This place is right outside our hotel. We decided coffee and empanadas. Let me start with we love coffee. I first began with espresso (double). Very smooth and delightful. My wife got a honey something coffee which was good as well. Our daughter took the horchata and that was good. I then ordered a French toast which to my surprise was very good. I guess I need to say I am an espresso and dark roast coffee black type person. I do not usually add any flavors and I enjoyed them all. Next the empanadas were very good. The Argentina, the dumplings, chorizo, and the gumbo. I will tell you check this place out if coffee and empanadas are your thing. read more

Never miss a beat! My coworkers brought me here once and fell in love ever since. Presentation of Empanadas are displayed outside and inside so you know what's on the menu. My favorite is the yellow curry and beef Argentina! Cause who dat in the kitchen eh? Top that when the cilantro sauce (it's ADDICTING) I mean it. I sneak here for lunch .... read more

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I am Hispanic and I can certify that these empanadas hit every mark. I am used to having the usual flavors of empanada, so I opted for something that was more of a cultural fusion local to the area, meaning of course I had to get the weirdest one. I ordered the Muffuletta empanada. Now a muffuletta is supposed to be cold but it was kind blowing delicious warm in an empanada! Beyond that though, the decor is so cute in here and the cashier was able to help me out with picking the empanada that was right for me :) read more

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Excellent service and very kind people. We tried the bacon & egg, asian dumpling, ham & queso, and apple pecan empanadas. They were all delicious! read more

Empanola is such a cute little spot! The space is on the smaller side, but it still has plenty of room to sit down and enjoy your food comfortably. The cashier greeted me immediately and was helpful with any questions I had regarding the menu. I ordered a six-pack of empanadas for $27 (otherwise it's usually $4.95 each), and they definitely do not skimp on the ingredients. Every empanada was stuffed to the brim, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. I tried two Argentine Beef, Ham & Queso, Asian Dumpling, Gumbo, and Peruvian Chicken. And honestly every single one was delicious in its own way. The drink I got the Honey Bun Latte, they use torani syrups so I'm familiar with the flavors. It was sweet, cozy, and paired perfectly with the meal. Imo, way better than the typical honey bun lattes that I pride in the past. Overall, this is a great spot for a quick bite that still feels high-quality and satisfying. I'll definitely be back! read more

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This place was close to our hotel. My wife walked over and picked them up and brought them back to the hotel. They were excellent. Got the 6 empanada combo. All of them excellent but the 2 beef ones and the asian dumpling ones were our favorites. read more

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Fun idea to grab a portable snack loaded with New Orleans flavors, but the execution is a bit off. Service was good and the place felt like a nice reprieve from the lovable chaos of Bourbon Street. We got a crawfish etouffee empanada and a shrimp and cheese one. Both were decent and served a great purpose, but the flavor wasn't as exciting as we'd hoped. read more

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I was walking back to my hotel from getting a coffee and was intrigued by the window display. I walked in and was greeted by two counter helpers that were both very friendly and helpful in me picking out the Asian dumpling empanada. It was outstanding. The location is in really good condition and everything is very clean and organized. Thanks for the recommendation. read more

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This places has some of the best empanadas I have ever had. Alot of times empanadas cqn be dry but not these they are savory, flavorful, the pastry shell is perfectly cooked. They have so many different types of empanadas. I had the buffalo chicken one and the mushroom and cheese. Next time I plan to try the shrimp and gumbo one. read more

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These empanadas are bursting with flavor and taste. One can fill you up! I suggest you split one with a friend so you can taste other varieties. The Gumbo is extremely hearty; Shrimp Etoufee is thick, flavorful like a portable soup and the Shrimp and Cheese is bursting with cheese which reminds me of a white cheese pizza. This is the place to get NOLA inspired cuisine that's portable. They warm it so it's served piping hot for your on-the-go days or to relax on their outside tables and chairs. There are great deals if you want 6+ or more. read more

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So this spot was next door to our hotel, east grab & go for coffee & breakfast empanadas. They were Ok. read more

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They have a few seats but better as a grab and go spot. As a NYC guy that grew up on these and I've done some traveling, these are the real deal. If you need a really satisfying quick bite and you like empanadas then this is your spot. read more

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Hey Yelp friends. This is a good little spot to grab a quick snack. Yum! They are so tasty and fresh. Full of flavor. Lotsa choices. So many and so good. Love that they are stamped with the name. They have a few places to sit inside and a few little tables out on the side walk. They serve coffee and other drinks. The girls are very nice and they were ready for the morning business. They kept a nice flow. It's just a few minutes wait after you order while the pie good through a nice little oven. Yum! Check it out! We will be back. read more

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Hey Yelpers! We found this great little spot while walking through the French Quarter, on St. Ann near Jackson Square. They have an amazing selection of empanadas at a really great price. We tried the chorizo, crawfish étouffée, Asian dumpling, and apple & pecan empanadas. We enjoyed them all and would order the again, except for the étouffée. I wanted to try it (never had étouffée before) and I'm sure it tasted great. Just wasn't my thing. They also have a selection of coffee drinks, sodas, water, and even protein drinks. As for the service, they are fast and friendly. At one point they had multiple people in one and got them all taken care of and on their way very quickly. Inside, the spot is very cute: colorful and lively. I would definitely stop by here again for a quick, inexpensive bite while walking around. Check them out! read more

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Empanola was a great find! After picking up beignets at Cafe Du Monde I was looking for a bite of something savory, but not something too big. Empanola fit the bill. They have a variety of traditional, New Orleans inspired, and other empanada flavors. I selected the Chilean beef empanada and was pleasantly surprised. It was filled with a generous portion of flavorful beef and sautéed onions and it had a nice sauce, so the meat was not at all dry. I was intrigued by the crawfish, étouffée empanada and wish I had tried it. If you're looking for a snack or a quick meal in this area, I recommend checking out Empanola! read more

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During Mardi Gras so very busy very crazy Bright red doors that caught our attention then the smell from the inside lured us in Simple decor here and there but it was the wonderful aroma of good deliciousness that you need to know Line was about 25-30mins Got a cup of latte while we waited Was worth the wait Of course try their specials but the Yellow curry and Crawfish Étouffee, wow, so full of fillings and so flavorful The hot and the heat warmed me up and sobered me Regret not getting more, will have to come back read more

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Empanola is an unassuming joint that is perfect for a hearty snack or meal. It appears to be mainly designed for grab and go, however, there are a couple tables if you want to sit down. I was impressed by the array of empanadas with New Orleans and Latin inspired fillings. It was overwhelming to decide, so the front counter guy kindly walked us through the menu and his personal favorites. I tried the Chilean beef, chicken Peruvian, crawfish etouffee, caprese, and gumbo empanadas (listed in order of my favorites). I was blown away by quality/freshness of the filings and the rich flavor profiles. The exterior of the empanada was a nice thickness and kept together without being too crisp. I also loved the chimichurri and hot sauces, which took everything to another level of delicious. read more

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Probably the favorite New Orleans restaurant for my kids. And it was perfect for grabbing on the go while we walked around Jackson Square

Wow - what an amazing selection of empanadas in New Orleans! We were so excited when we stumbled upon Empanola, as we were searching for a quick spot to grab some dinner. Their selection of empanadas did not disappoint. We really enjoyed the Buffalo chicken and Chilean beef! The staff were welcoming and friendly on a crazy Halloween night. The empanadas are also stamped with their name so you know exactly what you're biting into should you order a few...which you should! read more

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Based on one of our tour guides recommendation we decided to try this place for a midday snack. We tried the Argentinian, shrimp and cheese, muffuletta, Chilean, guava and cheese, and apple empanadas. Hands down the savory empanadas were our favorite. Super flavorful and the chimichurri sauce just adds to the experience. I really wanted to like the guava and cheese empanada but the cheese is not cream cheese and I just couldn't get past the texture of the chunks of cheese mixed with the guava. If you're looking for a snack or meal that's packs a punch on flavor, definitely drop by. You won't be disappointed read more

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The aroma walking by had been calling to us so we decided to grab a mix for breakfast at the hotel. The service is friendly and they're happy to make suggestions. Our favorites were the crawfish étouffée and Asian dumpling flavors. The apple & pecan is like a apple pie turnover. read more

I can't believe I've never found Empanola on my many previous visits to New Orleans! To say this is one of my new favorites/a must try isn't even cutting it. My friend and I ordered several different empanadas and every one was absolutely delicious. The employees were friendly and waiting ten minutes (at most) for the delicious empanadas was more than worth it. I'm still dreaming about them! read more

Such a great selection of empanada flavors. They have endless options at empanola. Every flavor I tried was fantastic. Highly recommend the gumbo flavor! I also tried their honey matcha latte, and it was very yummy. read more

The place was small but mighty. So many options to pick from. Local treats stand options and sweet treats. The menu has lots of choices and is clearly labeled. read more

I have never seen an empanada shop with so many flavor options. These empanadas are the perfect size with a flaky crust. They toast the empanadas after you order them so they are fresh and warm. I will think about these empanadas for a long time!!! read more

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Super good empanadas. The iced coffee was really good too. Nice find in the French Quarter that isn't beignets. read more

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Oh my dear Empanola....in the 4 days I was in town I got food from them 3 times. The Crawfish, Asian dumpling, Chilean beef, Peruvian Chicken are the absolute best flavors. During with incredible flavor and a perfect walking treat. I love yall so much. They even taste good cold, so feel free to wait to eat them and then make everyone jealous around you on the parade route like I did. read more

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Quick and tasty food for on the go! We weren't planning on stopping here, but I'm glad we did. This spot had a heavy flow of people ordering to go. It is fairly cramped inside, so eating in is probably not the way to go. There were at least 20 options, but I went with the yellow curry option and absolutely loved how robust the flavor profile was, and how hot and crispy my empanada was. I was able to wrap it in a napkin and eat it as I continued on in my journey. Ordering was easy and I was able to use a credit card even though I was only getting two items. They gave me my order in a cute little paper box and things were speedy and friendly throughout. I would absolutely recommend stopping in for a quick refuel. read more

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These empanadas are made SO FRESH. The outside is amazingly crispy and inside is stuffed with hot goodness. There's so many different options available!! You HAVE to try the guava cheese. At first I wasn't sure how cheese and guava would really be together but the inside was mostly deliciously sweet guava jam. This was our favorite. I also got the Asian dumpling which was as actually really fire (as an Asian myself). There's gumbo was yummy too. All of them are very full. read more

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It was late, and I was quite hungry, and found that this gem had two vegan empanadas options. I scurried in before they closed and got the Yellow Curry and Impossible empanadas, and they didn't disappoint. They were piping hot, seasoned very well, especially the curry, and was a cheap meal. The two fellas that own it were super nice and our group enjoyed talking with them as we waited for my food. They also had a coffee setup if you're craving a latte. They also had pastry options, and of course bags of chips and other beverages to go. They're definitely worth a try while in the French Quarter. read more

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I love empanadas and this spot was perfect for my empanada fix! I love that there are sooo many options to choose from. I tried the buffalo chicken and gumbo empanada and my bf tried the buffalo chicken, which was our favorite. If you're ever strolling around spot by and grab an empanada! read more

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Came here after seeing a couple of reviews and posts on Instagram and TikTok. They have a few locations and we opted for the one closest to us near Bourbon Street. We shared three empanadas: the muffaletta, the gumbo, and the étouffée. Hands-down, our favorite was the muffaletta! The gumbo resembled more of a stew, but the étouffée was exactly as I had imagined and really liked that one as well. I would probably skip the gumbo one in the future. The interior is very small with limited seating - it may be a better option to take your food to go if you're with a large group. read more

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We loved empanola so much that when we got off our cruise, we took an Uber there before heading to the airport. I'm not sure what's better, the empanadas or the coffee. We loved everything especially the service, the cute little cozy location, and the super friendly staff. read more

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Overall food was ok. It wasn't terrible, im glad I gave it a chance, but it wasn't memorable or anything I would go out of my way to come back and try. Service was great. Ambiance was cool. Parking was a little tricky/tight public/curb parking. The outside crust of all of them were good. If you wait too long to eat some of them Shrimp and cheese: the cheese was the best part. Shrimp taste fishy Crawfish ettofee: only 3 crawfish in the whole thing was disappointing. Gumbo: ok Spinach & artichoke: loved!! Recommend. Beef Argentina and Chilean beef had similar taste both were ok. Apple pecan: did not care for it. Chicken pervian: pretty good! Recommend. Cilantro lime sauce: really good! Paried well with a lot of them. Chimuchurri: was okay. read more

Yummm. Couldn't hang with another breakfast of beignets but wanted something quick, good and relatively inexpensive. This hit all the marks. I got the spinach empanada and husband got the pepperoni. He got sides of their hot sauces and I have to say I regretted not getting some after trying his. Also got the guava, wasn't quite my jam but really enjoyed everything else. Super cute space to stay and enjoy or this is such a perfect walking food. Got our order in less than ten minutes. read more

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One of my new favorites in New Orleans. Located near the St. Louis Cathedral on a side street. We found our self at this location almost every day of our recent trip. Whether we were picking up breakfast, grabbing a dessert or picking up a mid day snack, this place does not disappoint. My favorites were the spinach and mushroom empanadas and the flan. My husband loved the breakfast empanadas. From savory to sweet, there's something for everyone. Order at the counter. They will warm your empanadas for you. You can eat in the store at one of the few tables or counter space or take it with you. Often we took them with us. Easy to eat while you're walking or reheat later. Staff was helpful with ideas and knowledgeable about the menu. Do yourself a favor and stop by to try one of their delicious empanadas. read more

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This was one of the best things I ate on my recent trip to New Orleans, but do know that I am a picky eater with special dietary needs. I found this online prior to my trip and immediately added it to my list of places to eat. There are a few locations and I debated going to more than one of them. I only made it here once, but wanted to go back many more times. It looks like this might be a very small franchise, I will definitely go again if I ever run across this somewhere else. I loved it. There is not a lot of seating, a teeny bit more is available outside, it is not as fast as you would think it would be. It does seem like it can get pretty crowded fast, but this food is very portable and would be easy to take to eat on the go. I tried the 2 vegan options, the yellow curry and the impossible, I could eat the impossible version once a week for the rest of my life. My non veg partner was also very impressed, he loved that they had empanada version of New Orlean's food, he could not stop talking about the crawfish etouffee. He acknowledges that he would have eaten here many more times as there were a ton of other things he would like to try. I do wish they had some kind of vegan version of a New Orlean's food. I really appreciate that the emapandas are stamped with the name of what it is, this way you never have to worry about biting into the wrong one. I really enjoyed the chimichurri sauce as well, if I ever go again I will definitely get some extras to go and keep these as a snack for my hotel room. read more

Empanadas are $5. Large variety. They are pre-made and heated when you order. Good quality but not totally outstanding. read more

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April 8th is National Empanada Day, so it's only fitting that I honor this day with a review of Empanola. Empanadas originated in Galicia, Spain and now over 30 countries have their own version of this fried or baked pastry. While strolling through the French Quarter, I came across Empanola - a family-owned business with several locations in Louisiana. They offer a variety of empanadas with Latin-inspired, Louisiana-influenced fillings that are made fresh daily including vegan & vegetarian. The shop is small, with counter seating if you want to eat inside. There are also a few tables outside and a walk-up window as well. The lady behind the counter was friendly and chatted with all the customers. I ordered a Mushroom & Cheese ($4.75) and the Crawfish étouffée ($5.75) because I was feeling adventurous. I also requested one of each sauce: Cilantro Lime, Chimichurri, & Hot Sauce (.35 each). The empanadas are partially baked, and they finish baking them in a pizza oven so they are perfect when you bite into them. (You can also request to bake them at home.) Each one was generously stuffed, and the outer pastry had a good flavor that complimented the fillings. The Crawfish étouffée tasted authentic and actually contained crawfish. The Mushroom & Cheese was oozing with mozzarella & mushrooms. I enjoyed them both, and they were very filling. I could only eat half of each and saved the rest for the next day. They were just as good reheated. The sauces were tasty too. Empanola is a great place to stop in for an inexpensive snack or meal that you can also enjoy while on the go. They also serve coffee beverages too. read more

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5 out of 5 stars so many to choose from the crawfish étouffée was delightful Had large pieces of crawfish in every bite.. and the shrimp and cheese was awesome. The muffaletta empanada is a must try. read more

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