Today marks National Empanada Day, a day to celebrate the delicious pastry delicacy. Here are five places around town to fill that empanada craving.

1. Betos on Broadway (8142 Broadway)

Sweet and savory. (Courtesy)

2. La Fogata (2427 Vance Jackson)

Empanadas de pescado. (Courtesy)

3. Gus’ Empanadas

Empanada de pollo y queso. (Courtesy)

4. Sofrito Food Truck

Empanada, rice, plantains and carne guisada. (Courtesy)

5. Horno Mision San Jose Bakery (1212 Fredericksburg)

Fruit empanada (Courtesy)

 

This article appears in Apr 9-15, 2014.