Taste Test: Empanadas

 

Livery

The empanada inspiration at this pan-Latin tapas concept ranges from Mexico City to Madrid. Try the mushroom version enriched with truffle and served with a kicky crema. 720 N. College Ave., 317-383- 0330; 13225 Levinson Ln., Noblesville, 317-316-0410

Empanada inspiration from Livery.

Carmel Market District welcomes guests for a fun-filled outdoor foodie experience to kick off the holiday weekend! The South-Eastern Corner of the parking lot will feature on-site grilling with the Market District Food Truck, seating, and music for customers to enjoy before or after they shop. Menu includes ribs, hot dogs with all the fix-ins, Hoosier tenderloin sandwiches, loaded Italian sausage, smash burgers, plant based options like a loaded Beyond Meat® brats and hot Italian links, and fan favorite cookout sides (chips, potato salad and coleslaw). Stay and enjoy or take home to your friends and family. Come one, come all.Event Date/Time: May 28 - 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Cost: Free!Event Location: Carmel Market District - 11505 North Illinois Street, Carmel, IN 46032 

Che Chori

Of the nearly 20 varieties of flaky, buttery empanadas at this real-deal Argentinean drive-thru down the street from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, none deliver the flavors of home more solidly than the simple beef version studded with onions, olives, and eggs. 3124 W. 16th St., 317-737-2012

Beef empanada at Che Chori.

The Saint Simon Festival on Indy's northeast side is BACK for 2021, just in time to celebrate the Festival's 50th anniversary. Held June 3-5, the Festival has all-new rides, festival food, and a Kids Zone with games for younger children. Three nights of live music begin Thursday with the gregarious and high-energy acoustic duo, Jason & Joy, followed Friday by the Nauti Yachtys –  a collection of all-star musicians bringing the best of what yacht rock has to offer – and Saturday by Stella Luna & the Satellites and its decades-wide catalogue of rock, country, pop, funk and R&B. 

Mr. Patakon

A crispy, corn-based shell is more traditional in the fried empanadas from Colombia, and this southside newcomer that opened late last year offers four varieties, including a beef and a funky Hawaiian version with pineapple, though the cheesy chicken packs the most flavor, especially when drizzled with a vinegary aji picante. 7415 U.S. 31, 317-692-9829

Mr. Patakon’s hawaiian inspired empanadas.

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Panadas

Both fried and baked styles of empanadas are on offer from this second Venezuelan-inspired food stall from the owners of Azucar Morena at The Garage food hall. You can’t beat the masa-encased chorizo empanada, large enough for a meal and even better when you ask for a side of “secret” fiery salsa. 906 Carrollton Ave., 317-556- 1252

The chorizo empanada from Panadas.

PopCon Indy is back for its eighth anniversary and first public event at the Indiana Convention Center in 2021. The three-day event takes place July 9-11, 2021, at the Indiana Convention Center and will welcome more than 20 special guests, including several big-name celebrities, YouTube sensations, TikTokers, gamers and creators from all aspects of pop culture.

Delicia

A bit further from a festival snack than most, this creative take at Latin-fusion favorite Delicia leans toward Mexico with slow-braised barbacoa wrapped in lush puff pastry and sauced with habanero salsa and tangy lime crema, served alongside herb rice as a hearty entree. 5215 N. College Ave., 317-925-0677

Delicia’s barbacoa empanada.

Bloomington Handmade Market Summer Fair returns to downtown Bloomington on June 12th, 2021 for a Covid Cautious event! BHM will take place from 10am - 4pm on Kirkwood Avenue (between Washington and Grant streets.) You'll find amazing handmade makers featuring everything from screen printed t-shirts to handmade soap to adorable kids' plush toys! Both vendors and customers will be required to wear masks, social distance, hand sanitize. There will be a single entrance/exit on each block of the Market to keep our count on capacity, but the event is still FREE To attend.https://www.facebook.com/events/746198822754389