Located at the south end of the Ferry Building across from Sur La Table is El Porteño's hand made empanadas. Argentinean ex pats and local devotees line up for these delicious empanadas. El Porteño owner Joey Ahearne got the recipe for his buttery and flaky empanada pastry from his Argentinean grandmother. Joseph Ahearne uses the best local ingredients in the empanadas. An example of empanada offerings include: The Carne - filled with Prather Ranch Organic Dry-Aged Grass Feed Beef, Pimiento Stuffed Olives, Raisins, Hard-Boiled Eggs. The Pollo - filled with Fulton Valley All Natural Chicken, Chicken Chorizo, Raisins, Olives. Not to be missed is the Fugazzeta - plump with Aged Cheddar Shaved Organic Onions, and Oregano. Seasonal empanadas are offered as well including – Acelga – filled with Swiss chard, gruyere, pine nuts and raisins. There are always specialty cookies available - including Alfajores de Dulce de Leche - Argentine cookies joined together with dulce de leche. You can also order special empanada platters for pick up.