MR EMPANADA – Spanish
The menu board warns that they are extremely hot when served, and it means it. Mr. Empanada's fryers work through a long roster - picadillo, beef and cheese, Italian sausage, crabmeat, chicken with broccoli, spinach and artichoke, buffalo chicken with bleu cheese - and the guava and cream cheese one has a following of its own. Round it out with a Cuban sandwich, an Italian salad, black bean soup and a cafe con leche. Kids' meals come with minis and fries. Tampa Bay lunch shorthand, and it earns the shorthand.
7541 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33615 813 249-6233 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 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including E Dough, Mr. E Deviled Crab and Spanish Bean Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in Tampa has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mr. E Deviled Crab, Grilled Chicken Salad (Small) 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 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including E Dough, Mr. E Deviled Crab and Spinach, Artichoke & Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in Tampa has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Chicken Salad (Small) and BBQ Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in Tampa has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Chicken Salad (Small) and 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 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Chicken Salad (Small), 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 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Chicken Salad (Small) and 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 E Dough, Spanish Bean Soup and Cuban Toast. 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 |
| Grilled Chicken Salad (Large) | 40.2 g | 25.5 g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad (Small) | 5.5 g | 16.5 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 |
| Cappuccino | 12 g | 8 g |
| Cafe Mocha | 36.1 g | 7.3 g |
| Italian Chef Salad | 16 g | 4.8 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, good-quality 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
- 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 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 - $4.49 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 - $6.19 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad (Small) - $4.49 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad (Large) - $6.19 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free 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
- Fountain Drink - $4
- Bottled Water - $4
- Cafe con Leche - $4
- Powerade - $4
- Espresso - $4
- Cappuccino - $4
- Cafe Mocha - $4
- French Vanilla - $4
- Hot Chocolate - $4
Frequently Asked Questions about MR EMPANADA
- Is MR EMPANADA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. MR EMPANADA has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including E Dough, Mr. E Deviled Crab and Spanish Bean Soup.
- What can I eat at MR EMPANADA on a dairy-free diet?
- E Dough, Mr. E Deviled Crab and Spanish Bean Soup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 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 E Dough and Spanish Bean Soup.
- Is MR EMPANADA gluten-free?
- 4 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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