Empanola

New Orleans, LA · Restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in New Orleans
#130
of 1577 restaurants
City Percentile
77%
rating percentile
Address
Empanola, 7321 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone
(504) 249-5977
Website
empanolaempanadas.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Sat

Empanola is a restaurant located in New Orleans, LA. It is one of 1,577 restaurants listed in New Orleans. Its 4.7-star rating is above the New Orleans city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Empanola

Inspired by New Orleans's stimulating cuisine and our love for cooking, we dreamed of bringing our delicious South American empanadas to town. Empanola was born in 2017, allowing us to see our project manifest. Bringing to our customers... More

Hours

Friday10 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Ctgb2 · Mar 2026

Empanola was such a fun and flavorful stop in New Orleans. The shop felt bright and casual, with a grab-and-go energy that made it easy to pop in for a quick bite. I tried a couple of empanadas — one savory and one sweet — and both were packed with flavor. The crust was golden and flaky, with just the right amount of crisp on the outside. The fillings were well-seasoned and satisfying without being too heavy. Overall, it’s a simple concept done really well. Perfect for a quick snack while exploring the city — tasty, convenient, and full of personality.

★★★★★ 5.0 Vanessa Ramirez · Mar 2026

We ordered the NOLA empanadas, we loved the crawfish, muffuletta and the shrimp and cheese. Crispy, crunchy and savory. We didn’t like the gumbo empanadas it was a little bland. The chimichurri was fantastic(definitely recommend) and the creamy lime sauce was good too.

★★★★★ 5.0 Sergio deRada · Feb 2026

First time is a charm? We had the pleasure of having a snack here. Two great ladies served us a perfect set of empanadas with chimi. After being in Argentina for a few weeks, it was a treat!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jessica · May 2025

Busy and a little wait. There's not much seating inside. Cute shop. Great food. Seems very popular. Just happened to pass by.

★★★★★ 5.0 Lauren Ramsey · Nov 2025

Definitely worth checking out. Empanadas were delicious and stuff was friendly and helpful. So many different fillings to choose from so there’s something for everyone. My favorite was the caprese!

Services

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