Overseas Adventure Travel final dinnerAn empanada is a thin bread dough, shortcrust pastry or puff pastry filled with a salty or sweet preparation and baked or fried. The filling can include red or white meat, fish, vegetables or fruit.the origin of the empanada goes back to the habit of shepherds and travelers of filling bread with meats or vegetables to consume them in the field or during long trips. Then the bread dough was cooked with the filling. Empanadas are commonly eaten throughout Spain and Latin America. Empanadas are a popular South American street food but they are also served in cafes, pizzerias and even restaurants