Papi's Empanadas

I decided to try Papi's at the Kailua Farmer's Market tonight (Thursday), because I was looking for a quick dinner bite. They don't have a permanent location, and do pop ups at various locations. I love a great empanada, and have been getting mine from the "other" empanada store that opened in early 2024 in Kailua. These empanadas are really small for the $5 price 3 for $13), but that's the only "negative" about it. It's about 3 inches across, which is about half the size of a "regular" sized empanada. Empanadas are more of a snack anyway, but two or three would make a meal for me, just not at this size (lol).The taste and texture are really great. The crust is flaky and slightly crisp, like the outside of a biscuit or a pie crust, which is really nice. The fillings are very tasty, and they have a good variety. I tried the Greek empanada, and the Cochinila, which is a slow roasted pulled pork. They were both very good and flavorful. They provided a small dish of chimichurri, fresh, tart, and slightly spicy. Their special one is their crab empanada ($6), and if they're a regular at the Kailua FM, I may try that the next time. Overall, they're very tasty with a great texture, but a bit pricey.

Bought 6 for $25 from KCC farmers market. We tried beef, lamb, chorizo and chicken tikka, they all very tasty. I like the chimichurri sauce and they give 2 which is generous amounts for 6 empanadas.

Visiting peruano. These Argentine beef empanadas and chimi churri were fantastic and so were the alfajores, soft but with enough bite for your teeth. Did not expect to find such good South American at the market.

Such good flavor and that chimmichurri is to die for! The beef, corn and crab empanadas are all delicious. The only one we didn't love was the chicken. They're located at many of the farmers markets but we tend to visit at the KCC one saturday mornings. Add this to your list!

The Chorizo empanada is one to die for! They are located at KCC's farmer market and have many deals like $4 each / 3 for $10 / 6 for $18 / 12 for $35. You can find more of their flavors on their website: https://www.papisempanadas.com/menu But the deals does not apply to special empanadas (lobster and crab) unless you get lobster with $8 each / $20 for 3 or crab with $6 each / $15 for 3.

Nice price point, interesting flavors: we tried the beef, tikka chicken, and Greek. Did not offend but slightly mild for my taste. Though I didn't try the dipping sauces.

So good. The empanadas, specifically the corn and the bacon ones with the chimichurri sauce were so flavorful. The quinoa and kale salad hit the spot.