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Salt Lake City’s

Award-Winning Empanadas

Craving authentic Peruvian flavors? Skip the ordinary and savor empanadas featured in City Weekly’s Best of Salt Lake awards. Made fresh daily with recipes passed down through generations.

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Award-Winning Taste

Our award-winning empanadas are made fresh every day and will keep you coming back for more. Made with techniques passed down through generations, you can truly taste the best of Peru in our empanadas.

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Our Story

Welcome to our family-run store, where delicious meals and genuine hospitality come together in a cozy atmosphere. Come and learn the story of how Empanadas 801 came to be and why we make each and every one of our empanadas with love.

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Best of Utah 2025 award

Proven Excellence

Empanadas 801 has consistently earned a reputation for excellence in the Salt Lake City community. We’ve been included in City Weekly’s Best of Utah awards in back-to-back years and held in high esteem by our customers. Our patrons frequently praise the quality and authentic flavor of our empanadas. Come and discover for yourself the taste and environment that all of our patrons love.

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  • "They have the best empanadas I’ve had in my life. The crust is amazing! I love how these authentic Peruvian empanadas are baked and not fried! My favorite is the chorizo sunrise!"

    Jenny M.

  • "These are the best empanadas I’ve ever had. The dough is light, crisp, and flakey. You can tell that they use quality ingredients and a lot of love and effort goes into each empanada. 10/10"

    Greg D.

  • The fillings are flavorful and authentic. The new spot has the friendly and welcoming vibes. You can really tell they care about quality and sharing a taste of Peru with the community. I can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the menu!

    Krysta T.

  • The empanadas here are delicious. They are baked instead of fried so they aren't greasy like ones elsewhere. The crust is flakey and oh so good. My favorite is the ground beef and onion.

    Paul C.

  • "Whether you're a first timer or already love Peruvian food, this place is a hidden gem that delivers on flavor, variety and quality every single time. Highly recommend grabbing a few different kinds and sharing- you'll want to taste them all."

    Andrea A.

  • The Steak Anticucho was soooo good! Also a great place to get some Inca Cola, so delish! Best empanadas in Utah!

    Owen G.

  • This place is so cute and the empanadas are really something special! They make them fresh and the Aji de Gallina was the best I have ever had. The prices are really reasonable, and they have a great lunch special!

    Carrie W.

  • THE BEST EMPANADAS! The owners are amazing. They’re from Colombia and Peru, bringing so much authenticity and pride to their food. Highly recommend!

    Olivia A.

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