Best empanadas in Tampa! Great service, employees and location. Tacos are great as well.
Jenny G.
I tried this place for the first time while at Armature Works. The empanadas were delicious ! I got the cheeseburger in paradise and a Tampa Girl. Both were incredible. The service was fast as well. I will definitely come back.
Jose Nunez (Joe Choo Choo)
Empanadas filled differently. 4pk/$25($7ea. hey, it's Armature Works). Fresh Prince: take on a Philly. Buffalo Soldier 2.0: buffalo chicken. Cheeseburger in Paradise: as advertised. Tampa Girl: a Cuban in an empanada. All delicious. Taste like they were baked or air fried. Thank God, because the insides were pretty gooey with cheese ?. Cute baking mold with the names. There's tacos, too. I hear it's another great transition from a food truck. If you're trying not to have a full meal, most of the places in AW don't help, even the smaller kiosks seemed geared to larger(and pricier) offerings. See my review of AW.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger Empanadas, Tampa Girl Empanada
Jill Benik
Be prepared!!!! No cash accepted. Straight up lib!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lola Callicoat
Jen and Kiara were very friendly and helpful. They cared about pleasing my family also with warm smiles. I will be back food was outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Marino
These were easily the best empanadas I’ve ever had from an establishment. I got a Tampa Girl and a Fresh Prince. 10/10 on both. Jenny, Katie, and Maeve provided awesome service. Definitely check this spot out if you’re ever in armature works.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Octavia Cattron
Stopped in today for an off day lunch date with my love. Ali was a ball of joy, made our first experience great! Food was delicious, will definitely be back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cole L.
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.
Kelly Hicks
Always delicious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kayleigh Kackison
Hector is an amazing cook ! The quesadilla were amazing ?
Solid empanadas with a local Tampa twist. Not traditional if looking for this option but a good twist.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tampa Girl
anamaria merly
Amazing experience! Fast service, great food and even better people helping out front. Kiara is the most nicest person to meet and she makes sure your order and your experience is 100%. Will be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tampa Girl
Jen C.
Despite living close by Armature Works, this was my first time checking out empamamas. Usually the line is long but I got lucky with hitting the food hall at a rare quiet time. Service was fast and friendly. Tried the loaded cheeseburger fries and the bang bang tenders. The loaded fries were huge! Very filling, and recreated all the flavors of a delicious burger in this fun way. The tenders were well cooked, and the bang bang sauce is excellent!
Jeremy Thomas
Jen and Ali did an exceptional job. They made the experience so much fun for us, and they serve us great food. We had a large order and they handled the service flawlessly and we had a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bang Bang Taco, Empanadas Chicken Strips and Seasoned Fries, Bang Bang Chicken
Best empanadas in Tampa! Great service, employees and location. Tacos are great as well.
I tried this place for the first time while at Armature Works. The empanadas were delicious ! I got the cheeseburger in paradise and a Tampa Girl. Both were incredible. The service was fast as well. I will definitely come back.
Empanadas filled differently. 4pk/$25($7ea. hey, it's Armature Works). Fresh Prince: take on a Philly. Buffalo Soldier 2.0: buffalo chicken. Cheeseburger in Paradise: as advertised. Tampa Girl: a Cuban in an empanada. All delicious. Taste like they were baked or air fried. Thank God, because the insides were pretty gooey with cheese ?. Cute baking mold with the names. There's tacos, too. I hear it's another great transition from a food truck. If you're trying not to have a full meal, most of the places in AW don't help, even the smaller kiosks seemed geared to larger(and pricier) offerings. See my review of AW.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger Empanadas, Tampa Girl Empanada
Be prepared!!!! No cash accepted. Straight up lib!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jen and Kiara were very friendly and helpful. They cared about pleasing my family also with warm smiles. I will be back food was outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
These were easily the best empanadas I’ve ever had from an establishment. I got a Tampa Girl and a Fresh Prince. 10/10 on both. Jenny, Katie, and Maeve provided awesome service. Definitely check this spot out if you’re ever in armature works.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in today for an off day lunch date with my love. Ali was a ball of joy, made our first experience great! Food was delicious, will definitely be back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Always delicious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hector is an amazing cook ! The quesadilla were amazing ?
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Solid empanadas with a local Tampa twist. Not traditional if looking for this option but a good twist.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tampa Girl
Amazing experience! Fast service, great food and even better people helping out front. Kiara is the most nicest person to meet and she makes sure your order and your experience is 100%. Will be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tampa Girl
Despite living close by Armature Works, this was my first time checking out empamamas. Usually the line is long but I got lucky with hitting the food hall at a rare quiet time. Service was fast and friendly. Tried the loaded cheeseburger fries and the bang bang tenders. The loaded fries were huge! Very filling, and recreated all the flavors of a delicious burger in this fun way. The tenders were well cooked, and the bang bang sauce is excellent!
Jen and Ali did an exceptional job. They made the experience so much fun for us, and they serve us great food. We had a large order and they handled the service flawlessly and we had a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bang Bang Taco, Empanadas Chicken Strips and Seasoned Fries, Bang Bang Chicken
the tacos were delicious!