Inside Pike Place Market, El Mercado Latino serves empanadas alongside other Latin groceries and prepared foods, with fillings that often feature ground beef, chicken, or cheese. The empanadas tend to resemble home-style Latin American snacks, with straightforward seasoning and a pastry that balances chew and crispness. Eating them feels like grabbing a quick, handheld bite while exploring the market, with enough heft to tide you over between stalls. Empanada guides and travel roundups mention this stall as a central, convenient place downtown to try a simple version of the dish.