1220 31st Street, NW
Nice addition from Flor:
“Morning plans: try our new breakfast empanada 🥟 🍳
Filled with eggs, melty cheese, and bacon. As always… handmade in our kitchen every day. (more…)
1220 31st Street, NW
Nice addition from Flor:
“Morning plans: try our new breakfast empanada 🥟 🍳
Filled with eggs, melty cheese, and bacon. As always… handmade in our kitchen every day. (more…)

2438 18th Street, NW
“Blending Panamanian-Caribbean flavors with a dash of modern vibra using fresh & high quality ingredients.
It’s a celebration in every bite!”
Mola Empanadas opened here, back in 2022.
Thanks to Matthew for sending from Adams Morgan:
Mola on 18th looks done!”
Mola responds to my email inquiry for confirmation: (more…)

Independence Ave, SW &, 7th Street, SW
From an email:
“Artisan gelateria DOLCEZZA is teaming up with Flor. Coffee + Books for a tasty collaboration: handmade empanadas.
A Taste of Argentina
Starting Tuesday, June 2nd, three new varieties of handmade empanadas will be available at the DOLCEZZA artistic shipping container on the grounds of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. With the addition of Flor.’s empanadas, it’s now an ideal destination for a casual lunch, pre- or post-museum bite, midday snack, or happy hour drink.
A fitting collaboration between two Argentine-owned D.C. favorites, the empanadas join a lineup of current offerings at DOLCEZZA’s outdoor shipping container at the Hirshhorn, including canned wine, cocktails, beer, plus award-winning gelato served at one of D.C.’s most iconic summer settings. Menu highlights include: (more…)

1515 17th Street, NW previously home to Mr Yogato
*my fourth favorite alert.
Thanks to Tom and Bob for sending:
“Julia’s Empanadas which has been coming soon for about a year is finally open on 17th Street. I had a great Chilean beef empanada yesterday. A little pricey at $8.50, but it was a pleasant surprise to have no request for an additional tip!”
Nice!! (more…)

a look at some of the goods at newly opened DC Al Toque
“Latin Cuisine • Bakery Café • Eventos • Bar
🇻🇪 Sabor venezolano en Washington DC
🥟 Empanadas venezolanas
🫓 Arepas
🍳 Desayuno criollo
🥑 Aguacate fresco
🍖 Carne mechada
🍔 Hamburguesas especiales
☕ Café y panadería”
“Dear PoPville,
We have a new Venezuelan restaurant in town!! DC Al Toque, is having its soft opening today. The Arepas and Pastries look delicious!! The address is 3910 14th St NW.”

Many more photos plus the menu below: (more…)

3548 14th Street, NW
The Pinch closed in October 2019 after opening in 2012. Previously the space was home to El Salvadorena.
Las Delicias Restaurant is now open and looks like lots of empanada options: (more…)

4532 Georgia Ave, NW
“Empanadas-TexMex- Grill”
Thanks to Terry for sending from Ricoton in Petworth: (more…)

4532 Georgia Ave, NW
“Empanadas-TexMex- Grill”
Thanks to Emma for sending:
“Hen and Fin on Georgia Ave is being replaced by Ricoton” (more…)

1221 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Jim for sending the sad news about Julia’s: “Today is the last day.” (more…)

3147 Dumbarton Street, NW
All day breakfast! Empanadas! Sandwiches! And more, check out DC Tasty Corner’s menus here.
This space has seen a lot over the years, from (more…)