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    Mr Empanada

    4.1 (42 reviews)
    InexpensiveEmpanadas, Salad, Sandwiches
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Quiet
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Kelly G.

    This was my first time going to Mr.Empanada and the food was great I tried almost all their empanada. The service was good and friendly. The inside is small but had no issues finding a table. The cook that was frying the empanada was on fire in a good way, he was knocking out those tickets out fast. I didn't have to wait too long for my empanada. Coming back here next time I'm in town .

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    Alysia G.

    Beef and cheese are my fav go to! Food was prepared fresh and you can see the kitchen is very clean. You may have to wait a bit but your food is being prepared fresh and will arrive hot. The store is very clean and staff are nice. If you like crab, the crab empanada is I hear this is a Tampa classic and well worth my try!

    four beef and cheese empanadas

    this is a restaurant all of my family members enjoy. It's definitely a classic Tampa Restaurant. I appreciate the cook in the back! My food always comes out fresh. The workers are very aware of their surroundings and tend to their customers every time I've been told to wait 10 minutes I will go sit in my car and about five minutes later my food would be brought out to me because they are generous, of course!

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    Anna M.

    You would think because this location is the original that they would be held to a higher standard. Sadly, that is not the case. Today has been my second time at this location and I am beyond shocked and appalled. Both the service and food are subpar here. The cashier was rude and not the sharpest knife in the drawer. Usually, the food is cooked fresh to order and I don't mind waiting. My food was ready in less than two minutes. The fries and the empanadas were overdone. This was due to the staff "re-frying" both the empanadas and fries. I am contacting the management and bringing this matter to their attention. Do yourself a favor, stay away from this location.

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    1 month ago

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    Thank you very much Bri A., We appreciate your business!!

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    2 years ago

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    2 years ago

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    Audrey P.

    Thank you Kelly. Try our soups and salads, they will not disappoint!

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    1 year ago

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    1 year ago

    Excellent beef empanadas! Cooked fresh to order. I will definitely be back to try other flavors.

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    1 year ago

    Great food & service. Go everytime that I'm in Tampa. Best empanadas and Cuban sandwiches.

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    2 years ago

    My go-to for a quick lunch. The Spanish bean soup and buffalo chicken empanada are soo good!

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    Thank you V M. We appreciate your business and your support.

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    1 year ago

    amazing. came back the same day for their beef and cheese empanada. customer service is great too. 10/10

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    Thank you Ana so much. Our employees are a God send!

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    3 years ago

    Mr. Empanada is always a favorite go to for me. Beef and cheese empanadas are my fav, but the pizza is great too.

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    Thank you Tyler. We appreciate your business and support. Audrey

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    5 years ago

    So tasty! Had the guava-cheese empanada and it was to die for literally! Can't wait to go back again

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    5 years ago

    Awesome spot!!! Obviously the meat and cheese one is the best, but I've tried every item on the menu and truly enjoyed every single one

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    Thank you Allison

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    4 years ago

    Fast friendly and tasty hands down the best beef empanadas I'm super impressed that I'm getting more today!

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    Thank you Breonte we appreciate your business.

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    4 years ago

    good people, even better food. thank u guys! Loyal customer for 10 years and im not going anywhere!

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    4 years ago

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    Thank you Gina.

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    Thank you Ruby A. BTW my sister is Ruby P.

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    6 years ago

    Don't even get me started I love the sandwich's and fries it's really bomb asf everything here is so good

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    Thank you Aacscia.

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    10 years ago

    They may have a small selection, but who cares?! Their empanadas are awesome every time! And you get s nice surprise when you check in!

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    10 years ago

    Delicious and fast easy comfort food. Would recommend this for a yummy quick lunch. Good for lunch with a fiend or a small group.

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