Pikalo JP

Pikalo on Centre Street is built around empanadas, with a menu that also includes sandwiches, chicken croquettes, fruit salad and juices. The Jamaica Plain shop is one of the business’s Massachusetts locations, and its Dominican cooking gives you several ways to put together a quick meal. An empanada order can be a snack on its own or the start of something larger.

Sandwiches are worth a look when you want lunch, and a fruit drink gives you an alternative to soda. The shop offers pickup and delivery, with a separate Jamaica Plain ordering option. Choose that location for Centre Street, particularly if you’ve landed on the main website, which also lists the Lawrence shops. It’s a practical stop for bringing empanadas and sandwiches home.