Lamb - $5: Savory lamb, carrots, celery, herbs Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tinga - $4: Chicken thigh, fire roasted tomato, dried Mexican chile Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Pesto - $5: Grilled chicken, house pesto sauce, grape tomato Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Chicken Peanut - $5: Marinated grilled chicken, peanut sauce, chiles, lime Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni - $4: Pepperoni, onion, fire-roasted tomato, garlic, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham and Cheese - $4: Berkshire ham, 3 cheese medley Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Curd n' Bacon - $4: Clock Shadow cheese curds, bacon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Verde - $4: Spice rubbed slow cooked pork shoulder, tomatillo salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Cuban - $4: Pulled ham, fontina cheese, mustard, diced dill pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean & Chorizo - $4: Black beans, white cheddar, local spicy chorizo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Shrimp Curry - $5: Shrimp, coconut milk, red curry, bell pepper, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese and Poblano - $4: Roasted poblano pepper, 3 cheese medley Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach and Cheese - $4: Fresh sautéed spinach, 3 cheese blend Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Basil Mozzarella - $4: Cherry tomato, garlic, basil, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wisconsin Corn - $4: Roasted creamy sweet corn with peppers & onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Truffle Parmesan - $5: 3 mushroom medley, truffle oil, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soy Chorizo and Potato - $4: Soy chorizo, potato, cilantro, scallion, bell pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doughless Empanada Bowl - $7: Soy chorizo, y potato filling, fresh shredded cabbage Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers & Snacks
- Spicy Stuffed Peppers - $12: Baked, Ají peppers, 3 cheese medley, bacon, scallion Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Cheese Croquetas - $12: Panko crusted Chevre cheese, honey basil glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Black Bean Dip - $11: Crumbled goat cheese, grilled ciabatta & veggies Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Ají Queso Dip - $12: Cream cheese, ají amarillo, bell pepper, onion, grilled ciabatta & veggies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Masa Burrata - $14: Creamy Burrata cheese, greens, blistered tomatoes, basil, tamarind balsamic, grilled dough wedges Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Guava & Cheese Empanadas - $10.5: (5) Manchego cheese, sweet guava jam Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ciabatta Avocado Toast - $12: Grilled Ciabatta, fresh sliced avocado, hard boiled egg, scallion, homemade hollandaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Mini Everything Bagel Empanadas - $10.5: (5) Cream cheese & everything seasoning topping Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads
- Ensalada La Masa - $15: Romaine, pepperoni, Manchego cheese, red bell pepper, red onion, banana pepper, sourdough croutons, chimi-oil vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened & Bleu with Apple - $17: Blackened chicken, spring mix, granny apple, dried cranberry, red onion, bleu cheese, mezcal mustard vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Caesar - $11: Romaine, shredded parmesan, sourdough croutons, house spicy caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chai Spiced Beet Salad - $13: Mixed greens, roasted beets, orange segments, red onion, goat cheese, sunflower seeds, lemon chai vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quinoa Salad - $14: Mixed greens, avocado, grape tomato, black bean, corn & quinoa medley, tomatillo vinaigrette, crushed Quicos toasted corn Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Savory Plates
- Ribeye Steak Sandwich - $19: 6oz grilled ribeye, creamy garlic & lime, greens, caramelized onion, toasted ciabatta Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Carnitas Sandwich - $14: Toasted ciabatta, shredded pork carnitas, mayo, Manchego cheese, grilled jalapeno, jicama slaw, avocado Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stubby's Black Bean Burger - $14: Homemade hearty black bean patty, muenster cheese, mayo, giardiniera, lettuce, tomato, pickles, brioche Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken & Chimichurri - $13: Seasoned chicken breast, Fontina cheese, cherry tomato, mayo, house chimichurri, toasted ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichurri Steak & Eggs - $18: Grilled 6 oz Ribeye, chimichurri, 2 eggs your way, ciabatta toast Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Carnitas Doughstada - $15: Deep fried dough crisps, pork carnitas, black bean spread, 2 over easy eggs, cilantro, pickled onion, salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- La Masa Benny - $14: 2 Jamon y Queso empanadas topped with sunny side up eggs, house hollandaise sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Benote - $13: Spicy Spanish chorizo patties on ciabatta, 2 poached eggs, aji queso sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Veggie Frittata - $12: 3 eggs, roasted red pepper, caramelized onion, sweet potatoes, Manchego cheese, mixed greens, ciabatta toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Florentine Dough Wrap - $13: Fluffy scrambled eggs, fresh spinach, grape tomato, mozzarella, homemade pesto, grilled dough wrap Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Sides
- Thin n' Crispy Fries Basket - $6: Julienne fries, choice of sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papas Au Gratin - $5.5: Baked purple & sweet potato, aji queso sauce, melted cheddar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon - $4: 2 slices crisp bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Patty - $6: Local Spanish style chorizo, flattened on the flat top grill Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Solo Egg - $2: One egg any style Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Dessert Empanada Selection - $5: Choice of Cookie Dough, Banana Nutella, or Dulce de Leche Pecan Pie
- Mini Dulce de Leche Empanadas - $12: (5) Homemade dulce de leche, powdered sugar
- Granny Apple Crisp A La Mode - $9: Homemade granny apple pie filling, cassava crumble topping, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cinnamon Sugar Wedges - $8: Deep fried dough pieces, choice of Nutella or Dulce de leche for dipping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- French Toast - $10: Fresh Ciabatta french toast with butter & real maple agave syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Dulce de Leche French Toast - $12: Ciabatta French Toast layered with homemade dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- La Masa Sangria - $9: LAB red wine, brandy, fresh fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Spicy Mezcal Paloma - $9: Jalapeño infused Estación Ipina Mezcal, blood orange, grapefruit soda, salted rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Classic Mojito - $12: Don Q Cristal rum, muddled mint, lime, simple, press Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Espresso Martini - $14: Blue Ice Double Espresso vodka, Borghetti liqueur, cold brewed Valentine espresso
- Mimosa - $8: Segura Viudas Cava, Fresh OJ
- Michelada - $11: House michelada mix, lime, Mexican lager, aji rim
Frequently Asked Questions about La Masa Empanada Bar
- Is La Masa Empanada Bar dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. La Masa Empanada Bar has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon, Argentine Beef and Beef Barbacoa.
- What can I eat at La Masa Empanada Bar on a dairy-free diet?
- Bacon, Argentine Beef and Beef Barbacoa carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does La Masa Empanada Bar have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Quinoa Salad and Spicy Mezcal Paloma.
- Is La Masa Empanada Bar gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at La Masa Empanada Bar?
- Chicken Tinga, at roughly 78.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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