About us


Meet the Owners


Mr. Empanada Inc. is a family owned, rapidly growing, small business that currently has two company owned location and five franchised locations.

Mr. Empanada Inc. takes pride in their restaurants and extreme care in the manufacture and preparation of their food items, demonstrating their total commitment to the brand and reputation.

As a result Mr. Empanada has enjoyed excellent reviews in Tampa’s premier publications such as The Tampa Tribune and Weekly Planet.For a historical perspective of Mr. Empanada please read Audrey’s Letter which was given to all invited guest at the Grand Opening Celebration in 2003.



Audrey Perez      |    * by Al Perez      |       Lisa P. Ferras
Deceased 3/11/21