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Empanadas Mexicanas
Empanadas Mexicanas
Mexican
Filled fried or baked pastries
Best wine varietals
1
Garnacha
Garnacha complements the spicy and savory flavors of Mexican empanadas well.
Garnacha complements the spicy and savory flavors of Mexican empanadas well.
2
Tempranillo
Tempranillo pairs nicely with the rich meat fillings typical in empanadas.
Tempranillo pairs nicely with the rich meat fillings typical in empanadas.
3
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc offers crisp acidity to balance the savory and sometimes spicy notes.
Sauvignon Blanc offers crisp acidity to balance the savory and sometimes spicy notes.
4
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne provides refreshing bubbles that cut through the richness of the dish.
Brut Champagne provides refreshing bubbles that cut through the richness of the dish.
Best cocktails with this
1
Slutty Margarita
acid/salt — classic lime-and-salt margarita cuts fat and complements savory Mexican fillings
Score: 95
2
Dirty Sanchez
savory/acid/heat — brine and spicy tomato echo chorizo/meaty empanadas, savory umami match
Score: 92
3
Tequila Guadalajara Smash
herbal/acid/bubbles — tequila + mint and soda refreshes and brightens fried pastries
Score: 90
4
Tequila Gimlet
acid — a focused lime-forward tequila gimlet refreshes palate and balances fat
Score: 88
5
Hot Ass
heat/acid/bubbles — jalapeño-spiked tequila soda adds spice and lifts fried, rich bites
Score: 85
6
Hot Mess
heat/acid/bubbles — spicy tequila with chile salt echoes Mexican heat and refreshes palate
Score: 82
7
Tequila Cobbler
fruit/sweet — tequila with seasonal fruit offers a bright, fruity contrast to savory fillings
Score: 80