Always got that fire! Pretty good spot right by the L train Damen stop. Nice, hot, flavorful, cheap, and convenient.

I came across their shop when i stopped by in Chicago and I am so happy their shop opened up in Midtown area. Their menu has variety and a perfect amount of sides to go along. My favorite is their mushroom, thyme and blue cheese, sweet corn and mac and cheese. Do get them all!! read more

We stopped here for a quick lunch and were very happy with our meal. We had Beef Malbec, BBQ Chicken, Chorizo, and Nutella/Banana emapanadas, and there were really good. The restaurant is really small, so if you're eating in, it may be tight at lunch. I think they do a good bit of takeout business, so keep that in mind as an option too. read more

Just happened to be walking towards our planned brunch spot when we passed by this little empanada joint. Out of sheer curiosity, we popped inside and were so impressed with the variety of options they have - especially for vegetarians. Because we had agreed to just try a few as a little pre-brunch snack, we didn't end up getting the Impossible empanada and I'm thinking about planning another trip to Chicago just to try it. The 4 we did end up ordering and sampling were (1) mac and cheese, (2) mushroom, thyme, and blue cheese, (3) ratatouille, and (4) sweet corn . I would say the vast majority were 3-star caliber, the mushroom, thyme, and blue cheese one BLEW US AWAY, TRULY OFF THE CHARTS. So much so, that I was sad to have to share it with our friends. If you are making a trip here, you ABSOLUTELY must try this one. Also had an iced vanilla latte, and it was good! read more

I love empanadas and am always looking for new ones to try. These were probably the worst empanadas I've had in recent memory. They were stale and small with little filling for the high cost per empanada To top it off, the chimichurri sauce was just tasteless green oil and the hot sauce had no spice. How do you get the sauce wrong? That's the saving grace if your food isn't good Truly disappointing read more

Over priced small portions I gave them 3 stars because it was different and everyone has their own opinion. Will I come back? no thank you.

Stopped in for some coffee & empanadas - which is the breakfast of Real Champions if you know you know!! Also had to grab 2 boxes of frozen to take home we grabbed the traditional beef. Should have grabbed a box of Malbec that is a rookie mistake!! read more

5411 Empanadas - Bacon dates & GOAT cheese - Empanadas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

5411 Empanadas might be my new favorite "fast food" place. Hand held & portable pockets of goodness are such a win for busy weekdays! Their best sellers in order: 1. Bacon, dates and goat cheese 2. Malbec beef 3. Chorizo and patatas bravas Price per empanada: $2.75 I ordered the first and third and I was completely won over. The bacon, dates and goat cheese one was just like the pinxtos from Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba in empanada form. AMAZING. The chorizo and patatas bravas was actually 20% off per their lunch special and was much more like a traditional empanada; savory, hearty and flavorful. They all come individually wrapped and labeled, but also have their own unique shapes as well. Great organizational strategy! I would easily order either of those two again, but I'm super intrigued by some of their other flavors like sweet corn and that sinful Nutella and banana combo. They all sound delicious! I'll be back again soon without a doubt! :) read more

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This is the second time we got "Bake at Home" empanadas. Very good! Paired them with a bottle of Malbec!

I ordered the Malbec Beef, the Thai Coco Shrimp, and the BBQ Chicken. People, if you like empanadas, you're gonna love this place. The flavors were on point, the flakey yet well constructed outer pastry was perfectly cooked...and all for just $3 each. I was impressed and will be returning. read more

5411 Empanadas - Thai Coco Shrimp Empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

WHY HAS NO ONE TOLD ME ABOUT THIS PLACE?! A friend recently suggested we go here for lunch on a dreary Monday afternoon, and I obliged because I'd passed another location a few times. There is paid parking on the street nearby, and some free street parking if you're willing to park in the nearby neighborhoods and walk a block or two. Once I actually stepped inside 5411 Empanadas, I was completely blown away by how many different types of empanadas and the fabulously low prices that were paired with each one. One can choose sweet or savory, ham and cheese or spinach and cheese, chorizo, macaroni... the possibilities are almost endless. I am a big sucker for macaroni and cheese, so I chose the Mac and Cheese empanada, along with a chorizo, bean, and egg option, and a Nutella and banana one as a little lunch dessert. Why not, right? All three of those together ended up being $9 + tax, which really isn't bad for basically a full lunch and dessert! The guy working behind the counter was extremely nice as well, which is always a really great part of visiting any eating establishment. There's also a bar area if you're not looking to sit at a table, and they serve beer, chips, and agua fresca as well. I'm kicking myself for not visiting sooner. read more

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Spent $200+ on a catering order. Missing items and not rectified. Order was also late and not labeled as directed and confirmed would be. Empanadas were pretty decent to eat but everything else was a bad experience. read more

I went to one of the 5411 empanadas places - I thought it was in Lincoln Park? Anyhow, I was disappointed. As an actual Argentinian, I've eaten countless actual empanadas. Underwhelmed does not begin to state how disappointed I was. The empanadas are tiny to start. The actual crust is rubbery/chewy?Hard to describe it but not the way an empanada should be. The contents are super limited, and incredibly bland. My ham and cheese empanadas tasted like they only had cheese - it was hard to find the ham. Cost is average, $3.75 per empanada. The employees were unpleasant to say the least - no courtesies, no pleasantries, and it's almost like they handed me a doggie bag. Doubt I'll be back. As an Argentinian, some of the worst empanadas I've had. read more

5411's bigger, better new location. Not only is it bigger but they have a little bar with a few beers on tap plus wine & spirits, woozah! I was on a bit of an empanada binge this weekend. My Argentinian brother in law makes fabulous empanadas thanks to his family owning a bakery back in the motherland...but...he does not make as exciting & inventive flavors as 5411! They had some really cooley high harmony combos I had to tune into. Bacon, Date & Goat Cheese - This is like a dessert in a tiny pocket. I'm getting this every single time I hit up 5411! It's sweet and melts in your mouth. BBQ Chicken - A classic and although not my favorite of the bunch, this made me feel like I was eating a somewhat stable dinner and it is tasty. Sweet Corn - Corn, mozzarella cheese, sauteed onions, béchamel sauce and nutmeg. Another very savory empanada that I was completely on board with and would get again in a flash! Though this was my first time at 5411's Wicker Park location, it definitely was not my first time having some of their empanadas! And it sure won't be my last! read more

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5411 does a really good empanada. It's more of a quick bite or take out spot, but that works well with our current climate. I have only been once, and got a few empanadas. You can't go wrong based on my experience (the empanada shell is terrific on its own), but the one empanada I would make sure you get is the bacon date and goat cheese. I like funky food, but wasn't sure what to make of this combo in an empanada. It exceeded my wildest dreams. Get it. read more

Baked empanadas ~ yes, please! Not to mention the non-traditional fillings. Chimichurri Sauce is a must. Seating is limited so plan ahead with a group. Staff is friendly, informative. Here's a look at my plate: * Malbec Beef ~ 3.5/5 stars; flavorful but dry (like a toast might be) * Mac & Cheese ~ 5/5 stars; gooey cheese, surprise spicy kick, SO GOOD * Spinach & Cheese ~ 4/5 stars * Bacon, Dates & Goat Cheese ~ 5/5 stars; very sweet * BBQ Chicken ~ 4/5 stars Other styles my friends tried included: * Ham & Cheese * Mushroom, Thyme & Blue Cheese * Chicken Curry read more

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I was actually in the mood for a sweet empanada, but my tone soon changed upon seeing the menu board at 5411. This is a place for a SAVORY empanada (sorry banana and nutella). I ordered both the sweet corn and the mushroom with thyme and blue cheese, both of which were received well by the folks I shared with. Next time, I'm ordering even more varieties and keeping them all to myself! read more

5411 Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I loved this place. Very clean and modern interior. The service was nice. Thanks Abe. I loved the baked empanadas. I ordered a few and then ordered more because they were so good. My favorite was banana and Nutella. Also loved loved the spinach and cheese. Mushroom and blue cheese was good, too. I'm glad they had vegetarian options. They have super cute markings make on the empanadas so you can tell what kind it is. read more

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I really loved coming here by myself on a Friday night to eat my empanadas and sip on my Argentinean mule. Nothing but good vibes at this place! However, the food was average. I have some dietary restrictions so I didn't get the pork based empanadas which I've heard are much better. I got the Malbec Beef, Ratatouille and the Mac and Cheese. I honestly didn't enjoy any of them as much. I wouldn't come back here because I love the food, but it is conveniently located within a 2 minute walk and has a chill vibe that would make me come back! I'll try some of the other options next time to see if I can find one that I'll love. Until next time 5411! read more

5411 Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So damn good 10/10 all of them. Can't really say much more than that. Me and my guy ordered in. We split 6 total. They were plenty filling but could have done 7-8 easily because they were so good and cheap. Great portions insode of each. Best in our opinion were Malbec beef & spinach and cheese. read more

5411 Empanadas - 6 empanadas and both sauces. - Empanadas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My wife had ordered before for expedience. She's a learning specialist in an elementary school And seems to have no free. She can take a minute here and there to eat the empanadas. Three together make a meal. These empanadas are delicious! If you have never had them, think pierogis, piroshkis, kreplach, or chinese dumplings filled with a variety of insides. I especially recommend the beef (ground), ham and cheese, spinach and cheese, caramelized onion & cheese, and chicken curry. All were fantastic! The malbec beef was like a decent beef stew but not as special. The only one Iwe had that II would not recommend was the sausage, black bean, and egg, which seemed a little on the over-spiced side (cumin?). Each empanada only cost about $3, so no worry about ordering 3-4. It's still a great value. We ended up cutting several in half to share more varieties, which also worked well. Definitely try it! read more

Food was not that good. Poor taste and texture was chewy. Wouldn't recommend ordering takeout.

This is a perfect spot for a late night snack after being out and about at six corners. The empanadas are AMAZING. I ordered the ratatouille, beef and mac and cheese. I loved all of them but the mac and beef were probably my favorites. The only drawback is the wait time. If you're hungry past midnight, just know that it might take 10-15 minutes for the food to come out. Definitely worth the wait. I will be back. read more

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This place has GOOD empanadas. I love all of the options and the bacon date and goat cheese empanada was phenomenal. There were so many options and really unique flavors-every single one was good. The ratatouille empanada was another favorite. Not to mention their chimichurri sauce. Will absolutely be back here. read more

This place has been on my need "to go" list for quite a while. Today I had the time to fight traffic & apparently the Parking Gods were on my side, so, I was able to try it. To my surprise, it's a bit of a small regional chain bc they have numerous locations. While they had a very cool and creative menu, I was underwhelmed (). In fact, for a restaurant that has made the top empanadas in chicago list, I was surprised at the results. I had the melbec beef, bacon dates & goat cheese, chorizo & patatas Bravas & the spinach & cheese. I also got an aide of the chimichurri sauce. What's an empanada without chimichurri? The only one that truly made me want more was the bacon, dates and goat cheese. It was fantastic. The others were a just blahhh. I also think empanadas should come with your signature sauces, and they shouldn't be used as an add on. That's just my personal view & has nothing to do with my rating. Other than that, it's a cool & laid back,place. If you're looking for Empanadas and it's a Sunday, then it may be worth a try. #HappyEating read more

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I love empanadas and i love this place. Its a hybrid that has a bit of everything. You can take out, or you can be served. You can have some mexican coke or you can some wine or drink sepcials. Its such a diversely designed spot that its hard to fit it in any specific sort of box. I found myself very relaxed here during lunch. The beef empanada was melt-in-your-mouth. They have water and silverware in the corner and you can help yourself. To understand this place and describe it, you must visit yourself. read more

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Amazing! So many good options I need to come back here and enjoy the food! Chef was also very nice.

I believe that 5411 Empanadas is a highly underrated restaurant in Chicago for quick bites. I had the opportunity to try the empanadas 3 years ago, and they were certainly unforgettable as I brought my family members back to try the deliciousness. The name of the restaurant is very interesting as 5411 stands for the international dialing code for Buenos Aires, Argentina. Since 2014, the restaurants has made changes including an empanada mural on the outside and cute aesthetic additions. I also learned that it has expanded to other location in the city as well. There are a myriad of options on the menu including many vegetarian options which I always appreciate. The cool part is each empanada is folded in a unique pattern in order to differentiate them. I ordered the Ratatouille, Caramelized Onion, and Sweet Corn empanadas. My favorite was the Sweet Corn since I love those flavors; however, I also enjoyed the Ratatouille since it was not filled with cheese and was refreshing change from the other two empanadas. My cousin ordered the Chorizo and Patatas Bravas and raved about the deliciousness of the Patatas Bravas. I would also highly recommend ordering the sauces especially the Chimichurri sauce. The server was nice enough to give us both the sauces for no charge; however, for $1 extra, they are a great addition to the empanadas. The only downside of the restaurant was that although it was not extremely busy, our order took a seemingly long time to be prepared. read more

5411 Empanadas - Empanadas with the Chimichurri and Red Hot sauce - Empanadas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This review is only for delivery, I have not been to this location. I love the way the empanadas came in a little pizza box with my name on it, I thought that was cute. What I ordered: Chorizo & potato; mushroom, thyme & bleu cheese; ham & cheese; bacon, dates & goat cheese; spinach & cheese If I had to do it over again, I would leave off the mushroom and bacon & dates. Because they weren't my faves. But also, I wasn't sure how many empanadas would be enough/too much. So, naturally, I ordered more than necessary. I'd highly recommend ordering BOTH sauces, as they both tasted good with almost all of mine. I also ordered the dulce de leche, which is just a caramel flavored cheesecake. Decent, if that's you're thing. All in all, okay food, delivery was quicker than expected, but I'm not gonna wake up tomorrow, craving more. read more

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What a convenient, savory (or sweet!), quick, and delicious meal! 5411 Empanadas are everything I dreamed of and more. It's a decent sized shop with some seating and a large counter for ordering. They have a nice big chalkboard with all your empanada options and small handheld menus to browse as well. The girl behind the counter suggested 1-2 empanadas for a snack and 3-4 for a meal. I took that helpful information and decided on two savory options and a sweet empanada for good measure. This was a good amount of food, but let's be honest, I could have devoured probably five more they were so delicious. My order: - Date, bacon, and goat cheese - Malbec beef - Nutella & banana Yum. Yum. And Yum. I loved them all. The date-bacon-goat-cheese had the most interesting flavor but they were all really really delicious. I love that 5411 delivers and has happy hour specials (see photo). They have a handful of locations in the city, so I will definitely be paying them another visit next time I'm in the city and have a hankering for empanadas. Which is always. read more

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I am a fairly new empanada fan, and for some reason this year I keep finding myself near empanada stops...or are they finding me? Empanadas at 5411 are soft billowy pie dumplings. Loaded with meats and cheeses, both savory and sweet, I ordered one beef and one spinach/cheese. It was suggested that two make for a nice snack and three make for a meal. The beef was melt-in-my mouth soft, and I think it had large chunks of onion or garlic mixed in. My favorite was the spinach and cheese. It was so ooey gooey delicious, and each bite was packed with the perfect mix of veggies and mozarella cheese. The location itself is super duper clean and pretty small with only a few tables. I absolutely loved the giant wall mural of the empanada truck, which is a photo of the actual food truck that started the whole business. My colleagues ordered up the sweet nutella dessert empanadas, and I could kick myself that I didn't try one...I was just so full! Next time, I hope! Lovely service. Really nice employees. read more

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Get the malbec beef and the bacon, date, and goat cheese empanadas with chimichurri sauce. You will not be disappointed. The empanada dough tastes so freshly baked and is jam-packed with the filling. I was worried that the beef might be dry but it wasn't. The bacon, date, and goat cheese was a surprisingly tasty combination of flavors, not something you see very often. read more

I heard about this place from one of my passengers and stopped in for lunch one day. I was blown away by the delicious empanadas here. I suggest stopping in and trying a dozen... lololol read more

This was a neat little place to get really tasty, freshly made empanadas. There is also a bar for beer and wine! I was really impressed with the variety of empanadas and the price. They were $2.75 each! They are kinda small but that's ok. It allows you to try a bunch of different ones without getting too full quickly. We ordered and then sat down. It takes about 8 minutes for them to be freshly baked so be prepared to wait a bit. Otherwise it was also pretty quick. I can't recommend a particular empanadas as they are all very different. I enjoyed the Nutella & banana one, the BBQ chicken, and the egg/bacon/cheddar empanadas the most. You might find others you prefer. The accompanying sauces are very good! My only gripe is they don't really have anything else other then empanadas. So be prepared to ONLY eat empanadas. But that just means they are specialists. And they do a good job! Also, parking was a pain in the butt, but that should be expected. Be sure to check it out if in the area! read more

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I've eaten in here once, but have ordered empanadas for delivery many times. In both scenarios, the restaurant is pretty quick at making the food. After having 5411 a few times I've come up with my go to order which consists of 4 empanadas (seems to be a perfect size for one person): Beef-classic, good, juicy beef flavor mixed with veggies Mac & Cheese-you can actually taste the quality of the multiple cheese used in this empanada and i almost wish I could get a bowl of it Bacon, Dates & Goat Cheese-such a flavorful combo, leans towards the sweet side, but delicious nonetheless Siracha Pork (seasonal)-Awesome pork flavor, not too spicy, seems to be a rotating flavor but if they have it, I would recommend While all these are tasty on their own, do NOT forget to get a side of the chimichurri sauce! The flavor from this sauce enhances every single one of their empanadas no matter the combo (well maybe not with the banana/nutella but still...). Overall, great empanadas for a great price with plenty of delicious flavor combos. read more

They have started offering "bake at home" empanadas, which come frozen. These have been a life saver when we're too busy to cook but want something tastier than what you'd find in the frozen aisle of the grocery store. read more

This place is four stars simple because of the Brie empanada. It is amazing, and we can't get enough of it. The max and cheese empanada is good as well. However, the rest of them can be pretty basic, overcooked, and greasy. You don't get a lot for your money, but the Brie is worth it. read more

5411 Empanadas is perfectly located near the Damen blue line stop in Wicker Park. Don't think about coming here with more than 4 people if you do want to sit down with your friends while you eat your empanadas. This place is small and has very limited seating. This isn't the type of place where the empanadas are sitting in a glass case or under some heat lamp for 10 hours. They prepare the empanadas fresh, and there is a short wait for them after you place your order. The prices for the empanadas are very reasonable in my opinion at under $3 a piece. I tried the spinach and cheese, and chorizo empanadas. Both were varieties I would suggest to others to try. I've had better empanadas at other places in the city, but this place is worth checking out for their fresh and delicious empanadas. read more

I'm a fan of empanadas. My mom used to make them when I was growing up...filled with ground meat, potatoes, and whatever vegetables she chopped really small so I won't notice they're actually vegetables, just to make me eat vegetables....they were so good though! 5411 Empanadas is a small place with a few tables and chairs for dine-in customers with a nice, hip atmosphere. They serve wine and beer for those who are eating in. I ordered the MALBEC BEEF and SPINACH & CHEESE to go. I shared these two with my son once I got home because I wanted to eat them while they're still warm. I love the flavors of the Malbec Beef. The meat was so tender and so flavorful. I just wish that there were more meat though. The Spinach & Cheese was also good although once I took a bite of the Melbac Beef, I couldn't stop but crave for the flavors and texture of the meat:) Again, if this is closer to where I live, I would definitely come back and try their other empanadas! read more

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First, please practice saying the word "empanada" before ordering one. M-pah-na-da! Finally, 5411 Empanadas has a new home close to me! No longer do I have to hope that I'll catch their roaming truck somewhere in the city to devour their tasty empanadas! Their new space is perfectly sized for a quick nosh and you can wash it all down with a beer or even an espresso (Intelligentsia) from the bar. My favorite thing about 5411 Empanadas is their empanada crust. It's perfectly fluffy and baked to a golden brown hue. The spinach and cheese is my fav. followed by the mushroom, thyme and blue cheese. For those with a sweet tooth, they make their own alfajores. Yum! My only gripe is that they charge for the sauces that essentially should accompany the empanada. I mean, they go hand in hand, like bread and butta! You're gunna wana dip your fluffy empanada in some sauce! The first sauce should come complimentary with your empanada. If you like a lot of sauce, they can charge for the second and third. You get me. But whatevs, the non sauce has not stopped me from droppin in. I'm already on visit numero quatro within the past week! read more

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