Burek is a filo pastry pie filled with meat, cheese, spinach or potato, eaten across the Balkans (source). We carry 15 frozen burek and burek-style items, from $10.99 to $24.19. All 15 are frozen, so they are store pickup only in San Jose and Alhambra and cannot be shipped.
Last updated 2026-10-17 · prices and product facts from the live catalog
What burek is
Burek belongs to a family of pastries or pies made in West Asia and Southeast Europe, usually from thin, flaky dough such as filo, and usually baked. The exact origin is unclear, and many cultures claim it. (source)
In Bosnia, burek is a meat-filled pastry, traditionally rolled in a spiral. It is commonly eaten with plain yogurt or a yogurt drink. (source)
Burek vs pita: the names
In Bosnia the filling decides the name, and all of them are generically called pita. (source)
- Burek: minced meat and onion.
- Sirnica: cottage cheese.
- Zeljanica: spinach and cheese. It is described as a spinach or chard based burek common throughout the Balkans.
- Krompiruša: potato.
US makers often print "burek" on every filling. On our shelf, Jami Classic Zeljanica (600g, $13.19) is the one sold under the zeljanica name.
What we carry (all frozen)
- Meat: Djerdan Beef Burek Pie 850g, $21.99; Djerdan Beef Burek Sticks 600g, $21.99; EM Euromarket Burek s Mesom, 6 pieces 720g, $20.89.
- Spinach and cheese: Djerdan 850g, $21.99; Jami Zeljanica 600g, $13.19; Boorek 600g, $18.69; Kraljic Family Bujrum 400g, $13.19.
- Cheese: Djerdan 850g, $21.99; Jami 600g, $13.19; Kraljic Family Bujrum 400g, $13.19; Kadino Macedonian filo pie with fresh cheese 1.15kg, $24.19.
- Potato: Djerdan Potato Burek Rolls 850g, $23.09; Jecky's Potato Burekas 454g, $10.99.
- Sweet: Djerdan Apple Burek 600g, $18.69. Djerdan Tulumba, a fried pastry in syrup, 600g, $12.09, is also frozen.
Ingredient lists on file: Jami Cheese Burek lists cheese filling 50%, eggs and wheat semolina. Vispak Tajna Bosnian Burek Seasoning, 40g, $2.19, is a shelf-stable item and ships.
How to bake frozen burek
Our product data holds no baking instructions, so this is general guidance only. Follow the package.
- Heat the oven. Frozen filo pies are commonly baked at about 350 to 400 F (175 to 200 C).
- Bake on a lined tray, usually straight from frozen. Thawing first can make filo soft.
- Bake until deep golden and hot in the center. Large 850g pies take longer than small pieces.
- Rest 5 minutes before cutting. Serve with plain yogurt.
Is burek halal
Three frozen items are marked Halal on their product pages: Jami Cheese Burek, Kraljic Family Bujrum with Cheese and Djerdan Tulumba. For every other burek, check the product page for the printed mark.
Where to buy burek in the US
Our burek is frozen, so it is store pickup only at 4160 Stevens Creek in San Jose and 445 W Main in Alhambra. We do not ship it. Order online on hamiltoneuromarkets.com and pick up in store.
Burek we carry
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Questions people ask
What is burek?
Burek is a pie of thin filo dough with a savory filling, usually baked. In Bosnia the word means the meat-filled version, traditionally rolled in a spiral. Other fillings such as cheese, spinach and potato have their own names, and the family is also called pita. (source)
What is the difference between burek and pita?
In Bosnia, burek is the meat-filled pie, and pita is the general word for all the pies. Sirnica is cottage cheese, zeljanica is spinach and cheese, and krompiruša is potato. Outside Bosnia, people often call every filling burek, so read the filling on the package. (source)
What is zeljanica?
Zeljanica is a burek filled with spinach or chard, usually with cheese, common throughout the Balkans. We carry Jami Classic Zeljanica, Bosnian style, 600g, at $13.19. It is frozen and store pickup only, so order online and collect in San Jose or Alhambra. (source)
How do I bake frozen burek?
General guidance, follow the package: bake straight from frozen on a lined tray in a hot oven, about 350 to 400 F (175 to 200 C), until deep golden and hot in the center. Large 850g pies need longer than small pieces. Rest 5 minutes before cutting. Our data holds no package instructions.
Is burek halal?
Only items marked Halal on the product page are halal as far as our data goes. These are Jami Cheese Burek, Kraljic Family Bujrum with Cheese and Djerdan Tulumba. For every other burek, check the product page for the printed mark before you buy.
Can I buy burek online and have it shipped?
No. All 15 of our burek items are frozen, which makes them store pickup only. You can order on hamiltoneuromarkets.com and collect at San Jose (4160 Stevens Creek) or Alhambra (445 W Main). Shelf-stable burek seasoning, Vispak Tajna at $2.19, does ship.
How much does burek cost?
Our 15 frozen burek items run from $10.99 to $24.19. Jecky's Potato Burekas 454g is $10.99. Jami and Kraljic cheese and spinach pies are $13.19. Djerdan family-size 850g pies are $21.99 to $23.09. Kadino's 1.15kg filo pie with fresh cheese is $24.19.
Where to buy burek in the US
Online at hamiltoneuromarkets.com with UPS shipping to every state, or at our stores: San Jose — 4160 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129 · Alhambra — 445 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801. Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM, Sun 10 AM–7 PM.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burek. Product facts come from the package; general food-handling notes are guidance, not medical advice. Written and checked by Hamilton Euromarket.