MR EMPANADA – Spanish
Mr. Empanada's St. Petersburg counter runs the same fryers as the rest of the Tampa Bay group, sending out pastries light golden and dangerously hot: ground beef picadillo, beef and cheese, Italian sausage, crabmeat, spinach and artichoke, BBQ and buffalo chicken, plus a pizza empanada for the contrarians. Guava and cream cheese is the dessert of record. There is a proper Cuban sandwich too, along with the Mr E deviled crab, black bean and Spanish bean soups, and cafe con leche. Call ahead, order in the app, or send a tray of twenty-five minis to the office.
860 3 AVE S, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33701 727-828-9157 https://www.mrempanada.com/st-petersburg-mr-empanada/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at MR EMPANADA
Dairy-Free at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in St Petersburg has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spanish Bean Soup, Sweet Treat and Italian Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in St Petersburg has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bowl Italian Salad, Bowl Grilled Chicken Salad and Mr. E Deviled Crab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in St Petersburg has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spanish Bean Soup, Cuban Toast and Sweet Treat. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in St Petersburg has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Italian Chef Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in St Petersburg has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spanish Bean Soup, Sweet Treat and Italian Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in St Petersburg has 6 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spanish Bean Soup, Cuban Toast and Sweet Treat. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in St Petersburg has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spanish Bean Soup, Bowl Italian Salad and Black Bean Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at MR EMPANADA
MR EMPANADA in St Petersburg has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Italian Salad. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Spinach, Artichoke & Cheese Empanada | 10 g | 14.4 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 |
| Black Bean Soup | 15.7 g | 3.5 g |
| Fountain Drink | 12 g | 3.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Empanadas
Light golden-brown pastries cooked in peanut oil.
- Ground Beef (Picadillo) Empanada - $4.25: Ground beef, light golden-brown pastry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef & Cheese Empanada - $4.25: Beef and cheese, light golden-brown pastry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Sausage & Cheese Empanada - $4.25: Italian sausage and cheese, light golden-brown pastry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach, Artichoke & Cheese Empanada - $4.25: Spinach, artichoke, and cheese, light golden-brown pastry Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese Empanada - $4.25: Chicken, broccoli, and cheese, light golden-brown pastry Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Empanada - $4.25: BBQ chicken, light golden-brown pastry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken & Blue Cheese Empanada - $4.25: Buffalo chicken and blue cheese, light golden-brown pastry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Empanada - $4.25: Pizza fillings, light golden-brown pastry Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crabmeat Empanada - $5.5: 100% Claw meat, may contain shell fragments Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Cuban Sandwich - $9.99: Traditional Cuban sandwich ingredients Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mr. E Deviled Crab - $6.5: Deviled crab meat Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Soups
- Italian Salad - $7.5: Fresh greens and Italian dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Chef Salad - $9.5: Italian salad with assorted meats and cheeses Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanish Bean Soup - $5.25: Traditional Spanish bean soup 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 - $5.25: Seasoned black beans 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 - $3.5: Thick cut potato fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Toast - $2.25: Toasted Cuban bread with butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Desserts
- Guava & Cream Cheese Empanada - $4.25: Guava and cream cheese filling Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Apple Empanada - $4.25: Apple filling Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Renal
- Sweet Treat - $2.5: Assorted dessert item Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Fountain Drink - $2.75: Assorted soda flavors
- Bottled Water - $1.99: Purified water
- Powerade - $2.99: Sports drink
- Cafe con Leche - $3.5: Coffee with milk
- Espresso - $2.25: Strong black coffee
- Cappuccino - $4.25: Espresso with steamed milk foam
- Cafe Mocha - $4.5: Coffee with chocolate and milk
- French Vanilla - $4.5: Vanilla flavored coffee
- Hot Chocolate - $3.25: Cocoa with milk
Kid's Meals
- 3 Minis Meal - $7.99: 3 Mini empanadas (Ground Beef or Beef & Cheese), fries, and a drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Nuggets Meal - $7.99: Chicken nuggets, fries, and a drink Available at: dinner, lunch
Party Platters
- 25 Mini Ground Beef Empanadas - $35: 25 Miniature picadillo empanadas Available at: dinner, lunch
- 25 Mini Beef & Cheese Empanadas - $35: 25 Miniature beef and cheese empanadas Available at: dinner, lunch
- 25 Mini Italian Sausage & Cheese Empanadas - $35: 25 Miniature sausage and cheese empanadas Available at: dinner, lunch
- 25 Mini Spinach Artichoke & Cheese Empanadas - $35: 25 Miniature spinach and artichoke empanadas Available at: dinner, lunch
- 25 Mini Crab Meat Empanadas - $45: 25 Miniature crab meat empanadas Available at: dinner, lunch
- 25 Mini Apple Empanadas - $35: 25 Miniature apple dessert empanadas
- 25 Mini Guava & Cream Cheese Empanadas - $35: 25 Miniature guava and cheese empanadas Available at: dinner, lunch
- 25 Mini Cuban Sandwiches - $45: 25 Miniature Cuban sandwiches Available at: dinner, lunch
- 50 Chicken Breast Chunks - $40: 50 Pieces of breaded chicken breast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl Italian Salad - $30: Serves 10-12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl Italian Chef Salad - $40: Serves 10-12 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl Grilled Chicken Salad - $40: Serves 10-12 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, 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 Spanish Bean Soup, Sweet Treat and Italian Salad.
- What can I eat at MR EMPANADA on a dairy-free diet?
- Spanish Bean Soup, Sweet Treat and Italian Salad 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. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spanish Bean Soup and Sweet Treat.
- 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?
- Chicken Nuggets Meal, at roughly 15.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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