MR EMPANADA – Spanish
A Tampa counter built on one idea done many ways: the empanada. They come out of the peanut oil light golden and blistering, filled with ground beef picadillo, beef and cheese, Italian sausage, chicken with broccoli, BBQ chicken or spinach and artichoke. Save room for guava and cream cheese. The rest of the board is Tampa Bay comfort food - Cuban sandwich, deviled crab, Spanish bean soup, steak fries, Cuban toast - alongside cafe con leche or a straight espresso. Kids get three minis and fries. Party trays for everyone else.
3953 W KENNEDY BLVD, TAMPA, FL, 33609 813.872.6233 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 Black Bean Soup, 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 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 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 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Bean Soup, Mr. E Deviled Crab and Spanish Bean Soup. 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 Black Bean Soup, 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 |
| 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 |
| Cappuccino | 12 g | 8 g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 2 g | 7.7 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, 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 - $8.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mr. E Deviled Crab - $6.5 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 - $6.19 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanish Bean Soup - $4.5 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 - $4.5 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 - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Toast - $1.5 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 - $2.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Renal
- E Dough Sweet Treat - $3 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 - $2.5
- Bottled Water - $2
- Cafe con Leche - $3.5: Espresso & Hot Sweet Milk
- Powerade - $2.75
- Espresso - $2
- Cappuccino - $4
- Cafe Mocha - $4
- French Vanilla - $4
- Hot Chocolate - $3
Kid's Meals
- 3 Minis Meal - $6.99: 3 Minis (Ground Beef or Beef & Cheese), Fries & Drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Nuggets Meal - $6.99: Chicken Nuggets, Fries & Drink Available at: dinner, lunch
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 Black Bean Soup, Mr. E Deviled Crab and Spanish Bean Soup.
- What can I eat at MR EMPANADA on a dairy-free diet?
- Black Bean Soup, 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 Black Bean Soup and Spanish Bean Soup.
- Is MR EMPANADA gluten-free?
- 2 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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