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    La Empanada Mama

    5.0 (31 reviews)

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    Shrimp Empanadas and Arroz con Gandules
    Marianet T.

    You need to try these empanadas. They are so delicious and the fact that your fry them yourself they are always fresh! They are all so good but the shrimp empanadas are out of this world. Trust me you will not regret ordering from La Empanada Mama... and it will be delivered to your home!

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    Angelina V.

    These shrimpanadas are amazingly good! Flaky crust, gooey cheese, and big shrimp chunks. Wow. I'm impressed and it has that homemade love flavor. I will be sharing this with my friends and family. I feel fortunate to live close enough for delivery. Thank you Empanada Mama.

    Carissa D.

    I first saw them via a FB group. I decided to place an order(I have been craving empanadas. Ordering was so simple, and easy. The empanadas were amazing. I got a sample of the arroz con gandules(I will be placing an order for more). Great food, amazing customer service, and a smile during delivery. A++

    M T.

    Perfect empanadas. A glorious celebration of flavor with every bite. These are clearly made with love. I ordered the chicken and shrimp - both were outstanding. The shrimp were my favorite, but mostly because they had such a unique and fantastic flavor. Order these. Right now. You will not be sorry.

    Beef empanadas with avocado crema

    Do not get half a dozen. Get a dozen or more! I got half a dozen of beef empanadas and I regretted not getting more. The dough wasn't too thick or thin. It was just perfect! The avocado crema gave just the right amount of heat with the empanadas. It was so delicious! I could have this for breakfast lunch and dinner!

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    Must visit this place. Amazing empanadas! Fresh ingredients and a perfectly flaky crust. Can't wait to come back.

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    We put them in the air fryer. They came out perfect. Krispy and flavorful. They're amazing. Well definitely be ordering again!!

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    I tried all the empanadas and they are all really good! Simple yet satisfying! I fried them frozen on a pan and they were really good!

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    La Empanada Mama - empanadas - Updated July 2026

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