Chingolo Deli Empanadas: The Best Empanadas in Manila?
Ask a regular what to order first at Chingolo and the answer is almost always the same: the empanadas. They are the most-loved item we make, and for a lot of people they are the gateway to everything else on the menu. There is a reason we make over 10,000 a month.
What is an Argentine empanada?
An empanada is a palm-sized pastry folded around a savory filling and baked until golden. In Argentina they are everyday food, eaten as a snack, a starter, or a quick meal, and every region has its own style. The hallmark of a good one is the balance: a tender, flaky shell and a filling that is generous, juicy, and well-seasoned.
What makes ours different
Most empanadas live or die on the filling, and ours is made with the same Bolzico Beef we sell as steak: pasture-raised, naturally raised, hormone-free Argentine Angus. That is an unusual thing to put inside an empanada in the Philippines, and you can taste it. The beef is properly seasoned in the Argentine style, tucked into a shell built to hold up to it. It is all beef and there are no fillers.
How to eat them
- As a starter, before a steak, the traditional Argentine way
- As a snack, straight from the oven with a spoon of chimichurri
- By the box, for gatherings, which is how most regulars buy them
How to get them
You can order empanadas at both Chingolo locations, Makati and Alabang, and take a box home. They also travel well, which makes them a reliable thing to bring to a gathering. Order ahead for larger quantities. Browse the full empanadas collection to order.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy the best beef empanadas in Manila?
Chingolo Deli's Bolzico Beef empanadas are among the most popular in Manila, available at the Makati and Alabang locations.
What are Chingolo empanadas made of?
They are filled with Bolzico Beef, pasture-raised, naturally raised, hormone-free Argentine Angus, seasoned in the Argentine style and baked in a tender shell.
Can you order empanadas by the box?
Yes. Empanadas can be ordered by the box, which is the most popular option for gatherings. Order ahead for larger quantities.
What do you serve with empanadas?
Argentine empanadas are excellent on their own or with a spoon of chimichurri, and they make a traditional starter before a steak.