Translate sentence - ofrecieron empanadas

Question

Hey, me ofrecieron empanadas de Maria...pero mi dieta no permite esas delicias :(

Answer 1

Hey, they offered me pie (possibly pastries) that was made by María...but my diet doesn't permit this delicious food.

Answer 2

They offered me Maria's empanadas, but my diet does not allow those delights.

• I agree. While "turnover" or "pasties" are common acceptable translations for "empanada"; the fact is that in Latin America an "empanada" has a unique identity that is as strong as say a "taco" or a "burrito" in Mexico. - Gekkosan Mar 23, 2010