Empanadilla vs. Empanada — What's the Difference?

A small empanada.

An empanada is a type of baked or fried turnover consisting of pastry and filling, common in Southern European, Latin American, and the Philippines cultures. The name comes from the Galician verb empanar, and translates as "enbreaded", that is, wrapped or coated in bread.

A Spanish or Latin American turnover with a flaky crust and a savory or sweet filling.

Any of a variety of stuffed pastries found in Spanish, Filipino, and Latin American cuisine.