Julia's Empanadas

Handmade empanadas are the central offering, prepared from family recipes inspired by Latin American culinary traditions. The menu includes savory and sweet varieties, including beef and apple-cinnamon, as well as vegetarian options. Empanadas are made by hand with fresh ingredients, and the business also caters parties and special events. Founded in 1993 by Bill and Julia Hohman, this family-run restaurant carries on recipes and cooking traditions passed down through generations. It has three locations in Washington, DC, where diners can enjoy empanadas as a meal or order catering for a gathering. The menu also features a Jamaican empanada with seasoned beef, potatoes, onions, and curry, alongside a spinach variety with ricotta and mozzarella.