Best Empanadas In Playa?

Jimmy-James · 02-08-2006

I'm a big fan of empanadas and like to make my own at home when I can, so I was wondering what everyone's opinions are for where to go in Playa to find the best empanadas in town?

Thanks!

flowerBill · 02-08-2006

We had them at the place Heather recommends in another thread, Delia's, I think on 4th and 20th- no sign - check out her thread for more specific info- I thought they were very good- 3 empanadas, beans, rice and fresh squeezed OJ for 30 pesos when we were there.

**Heather** · 02-08-2006

Best ones I've had were from the little cart that sets up on the 8th street side of Plaza Pelicanos, between 10th and 15th avenues. They only seem to be there in the mornings, and gone before noon.

jenndavidson007 · 02-08-2006

We ate at Dona Empanada's. Very good and cheap. I can't quite remember where it's at but I know other people have eaten there. Can anyone else help on location?

**james** · 02-08-2006

this is a trick question.

Jimmy-James · 02-09-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by james

this is a trick question.

How so?

**Heather** · 02-09-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmy-James

How so?

I don't always understand James, but I took it to mean that it's hard to find BAD empanadas. We were pretty hungry yesterday, so I thought maybe that's what he meant. But I could be wrong.

JimmyMN · 02-10-2006

If you really like getting off the beaten path... I found a tiny restaurant that specialized in empanadas only. It was way north on the west side of 30th Avenue around Calle48 or so. Haven't been there in roughly a year, so couldn't say if it's still there. I'll probably take a stroll up that way in early March and hopefully provide better details before you arrive.

Jimmy

jaydoil · 02-13-2006

Doña Empañadas is on 15th, near Calle 4, I think. It's real good, but our favorite is Antojitos Danny. It's a tiny blue booth with 4 stools in front, on the right on 10th Ave. as you're walking into Playa from Playacar, about a block before you get to Juarez. Cheese, chicken, and "meat" empañadas for 4 pesos. Made right in front of you. Good eats.

britto · 02-15-2006

Yes the best ones I have had were from a little cart standing on the left side of Plaza Pelicanos! Very cheap and very good

**Heather** · 02-15-2006

All in the interests of research (the things I'll do for you people), I made a quick stop today at the empanada cart on 8th street between 10 and 15 (beside Plaza Pelicanos). I had both a cheese empanada and a chicken empanada. The chicken was far superior, but for 8 pesos, I had a terrific breakfast. Oh, and don't believe the lady when she tells you the salsa is only "un poco" hot.

aquavitgal · 02-15-2006

I've had empanada's from a vendor on 5th and Juarez in the evening a few times. Maybe it is the same guy Heather is referring to, very nice guy, loves to talk to people. I remeber them being 8 pesos also. In the evening a lady right next to him from time to time also sells tamales. Both very good quick snack, but usually not there until after 5 or 6 in the evening, and not there every night.

StewartG · 02-21-2006

I've heard Dona Empenadas has closed. It would be a great shame if this were so, as they were FANTASTIC. The owner and I had talked about my buying the place from her, but the deal never went through. (I was planning to franchise up here to Houston, as well!)

StewartG

Riviera Maya Ar · 02-22-2006

We had a chance to try empanadas on 8th Heather recomended they are really good the pollo is the best. Be careful of the salsa picante it is really good but will sneak up on you and sweat will be pouring from your forhead. Drop by and try something local you will probably be the only non spanish speaker at the cart and will have a great cheap food experience.

Art publisher in Playa del Carmen
Penny& Jim

synestere · 02-22-2006

A good upmarket empanada can be had at cafe Andrade ( three for 35 pesos )

02-08-2006	#1 (permalink)
Jimmy-James gotta have it Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southern, CT Posts: 873	Best Empanadas In Playa? I'm a big fan of empanadas and like to make my own at home when I can, so I was wondering what everyone's opinions are for where to go in Playa to find the best empanadas in town? Thanks!

02-08-2006	#5 (permalink)
james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,719	this is a trick question. __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image!

02-08-2006	#2 (permalink)
flowerBill beachaholic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Greenbelt, Maryland Posts: 414	We had them at the place Heather recommends in another thread, Delia's, I think on 4th and 20th- no sign - check out her thread for more specific info- I thought they were very good- 3 empanadas, beans, rice and fresh squeezed OJ for 30 pesos when we were there.

02-08-2006	#3 (permalink)
Heather Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 9,308	Best ones I've had were from the little cart that sets up on the 8th street side of Plaza Pelicanos, between 10th and 15th avenues. They only seem to be there in the mornings, and gone before noon.

02-08-2006	#4 (permalink)
jenndavidson007 beachaholic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: denver Posts: 254	We ate at Dona Empanada's. Very good and cheap. I can't quite remember where it's at but I know other people have eaten there. Can anyone else help on location?

02-10-2006	#8 (permalink)
JimmyMN party machine Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul Posts: 2,482	If you really like getting off the beaten path... I found a tiny restaurant that specialized in empanadas only. It was way north on the west side of 30th Avenue around Calle48 or so. Haven't been there in roughly a year, so couldn't say if it's still there. I'll probably take a stroll up that way in early March and hopefully provide better details before you arrive. Jimmy

02-13-2006	#9 (permalink)
jaydoil way into it Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 117	Doña Empañadas is on 15th, near Calle 4, I think. It's real good, but our favorite is Antojitos Danny. It's a tiny blue booth with 4 stools in front, on the right on 10th Ave. as you're walking into Playa from Playacar, about a block before you get to Juarez. Cheese, chicken, and "meat" empañadas for 4 pesos. Made right in front of you. Good eats.

02-15-2006	#10 (permalink)
britto lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 12	Yes the best ones I have had were from a little cart standing on the left side of Plaza Pelicanos! Very cheap and very good

02-15-2006	#11 (permalink)
Heather Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 9,308	All in the interests of research (the things I'll do for you people), I made a quick stop today at the empanada cart on 8th street between 10 and 15 (beside Plaza Pelicanos). I had both a cheese empanada and a chicken empanada. The chicken was far superior, but for 8 pesos, I had a terrific breakfast. Oh, and don't believe the lady when she tells you the salsa is only "un poco" hot.

02-15-2006	#12 (permalink)
aquavitgal beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inver Grove Hgts, MN Posts: 362	I've had empanada's from a vendor on 5th and Juarez in the evening a few times. Maybe it is the same guy Heather is referring to, very nice guy, loves to talk to people. I remeber them being 8 pesos also. In the evening a lady right next to him from time to time also sells tamales. Both very good quick snack, but usually not there until after 5 or 6 in the evening, and not there every night.

02-21-2006	#13 (permalink)
StewartG commie pinko Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Kremlin (when not at my dacha in Houston) Posts: 13,387	I've heard Dona Empenadas has closed. It would be a great shame if this were so, as they were FANTASTIC. The owner and I had talked about my buying the place from her, but the deal never went through. (I was planning to franchise up here to Houston, as well!) StewartG

02-22-2006	#14 (permalink)
Riviera Maya Ar beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 313	We had a chance to try empanadas on 8th Heather recomended they are really good the pollo is the best. Be careful of the salsa picante it is really good but will sneak up on you and sweat will be pouring from your forhead. Drop by and try something local you will probably be the only non spanish speaker at the cart and will have a great cheap food experience. Art publisher in Playa del Carmen Penny& Jim

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02-22-2006	#15 (permalink)
synestere añejo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 2,054	A good upmarket empanada can be had at cafe Andrade ( three for 35 pesos )