Call it Latin-American fusion, the specialty items are the piping hot empanadas featuring the likes of "cheeseburger" & "Cuban" stuffings. Quite small & at $7 each, it can quickly get pricey, but expected in the fun, chaotic environment of Armature. read more

I adore Empamamas. It's a Tampa delicacy! The cheeseburger and Cuban empanadas are my favorites, packed with species, cheese, and perfectly cooked meats. If you get the chance to go to Armature Works, definitely grab yourself an empanada. read more

Empamamas - Empanadas Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is one of my favorite restaurants inside of Armature Works! The service is always friendly and quick. The Cheeseburger in Paradise empanada is an explosion of great flavor. It sort of reminds me of a Big Mac. The seasoned fries pairs well with this. My husband enjoys the pork tacos which comes with tortilla chips and pico on the side. They are made on corn tortillas. Tip: Ask for the agave hot sauce if you're into a spicy kick being added to your food. It is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. read more

Empamamas - Cheeseburger in paradise empanada & Pork tacos - Empanadas Near Me - Tampa, Florida

80% of the time when I go to Armature works, I end up at Empamamas. Their tacos are flavorful and fulling. For the Bang Bang Chicken Tacos- just because you take of rhe jalapeños, doesn't mean there still won't be a bang in your mouth (there is a little heat!). I do also recommend the Chicken tacos and Bang Bang tenders. Service is always fast and friendly. read more

Empamamas - Bang bang chicken tacos - Empanadas Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The Bang Bang Chicken was four chicken tenders smothered with Bang Bang Sauce on a bed of fries. The sauce was really good! It tasted like a buffalo sauce with some sweetness and tang. The fries soaked in the sauce was the best part. I don't know about you, but I'm a fan of soggy fries. Maybe it's an unpopular opinion! The only thing was that the chicken was breaded too much and the breading was hard. The chicken was a bit tough to eat because of the heavy crust. read more

Empamamas one of my favorite spots at armature Works in Tampa, Florida the Fresh Prince has everything you need inside of it, cheese, ground beef, red pepper, green pepper, and garlic aïoli. Service was great and fast, and the environment is super chill inside of armature works. 10/10 love love love this spot. read more

Empamamas - FRESH PRINCE - Empanadas Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I tried each of their three empanadas - Tampa Girl - Roasted Pork, Honey Ham, Genoa Salami, Swiss Cheese, Pickle & Tampa Girl Sauce Cheeseburger in paradise - Seasoned Ground Beef, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Provolone, Spinach, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle & Tampa Girl Sauce Buffalo soldier - Chopped Chicken Breast, Buffalo-Blue Cheese, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Provolone, Red Onion & Celery Favorite ones were the cheeseburger (tastes like a McDonald's cheeseburger) and Buffalo soldier (nice cheesy/Buffalo flavor along with the celery). read more

Empamamas - Empanadas Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This was one of the places we decided to try at Armature Works. We got: - Cheeseburger in Paradise Empanada - Bang Bang Tacos I loved the empanada. It definitely wasn't traditional, but the flavor was great. The tacos were just ok for me. The chicken was pretty good, but there was way too much slaw so that was pretty much all you could taste. I'd come back to try more empanadas! read more

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Been hearing about this place for a while. So while I was at armature works, finally had the opportunity to grab some empanadas to go. I ordered the trio which was one of each of their staple empanadas for $21 which is the same price if you ordered one for $7 each so there no discount for getting all. Interesting... Bacon me crazy - pretty good chicken bacon ranch empanada but the jalapeño put my mouth into another level. Wasn't expecting that. I probably could have done without it. Tampa girl - the infamous Cuban sandwich in an empanada. Tasty but mine was more ham and mustard more than anything. Where's the pork? Maybe I got a dud. Cheeseburger in paradise - A bit busier than I expected but had packed the punch in flavor of the ground beef. Definitely would order again. The service was quick as was got there as soon as it opened but I've heard the lines can get long depending on time of day. As this is located in the back of the food court, it's limited in space and nothing special of ambience. read more

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This spot is in the Heights Public Market. I ordered the Tampa Girl, which is their award winner, and the cheeseburger in paradise Empanadas. The Tampa Girl has the feel of a croquette: a ham and cheese kicked up a notch. The cheeseburger empanada was like eating a White Castle slider. The fries were crispy and seasoned but not too salty. A good place to take the edge off when you're on the Riverwalk. read more

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I have been to Armature Works ALOT! However, I have never eat here. Mostly because I normally eat gluten free and dairy free. I decided to hit up a couple of the places I normally would not eat at while I was allowing my self a "Fun With Food Day!" I picked the Tampa Girl empanada and it didn't disappoint! Sooo good! It's a Cuban sandwich, but a empanada. Hope to get back here when I have one of my rare "Fun With Food Day" read more

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I had the buffalo chicken empanada and it was really good. I kinda wish there was a dipping sauce to go with it.

I've had Empamamas more than a few times. Located in Armature Works, this Cuban restaurant serves up the best empanadas you'll ever have. My wife and I have a hard time saying no to Empamamas. We've been to Armature Works a handful of times and we always say to ourselves, "let's look around and try something different" and we have a time or two. Most times, we can't pass these up. This Saturday afternoon, Armature Works was busy but Empamamas had no line. My wife, my sister, and I all ordered. I got the Tampa Girl and a Cheeseburger in Paradise. My wife ordered a Tampa Girl and a Buffalo Soldier. My sister ordered their chicken tenders and fries. We also got a side of fries and three cans of soda. We found a seat easier than I expected in the crowded food hall and dug in. These empanadas are fantastic. Hefty, packed with flavor, wrapped in a tasty blanket of dough. Slightly flaky and crunchy. The Tampa Girl packed with the flavors of a Cuban sandwich. It has pork, ham, salami, swiss cheese, pickles, and a special sauce. It packs so much flavor in such a small package. This empanada screams Tampa and it's one of our favorites. The cheeseburger in paradise is right up my alley. I love cheeseburgers. What could be better than savory ground beef, multiple kinds of cheese, pickle, and tomato inside an empanada? Nothing, that's what. Well except for the Tampa Girl maybe? My wife had the Buffalo Soldier. This one is filled with chopped chicken breast, buffalo-blue cheese, along with cheddar, provolone, and mozzarella. I didn't try a bite but she said it was good. The fries were also excellent. Crispy and well seasoned. My sister's chicken tenders were also top-notch. The crispy, breaded pieces of chicken were not overly seasoned and came with a zesty bang bang sauce. I tried one and I enjoyed it but I don't go to Empamamas to get chicken tenders. There are many places in Armature Works, all with their personal charm, tasty food, and unique flavors. One thing I know for certain, Empamamas is worth trying and once you do, you will be back. read more

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I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place as I have been here at least 4 times. I love the atmosphere in Armature Works, and like that there are so many choices of places to eat, but I almost always end up here. We got a little carried away with food this time and ordered a bang bang chicken taco and a pork taco and they come with chips and salsa and then we also ordered a Tampa Girl empanada and a Cheeseburger empanada. I honestly don't know which I liked the best. The bang bang taco definitely has some bang to it, but it is so tasty. The tacos are a bit messy to eat, but who cares, it is yummy goodness. I think I like the Tampa Girl Empanada slightly more than the cheeseburger, but I wouldn't be unhappy if that's all they had. Can't go wrong with food here. Looking forward to returning. read more

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During my vacation in Tampa, I made sure to visit all the local spots. At Armature Works, I tried an empanada that tasted remarkably like a Big Mac. The food was served quickly, and I loved the little "Cheeseburger" label on the empanada. It was a delicious and quick snack! read more

Empamamas - Cheeseburger empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Empamamas is one of my favorite food vendors at Armature Works. The Cuban sandwich inspired empanada (Tampa Girl) is my go to, but on our last visit I tried the veggie and chicken tacos and both were delicious! Definitely add the queso. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Portions sizes are large and the food quality is top notch. read more

Empamamas - Empanadas Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I've seen Empamamas all over social media for a couple of years now and have perused their menu several times at Armature Works but never felt in the mood. Looking back now I made a big mistake. Sam and I split a Tampa Girl and a Cheese Burger in Paradise for a snack and they were both delicious. The Cheeseburger in paradise was bursting with flavor and ooey goodness. The Tampa Girl was a mini Cuban, the Tampa girl sauce I imagine is a mixture of Mayo and mustard really topped off the dish. read more

Empamamas - Tampa Girl - Empanadas Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Atmosphere - Excellent. this is a food stand set in Armature Works. The stand is clean, inviting and the signs are easy to read. Service - Excellent. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Food - Amazing! I have eaten here a number of times and the Empanadas are excellent. I love the Tampa Girl and Cheeseburger In Paradise. I also tried their Tacos Y'all. The pork taco was excellent. The pork is melt in your mouth tender and the lime and chipotle crema jazz'es it up. The Bang Bang taco was very good and brings the heat. The deep fried chicken tenders are done perfectly and the Asian-sesame slaw is a great balance to the heat. Overall - Excellent. The prices are very reasonable. Especially given the location and the quality of the food. read more

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OMG! That 1st Bite! Amazing flavors, light flaky crust, seasoned well, chunks of chicken, cheesy. This is something I could see having on a very frequent basis, of only I lived here. This place is located inside the Amature and on a busy weekend, it's a bit challenging to find seating. I lucked up on a space tucked in a corner to enjoy this snack of mine. Staff were super friendly and welcoming. read more

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My family and I went downtown Tampa to this area called Armature works where they have different types of places where you can eat and drink And we found this place called Empamamas And Ali (Who gets 5 s) recommended that I tried the bang bang tenders and fries and I must tell you it was a great choice! It wasn't that spicy the chicken was juicy and the french fries with seasoned extremely well! The only reason why I gave them four stars is because I felt that the pricing was just a tad bit too high! Overall, Ali was so enthusiastic and had a lot of energy and definitely made up for the high end price! Thank you Ali for the excellent choice and for an awesome experience at this location and because of you, I anxiously look forward to coming back to Empamamas to try something else on your extensive menu! read more

If you are in doubt, just know that you can order the Cheeseburger in Paradise or the Tampa Girl and you WILL NOT be disappointed. Both are prime examples of perfection in Empanada form. This is a simple yet amazing spot, and these empanadas are legit AF. Two empanadas is about right for a full meal (around 14 bucks) The prices is slightly on the high side but you forget all about that once you bite into the gooey deliciousness. Being able to take them outside to people watch as you eat by the river is a nice bonus! read more

Still one of my favorite spots to get Empanadas! It is inside Armature Works, which adds to the ambience for sure. My favorite is the Tampa Girl one. Service has always been very nice. read more

Empamamas - Waiting for the Tampa Girl Empanada with a beer in hand. - Empanadas Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Only thing about this place that makes me roll my eyes is the amount of food they serve. Yikes! But hey I appreciate the love. Ordered TACOS Y'ALL. I had a PORK TACO, soft, lovely shredded citrus pork, red cabbage, lime crema, chipotle crema, cilantro & mama's salsa. Nice flavors, didn't particularly like the texture/flavor of the pork plain, but with the combo of ingredients it worked. Also had the BANG BANG TACO, which I liked a lot more. Saucy, fried chicken tenders with asian sesame slaw & jalapeño. Loved the crunchy with the sweet, with the kick of spice. Chips were perfect & salsa divine. I started out wanting the empanadas, but the taco descriptions made me drool. Glad I chose the tacos, but I'd definitely go back again to try other things. Lotta places in there smell and look good, including the bars, but hit this spot before you drank & you won't regret it. read more

Empamamas - TACOS Y'ALL - Empanadas Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The bang bang chicken is a MUST! And of course we would love to come back! Also, the staff was pretty nice read more

Empamamas - From @fourfoodfreaks - Empanadas Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Some of the best empanadas I've ever had! Hubby and I first tried them at Armature Works. We also ordered them on Uber Eats during the quarantine when they were serving up orders from King of the Coops' extra kitchen. I love their Tampa Girl empanada which is essentially a Cuban sandwich in an empanada. Genius idea that they execute flawlessly! The Cheeseburger in Paradise empanada and Buffalo Soldier empanada are also really great! It's tough to say which of the three I like best. The empanadas are always cooked perfectly. The Bang Bang Chicken Tender are extra crunchy and incredibly saucy. Lots of flavor, definitely have a nice kick to them. The French fries are crispy and seasoned well. I can't wait to go back now that they are back at Armature Works! read more

Empamamas - Cheeseburger in Paradise empanada and Bang Bang Chicken Tenders - Empanadas Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Yum. Flaky, buttery pie crust shell is the thing. We tried the Tampa Girl (Cuban) and Cheeseburger In Paradise (like a loaded cheeseburger) and they were both terrific. $7 was a smidge pricey for an empanada but they were exceptionally good and higher prices are to be expected at Armature Works. Definitely would go there again! (Sorry no pix - seating was a little crazy and we had to eat standing.) read more

I would say a decent place but nothing special. It's ok for quick bite but nothing more. They lack healthy options. I had veggie tacos that were totally fine but again nothing special. Chips with salsa were just ok. They charge for water which is not the best thing to do. If you don't like any other options in the area, it's fine, otherwise select other place. read more

absolutely knocked it out of the park! Would recommend for everyone! We were able to quickly grab lunch to eat on the go, the service was fast and friendly and the empanadas were excellent! Get the 4 pack, one of each!! read more

This is my first review on yelp. I have just arrived in the U.S. from China. From some of my experience, I found that the taste we Chinese people like is very different from the native people. Thus the review is based on my opinion and mainly for people from China. I ordered Bangin' tenders which is 4 chicken tenders and some fries. With Korean BBQ sauce. The fries is good. I like the texture. It is not soft. While the tenders are not as good as the fries. And I think the reason is that the Korean BBQ sauce is not the taste like we ate in China. It's not sweet and not very spicy. So I don't recommend you guys to order this sauce. read more

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I have wanted to try Empamamas for the longest time and it did not disappoint! The buff chick was delicious and so was the queso. My partner had the cheeseburger and also enjoyed it a lot. Armature Works is a very cool venue and we enjoyed the atmosphere a lot. Go give this place a try if you like empanadas read more

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We had a lovely night visiting Armature Works here in Tampa. We went to Empamamas, and we're absolutely blown out of the water with how delicious the food was! The queso was perfect and there were a boat load of chips. The chicken taco was delicious and perfectly portioned with all of the different ingredients. The Bang Bang Chicken Taco was superb and had just the right amount of spice, but was cut with the fresh slaw on top. But our favorites were the Cheeseburger in Paradise Empanadas. Creamy cheese, spice, and all of the flavors of a cheeseburger wrapped up into a flaky empanada! If we're ever back in Tampa, we will definitely be coming for lunch or dinner! read more

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I thought the options were pretty good and the taste was pretty good...I can't get over the price. I don't care that it's in AW. Since you have to pay for parking on the weekends (which is another gripe I have....I'm already spending money at the place), pricing should be reasonable enough so I can buy more drinks. The chips that came with the tacos were good. Thank goodness those were part of the taco meal my friend shared with me because I was starving after my one empanada. If I had eaten those 2 tiny tacos and didn't have those chips and salsa to share, this would have been a 1 star review. I liked the food enough, that's where the 2 stars comes from. So, I liked the food ok but I wouldn't buy it again just based on price. We aren't in South Beach or NYC people! I like Graze best so far. read more

Empamamas - Ridiculously expensive $9.99 for 2 tiny veggie tacos - Empanadas Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Empanadas are really good. The Tampa Bay offers some really good places. Empamamas is a staple in the Bay. The location is great ..... inside of Armature Works. And in my opinion that is what you are paying for. It's pretty pricey. I enjoyed the Cheeseburger in Paradise. It's super cheesy and the shell is soooo flakey. The spices were just right too. I had them with a side of fries that I shared with my daughter. She had the Tampa Girl. She said it was pretty good. I am certain that we will go back. High prices and all. The atmosphere is great and will cause you to want to go again. read more

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Loved the Tampa Girl empanadas! It is roasted pork, honey ham, Genoa salmi, Swiss cheese, pickles, and the Tampa Girl sauce. It comes with fries. When I went, it came 2 for $9.99. Very good and a huge portion! I only ate one there and took the other one home. I wish the menu had some more options for empanadas since that it is in the name. Currently, there are only 3 options. read more

Empamamas - Tampa Girl empanadas with fries - Empanadas Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I wasn't hungry at all, but I was met by a friendly worker (Ali) that told me her favorite empanada was Mother Clucker. I was hesitant to purchase one because I was not hungry at all. Well, I'm glad I listened to her. It was the best that I have ever had. I was pleasantly surprised how incredibly delicious the "Mother Clucker" empanada was. These were full of flavor and great!!! I will definitely come back. Absolutely try it. Delicious! We are visiting from California and my only regret is that I will not be able to eat it again for a very long time. Thank you, Ali for your hospitality. read more

MY FAV empanadas location. they are always super quick and soooo tasty!! i've only ever tried empanadas from there so i can't give much of an opinion on anything else. read more

Oh YUM! We only tried one item since we were sampling a little bit of everything in the building. I wish we got more than one empanada from this place. It was so good and was our favorite vendor in building. The cheeseburger empanada was juicy and stuffed and super cheesy. We loved it. I definitely will be back! read more

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EmpaMIAAA - If you seek out a good deal (my experience was a 4-4.5) - it's an all star show. I missed Empanada Day a couple days ago - only $3/Empanada which is essentially a BOGO! These Empanadas are filled with an assortment of cheeses and ground beef aka "Cheeseburger In Paradise". Also, liked that it included a mix of veggies with CHEESE stamped & spelled on the side of it - very cool! To make them better, if they were crisper on the outside from being deep fried, would've loved that! The side of medium hot sauce failed to deliver on the spiciness, so more heat please. For a perfect snack admist drinking, I thought it was a great treat and approve. The lines moved fast & I got a buzzer that I swapped in for my Empanada when it was ready in 10 min.! read more

Empamamas - Beef Empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This restaurant is inside of Armature works in Tampa. A large building with a warehouse style, more rustic, vibe inside. There's are a lot of restaurants, bakeries, and bars inside of Armature works as well- but Empamamas caught my eye right away! I'm definitely somewhat obsessed with empanadas.. The staff was very friendly and the food was worth the price and sooo good! They got my food out quick and served it with some PERFECTLY seasoned fries. They even press the name of the type of empanada into each empanada- I thought that was a very unique thing they do! The environment is so aesthetically pleasing and seems perfect for studying even. I took my food into the courtyard so I could enjoy my empanadas with some beautiful weather and some great food. I recommend trying them out! read more

Empamamas - Empanadas Near Me - Tampa, Florida

OMG... took my boyfriend to Tampa for his Birthday and we went to Armature Works for a quick bite & drinks. The beef empanada's at Tampa Girl was soooo good we got few to go for a late night snack. One of the best eats we had during our visit. Tampa Girl is a definitely must try, Do NOT pass this gem up. read more

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