Empanada Harry's Bakery & Cafe

"Empanada Harry’s is the neighbor and little brother of Smoke & Dough, an exceptional barbecue restaurant. It’s open during the day and serves a variety of juicy empanadas from around the world. They have all kinds: Venezuelan, Argentinian, vegan, Chilean, and even one that uses the smoked pulled pork from Smoke & Dough. You can pick one from each country and have yourself a little empanada standoff. The West Kendall bakery also has a long deli counter filled with cookies, key lime pie, and a particularly delicious cinnamon roll. But as the name suggests, empanadas are the reason to go." - Virginia Otazo

"Empanada aficionados from all parts of Miami find their way to Empanada Harry’s Bakery & Cafe — with good reason. Owners Harry and Michelle Coleman, who previously ran Charlotte Bakery for a decade, offer a menu that showcases empanadas from Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, and Peru. Notable options include the Peruvian beef empanada with aji amarillo, egg, olives, and raisin, dusted with powdered sugar; Venezuelan pabellon with shredded beef, black beans, and sweet plantain; and Argentine spinach and ricotta. The cafe also serves vegan and sweet empanadas, along with monthly specials." - Alona Martinez

"Nutella enthusiasts will want to head to Empanada Harry’s for the hazelnut chocolate blended coquito." - Alona Martinez

"If you have indecisive tendencies, choosing an empanada at Empanada Harry’s can instantly turn you into Larry David, muttering to yourself as you vacillate from the pabellon to the chipotle chicken to the philly cheese steak to the… you get the idea. But when it comes to the Kendall bakery’s chorizo español croqueta, let us make the decision easy on you: get one (or four). It’s filled with Spanish chorizo that’s mixed into a creamy bechamel sauce, with hints of roasted red pepper and oregano. Only available select weekends, give them a call to make sure you can get your hands on one." - charlie crespo