Baltimore, MD

The Empanada Lady

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The Empanada Lady in downtown Baltimore is a Puerto Rican-American restaurant and bar combining dining, community events, and live music. Latin, Puerto Rican, local, and other mixed styles fit naturally within the hospitality setting. For musicians, the room is best suited to compact acts that can create energy while still complementing food and conversation. Solo artists, duos, and small bands are especially natural fits. The Empanada Lady is best suited to local performers that enjoy community-oriented restaurant gigs and can bring warmth, rhythm, and an approachable stage presence to the room. It offers musicians a Baltimore setting where live music, Latin food, and community programming reinforce one another.

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21+
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Latin
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10 South St, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21202, United States
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443-377-1133
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