La Cocina - Empanadas Catamarqueñas

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"Looking for something quick and cheap without a fuss? Empanadas are the answer. Go by the general rule that less than two empanadas are a snack, three or more are a meal. At La Cocina, most locals will probably order the empanadas to-go, but there are a few tables to sit and eat. Insider tip: downtown business workers go crazy for the the second location hidden in a mall on Florida street (Florida 142). La Cocina specializes in baked empanadas from Catamarca, a province in Argentina's north. Try flavors like beef, chicken, humita (corn), or pikachu, cheese with a kick of spice. During the winter months, most people order rib-sticking comfort foods like locro, a beef and hominy stew." - Celeste Moure, Allie Lazar