Get to know me.

A Empanadas is a celebration of tradition, flavor, and community.

Hi, I'm Alina, the heart behind A Empanadas.

This all started with a simple love for home-cooked flavors and the joy of gathering around food. Growing up with Mexican, Chilean, and German roots, I was lucky to experience a mix of bold, comforting flavors that shaped the way I see food.

I always dreamed of creating something that would honor those traditions while bringing people
together—one empanada at a time.

Alina & Luis Baraldi, Co-founders.

This is my happy place — Growing fresh ingredients that bring even more love and flavor to my empanadas.

At A Empanadas, it's not just about the food (though, trust me, the food is amazing). It’s about the feeling you get when you bite into something made with love. Every empanada is crafted with high-quality, fresh ingredients and a lot of heart. From timeless classics to creative new twists, each bite is a little piece of home.

And because good food is meant to be shared, you can find us at local markets across South Florida. Whether you're discovering us for the first time at a weekend market or you’re one of our loyal regulars, we love being part of your day.

Seeing our empanadas in your hands—and those happy smiles—means everything to us.

So come find us, grab a warm empanada, and be part of the
A Empanadas story. We can't wait to share our flavors with you.

We are proud to donate 1% of our gross profit to fight cancer.

We are proud to donate 1% of our gross profit to fight cancer.

What matters
to us.

  • A Empanadas is more than food—it’s about connection. We’re proud to support local businesses, create a welcoming space, and donate 1% of our gross profit to fight cancer—because good food should give back.

  • We stay true to our roots, blending authentic flavors with carefully selected ingredients to create an elevated, unforgettable experience—because great taste starts with honesty and excellence.

  • Every empanada is made with love and care, using high-quality ingredients and inspired by time-honored family recipes. Our passion for food and respect for tradition are at the heart of everything we do.

That’s why we compost all our organic waste and use it to enrich our garden, where we grow peppers and a variety of fresh herbs. It’s our way of creating a full-circle process—minimizing waste while growing the ingredients that make our empanadas so flavorful.

We believe in giving back—to
our community and to the earth.

Designed with
the Earth in Mind

We care about what we serve—and how we serve it. That’s why we use FSC-certified paper, soy-based and water-based inks, and greaseproof, compostable bags for a lower environmental impact.

Because good taste and sustainability go hand in hand.