Haddon Hill Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for Empanadas in Oakland.

1. Haddon Hill Cafe

9.0
504 Wesley Ave (at Brooklyn Ave), Oakland, CA
Café · Cleveland Heights · 21 tips and reviews

Queenie D.Queenie D: I heard about the empanadas, so I asked the baristas for a rec: they said ham & cheese, for breakfast! It was a surprisingly perfect choice-- like a savory croissant only more hearty.

Brandi A.Brandi A: My coffee snob husband swears that the guys at Haddon get his capp perfect every time. We make it by there a couple of times a week, and usually grab a beef empanada (YUM) as well. Very friendly.

Hassan K.Hassan Kojai: Quiche and empanadas are good. Usually stop in to pick up a bag of Four Barrel...

Mad Oak Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Empanadas in Oakland.

2. Mad Oak Bar

9.1
135 12th St (at Madison St), Oakland, CA
Bar · Downtown Oakland · 41 tips and reviews

Kat G.Kat Gaines: Great wide beer selection, killer cocktails, awesome seating, empanadas, heat lamps, rooftop! <3

Swan D.Swan Dot: Great drinks. Yummy empanadas!!!

Swan D.Swan Dot: Great drinks! Good beer selection. Amazing empanadas!!

Tambo is one of The 11 Best Places for Empanadas in Oakland.

3. Tambo

7.1
1414 Jefferson ATT, Oakland, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · Uptown · 11 tips and reviews

Frank K.Frank Kim: Easily and simply the best empanadas I've ever had.

__: Try the empanada sampler! Lomo saltado was alright.

LL J.LL Jordan: Best empanadas I have ever had. Best ceviche! Love this place.

Room 389 is one of The 11 Best Places for Empanadas in Oakland.

4. Room 389

8.5
389 Grand Ave (at Staten Ave), Oakland, CA
Bar · Adams Point · 42 tips and reviews

Elizabeth P.Elizabeth Price: the empanadas they serve are DELIGHTFUL. highly recommend.

Elizabeth P.Elizabeth Price: They have amazing coffee at the cafe in the morning. Also, the empanadas are delicious. If you ask really nicely, sometimes the bartenders will make you a bloody before they "open" properly.

zippyzippy: Also a fine cafe in the mornings. Bicycle coffee and delicious pastries, and they make a good flat white

Somar Bar and Lounge is one of The 11 Best Places for Empanadas in Oakland.

5. Somar Bar and Lounge

7.6
1727 Telegraph Ave (btwn 17th & 18th St), Oakland, CA
Lounge · Uptown · 44 tips and reviews

Alex T.Alex Tenette: Good hang out spots with awesome art on the wall their empanadas are tastey. Their drink specials are good aswell

Jennifer N.Jennifer Naslund: Great drinks, attentive bar tender. Got water without asking, free popcorn was bomb. Super nice staff even brought us an extra empanada so that we could try every single one.

Kevin W.Kevin Watkins: Good drinks, awesome music selection and more room to dance then the Layover!

Caña is one of The 11 Best Places for Empanadas in Oakland.

6. Caña

530 Lake Park Ave (at Lakeshore), Oakland, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · Lakeshore · 44 tips and reviews

L J.L Jarquin: Empanada time...

Chris W.Chris Williams: Great music, especially on the weekends. Empanadas y maduro son fantastico.

LeVan G.LeVan Greene: This was my second time here the first time I had brunch it was excellent. This time I did Happy Hour for a friend's birthday everything we had was great.

Nido is one of The 11 Best Places for Empanadas in Oakland.

7. Nido

8.8
444 Oak Street (5th Street), Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Produce and Waterfront · 71 tips and reviews

Jay A.Jay Augustin: The Shrimp empanada is amazing!

Kenny K.Kenny Katzoff: Best new restaurant in the Bay Area. Simply outstanding!

Eulalia S.Eulalia Stephenson: Delicious barbacoa tacos and quesadilla yummy! Service is always pleasant.

Agave Uptown is one of The 11 Best Places for Empanadas in Oakland.

8. Agave Uptown

7.4
2135 Franklin St (at 22nd St), Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Uptown · 14 tips and reviews

Armali R.Armali Ritona: The red sangria, ceviche, veggie empanadas, guac, salsa verde and chips!!! Yummmm!!

LeVan G.LeVan Greene: Last night was my first time here for dinner I did lunch previously. Great cocktails, great food the mole is excellent.

Nathan J.Nathan J: Carnitas with mole. Picante mescal cocktail

Rio California is one of The 11 Best Places for Empanadas in Oakland.

9. Rio California

8.7
1233 Preservation Park Way (at 13th St), Oakland, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · Old Oakland · 16 tips and reviews

Megan M.Megan Masters: Delicious Brazilian food! Hearty portion sizes too .

Kurt J.Kurt Johnson: Jerk chicken is definitely a staple, but if you see coxinhas on the menu, get 'em! They're a rare occurrence and they're delicioussss

Justin S.Justin Sullivan: Huge portions. A friendly staff. A great setting on the deck in the shade in Preservation Park. Get there between 11:30 and 12 ahead of the lunch rush.

Timeless Coffee is one of The 11 Best Places for Empanadas in Oakland.

10. Timeless Coffee

8.4
4252 Piedmont Ave (at Glenwood Ave), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Piedmont Avenue · 73 tips and reviews

Lenny L.Lenny Lesser: They have food! I didn't have the empanadas, but I hear they are awesome. Cafe is expanding soon.

Adam P.Adam Planas: Delicious iced coffee! I recommend it with almond milk.

nicole g.nicole goodman: Fantastic vegan pastries!

Tamales Mi Lupita is one of The 11 Best Places for Empanadas in Oakland.

11. Tamales Mi Lupita

7.8
3340 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA
Food Truck · Fruitvale · 6 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Killer pork tamales. Green salsa is the bomb!

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The food is really good. It’s really incredible. It’s as good as anything that I’ve ever had in Mexico. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

Sean S.Sean Smith: Delicious pupusas!