Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2019 and is updated annually. The empanada is the economical compact car of the fast-food universe — cheap, maneuverable, dependable, long-lasting ...

A household staple in Latin American, Filipino and Southern European cultures, the humble empanada is perhaps one of the most versatile creatures. Baked or fried, savory or sweet, the turnover is ...

In every town, there is a restaurant whose specialty is burgers, chicken, pizza, tacos, sandwiches. Mike Sanchez asked himself, why not empanadas? “I would think, if I’m on my last dollar, what do I ...