"When stating requirements for a quality empanada, the dough to filling ratio is crucial. Pastry consistency runs a close second, and the crew at Eagle Rock’s Malbec Market gets them right. Malbec Market is a no-frills deli and that opened in 2016 on Colorado Boulevard. The menu maintains simple bites, with options that include tapas, and very respectable hot and cold sandwiches. But the victor is the spinach cheese empanada. Malbec’s empanadas are exactly what you hope for after taking a bite. The dough is firm, but not thick and doesn’t overwhelm the filling. The dough is lightly salted, and pieces of spinach and cheese are perfectly balanced. Two or three can easily make a perfect meal." - Crystal Coser
