Pumpkin pie, creamy pumpkin soup, roast pumpkin, and pumpkin empanadas may find themselves at the top of your list; however, if you are tossing the skins in the process, you may want to think twice.

Empanadas are a delightful version of one ... You can even use warming spices to give it a pumpkin pie-inspired flavor profile. Whether mashing with sweeteners or dicing and adding a maple glaze ...

From Oakland’s Javi’s Cooking to San Jose’s Casa Guzmania, here are nine stellar spots to find incredible empanadas, pupusas and hand pies.