Best Empanadas in Lower West Side, Chicago
The 15 top-rated empanadas in Lower West Side, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
Best Empanadas across Chicago→- Pochos1727 W 18th St
Empanadas are praised for their flavorful fillings like chorizo and chicken, complemented by a delicious chimichurri sauce.
- 2Mariscos Los Cuates1807 S Ashland Ave
- 3La Mejikana1820 S Ashland Ave
- 4Panaderia El Acambaro1720 W 18th St
- 55 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria1758 W 18th St
Crispy shrimp empanadas filled with cheesy shrimp, tomatoes, and garlic are praised for their flavorful and unique taste.
- 6Pochos1727 W 18th St
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- 8Panaderia Nuevo Leon1634 W 18th St
Empanadas are praised for their deliciousness and variety, but some found them lacking in flavor or disappointing.
- 10Mariscos San Pedro1227 W 18th St
- 11Mariscos San Pedro1227 W 18th St
Crab Rangoon empanadas feature good flavor and appeal, yet some found them doughy and lacking in crab filling.
- 12Honky Tonk BBQ / The Tonk1213 W 18th St
- 13El Taco Azteca - Pilsen2151 W Cermak Rd
- 14Las Islitas Seafood & Mexican Restaurant2446 S Western Ave
- 15La Vaca Margarita Bar1160 W 18th St
The empanadas were criticized for being bland, poorly prepared, and sometimes fried in stale oil, disappointing many diners.