Mola Empanada

2438 18th St NW, Washington
(301) 318-6010

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Featured items
Curry Chicken Empanada
Tender and braised chicken thighs, in-house curry spice with sautéed red bell peppers, wrapped in in-house signature dough. One empanada per order.
Picadillo Beef Empanada
Ground beef with a hint of cinnamon, spices, bell peppers, onions, diced olives, and raisins, wrapped in signature handmade dough. One empanada per order.
Spiced Vegan
Spiced chickpeas, carrots, cilantro, in-house curry sauce with coconut milk, with a hint of honey wrapped in house-made signature vegan dough. One empanada per order.
Yuca Bites
Crispy yuca dusted with salt, served with your choice of ají (sauce).
Patacones
Twice-fried plantains, dusted with salt, served with your choice of ají (sauce).
Saril
Jamaican Hibiscus Tea: ginger, cinnamon, pressed orange juice steeped overnight.

Empanada
Curry Chicken Empanada
Tender and braised chicken thighs, in-house curry spice with sautéed red bell peppers, wrapped in in-house signature dough. One empanada per order.
Picadillo Beef Empanada
Ground beef with a hint of cinnamon, spices, bell peppers, onions, diced olives, and raisins, wrapped in signature handmade dough. One empanada per order.
Spiced Vegan
Spiced chickpeas, carrots, cilantro, in-house curry sauce with coconut milk, with a hint of honey wrapped in house-made signature vegan dough. One empanada per order.
Pepper Steak Empanada
Braised steak, green bell pepper, garlic, ginger, wrapped in masa de maíz. One empanada per order.
Mañana Empanada
Scrambled eggs, onion & cilantro wrapped in masa de maíz. One empanada per order.

Plates
Ceviche de pargo
Red snapper ceviche in ginger-lime marinade with red onion, red bell pepper, avocado and cilantro, served with housemade patacones. Dairy-free.
Ropa Nueva
Braised beef dressed in sauce, with bell peppers & onion, served with coconut rice, and pigeon peas.

Sides
Yuca Bites
Crispy yuca dusted with salt, served with your choice of ají (sauce).
Patacones
Twice-fried plantains, dusted with salt, served with your choice of ají (sauce).
Hojaldra
Panamanian flat bread.
Arroz con coco y guandú
Side rice with coconut milk & pigeon peas.

Ají
Ají Verde (Spicy)
Cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, and spices. In-house sauce.
Ají Rojo (Mild)
Roasted red bell pepper, garlic, and spices. In house sauce.

Drinks
Saril
Jamaican Hibiscus Tea: ginger, cinnamon, pressed orange juice steeped overnight.
Coca Cola
Ginger Ale (Schweppes)

Other Bites
Hojaldra Dulce
"Panamanian donut." Fried bread dusted with cinnamon sugar

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Recent Reviews

A poem about how delicious the Curry Chicken empanada was...

At Mola's, the night comes alive,
With curry chicken empanadas, a taste to revive.
Golden pockets, crispy and bold,
Packed with flavors, a joy to behold.

The aji verde sauce, a vibrant delight,
Its zest and spice made the flavors ignite.
Each bite a dance, rich and divine,
A culinary treasure, perfectly combined.
September 2024
Absolutely delicious. I ordered this for my office's Town Hall, and the catering was very easy, communication was swift. Everything was totally devoured and almost everyone mentioned they'd like to see it again. Huge bonus for the gluten-free and vegan options. Highly recommend!
August 2024
Outstanding Panamanian restaurant. My biggest recommendation is their empenadas, especially the curry chicken. The crust is flakey and golden. The filling has peppers, potatoes and chicken that is very well seasoned and packed full over flavor. The waitress was very knowledgable and friendly. Overall, the vibe was very chill and lowkey as a hole in the wall restaurant but you don't want to miss it!
August 2024

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Mola Empanada

2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(301) 318-6010