Tucked in among the artisan stalls down by the port, sisters Alba, Mónica and Noelia Acosta operate three no-frills stands that serve up Punta del Diablo's tastiest low-cost snack: hot-from-the-fryer empanadas filled with fish, mussels, meat, cheese, olives and other savory goodies.
Empanada Stands
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