Buenas

With a name like Buenas, you know the empanadas from this local shop have to be good. The culinary brainchild of Miami-born, first-gen kid Melissa Stefanini, Buenas’ doughy pockets of deliciousness draw inspiration from her South American heritage. From its spot in Somerville’s Bow Market, Buenas offers tasty treats and the most amazing empanadas, whose fillings range from the classic (like ham and cheese) to the creative (flavors like chicken bacon cool ranch are known to pop up on the menu). Besides these perfect hand pies, folks can also find its line of jarred condiments—like pebre and the irresistably creamy "spicy golf"—at a selection of local provisions stores.