15 Best Empanadas in Hamburg

La Casita brings a friendly Mexican restaurant format to Neuer Kamp, with tacos, empanadas and other casual dishes suited to lunch, dinner or a quick bite. The space supports dine-in and outdoor seating, while takeaway and delivery make it practical when you prefer to eat elsewhere. A Mexican bowl and carnitas tacos are among the dishes that fit its approachable, informal style.

Dario's Empanadas is a bakery on Schanzenstraße focused on quick takeaway visits. Its empanadas come in meat, vegetarian and vegan varieties, with alfajores and homemade mate adding extra Argentine-style touches to the selection.

The compact format suits a fast lunch, snack or easy food stop in Altona. Service is geared toward takeaway, and the Friday and weekend schedules make it particularly convenient for afternoon and early-evening visits.

Le Golden Igel brings traditional homemade Spanish tapas to Neustädter Strasse in Hamburg, with small plates shaped by herbs and spices from the Mediterranean. The format is well suited to a shared dinner, while healthy choices and quick bites add flexibility for different appetites.

For a Colombian meal built around sharing, La Tropicana brings together empanadas, arepas and hearty sides on Fuhlsbüttler Straße in Hamburg-Nord. Its range includes beef served on a patacón base, chicken arepas, yuca fries and potatoes, making it especially well suited to a family dinner or a table keen to sample widely.

Café Mama Silvia on Winterhuder Weg is a breakfast restaurant with a charming, quiet atmosphere and a menu that includes vegetarian choices alongside classic brunch dishes. The Eggs Benedict served on a croissant is a natural pick, particularly when paired with coffee, and the kitchen is known for getting food to the table quickly.

Las Heras 747 is a compact bistro on Talstraße, designed for a quick stop, takeaway or casual meal at the counter or table. The offer includes food alongside beer, cocktails, coffee, spirits and wine, making it flexible for an afternoon bite or a later evening visit.

Xodó brings authentic Brazilian cooking and a bar setting to Hamburg-Uhlenhorst, on Papenhuder Straße. Distinctive decoration and a cozy dining room give it an inviting character, while friendly, welcoming service suits a relaxed evening meal.

El Brujito is a relaxed tapas bar on Amundsenstraße, with a small, changing menu of food designed for sharing alongside beer, cocktails and spirits. Its informal neighbourhood character, welcoming service and distinctive atmosphere make it a good match for a casual dinner or an easy evening drink.

Caramba Especial is built for an animated evening rather than a quick bite. This Portuguese restaurant on Rambachstraße pairs fresh seafood and dry-aged beef with live music , giving dinner a celebratory, slightly theatrical character.

The kitchen’s strongest calling card is its fish: ingredient quality and careful cooking give the meal real substance beyond the energetic presentation. Healthy choices and dessert broaden the selection, while wine, beer, cocktails and spirits make it easy to turn dinner into a longer night. Service is attentive and emphatic, matching the venue’s outgoing style. Solo dining is accommodated, though the combination of music, drinks and late-night food makes Caramba Especial particularly appealing for dates and sociable dinners. Online booking adds convenience when planning an evening out in Hamburg.

HELO Restaurant offers a Brazilian culinary journey from its central Colonnaden address, with dine-in, takeaway, outdoor seating and options for both lunch and dinner. The menu’s appeal lies in bringing a broad range of Brazilian influences together, from substantial meat dishes to fish and smaller savoury snacks.

At Humboldtstraße 142 in Hamburg-Nord, Ollita Peruana offers a broad introduction to Peruvian cooking in a lively, welcoming setting. The kitchen’s marinated chicken is a focal point, while a signature combination of ceviche, calamari and potato purée shows the menu’s range and its play with contrasting flavours and textures.

El Paisa offers authentic Colombian cooking in Eimsbüttel, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery available. The restaurant is especially suited to a relaxed meal that feels personal and homely, whether you are dining alone, sharing food with German friends or looking for familiar Colombian flavours.

Casa Portugal is a cosy café at Lange Reihe 87 in Hamburg, suited to a relaxed breakfast, coffee stop or quick bite. Its Portuguese character comes through in the bakery selection, with fresh nata and cake providing an appealing sweet option alongside cappuccino and other coffee drinks.

The welcoming atmosphere works well for solo dining or a short, informal break. Beer, wine and spirits are also available, making the café a flexible choice from morning through evening.

Carlos Sambrosa brings Mexican cooking to Glockengießerwall 8 in Hamburg, with a format that works particularly well for a meal around a train connection. Lunch and dinner are available for dining in, takeaway or delivery , while solo diners are also accommodated.

On Reimarusstraße, Casa del Sabor brings Spanish cooking to Hamburg in a format that works for both lunch and dinner. Guests can settle in for a full meal, choose an outdoor table or opt for takeaway, while solo dining also fits naturally.