MR EMPANADA – Spanish
Order at the counter and a minute later the empanadas land still crackling. Mr. Empanada has been a Tampa habit for years, turning out pastries stuffed with picadillo, Italian sausage and cheese, crabmeat, buffalo chicken with bleu cheese, and a pizza version for the undecided. Sweet ones - apple, guava and cream cheese - close things out. The kitchen also does a creditable Cuban sandwich, an Italian chef salad, black bean soup and its own deviled crab. Coffee is the proper Tampa kind. Cheap, quick, and built for the lunch rush.
4836 N ARMENIA AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33603 8138796232 https://www.mrempanada.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, 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, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at MR EMPANADA
Dairy-Free at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in Tampa has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cuban Toast, Chicken Breast Chunks (50) and Mr. E Deviled Crab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in Tampa has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Breast Chunks (50), Mr. E Deviled Crab and Italian Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in Tampa has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cuban Toast, Spinach, Artichoke & Cheese and Mr. E Deviled Crab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in Tampa has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including BBQ Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in Tampa has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Italian Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in Tampa has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Italian Chef Salad and Italian Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in Tampa has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Italian Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in Tampa has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cuban Toast, Black Bean Soup and Spanish Bean Soup. 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 MR EMPANADA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| BBQ Chicken | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Chicken Nuggets Meal | 54.7 g | 15.5 g |
| Cafe con Leche | 22.5 g | 14.8 g |
| Pizza Empanada | 1.7 g | 14.7 g |
| Ground Beef (Picadillo) | 57.7 g | 12.7 g |
| Cuban Sandwich | 15.7 g | 11.4 g |
| Guava & Cream Cheese Empanada | 27.1 g | 10.7 g |
| Apple Empanada | 102.6 g | 9 g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 2 g | 7.7 g |
| Italian Chef Salad | 16 g | 4.8 g |
| Black Bean Soup | 15.7 g | 3.5 g |
| Steak Fries | 22.8 g | 2.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Empanadas
Light golden-brown pastries cooked in peanut oil
- Ground Beef (Picadillo) - $4.5: Olive oil, onion, tomatoes juice, fresh basil, breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef & Cheese - $3.5: Onion, organic soya, egg, chili, vegetable oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Sausage & Cheese - $2: Potatoes, vegetable oil, yellow onion, garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach, Artichoke & Cheese - $2.5: Greek cheese, lemon, pepper, garlic powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese - $4 Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken & Blue Cheese - $4 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Empanada - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crabmeat Empanada - $4: 100% Claw Meat, may contain shell fragments Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Cuban Sandwich - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mr. E Deviled Crab - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Soups
- Italian Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Chef Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanish Bean Soup - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Soup - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Steak Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Toast - $4 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, brunch
Desserts
- Guava & Cream Cheese Empanada - $2.5: Cucumbers, cider or white vinegar, water Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Apple Empanada - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Renal
- E Dough - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Bottled Water - $4
- Bottled Soda - $4
- Bottled Power Ade - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cafe con Leche - $4: Espresso & Hot Sweet Milk
Kid's Meals
- 3 Minis Meal - $4: Ground Beef or Beef & Cheese, Fries & Drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Nuggets Meal - $4: Chicken Nuggets, Fries & Drink Available at: dinner, lunch
Party Platters
Minimum order requirements apply
- Mini Empanadas (25) - $4: Choice of Ground Beef, Beef & Cheese, Italian Sausage, Spinach Artichoke, Crab, Apple, or Guava Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Cuban Sandwiches (25) - $4 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast Chunks (50) - $4 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about MR EMPANADA
- Is MR EMPANADA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. MR EMPANADA has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cuban Toast, Chicken Breast Chunks (50) and Mr. E Deviled Crab.
- What can I eat at MR EMPANADA on a dairy-free diet?
- Cuban Toast, Chicken Breast Chunks (50) and Mr. E Deviled Crab carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does MR EMPANADA have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cuban Toast and Black Bean Soup.
- Is MR EMPANADA gluten-free?
- 3 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 MR EMPANADA?
- BBQ Chicken, at roughly 37.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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