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Best vegan empanada, ranked globally Best vegan Empanada

Las Muns in Malaga makes the best vegan empanada we've found anywhere. Most of the top 10 are omnivore restaurants that happen to make exceptional vegan empanada — across 9 different cities. Below that, 69 restaurants ranked in 14 cities. Barcelona has the most options with 15 places.

14 cities · 69 places

Global top 10

The 10 best vegan empanada we've ever logged

Ranked by signature dish quality, not by overall venue rating. A high-rating restaurant where empanada is an afterthought will sit below a lower-rated place that nails it.

  1. Malaga, Spain · Latin American, Vegan Empanadas

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    Worth ordering: #1 Empanada

  2. Buenos Aires, Argentina · Argentinian Vegan Fast Food, Fully Vegan

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    Worth ordering: #2 EmpanadaWorth ordering: #2 Sandwich

  3. Sevilla, Spain · Cafe, Vegan Pastry, Empanadas

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    Worth ordering: #1 EmpanadaWorth ordering: #5 Cake

  4. New Orleans, USA · Curry, Impossible Empanadas

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    Worth ordering: #1 Empanada

  5. Valencia, Spain · Vegan Bakery, Empanadas, Cakes

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    Worth ordering: #1 EmpanadaWorth ordering: #1 Cake

By city

Vegan Empanada in 14 cities

Tap a city for the local rankings: every venue scored on this dish specifically, not on the rest of the menu.

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FAQ

Questions about vegan empanada

Where is the best vegan empanada in the world?

Las Muns in Malaga. It's not a vegan restaurant, but its vegan empanada scored highest out of 69 places across 14 cities. Runner-up: Hala Empanada Café - Handmade Empanadas & Specialty Coffee in Dusseldorf.

Which cities have the best vegan empanada?

By sheer number of good options: Barcelona (15), Buenos Aires (11), Bogota (10). But smaller cities can punch above their weight — a city with 5 places might have a higher average quality than one with 50.

Are these all vegan restaurants?

No. Some of the top-ranked places are fully vegan, but many are regular restaurants that happen to make really good vegan empanada. Each listing shows a Vegan Friendliness grade (A–E) so you know what to expect before you go.

How are these ranked?

Each restaurant is scored on how good their vegan empanada specifically is — not their overall rating. A 4.2-star restaurant with incredible vegan empanada will rank above a 4.8-star place where it's an afterthought.