Best empanada in Tampa

21 places serve it. Ranked by dish ratings (verified diners count most), then by the place’s overall rating.

1. 1Columbia CafeEmpanadas de Picadillo · Carmen, wife of Casimiro Hernandez, Jr., was the queen of preparing these delicate pastry turnovers stuffed with different fillings. During the Depression, food leftovers or fruits would be used to fill the dough and fried. This once blue plate item is considered a delicacy in our home.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$12.00
2. 2Cali AjiEmpanada Colombiana CarneDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$1.99
3. 3Cuban BreezesEmpanadas (chicken or beef)Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$35.00
4. 4On Swannempanada · short rib | manchego | aji & ajo salsasDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$12.00
5. 5El Chuzo BBQ4 Empanadas X (Beef) · Golden, crispy turnovers filled with seasoned beef, offering a savory bite in every piece.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$8.00
6. 6Sal RosaVEGETARIAN EMPANADAS · CORN, POBLANO PEPPERS, ONIONS AND OAXACA CHEESE EMPANADAS SERVED WITH AJI AMARILLO AIOLIDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$16.00
7. 7La Perrada Colombiana30 Party Empanadas · Empanadas cocteleras de carne o pollo. (Small empanadas with beef or chicken.)Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$25.50
8. 8Harborview CafeEmpanadas, Yellow Rice & Black Beans · Per person, minimum 10. Includes garden salad or sautéed veggie, garlic bread & cookie.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$12.95
9. 9El Puerto Argentinean GrillEmpanada Argentina · Two Argentine-style beef turnovers in a crispy pastry shell.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$13.00
10. 10Pipo's Cuban CafeEmpanadasDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$4.50
11. 11The Flan FactoryBeef Empanada · Filled with Cuban beef picadilloDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$6.00
12. 12El Puerto Argentinean GrillEmpanada Argentina · Two Argentine-style beef turnovers in a crispy pastry shell.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$13.00
13. 13Pita ExpressMilk Bar Birthday Cake EmpanadaDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$3.49
14. 14Dead Bob's Kitchen and KocktailsEmpanadasDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$8.97
15. 15Moreno BakeryChicken EmpanadasDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$3.50
16. 16Cuban American Original Bakery & CafeEmpanada VenezolanaDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★
17. 17Bella ColumbiaEmpanada de Carne, Pollo Ol Queso · Beef, chicken, or cheese corn pieDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$3.25
18. 18Coco's Sandwich ShopChicken Empanada · Golden pastry filled with seasoned shredded chicken and fresh herbs.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$5.00
19. 19L.P.C.X. CafeEmpanadas · Order of 4 EmpanadasDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$7.50
20. 20Happy FishEMPANADAS DE CARNE · Beef shredded empanadas served with sarza criolla and cilantro sauceDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$13.99
21. 21Mise En PlaceNduja Cuban Sandwich Empanadas · guava mustard aioli, pineapple salsa criollaDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$17.39