Empanada Intifada

New Orleans, United States

4

6 reviews

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+1 504-684-5358
Address:
New Orleans, LA 70117
St. Claude
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.7 miFrench Market Station
1.8 miDumaine Station
2 miToulouse Station
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Local time (New Orleans) 12:18 Thursday, 5 June 2025

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Description

Specialties

Baked empanadas with unique fillings. Meat, vegetarian, and vegan options.

History

Established in 2010.

Started by two Bywaterians who missed the empanadas from their former city of Quito, Ecuador and the food trucks from their former city of Portland, OR.

Meet the Business Owner

Taylor S.

Business Owner

Hattiesburg, MS native. On any given day may wear a suit or a bandana to work. Empanada enthusiast.

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6 reviews of Empanada Intifada

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Place rating: 3
Garden District, New Orleans, LA
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE CHIMICHURRI… but I have to agree with fellow YE14’er Alvin D, the food was inexpensive but oddly underseasoned. If it only tasted as good as the descriptions: «satsuma glazed pulled pork», «roasted poblano mac & cheese»…
5 DAYS A WEEK IN THE CBD: usually the truck is in front of the Energy Centre.
AFFORDABLE: filling plate with empanada, slaw, mac & cheese, chimichurri: just $ 7.
Place rating: 5
New Orleans, LA
Love the variety and veg/​vegan options. Fast and a great price. Can’t wait for the return of Sassquash-​sharp cheddar, caramelized onions, and squash. Love to visit them on Friday nights after work at Faubourg Wines.
Place rating: 5
New Orleans, LA
I love getting food from the trucks and this was no exception. The empanadas are always good! The pork is my favorite! They do a great job of combining flavors and everything is fresh!
Pablano mac and cheese? SO GOOD! You have to try it!
Place rating: 4
New Orleans, LA
I’ve had a few versions of pulled pork from EI and when the hog runs out, I’ll eat their veggie empanadas, too. The pork is always good — never too soggy or too dry and the recipe variations have always been good. But come on, it’s pork! Of course it’s good! Add some acid and let it simmer, then crisp it up in its own fat or just leave it. GTG. I’m happy to say that their veggie empanadas are great too, and that’s not as easy. The black bean and coconut ones were ridiculously good, but honestly, given the variety of stuff they make, I’m pretty happy whenever our paths cross.
Place rating: 3
New Orleans, LA
3⁄5 decent
so mine was priced at 2 for $ 7, which i split with a coworker’s child. we each had a different one, both were served piping hot. i had the pork, which was tasty, but can’t recall anything distinct now. it was served with some pickled veggies and a couple sauces. if you’re a fan of «meat pies» then you’d want to try these empanadas.
Place rating: 4
New Orleans, LA
I was lucky enough to score some food from this yummy food truck this evening… since the rally was WAY more crowded than they expected. I got the superplato for $ 8 which was 2 empanadas, cole slaw, chimichurri and poblano cream mac-​n-​cheese. I chose the sasquash (squash, onions and cheddar) and the Bean Vista Social Club (black beans, plaintains, coconut rice and vegan). Both were delicious! And I was stuffed. Loved the chimichurri too.
Bonus points that I got to explain who Zac Morris & AC Slater (on the dueling tip jugs) were to the guy behind me.