9 restaurants serving Empanadas
Clear Lake, MN
“Lumpia by Michele brings Filipino flavors to rural Clear Lake, Minnesota, representing the surprising reach of Filipino cuisine throughout America. This personal venture likely started as a home-based or small-scale operation focused on sharing Michele's family lumpia recipes with the community. In an area without a large Filipino population, Lumpia by Michele introduces Midwestern neighbors to the addictive crunch and savory flavors of authentic Filipino spring rolls.”
Troy, MI
“Julie Ryan Philippine Cuisine has earned an exceptional reputation in Metro Detroit with a near-perfect rating, serving authentic Filipino dishes that remind customers of home-cooked meals from their families. This Troy establishment offers the full spectrum of Filipino cuisine, from breakfast silogs to hearty stews and perfectly prepared seafood, all featuring generous portions that encourage family-style sharing. The restaurant excels at traditional Filipino comfort foods, with customers particularly praising their beef kaldereta with gata, lechon kawali, and their various sinigang soups that showcase the cuisine's signature sour tamarind broth. Julie Ryan Philippine Cuisine operates Thursday through Sunday, offering dine-in, takeout, and delivery services through major platforms, making authentic Filipino food accessible to busy families and individuals throughout Oakland County. The establishment also provides catering services for gatherings and special occasions, bringing Filipino celebration foods to parties and events. With attentive service and a rotating specials menu that keeps regular customers engaged, Julie Ryan has become a destination for Filipino food lovers who appreciate the authentic preparation methods and fresh ingredients. The restaurant serves Metro Detroit's substantial Filipino community while introducing curious diners to dishes like palabok, pancit bihon, and the beloved halo-halo dessert.”
City of Industry, CA
“Josephine's Special Empanadas represents a remarkable immigrant success story, founded by Josephine Tallungan in 2002 as a solution to provide for her family after being laid off. What began with selling chicken empanadas in parking lots has evolved into a thriving minority-owned, woman-owned family business that has become the first Filipino establishment in the City of Industry/Rowland Heights area. The bakery specializes in Filipino-American inspired baked goods, particularly their signature empanadas that blend traditional Filipino flavors with modern techniques in perfectly portioned hand-held pastries. Each empanada features a golden, flaky crust filled with savory ingredients like seasoned beef, tender chicken, creamy mushroom, or their unique creamy corn cheese for vegetarian customers. Beyond empanadas, the bakery offers traditional Filipino sweets including bibingka in regular, ube and pandan flavors, and serves champurado and arroz caldo on weekends. The establishment's mission goes beyond just selling food-they aim to establish Filipino flavors as an integral part of Asian-American food culture while honoring the family's heritage and their mother's original recipes.”
Chicago, IL
“Bayan Ko Diner serves as the casual counterpart to the acclaimed Michelin-recognized Bayan Ko restaurant, offering approachable Filipino-Cuban cuisine in an all-day diner format. Created by husband-and-wife team Chef Lawrence Letrero and Raquel Quadreny, the diner provides accessible versions of their celebrated fusion dishes without the formality of a tasting menu. The welcoming, positive atmosphere makes it a community gathering space in Ravenswood where friends and families can enjoy delicious Filipino-Cuban fusion without the upscale commitment.”
San Diego, CA
“Tropical Hut brings the iconic Filipino bakery brand to San Diego, offering the same beloved pandesal, ensaymada, and pastries that generations of Filipinos have enjoyed. The original Tropical Hut started as a hamburger chain in the Philippines before expanding into bakery products, and the U.S. location focuses on the bakery items that Filipino-Americans crave. Fresh pandesal baked daily remains the cornerstone product - the slightly sweet bread rolls essential to Filipino breakfasts that pair perfectly with coffee and various spreads.”
National City, CA
“Ching's Famous Hopia specializes in traditional Filipino-Chinese pastries that have been beloved across generations in San Diego's Filipino community. Located in National City's heart, this bakery focuses on hopia - the flaky, filled pastries that serve as comfort food for Filipinos worldwide. Their signature varieties include classic mung bean, ube, pineapple, and seasonal specialties that showcase authentic flavors. Each hopia gets made using traditional methods that create the characteristic flaky layers and properly sweetened fillings that distinguish quality from mass production. Beyond hopia, the bakery offers other Filipino favorites including ensaymada, pandesal, and various sweet breads that pair perfectly with morning coffee. The shop serves both retail customers and wholesale accounts, with many Filipino families ordering dozens for parties, celebrations, and pasalubong gifts. Fresh batches ensure optimal texture and taste, with regular customers timing visits to catch just-baked items. The casual counter service makes quick stops easy, while larger orders require advance notice to ensure availability. Affordable pricing keeps these treats accessible for regular indulgence or special occasions. National City's substantial Filipino population has supported Ching's as an essential source for authentic bakery items that connect to cultural traditions. For those seeking proper hopia that matches memories of bakeries in the Philippines, Ching's maintains standards that earn their fame. The bakery represents small-business dedication to quality and community service in South Bay's Filipino food landscape.”
San Jose, CA
“Valerio's City Bakery is a Filipino bakery on Berryessa Road in San Jose with a solid 4.3-star rating from 130 reviews. Valerio's specializes in traditional Filipino baked goods and pastries that have been beloved in the Philippines for generations. The bakery offers fresh-baked pandesal-the quintessential Filipino bread roll that's soft, slightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast with butter or as a sandwich base. Their selection includes classic Filipino pastries like ensaymada (sweet brioche topped with butter and cheese), pan de coco (coconut-filled sweet buns), Spanish bread filled with butter-sugar mixture, and hopia with mung bean or ube fillings. Valerio's also bakes Filipino cakes for special occasions including ube cake featuring purple yam, bibingka rice cakes, and cassava cake. The bakery serves empanadas filled with savory meat or sweet fruit fillings, and likely offers seasonal specialties for Filipino holidays and celebrations. Beyond baked goods, Valerio's may carry other Filipino food items, snacks, and beverages. Located on Berryessa Road in North San Jose, Valerio's City Bakery serves an area with significant Filipino population. Filipino bakeries hold special cultural importance-they're gathering places where community members come for their morning pandesal, pick up pastries for family visits, and order celebration cakes. For Filipino families, having access to authentic Filipino baked goods made fresh daily helps maintain connections to home. The bakery's consistent ratings demonstrate reliable quality and authentic preparation that keeps customers returning for their favorite Filipino treats.”
West Covina, CA
“Josephine's Special Empanadas operates a limited menu location at Island Pacific Food Court in West Covina, bringing their celebrated Filipino empanadas to the bustling food court setting. This second location allows the family-owned business to reach more customers in the San Gabriel Valley who crave their perfectly crafted hand-held pastries. While offering a more streamlined menu than their flagship City of Industry location, this food court outpost still delivers the signature empanadas that made Josephine's famous-golden, flaky pastries filled with savory Filipino-inspired ingredients. The convenient food court location makes it easy for shoppers and diners to grab these tasty empanadas as a quick snack or light meal. Each empanada maintains the quality and authentic flavors that reflect Josephine's original recipes, created with the same care and attention to detail that transformed her parking lot sales into a beloved San Gabriel Valley institution.”
Valley Stream, NY
“Lucy By Marina Bakery brings Filipino baking traditions to Valley Stream, offering an array of sweet and savory baked goods that celebrate Philippine pastry culture. This Long Island bakery specializes in both traditional Filipino desserts and everyday breads that serve the local Filipino community while introducing non-Filipinos to unique tropical flavors. The bakery creates custom cakes for celebrations, traditional pastries for everyday enjoyment, and savory items perfect for breakfast or snacks. With recipes that often incorporate ube, pandan, coconut, and other distinctly Filipino ingredients, Lucy By Marina Bakery provides authentic flavors that transport customers to the Philippines. The friendly service and fresh-daily baking schedule ensure quality in every purchase.”
