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Welcome to La Empanada Loca

Located in Oakland Park, FL, La Empanada Loca is a Puerto Rican gem offering authentic empanadas and other traditional dishes. With a diverse range of options including vegetarian choices, this Latinx-owned restaurant provides a casual and welcoming atmosphere. Customers rave about the delicious food, generous portions, and friendly service. The mofongo, pernil, and empanadas are standout dishes, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to quality and flavor. Despite challenges with parking and occasional service issues, La Empanada Loca remains a top choice for those seeking a taste of Puerto Rico in South Florida.

LOCATIONS
  • La Empanada Loca
    4820 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33334, United States
    4820 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33334, United States Hotline: +1 754-200-6151

Welcome to La Empanada Loca, a hidden gem in Oakland Park, FL that serves authentic and delicious Puerto Rican empanadas. This Latinx-owned restaurant offers a variety of options for diners, including takeout, reservations, and delivery. With many vegetarian choices available, La Empanada Loca caters to all dietary preferences. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and provides a casual dining experience with moderate noise levels, making it a great spot for groups, kids, and even for a relaxing lunch or dinner.

Customers rave about the food at La Empanada Loca, praising the generous portions and flavorful dishes. Reviews mention the Pernil, Sorullitos, Alcapurrias, Chuleta Kan Kan, mofongo, and of course, the mouthwatering empanadas. The restaurant's attention to detail, from the quality of the food to the unique presentation, earns high marks from diners.

While the parking situation may be a bit challenging, the warm and welcoming service provided by the staff at La Empanada Loca adds to the overall dining experience. From the attentive servers to the cozy ambiance decorated with Puerto Rican murals, guests feel like they've stepped into a piece of Puerto Rico right in South Florida.

Whether you're a fan of traditional Puerto Rican cuisine or looking to try something new and exciting, La Empanada Loca is a must-visit destination. So grab a seat, order some empanadas, and immerse yourself in the delicious flavors of Puerto Rico at La Empanada Loca.

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Jose B.
Jose B.

We Always come here when we visit our place in P-NO. Food is authentic and delicious, so are the portions, Borcua Style! Service is fast and delivered with a charismatic smile. The only thing I can say is parking can be an issue, but we sometime just park across the street. Check it out, you will love it guranteed! Weepa, gracias a los duenos y su equipo de trabajo.

Ftl S.
Ftl S.

We were a party of 7 and our first time at La Empanada Loca. We loved it!!!! Our beautiful server Savanna did a fabulous job. I highly recommend everyone to come and try it out! The Puerto Rican food was authentic and delicious!!! Bon appétit

Mario L.
Mario L.

Service was great for being busy and packed. Was seated quickly as well. The food was very good. I need to go back and try more items on the menu but so far so good. The Pernil was made with great flavor and the Sorullitos was cooked perfect. They definitely need to expand but the ambiance was great. The music wasn't so loud but you can still hear it. The paintings on the wall were very nice. I would definitely be back to try more things so I can judge it more but so far so good.

Jen Y.
Jen Y.

If you are looking for an authentic Puerto Rican place in South Florida, this is it! The food was just incredibly delicious and the portions are perfect. The Alcapurrias that we ordered for starters were so yummy. I could have ordered more if it wasn't that I wanted to try something else :-) I went for the the churrasco which did not disappoint me at all. It was tender and perfectly seasoned. The yuca that I ordered on the side was also delicious. I was fortunate to also try the Chuleta Kan Kan that my friends ordered and besides the amazing presentation, it also tasted "out of this world". The portion is so big that 3 ppl shared it. Lets not forget the rice and beans that were also fantastic. The truth is that food is so delicious that it deserves a 5 Stars. The restaurant is small and parking is very hard to come by. We ended up parking on the back as there is very limited parking in the front. On another note, the service could have been better. We found ourselves having to proactively ask for service. One of the servers was attentive and did what he could to take care of us but there was another one that was not fully servicing the tables. We had a very small table for four of us and used plates, empty glasses and soda cans were not cleared out on a timely matter. It was hard to get attention. I ended up moving the items to an empty table next to us for them to clear it out. Overall, we loved the place and will definitely be visiting again. I do highly recommend it but just be aware of the parking situation and hopefully get better service.

Christina F.
Christina F.

Authentic and delicious food. This spot is a hidden gem. I wish I would have found it sooner. They were very welcoming and gave some pretty great recommendations. The atmosphere is minimalistic, done just right. The menu had plenty of options, I went with a mofongo recommendation and an empanada. The parking is a bit tough, as you need to either back in to a spot or back up onto Dixie Hwy which can be a bit crowded. The food was the star. The mofongo was absolutely delicious, as close to Puerto Rico as you can get here in Florida. I got the pernil, roasted pork. It was tender and juicy and came with the most delicious dressing. Not pictured was the empanadas. They were recommended for the beef and cheese and guava and cheese. Definitely some of the best empanadas I've had. The price is right, the food on point and service is great. You can't ask for much more! While I'd love to keep it a hidden gem, it is definitely worth trying!

Anthony M.
Anthony M.

Second time here and the food is so delicious and flavorful, one of our new regular eating spot of authentic Puerto Rican food. Service is great along with friendly staff... highly recommended if want to try something different than the traditional Cuban or South American cuisine.. just causal atmosphere here.

Idsia R.
Idsia R.

I had not ordered here for a while, food is still delicious but prices have gone up for the amount of food today we ordered the Tripleta sandwiches and they are a tad expensive for the portion. Service is always good and the vibe of the restaurant is always of a happy atmosphere.

Isabel V.
Isabel V.

What a unique Puerto Rican restaurant. I had heard about this place from my brother and then a really good friend of mine. I finally was able to try it and it did not disappoint. The interior is nicely decorated with murals of Puerto Rican musicians and actors. It was also decorated for Christmas as I came right in the beginning of January. We didn't have to wait long to be seated. Once seated we ordered some appetizers and our meals. The waiter was very nice and even felt bad we had to wait a little bit for him to come around. We got our food served promptly and everything we ordered was hot and delicious. At the end of our meal the waiter even gave us a complimentary dessert of our choice for him arriving a few minutes late to greet us which was very nice! We enjoyed our mofongos and mine even came in the thing that is used to smash the mofongo up, which I'm blanking on the name. Overall very good and we will be back!