This was our first time trying empanadas and we really liked them!! We did the 'build your own…read more4-pack' for $25. A great way to try a variety of their flavors. Our favorites were the Cheeseburger in Paradise (cheesy burger flavor) and the Tampa Girl (yummy, quality ham flavor). The service was very friendly and helpful! Food came out fast, hot and fresh! They were not greasy like we worried they might be. This is located inside Armature Works with such a fun environment. We took our food outside and ate in the beautiful courtyard that overlooked the river while watching the gorgeous sunset!

I didn't expect we got that much of food! Hahaha but oh well! Our MOST favorite were fresh prince…read moreand mother clucker empanadas!! They are so flavorful!!!! Def enough for 2 people especially you want to order other food from other place. I think you can skip the chicken tenders with bang bang sauce. It's nothing special and it's too salty in my opinion.

Cute little Cuban bakery in South Tampa…read more I wanted a cafe con leche, and a quick Yelp search resulted in Empanada World. This business has been in this location for 10 years and in Tampa in general for 20 years. I cannot believe it took me this long to find it! They offer a bunch of different baked empanadas, sandwiches, and other baked goods like cookies and cupcakes. I ordered a chicken empanada, a guava empanada, some frosted sugar cookies for my kids, and a cafe con leche. Prices are a little higher than the other empanada shops in town or other Latin bakeries, but this one is located in South Tampa, and the baked goods are so cute! The chicken empanada was really good. I liked the hint of curry that reminded me of the curry chicken empanadas my grandma makes. The guava empanada was actually cherry with walnut (whoops, must have been put in the wrong area!), but it was full of cherry flavor and excellent. The coffee was sweet and strong. I'm so happy to have found this place, and I look forward to returning.

While I have not been to the actual shop, I stopped by the stand at the St Pete Farmers Market last…read moreweekend and grabbed a breakfast empanada. The outside was flaky and crispy, which I loved. However, the filling was lacking in flavor and was pretty dry. I wish it had been served with a sauce on the side, I think that would have really elevated it. The man working the farmers market stand was very kind and patient and the stand was set up nicely with good signage to show all the flavors. I can't speak to the ambiance of the actual cafe though since I have not seen it.

After visiting this place on a few walks. The most recent visit sealed the deal. We won't be…read moreordering from her again. The dough, although baked has a old taste and the cheese pesto we normally get just didn't taste as good as we once had. The lady working there just doesn't seem to be present. I order 6 empanadas and asked for hot sauce and she just said no. We all got heartburn after having lunch here which was disappointing. Not sure what happened. The first 2 visits were excellent but the last 3 times have all tasted the same. Stale and old. Couple this with poor service. Makes for a terrible experience. They do have some unique flavors, a delicious home made hot sauce and Italian sodas. But this will be a hit or miss with little consistency

I did my order online. I tried the chicken and cheese, ham and cheese, and the cheeseburger…read moreempanada. The sauces were very good and the empanadas are delicious! My favorite was chicken and cheese, even tho it has black olives (which I don't like) in it, it was very good!!!! I can't wait for cheat day to enjoy other flavors!

If you're visiting Ybor City, do yourself a favor and stop by La Segunda Bakery and Cafe. This…read morehistoric bakery has been serving the Tampa community since 1915, and it's easy to see why it's still a local favorite over a century later. (La Segunda Bakery) Everything we tried was incredible! The sandwiches are huge, loaded with flavor, and made on their famous fresh Cuban bread. The empanadas were perfectly seasoned and packed with delicious fillings. And don't even get me started on the pastries, they're fresh, flaky, and absolutely amazing. The best part? The prices are incredibly reasonable, especially for the quality and generous portions you receive. Whether you're grabbing breakfast, lunch, or just satisfying a sweet tooth, La Segunda is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back!

Delivery order breakfast during our Tampa trip. The pastelito de guayaba con queso was incredibly…read morefresh and flaky, featuring a huge and well filled crescent portion. The guayaba con queso flip was also delicious, but it texture was not quite as outstanding to me when compared to the pastelito. Also tried double press Cuban toast for the first time, and enjoyed every bite. Next time gotta get a cortadito to go with it.

Stopped in post lunch rush and as always was met with excellent service and food! I've not had a…read morebad item from the menu and only have a couple items left to try. The empanadas are perfect, every single time! My only wish is that Mr Empanada was located 750 miles north of this location . 5 stars all the way!!

Came here at lunch time on a Wednesday. Place was very busy…read more Lots of to-go, dine-in and food delivery orders. The empanadas are cooked to order. Expect a little wait to get your food. All the different empanadas we tried were delicious and not greasy. I will suggest the basic beef is the best. But the other flavors such as the sausage & cheese was a close second. Two are filling, but big appetites should get three. Price of $4-$5 each are reasonable. They also serve cuban soups, salads and sandwiches.

Always a great meal! Ordered the lunch combo for $10. Comes with 4 empanadas (2 flavors) and 1…read moresauce. Menu changes so that's always fun to try new or returning flavors. This time I picked the Carne Asada with corn and cheese and the Seminole Cuban. These were absolutely fantastic!! I picked the cilantro aioli, which paired perfectly!

Small location in Seminole. The wait time was good and the empanada's were awesome best I ever had…read more Staff was great.

A clean and family friendly spot serving fresh Colombian cuisine. We ordered for a table of five,…read moreand were served with everything hot and fresh within a half hour! I ordered Jugos en Leche Guanabana beverage that was thick enough to stand up to a straw. It was pretty good, if a bit short on the soursop. My Ensalada "La Pequena" with sliced avacado and grilled shrimp was fresh and delicious. I also ordered the Empanada that came to me hot, fresh and very tasty along with the dipping sauce. All in all, I'd return again!

Came here to try out the Colombian food. Got to say that…read morethis place is actually pretty good. The young lady that assisted us was super helpful ... The food was delicious ... we got a bandeja paisa, Colombias signature dish. Love the feel of the place ; the vibe was very Colombia and the decor is awesome

The Cuban coffee is amazing. Exactly what I was looking for in Tampa. After seeing the food, I have…read moreto go back and eat

Leaving Tampa tomorrow and had to get one of my favorites, mojo pork. The pork was delicious and…read morefully marinated in mojo. Very friendly and courteous service. Please support local, independent businesses

Very good food @ Gordito's food truck located at Channelside Dr. I ordered the El Gordito which…read morecame with 2 empanadas, two sauces, seasoned tots & a drink. I chose the Chicken for one empanada and the spinach & cheese for the other. I got rasberry lemonade to drink. The food was very flavorful and tasty. The customer service was top tier as the gentleman who assisted me was extremely professional. The ambiance is nice, perfect location that provides lots of options. Check out Gordito's.

Located in the Sparkman Warf, Gordito's offers empanadas and drinks. There's plenty of seating…read moreeverywhere, may take awhile to find a spot since it's normally busy in this area. Service was quick and staff members are friendly. I placed my order and received it within 10 mins. I ordered 3 empanadas - guava and cheese, beef and mozzarella, lastly spinach and feta. They were all meh, the dough was on the tougher side and seemed stale. The spinach and feta was my favorite. I also tried the chimichurri and mango chutney sauces. I preferred the chimichurri.

While out for a day of shopping we wanted to try something new. We found this cute little…read moreColombian place. The location is in a small strip mall but don't be fooled. Small and sassy. The service was good everyone was super friendly and helpful. We had the beef empanadas- crispy and made to order. No soggy crust. For dinner we ordered the bandeja paisa - yum! The chicharrón was my favorite. We also had coffee and a pan de bono. The flavors were in point well seasoned and although the place is small it was busy. Definitely worth the visit. Give them a try you won't be disappointed.

I don't know what happened here. Perhaps the owners are out of town. I really hope it didn't change…read moreowners because everything was noticeably different. The ladies working were not familiar at all. They also were not friendly and helpful. I was pretty sad. It did make me feel like the previous owners were gone bc either one were there. I hope they are still around and eventually when I come back, I can update this review. We ordered the Hawaiian hot dog and the arepa with beef and chicken. Something was missing. Also we ordered two empanadas. I like their green chimmichuri sauce with it, and as soon as I asked for it, she walked away and never came back. Even the pic on the outside sign shows them with that sauce, but nope never got it. They also have their usual Colombian drinks which are Postobon and Colombiana. They are more expensive and smaller sizes. We will definitely take a break from here. Hope the owners that we know and love will be there.