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7 Empanada Shops To Order That Will Fill Your Tummy

by Alexa Villano
February 24, 2022

From classics to new names, you won’t get enough of this delectable comfort food that even families can make

We all love an empanada once in a while. In the Ilocos Region and Spanish-speaking countries, the empanada is a staple food that you can buy, eat, and your tummy will be happy for the day. The humble empanada has since evolved with many families making their own variations of its filling.

There are so many popular empanada shops in Metro Manila alone. From the familiar names to new ones entering the empanada game, here are seven names you can check out and get that empanada craving.

Lucky 21 and 19

Lucky 21 and 19 in Kamuning, Quezon City has been a go-to for empanadas and their empanaditas for a long time. Loyal customers love their empanadas, which have been a staple in their households. Aside from their empanadas, they also sell lumpia, achara, dinuguan, and pancit sotanghon. And did we mention they are affordable too?

Casa Daza by Sandy Daza

Sandy Daza’s name has been a household in the world of Philippine cooking and his empanadas are a must-try by many. From his original flavors of beef and pork, people now have seven flavors to choose from including vegetarian empanada. The best part? You can order them online to heat yourself or head over to the different Casa Daza branches in Metro Manila. Each empanada is priced at P80 and you can get a box of six for P470.

Mommy Mikee’s Kitchen

Fashion designer and stylist Mikee Andrei loves cooking and in between her busy schedule, she would whip up delicious recipes inspired by her years in Bohol. Her empanadas have been a big hit among her clients including beauty queens and have actually been given as gifts as well.

If you want to try Mikee’s empanadas, best to order in advance and have them delivered the next day. The best part is that you can get it for P350 for a box of 12. Aside from empanada, Mikee also offers seafood, pastries, and even homecooked meals that you can bring with you to the office.

Mama Empanada

Mama Empanada according to its description says that three mamas have been holding the recipe since 1979. Upon checking their menu, the empanadas are not just the usual flavors. They have Italian Sausage and Sriracha Chicken if you are looking for something spicy.

Aside from the different empanadas, they are also located in four areas you can pick up the order or you can have it delivered via Food Panda or Grab.

Farinas Ilocos Empanada

No empanada list would be complete without Farinas. If you’re looking for the Ilocos feels then the Farinas brand is where you should go. Who could not resist eating their empanada with egg and vinegar that a match made in heaven? The best part is they are located in every part of the metro so you’ll definitely get to try without the long journey to Ilocos.

Hola, Empanadas!

Hola Empanadas is slowly building a cult following among youngsters in the Metro. One customer even dubbed it as “the Empanada Croissant.” Their flavors such as ham and cheese, mozzarella, bacon cream cheese, and vega samosa are just some of the must-tries.

You can order online or grab an empanada from them via Grabfood or Food Panda. The empanadas come in orders of 6,8, or 12.

Bolzico Beef Empanadas

Entering the empanada game is Bolzico Beef Empanadas. The new concept of Nico Bolzico and Erwan Heussaff is also making a name online and their flavors are mouthwatering. The price may be steep for some but remember, the quality of beef is something you won’t get when you bite into it.

Check out the newest creations of the duo by placing an order via Instagram or through the chingolodeli.ph website.

Get in my belly!

Empanadas can be eaten anytime. Whether it be breakfast, lunch, snack, or dinner, empanadas can take you throughout the day and you will have happy customers and feedback who will surely come back and get it over again.