La Americana

This place calls itself "La Reina de las Empanadas" (the Queen of Empanadas), and that indeed it is. It offers an enormous range of empanadas, all made with a light dough and slightly burned edges; they're never heavy or greasy. The place is busy and loud, the constant din of conversation bouncing off the tile-and-stone walls and plate-glass windows looking out to Callao. There are tables and an area for standing and eating -- some people can't be bothered to sit and simply scarf down these delicious creations once they get them. Waiters are frantic, scurrying from table to table. You'll have to keep reminding them of what you ordered if you feel it's taking too much time, but don't blame them: It's just too busy for normal humans to keep up with the pace of the place. Excellent Italian specialties such as calzones and pizzas round out the menu.

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