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Spinach And Feta Empanada
La buena Empanadas is ALWAYS BAKED!
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Sweet Corn Empanada
Beef Empanada
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Corn and Chorizo empanadas! The sauce is to die for!
Ham And Cheese Empanada
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Chicken Empanada
Argentinian Chorizo Sausage
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Turkey Pie
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6 Empanada Combo
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Sweet Corn Empanada ($6)
La Buena Empanada is always; golden, flaky and delicious!
6 Empanada Combo
Tess W.
May 8, 2024
Love love love the empanadas here! But the chimichurri is to die for! You have to get a bottle if you are here. I also recommend the spinach feta as it is so flavorful and the only empanada I dream of. If you are in the area you have to go here! The owner is super sweet and love talking to him and learning about his business.
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Genesis D.
Nov 16, 2023
If you're walking around Union Station, can't decide what to eat, look no further. These empanadas a deeelish. Service can be slow if understaffed but that's almost everywhere these days so know that if all the places in Union Station, here is one of the best places to wait on. You also have the option to buy cheaper by buying frozen and heating at home. While I liked all flavors, I liked the vegetarian ones the most. There's something about the sweet corn and the spinach and cheese that's just... chef's kiss level. Also the chimichurri sauce! Owner is super friendly!
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Emily J.
Nov 12, 2023
While visiting DC with friends, I got to run around Union Market and try some happy foods! I decided to grab a corn empanada from La Buena empanada which was a fantastic choice! The empanada was fresh and warm with delicious chimichurri sauce. I was so pleased to get to have one and will definitely try other ones next time!
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Larry M.
Nov 22, 2022
I was looking for empanada spot. I found one inside of Union Market food hall. It's a quaint eatery that you might pass if you're walking by fast enough. Trust me you're going to want to stop and check these folks out...LET'S GO!! .Where I am: @labuenaempanada.Location Reviewed: 1309 5th St., N.E. Washington D.C..Menu Includes:Beef, Chicken, Ham n Cheese, Spinach n Feta, Chorizo, Sweeet Corn n Cheese, Turkey Pie, Chimichurri, & Beverages..items Reviewed: 6 Empanadas for $28, or $6 each.Their Beef Empanada (with seasoned ground beef). STAMP!! Bold, savory, & hearty!!Their Chorizo Empanada (with seasoned Argentina sausage), STAMP!! Meaty, spicy, & fresh!!Their Spinach n Feta Empanada (with cooked spinach, & feta cheese). STAMP!! Well seasoned, with a balanced blend of cheese!!Their Pollo Empanada (with seasoned, & roasted chicken, & peppers). Flaky buttery crust, well roasted chicken, & scrumptious!!Their Corn n Cheese Empanada (with a sweet corn & cheese). LIKE THAT!! Different!! I tasted brown sugar, & a hint of cinnamon!!Their Ham n Cheese Empanada (with ham & Swiss). DELICIOUS. Savory ham, & tasty Swiss. A tad bland.Their Turkey Pie (with turkey pot pie inside of a flaky crust, & cranberry sauce on the side $8). DELICIOUS!! It tasted exactly like a traditional turkey pot pie!!.Customer Service: On Point.Online Navigation: Easy.Parking: Decent lot parking .Recommendations: ALL the empanadas!!5 Stars=STAMP4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT4 Stars=DELICIOUS3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS1 Star=NAH#Bigschlimsreviews
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Jacky C.
Apr 15, 2023
Wandering around Union Market, this vendor caught my eyes so I gave them a try. An empanada costs $6 each, which is pretty steep in price. I did their 3 Empanada Combo ($17), although $1 in savings is not much, but allowed me to try a variety of their offerings. My favorite is the Argentinian Chorizo. The Beef Empanada is pretty standard from other empanadas I've had. The Chicken Empanada has some nice flavoring to it with bell peppers, onions, garlic & spices.
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Austin G.
Sep 16, 2023
There are so many options within Union Market, but this small empanada stand sucked me in. The owner is an outgoing man who pulled three of us over to celebrate his birthday with free samplings of empanadas and dulce de leche. Each bite tasted great so I ordered a classic empanada and a ham and cheese one for my six-year-old daughter. She loved it, including the chimichurri sauce.
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Kim H.
Apr 4, 2023
Hands down! These are the best empanadas I've had. I tried chicken & beef. The chicken was really good but the beef was even better! The pastry is cooked to a perfect golden brown and served very hot. They also sell them frozen (I believe their 30% cheaper) to make themat home. If you like empanadas., you'll love these!
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Rich G.
Jan 11, 2023
I went to Union market this past weekend for Ramen and discovered this place had just opened.Although I did not order from this place, the owner supplied me generously with multiple samples of delicious items. They were so friendly and conversational. Very down to earth and lovable people.Ambiance need not apply.The prices are excellent! See my photos. I had a portion of an empanada that was fantastic. I had two samples of soups that I thought were scrumptious. I also had a dessert sample that was phenomenal. I will back very soon to order from the menu! I recommend you meet me there!
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Nora M.
Oct 6, 2022
As we took a little stroll through Union Market, we happened to notice a new stand and so happy we did! These empanadas were so delicious. So perfectly baked and perfectly filled. The flavors were phenomenal. Today we tried three empanadas:Spinach & Feta- so fresh and filling, perfectly balanced. Cheesy Chorizo & SausageChicken & PeppersWe will return, please never leave.
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flor F.
May 30, 2024
i tried this empanadas about two years ago when I first moved from Argentina and I literally cried because of how good they were. They transported me back to my grandmas house. Please if you have the chance to try them, do it, you won't regret it.
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