If you frequent Woody's Burgers you may know of the little place right behind if you've ever had to park on 40th or nearby when the angled parking on Lakeshore is full. This place is basically a counter where your order and can possibly eat your treat inside or if you prefer more room you can go to the deck right outside and have it there.
The Empanada Company has quite the range of flavors and ingredients which basically make it so they have something for everybody. Like bacon or chorizo or something traditional? The menu has what's traditional and what are more diverse choices for Empanadas. What's that? You ordered 4 different kinds and you don't know which is which? Look on the Empanada itself. I had one with chorizo and it was "marked" with a spade so you can tell which is which. Others have other symbols on them so you can tell. I sort of wish the Pie Commission did something like that because taking home frozen pies and not knowing which is which is sort of a bummer.
My Empanada was ordered with about 3 minutes to close on a Friday. It was served steaming hot with a flaky crust and a nice taste. For about 4 bucks it's not exactly good bang for the buck but they do have Empanaditas (mini) that you can order by the dozen for about a buck each or so. Also on the menu they have chicken tamales and churros.
Overall I like Empanadas as a snack but if you're hungry this place won't fill you really unless you have at least 2. Still they well constructed, not overly crusty and taste great.
All around this little place has a lot to offer if you're taking it out or taking to go. They recently had a Groupon offer as well which looks interesting.