Best Empanadas in Buenos Aires, AR

Salty pastries stuffed with a variety of fillings such as ground beef, ham and cheese, or creamed corn.

El Sanjuanino

Recoleta

4.5 / 5

The gold standard for traditional empanadas in Buenos Aires. The hand-cut beef is incredibly juicy.

Local LegendClassicAuthentic

9.7Flavor

8.5Value

9.2Vibe

Recoleta

4.6 / 5

The Pikachu empanada (cheese, onion, and mild peppers) is a cult favorite for a reason. Unbeatable flavor.

Hidden GemCult FavoriteCheap Eat

9.8Flavor

9Value

7.5Vibe

San Telmo

4.4 / 5

Located inside the San Telmo market, these are massive and dripping with juice. Best value in town.

Must-VisitMarket StallJuicy

9.4Flavor

9.5Value

8.8Vibe

Monserrat

4.5 / 5

The decor is like a museum of 1950s Argentina. The humita (sweet corn) empanada is perfection.

InstagrammableVintageClassic

9.1Flavor

8.2Value

9.6Vibe