El Mercado Latino in Pike Place Market serves empanadas as part of its Latin grocery and snack selection, typically featuring savory fillings encased in a golden pastry shell.[9][10] Unlike some specialty bakeries, these empanadas are offered alongside other hot items and pantry goods, so you can grab them as a quick bite while shopping the market. When eaten fresh, the crust has a modest crispness with a soft interior, and the fillings lean toward straightforward, comforting flavors that pair well with the market’s grab-and-go style. Travelers and locals mentioning this spot on review sites often note the empanadas as a convenient way to get a warm Latin snack in the middle of the Pike Place bustle.[9][10]