Pockets of Joy: Where To Find Delicious Meaty Empanada

A Spanish treat for an afternoon feast! Empanada is a baked or fried turnover-like pastry stuffed with fillings—usually ground beef, pork or chicken, potatoes, onions, and raisins. It is common among countries in Southern Europe, Latin America, and in Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Get your appetites ready as we check out five savory empanadas.

Mama Empanada

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Mama Empanada takes pride in its golden and delicious empanada—an original family recipe that has been passed down from three generations of moms since 1979. It is rich in flavor as it is generously stuffed with fillings and meticulously baked. You can try their empanada in several flavors: Classic, Sriracha Chicken, Herbed Tuna, and Italian Sausage.

Two Sweet Empanadas

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Freshly-baked and homemade, Two Sweet Empanadas whip up crunchy and tasty empanadas in three variants. Aside from the typical chicken and tuna, they also have Lucban longganisa filling to spice up your empanada experience. They are a perfect treat for an afternoon snack with the family.

La Casa De Empanada

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La Casa De Empanada’s empanadas indeed taste like a fiesta in every bite. It has a crusty yet soft texture and a flavorful filling that explodes in your mouth. It is an empanada recipe perfected through time, passed down generation to generation, and brought straight to your homes.

Luciano’s Goodies

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A haven for mouthwatering baked treats, Luciano’s Goodies offers affordable yet quality empanadas paired with a sweet and spicy sauce. They are available in two flavors—chicken and beef. All of their baked treats are homemade and freshly-baked, making every bite worth the try.

Manila Empanada

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Make eating empanadas a habit during snack time as Manila Empanada serves fully and freshly baked empanadas with no preservatives added. Priding itself with their original recipes, they whip up the pastry in four flavors—classic chicken, spicy chicken, tuna mushroom melt, and cheesy beef.

Take a bite of these five delicious empanadas and tell us which one is your top pick. G? G! At G-List Socials, we specialize in product shoot as well as food styling and photography. Give us a call at (0915) 766-4685 or email us at book@glistsocials.com to learn more about our services. You can also reach us through Facebook and Instagram.