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A spread of dishes including pastelillos at Amy’s Pastelillos, in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia, Pa. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. After a series of successful pop-ups, Amaryllis Rivera Nassar is opening a brick and mortar shop.
A spread of dishes including pastelillos at Amy’s Pastelillos, in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia, Pa. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. After a series of successful pop-ups, Amaryllis Rivera Nassar is opening a brick and mortar shop.Read moreMonica Herndon / Staff Photographer
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Amy's Pastelillos

River WardsPuerto Rican$

Amy’s Pastelillos is a Fishtown spot that turns the comforting Puerto Rican hand pies into something to get excited about. Their pastelillos come in flavors like shredded chicken, guava BBQ pork, ground beef picadillo, and vegan versions all wrapped in a flaky, crimped crust. They also offer sides like rice and stewed beans, sweet plantains and plenty of dipping sauces to complement the main event.

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