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Tampa Bay Empanadas

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Dessert shop

One of the Top rated Dessert shops in Tampa


Address

5902 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611

Website

www.tampabayempanadas.com

Contact

(813) 697-6755

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (343 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: (Good Friday), 12 to 8 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 12 to 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 8 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Mr. & Mrs. W. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down, one of the best empanadas you will ever eat. We had the BBQ and Buffalo. They were crisp on the outside and moist on the inside without being greasy. The empanadas were very FULL!! No shortchanging of the ingredients. We will definitely be back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebecca H. 6 months ago on Google
    We ordered a Cuban, crab empanadas & salad was our lunch choices and was not disappointed everything was cooked fresh while ordering and delicious. I would definitely be returning.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiffeny M. 2 years ago on Google
    The best empanadas I’ve ever had!!!! Buffalo Classic just beef & pizza AMAZING!!! Fresh-homemade PLEASE STOP AND GET SOME YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucienne M. 1 year ago on Google
    By far some of the best empanadas i’ve ever had. They were so fresh inside and out. Luis the owner could not have been nicer! I recommend having the chicken & cheese, beef & cheese and classic beef. Combined with a merengue soda and some flan to finish. What a great find!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 S W. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was great. The empanadas were maid to order, hot and fresh. Also I love French fries and these were best fries I had in Tampa and they were hot fresh and season to perfection. I was well greeted and provide great suggestions. The empanadas were great and this may be my taste buds but the fillings weee a little too salty for me. Other than that this place was great. Just one suggestion maybe have a couple of picnic tables outside. I got the Rooster+, Classic+, and Buffalo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Terrissa N. 1 year ago on Google
    Drove to the food truck. Let me tell you something, these are DELICIOUS. They are a great size and filled with meat. The owner was very nice and sweet. I waited for maybe 7 minutes and he brought the empanadas to my car. They were pipping hot, fresh and flaky. I would definitely recommend!!

  • 5/5 Bryan T. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was lovely and got some hot and fresh empanadas with a side of some of the best onion rings I've ever had in awhile! The empanadas were crispy on the outside, gooey and delicious with a punch of flavor on the inside. Overall, loved the food and would highly recommend trying if you haven't!

  • 5/5 Collin H. 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing empanadas I’ve been to Spanish restaurants and they do not match these. Great size and price and quick. And Luis is awesome and you will not just enjoy food but have a great conversation with him as well. The little things even toast the names of the empanadas in them 1000 out of 5 stars

  • 5/5 Tina F. 11 months ago on Google
    The beef and the beef with cheese empanadas are the two that I ordered. They were full of meat. The flavor was popping and the fries were plenty. I love that they cook to order.

  • 5/5 Glenn C. 7 months ago on Google
    Found Tampa Bay Empanadas on Google and had to give them a try. Not from this area I was looking for a restaurant and I'm so glad that we ate here. We tried five different types of empanadas and every one of them was delicious and cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend eating here as we will definitely eat here the next time we're in the area.

  • 5/5 Coach T. 1 year ago on Google
    This place deserves the 5 Star rating. Delicious Empanadas. Great Prices. Friendly Staff. Easy Free Parking. Top notch service. He gives a 10% Military discount. Menu has only a few items, but each thing is very tasty. Overall this is a great place for Empanadas especially if your in a rush as service was fast.

  • 5/5 Aneil M. 1 year ago on Google
    So so good!! Great prices and better food. Everything comes out hot and fresh, filling is generous, ready in 10mins. Try the Rooster+ and the Malta India soda. Lives up to the hype!

  • 5/5 Michael G. 1 year ago on Google
    MORE PLEASE!!! Our first experience with empanadas was in the country of Panama in the late 80’s. Glad to see this culinary delight is now available in most places. These empanadas were among the best we’ve ever had. Fried perfectly, full of filling and filling taste was excellent. We had the classic beef empanada and a chicken, cheese, and sweet corn empanada. The classic beef was perfection. The chicken/cheese/corn empanada was outstanding! The addition of the corn gives it a fresh pop the was delicious. We also got a pizza empanada and a buffalo chicken empanada but we were full after the three empanadas. Will try those tonight and update the review. Service was fast, friendly, and professional. We will be making a weekly part of our culinary adventures.

  • 5/5 The Azian G. 2 years ago on Google
    This place has the best empanadas that I've had while living in Tampa so far! The outside of the empanada was crunchy (not hard), and the filling was very generous. The Classic+ (beef/cheese) was my favorite. I also ordered the Rooster (chicken/cheese) and the Pizza, and both were really good as well. Definitely going back!

  • 5/5 PEPPERMINT D. 1 year ago on Google
    Outstanding empanadas! They aren’t dry. Good portion. Very tasty. My favorite is the Rooster+ My boyfriend loved them as well. I am ordering them second day in a row. I had cravings for these. Hidden gem for sure.

  • 5/5 Lauren E. 1 year ago on Google
    We tried out this food truck tonight and it was delicious! The food was fresh and had wonderful flavor. The seasoned fries and homemade sauces were very good too! The price is great for the portion and quality you receive. Luis kindly brought our takeout to our car this chilly evening. We will be back soon to try more items.

  • 5/5 Alana And Logan J. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic! We recommend trying the Rooster or the Beef & Cheese Empanadas. The fries are also good. Looking forward to our next visit!

  • 5/5 Evelynn C. 1 year ago on Google
    These Empanadas are amazing, they look great and taste even better!!! And on top of that I got some of the best customer service I’ve ever received. It was pouring out and he came out to our car to give us the food and collect the payment even we were willing to go to the window. Definitely try this place!

  • 5/5 Francisco A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great empanadas!!! Awesome service will be visiting again soon. Make sure to try out the Rooster + very tasty

  • 5/5 Maximo E. 2 years ago on Google
    If you Love Empanadas or Want to Love Empanadas, I definitely recommend this place! Amazing food and Amazing service!

  • 5/5 Isaac G. 1 year ago on Google
    I usually don’t even eat Empanadas, but I was curious and wanted to give this place a try. Great decision I made today. I had the classic + and Buffalo empanadas. They were crispy, full of beef and chicken, and very delicious. I would recommend that you try this food stand 10/10.

  • 5/5 Panda F. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service and great food! Super friendly and nice. Empanadas are delicious. Had the BBQ Chicken and the Beef + Cheese, amazing. Vendor threw in a Chicken + Cheese + Corn for me to try because I was new to the area, loved the hospitality. I'll be back again and again.

  • 5/5 R.C. G. 1 year ago on Google
    From the time I ordered to the time I finished the food I was continually impressed!! When I called he was closed but stayed open to make my order! When I got there he was so incredibly nice and even gave us two free sodas! The 4 empanadas we got were incredible, the fries are addictive and it comes with so many fries!!! And the price was inexpensive too! We tried the spicy ketchup and mayo ketchup which they make themselves they were amazing and the sodas were great!! We literally finished every last bite!

  • 5/5 Luis M. 1 year ago on Google
    Grabbed a few empanadas today after randomly finding this food truck on my way home and I’m so glad I did! They were delicious and tasted exactly how my Puerto Rican mother makes them. I ordered a Pizza, Classic Beef & Cheese and Buffalo Chicken. They were all fire! 10/10

  • 5/5 Manteco D. 2 years ago on Google
    This company brought back my belief in empanadas cause since I was little I didn't like empanadas because people was not making them right but this place is my favorite and I love empanadas for the first time ever and will only get them from this place best in tampa ever.

  • 5/5 Brooke R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great spot for quick delicious food! Tried all the empanadas and they were very good! Our favorite was the Alfredo! Flan was also great! We’ll be coming back!

  • 5/5 Chris J. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, great service, great guy. I would highly recommend the buffalo empanadas, but they are all great.

  • 5/5 Melissandra J. 2 years ago on Google
    Best empanadas I've had in forever this place is delicious I highly recommend it the owner gentleman that helped us tonight was super polite and very fast loved it we will be back!

  • 5/5 YM C. 2 years ago on Google
    If you are an empanada lover this is the place to visit. The empanadas are so tasty and delicious that they have become my new weekly stop.

  • 5/5 teyanna a. 2 years ago on Google
    GREAT FOOD!!!! AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! OVERALL JUST WOW! I’ve been here two days in a row and the food is always fresh and the owner even walks it to your car! Like what food truck actually walks your food to your car….. right no one so check it out you don’t want to miss out!

  • 5/5 Antonio B. 2 years ago on Google
    Don’t know much about empanadas but this place is the bomb, big fan of the chicken Alfredo. Stop by, they also do military discount.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Latino-owned

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