PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS – Spanish
Argentine empanada specialist flagshipped on Boy Scout Drive in Fort Myers, hand-folding more than 20 varieties — vegan and gluten-free included — from family recipes tracing back 200 years, always fresh and never frozen. Pastries, brownies, cinnamon rolls, and donuts sweeten the case, while a rotating presence at 15 Southwest Florida locations and farmers markets extends the reach, with delivery and curbside for Fort Myers, Bonita, and Naples. It suits empanada loyalists stocking freezers, Argentine expats, dietary-restricted dough lovers, and market-day regulars who buy by the dozen.
2016 my husband and I, with our youngest 3 children decided to move to US and open an Argentinean restaurant in Cape Coral ,SW 239-888-3323 https://www.pilarsempanadas.net/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS
Dairy-Free at PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS
PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS in SW has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lentil & Potatoes, Plant Based Spinach & Cheese and Gluten Free & Plant Based Dozen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS
PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS in SW has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gluten Free Famous Ham & Cheese, Plant Based Spinach & Cheese and Gluten Free & Plant Based Dozen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS
PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS in SW has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blue Cheese Mix, Lentil & Potatoes and Plant Based Spinach & Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS
PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS in SW has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Spinach & Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS
PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS in SW has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lentil & Potatoes, Plant Based Spinach & Cheese and Gluten Free & Plant Based Dozen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS
PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS in SW has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blue Cheese Mix, Lentil & Potatoes and Plant Based Spinach & Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS
PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS in SW has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lentil & Potatoes, Plant Based Spinach & Cheese and Gluten Free & Plant Based Dozen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS
PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS in SW has 15 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blue Cheese Mix, Lentil & Potatoes and Plant Based Spinach & Cheese. 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 PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Spinach & Cheese | 48.4 g | 31.3 g |
| Caprese | 10.7 g | 16.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Regular Empanadas
- Traditional Beef - $5: Juicy ground beef, onions, green olives, raisins & hard boiled egg Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Carne Picante - $5: Juicy ground beef, bell peppers, onions & scallions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Lightly BBQ - $5: Chopped chicken breast, onions and seasoned with a touch of BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Famous Ham & Cheese - $5: Honey cooked ham in an exuberant mix of mozzarella, cheddar & provolone cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Plum - $5: Applewood crispy bacon, prunes and mix of mozzarella, cheddar & provolone Available at: dinner, lunch
- Choripanadas - $5: Exclusively imported Argentinean sausage grilled w/ side of chimichurri sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patagónica - $5: Paragonic braised Lamb with tender carrots & side of chimichurri sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Gluten Free Empanadas
- Gluten Free Traditional Beef - $5: Juicy ground beef, onions, green olives, raisins & hard boiled egg in gluten free dough Dietary tags: Gluten-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gluten Free Chicken Lightly BBQ - $5: Chopped chicken breast, onions and seasoned with a touch of BBQ sauce in gluten free dough Dietary tags: Gluten-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gluten Free Famous Ham & Cheese - $5: Honey cooked ham in an exuberant mix of mozzarella, cheddar & provolone in gluten free dough Dietary tags: Gluten-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gluten Free Spinach & Cheese - $5: Fresh baby spinach, onions, & exclusive cheese mix in gluten free dough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gluten Free Fugazzeta - $5: Caramelized onions, crushed red pepper & abundant cheese mix in gluten free dough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian Empanadas
- Spinach & Cheese - $5: Fresh baby spinach, onions, & exclusive cheese mix Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fugazzeta - $5: Caramelized onions, crushed red pepper & abundant cheese mix Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Humita - $5: Sweet corn, onions, crushed red pepper & cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese - $5: Exclusive cheese mix with fresh diced tomatoes and fresh basil leaf Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Cheese Mix - $5: Mix of blue cheese crumbles and mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Amazing Empanadas - $5: Brie cheese & Fig compote Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Style - $5: Brie cheese, caramelized onions & Champignons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Plant Based Empanadas
- Kale, Mushrooms & Corn - $5: Kale, sauteed white mushroom & sweet corn grains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil & Potatoes - $5: Spanish lentil, onions, bell peppers & diced potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plant Based Spinach & Cheese - $5: Fresh baby spinach, onions, & vegan cheese Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast Empanadas
- Breakfast Empanadas - $5: Scrambled Eggs, Cheese & Bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch
Empanadas by the Dozen
- Traditional & Vegetarian Dozen - $50: Mix & Match 12 empanadas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gluten Free & Plant Based Dozen - $50: Mix & Match 12 empanadas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Ready 2 Eat Meals
- Famous Argentinian Beef Lasagna (Family Size) - $20: 24oz portion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pilar's Exclusive Chicken Lasagna (Family Size) - $20: 24oz portion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Lasagna (Family Size) - $20: 24oz portion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Argentinian Shepherd's Pie (Family Size) - $20: 24oz portion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Lentils Stew (Family Size) - $20: 24oz portion Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweet Treats
- Traditional Alfajor - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Frequently Asked Questions about PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS
- Is PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lentil & Potatoes, Plant Based Spinach & Cheese and Gluten Free & Plant Based Dozen.
- What can I eat at PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS on a dairy-free diet?
- Lentil & Potatoes, Plant Based Spinach & Cheese and Gluten Free & Plant Based Dozen carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Lentil & Potatoes and Plant Based Spinach & Cheese.
- Is PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS gluten-free?
- 10 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 PILAR'S EMPANADAS ARGENTINAS?
- Spinach & Cheese, at roughly 31.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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