EMPANADA'S FACTORY – Spanish
Empanada's Factory works a strip of Philips Highway in Jacksonville as a Latin fusion kitchen pulling from Cuba, Peru, Colombia, Argentina and Guatemala, open long hours seven days with a clean, welcoming dining room plus a patio. Empanadas anchor the case, the Argentinian onion-and-cheese version drawing particular praise, but the kitchen goes well past them: Cuban sandwiches, lechon asado, grilled churrasco steak and a full breakfast menu round out the day. Diners repeatedly compare the cooking to Miami's Little Havana and single out the staff as warm and helpful. It reads like a genuine slice of South Florida transplanted north.
8060 Phillips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256 9043748939 https://empanadasfactoryjax.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at EMPANADA'S FACTORY
Dairy-Free at EMPANADA'S FACTORY
EMPANADA'S FACTORY in Jacksonville has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tostones, Cuban Bread and Sweet Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EMPANADA'S FACTORY
EMPANADA'S FACTORY in Jacksonville has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tostones Rellenos, Tostones and Sweet Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EMPANADA'S FACTORY
EMPANADA'S FACTORY in Jacksonville has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Impossible Veggie Burger, Ceviche and Caesar Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at EMPANADA'S FACTORY
EMPANADA'S FACTORY in Jacksonville has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cubano and Ham Croquettes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at EMPANADA'S FACTORY
EMPANADA'S FACTORY in Jacksonville has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pollo Saltado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EMPANADA'S FACTORY
EMPANADA'S FACTORY in Jacksonville has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tostones, Cuban Bread and Sweet Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EMPANADA'S FACTORY
EMPANADA'S FACTORY in Jacksonville has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Impossible Veggie Burger, Tostones and House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at EMPANADA'S FACTORY
EMPANADA'S FACTORY in Jacksonville has 8 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Impossible Veggie Burger, House Salad and Cuban Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at EMPANADA'S FACTORY
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cubano | 12.1 g | 71 g |
| Jalea Mixta | 36.8 g | 59.2 g |
| Media Noche | 24.3 g | 45.1 g |
| Picada | 71.5 g | 36.4 g |
| Tostones Rellenos | 24.1 g | 30.5 g |
| Pescado Frito | 21.3 g | 23.8 g |
| Lomo Saltado | 120.4 g | 21.3 g |
| Pollo Saltado | 18.1 g | 20.5 g |
| Inca Kola | 38 g | 16.3 g |
| Choripan | 1.8 g | 15.5 g |
| Café con Leche | 22.5 g | 14.8 g |
| Lechon Asado | 117.4 g | 14.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Entrees
- Picadillo a la Habanera - $18.72: Cuban style ground beef simmered with green olives and potatoes; served with rice and two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hilachas - $18.72: Guatemalan style shredded beef in a tomato and tomatillo sauce; served with rice and two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalea Mixta - $21.84: Fish, squid and shrimp fried golden; served with yuca, toston and salsa criolla. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lechon Asado - $18.72: Cuban roast pork in a sour orange and garlic mojo marinade; served with rice and two sides. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Milanesa - Chicken - $16.64: Chicken pounded thin and breaded; served with rice and two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Milanesa - Beef - $18.72: Beef pounded thin and breaded; served with rice and two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brazilian Picanha - $24.96: Served with rice and two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones Sazonados - $21.84: Shrimp in a garlic butter sauce; served with rice and two sides. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guatemalan Platter - $24.96: Grilled steak, sausage and baked chicken; served with rice and one side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $18.72: Peruvian style whitefish marinated in fresh squeezed citrus lime marinade. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos del Sur - Beef - $15.6: Three flour tortillas with beef, served with rice, beans and a side of chimichurri. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Picada - $24.96: Colombian chorizo, papa criolla, yuca, fries, tostones, chicken and beef. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescado Frito - $16.64: Breaded tilapia filet fried golden; served with rice and two sides. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz Chaufa - Chicken - $15.6: Peruvian fried rice with chicken. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Saltado - $20.88 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lomo Saltado - $22.88: Beef tenderloin sautéed with red onion and tomato; served with rice and French fries. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Churrasco Steak - $24.96: Grilled skirt steak served with Argentinian chimichurri sauce, rice and two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo al Verdeo - $19.76: Grilled chicken breast topped with a green onion cream sauce; served with rice and two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo con Champiñones - $19.76: Grilled chicken breast topped with mushroom sauce; served with rice and two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & More
- Sandwich Chivito - $22.88: Special churrasco sandwich. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Media Noche - $13.52: Roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on fresh sweet bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toston Burger - $15.6: Burger, Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce tomato and mayo; served on a toston. Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Cheeseburger - $15.6: Burger, Swiss cheese, bacon, tomato lettuce, potato sticks and mayo. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito del Sur - Chicken - $12.48: Chicken with rice, beans, cheese, lettuce and mayo in a tortilla. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Impossible Veggie Burger - $10.4: Served with lettuce, tomato and Swiss cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cubano - $13.52: Roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on fresh Cuban bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Choripan - $9.36: Argentinian chorizo with chimichurri sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Plates
- Ham Croquettes - $6.24: Six ham filled croquettes, breaded and fried golden. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa Colombiana - $9.36: Grilled corn cake filled with melted cheese and shredded beef. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Provoleta Chimichurri - $9.36: Grilled provolone cheese topped with chimichurri and served with Cuban bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones Rellenos - $9.36: Three green plantains filled with shredded beef. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deditos de Queso - $6.24: Four cheese tequeños. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanadas Colombianas - $10.4: Five mini fried beef and potato empanadas. Served with hot sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanadas Argentinas - $10.4: Three baked empanadas with your choice of filling (Chicken, Beef, Ham & Cheese, Spinach, Onion & Cheese, Lomo Saltado). Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antojitos - $14.56: 2 empanadas Argentinas, 2 empanadas Colombianas, and 6 ham croquettes. Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salad
- Tomato & Feta Salad - $9.36: Romaine lettuce, tomato and Feta cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl of Chicken Soup - $12.48 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $8.32: Romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons & Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $8.32: Romaine lettuce, carrots, cucumber tomato and cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Sautéed Veggies - $5.2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papa Criolla - $5.2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $5.2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Yucca - $5.2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Bread - $3.64 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Tostones - $5.2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $3.12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Plantains - $5.2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Chicha Morada - $4.16: Purple corn drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Inca Kola - $3.12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lemonade - $3.64
- Coke - $3.64
- Mango Smoothie - $5.2
- Café con Leche - $5.2
- Cortadito - $3.64
Frequently Asked Questions about EMPANADA'S FACTORY
- Is EMPANADA'S FACTORY dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EMPANADA'S FACTORY has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tostones, Cuban Bread and Sweet Plantains.
- What can I eat at EMPANADA'S FACTORY on a dairy-free diet?
- Tostones, Cuban Bread and Sweet Plantains carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EMPANADA'S FACTORY have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Tostones and Cuban Bread.
- Is EMPANADA'S FACTORY gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at EMPANADA'S FACTORY?
- Cubano, at roughly 71g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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