Mi Empanada - Pittsburgh

Yummy! The restaurant has 4 seats inside and a couple of tables outside. There are 4 vegan options available. The staff kindly offered to warm up our food, whic... read more Yummy! The restaurant has 4 seats inside and a couple of tables outside. There are 4 vegan options available. The staff kindly offered to warm up our food, which was convenient as we were eating on the go. Prices were reasonable.

I wouldn’t come here to write a review and try to get Mi Empanada on here if their food weren’t as delicious as it is!!! The humita vegan and spinach vegan empa... read more I wouldn’t come here to write a review and try to get Mi Empanada on here if their food weren’t as delicious as it is!!! The humita vegan and spinach vegan empanadas are bursting with flavor! Their sweet potato black bean empanada is also delicious, but I am not as great a fan of black beans. Their vegan humita bisque is delicious too!

I was looking for a high carb Latin American/Argentinian dinner before a race, so Mi Empanada intrigued me. I tried the beef empanada, chicken empanada, peaches... read more I was looking for a high carb Latin American/Argentinian dinner before a race, so Mi Empanada intrigued me. I tried the beef empanada, chicken empanada, peaches and cream empanada, polenta, Spanish rice, and a meringue alfajor. Everything was verytasty. I have to say the flavor of the food is improved by 2 or 3 fold if you microwave it after getting pickup. The beefempanada also has some pancetta and olives. It was juicy and flavorful. It goes very well with side dipping sauce, which isoily, garlicky, and full of herbs. The chicken empanada was also pretty good. The meat is tender and seasoned well. It's not toofatty nor too tough. The peaches and cream empanadas are so heavenly when heated. Peaches are fresh and vibrant. The cream issweet and delicate, just incredible. Easily my favorite part of the meal. All the empanadas have a flaky shell that is a bitthick. It's quite different from the Venezuelan empanadas I have tried, but still great. The empanadas from Mi Empanada are moreexpensive for the portion but they are very tasty. Their sides are also great and the portions are quite good for the price.I'd recommend the polenta over the Spanish rice, since the latter is a bit blander. The polenta is buttery and rich, so youcan't taste the grains. Their tomato sauce is excellent and flavorful. The rice is definitely better than any store boughtoption. Some tomatoes, peppers, and seasoning, but still pretty standard. I really enjoyed their imported alfajor. It's quitelarge for $3, and the dulce de leche inside is on point! So good. All in all, I would definitely recommend trying this placeout. They have some unique imports, delicious empanadas, and pretty good sides. Portions might be a bit small for the empanadas,but the flavors make them worth the price.

Specialty restaurant with freshly made empanadas. Friendly service with fast prep time. Fillings run from classic beef/chicken/onion to more innovative s sweet... read more Specialty restaurant with freshly made empanadas. Friendly service with fast prep time. Fillings run from classic beef/chicken/onion to more innovative s sweet potato and black beans. Great choice of hard-to-find sodas. Sauces for saleseparately including chimichurri, chili aioli, and more. Seating on stools at the window.

Got the chicken empanada and it was very juicy and hot. I love that the empanada used chunks of chicken pieces instead of ground chicken. Super tasty read more Got the chicken empanada and it was very juicy and hot. I love that the empanada used chunks of chicken pieces instead of ground chicken. Super tasty