Michael Encinosa
Yeah! Some of the best and put outlets I've ever had. Love how these are baked and not fried. Lots of unique flavors. I tried two of them I believe I had one that was like a Philly cheesesteak or something. It was delicious.
The owner is very friendly and she avoids processed foods as much as possible in her baked goods. You can tell she cares and she is very proud of the amazing Empanadas she has created
Timothy Macking
Went to this restaurant for lunch, little did I know what a delicious treat I was in for. The Cuban sandwich was incredible! Spot on! The next time, I am committed to trying some of their wonderful looking empanadas. Great food, great service.
Carly Woodruff
Randomly looked up a place to quickly grab some food and it was the absolute best experience from walking in, the atmosphere, the service was so genuine. Jan was absolutely amazing, informative, and just all around so pleasant to be around. Truly an amazing family owned restaurant and will absolutely be back!
Sean Ryan Connolly
Go here! Fabulous seasonal savory & sweet & meat & vegan & vegetarian options. Menu attached, but varies daily and weekly. Things like butternut squash & apple soup with spiced pumpkin empanadas were specials today in September.
Yes, this is the famous Empanada World from in St Pete farmers market.
Nan Klater
The best empanadas you can find! So many different flavors, including desserts and they are baked, not fried. So yummy! Sweet family-owned place.
Joanne Campolito Roach
Culinary luminaries! Excellent, delicious, nutritious and healthy foods! Offered by a family with a life long commitment to quality ingredients and unique, perfected recipes.
Shawn Thomas
I'm an account manager in the insurance field. I've used this place a few times and my clients love them. Great service and presentation! The empanadas are always packed with ingredients and flavor! Ordered: Beef,Chicken,Crab,Apple and Guava Cream Cheese.
Erin Watts
The empanadas are delicious! I loved that they were baked instead of fried, and I could tell they were 100% homemade. I spoke to the owner and I was impressed that they offered so many different kinds and often had a daily special flavor. I tried the Southwest Chicken, beef, and steak (the steak was my favorite). The 4/5 stars is because of the price, at $6 each they are not a cheap meal especially since two barely was filling. Other than the price, great experience.
Faye O'Brion
FINALLY! We finally have an amazing empanada place here in South Tampa! These empanadas are the real deal, baked fresh, and incredibly tasty. My personal favorite is the Artichoke and Hearts of Palm, something I've never had anywhere else, but ALL of the flavors are absolutely delicious. The fillings are beautifully moist, and the baked dough is much better than any fried dough I've tried. Prices are perfect, typically around $6 per empanada, though it does depend on filling (crabmeat tends to be around $7). If I could eat lunch here everyday, I absolutely would.
I will definitely be a regular here, and just hope that we as South Tampa can support this wonderful family owned business.
Andrés Saldías
Cute little place. Dough is fantastic, buttery, delicate, not too heavy. Great flavors too. Owner is super friendly. If you are an empanada junkie, connoisseur, or rookie, you should come! You wont regret it.
Everett Fitzsimmons
The food here was amazing and well balanced, and their was so many things to choose from that it took me 15 minutes to figure out what I wanted. I had the Cuban and it was crispy and flavorful, everything a good Cuban should be. The selection of deserts was so wide and diverse but still had you favorites like brownies or sugar cookies(the sugar cookies were super good).
Shawna Roberts
Wonderful food served by wonderful people. Made fresh and always good.
Juan M. F.
Home style food, nice authentic flavor, it’s Rosita’s original recipe (story from 1949 beauty to read).
Diva Addiction
EVERYTHING made from scratch. They have created over 100 different flavor empanada...sweet, savory and everything in-between. This was my first time. I will definitely grab some everytime I'm in town. I had a beef and a steak. They close early (2pm I think).
Angela Dawson
Just delicious! Fresh and tasty, so nice on the inside, the decor is lovely
Swag84 p
Best empanadas I have ever had. Hidden jewel . The crust is flaky and crunchy. Family owned and operated. Great people great service. Awesome food. Made fresh. Gluten free too. They also offer a military discount. Love this place.
Ronnie Bell II
Loved the flavors and the service. I ordered two savory and one sweet empanada. I felt like I took a journey through someone’s life, from their new favorite flavors of walnuts, steak and Gorgonzola to their childhood desert of sweetened goat cheese and marmalade. It was wonderful!
Randall Armstrong
A wonderful family owned small business. They make the most unique & delicious empanadas & they're baked only. Their empanadas are larger than most other places. They also serve one of the best Cuban sandwiches in Tampa. If you haven't tried their empanadas, you're seriously missing out. Make sure to check them out. If you want to order a lot, make sure to call 1st.
Kitty Shields
The best and I mean the best Cuban sandwiches and empanadas in the Tampa area! Everything is fresh and homemade! I had guests in from Ohio and they could not stop eating the delicious food! 5 stars and more
Julie Ann Padilla
The best empanadas I have ever had! I have traveled the world and had empanadas my whole life. Being Hispanic it's a common appetizer. These are by far the best and super fresh. The family who own and run the business have always been very sweet and customer oriented. My daughter says it's the best customer service she has ever received and I can agree! I travel about 45 minutes to come to their location and I am never disappointed. I highly recommend their food to all my friends and family and will find any excuse to drive to South Tampa just to enjoy their amazing food! Their pastries are also some of the best I have had. They make it all with from scratch with their very own hands. Their hard work is definitely seen and tasted in their food. I love how kind they are and it's become a family tradition to go and eat at empanada world because of the amazing experience we have each time we go. I wish the best for this business and the family who own it and work so hard to make great food! God bless.
Heidi Suzanne Pietschman
Just had a wonderful meal with wonderful service definitely would recommend this place!
Cindy Siriwong
Gourmet empanada at its BEST! Everything is hand-made and prepared fresh daily using their secret family recipes. The owner is very sweet and helpful. We enjoyed their chicken, beef, spinach and crab meat empanada. They are buttery and flavorful. Will be back soon!
Elizabeth Rivera
I just ordered a variety of empanadas here are they are delicious!!! Best empanadas I’ve had in all of Tampa Bay! This is going to be my new favorite go to spot.
Chimere Henfield Stewart
Amazing empanadas! The service is top notch and the food is delish! A definite foodie destination!
Alicia Cruz
Truly amazing food and service. They support the troops and everything is handmade from scratch. I would highly recommend this place to anyone!! They're like family
Johnny Reed
Cubans absolutely compete w Wrights but add in the atmosphere of a tiny out of the way cafe and I'm sold. In the conversation for best cuban in town
Eleni Manganas
Best empanadas I've had! Love that they're baked instead of fried. They are worth every penny. You can taste the quality and how fresh the the ingredients are. Nothing is better than empanadas made from scratch. Plus the service is fantastic! The woman working there is an absolute angel!
Jaime Sullivan
Delicious, and such friendly staff. Also, baked not fried, so that's another plus.
Rosa Joany Quiñones Guash
Best empanada place in south Tampa! Very clean and staff were very friendly. You also have to try their cheese bread. It's amazing! I will definitely return.
Sara Veliz-Henry
I finally stopped and try their beef empanada, guaya cheese and cuban sandwich . Met Lori and Jackie lovely ladies. They also told me soon you can order their food through UBER eat. Glad I stoppef. Delicious. Enjoy.
Nikita Bhappu Abbaspour
My friends and I go the St. Pete Saturday morning market JUST to get these amazing empanadas! Have been going for 5 years and they are always amazing. Thanks Empanada World :)
Sara Hanlon-Banks
Ok, so I went for the first time yesterday and had a delicious empanada and cafe con leche. Today I took my husband to have a coffee(sooooo good) and we ate the most delicious Cuban sandwich in Tampa. They cater too!! If you are in the mood for a fantastic lunch in South Tampa, go here!!
Doug Rose
Been there twice in the last week and no regrets. Today I had a couple chicken and a pumpkin. Pumpkin was awesome.
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