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Empanola

South American Empanadas, Vegan Menu

Worth ordering: #2 Empanada in New Orleansnamed in 14 reviews

Try the yellow curry and Impossible empanadas, both highly praised by many guests.

4.7food Limited vegan options

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Good to know: Eat the empanadas fresh, as they can get soggy if left sitting for a while.
Prepare for limited indoor seating with stools along a wall; outdoor seating is available.

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Enjoy coffee drinks with soy or oat milk to complement your empanada.
Take advantage of their long opening hours to visit early before crowds.

Must-try

Worth ordering: Currynamed in 12 reviews
Worth ordering: Yellow currynamed in 12 reviews

People also mention apple pecan.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, fast service and affordable.

Good to know

Outdoor seating
Breakfast, lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites
Cards

About

Empanola is a casual South American empanada shop known for its two standout vegan empanadas: Impossible meat and yellow curry. The shop features a small seating area with some stools indoors and additional outdoor seating, catering mostly to quick bites and takeout. Coffee drinks with plant milk options complement the empanadas, making it popular for breakfast and lunch in the French Quarter, with reasonable prices for the location.