Empanada Queen

Empanada Queen is the result of a family tradition. After all, it stems from a love of eating Abuelita’s famed Puerto Rican empanadillas, filled with meat and cheese and even tropical fruit. Now, that savory snack is being made on the go, in a pop up cart gracing the streets of Charlotte, NC.

And it’s all coming to you from 23-year-old chef Sara-Rose, who worked hard to recreate her grandma’s favorite recipes from scratch, adding new flavor options with unique twists to tantalize your tastebuds. Yup, you read that right. These empanadas must be tasted to be believed. From her three cheese blend featuring spinach, basil and parsley to a hearty Steph Curry including mild curry with fresh veggies, beans, rice and homemade creamy tangy sauce, you can definitely make a meal outta these empanadas. Of course, she’s also got some sweet treats on board, including pumpkin with a hint of cocoa. If all this sounds good to you, hit the pavement in Charlotte to get some of Empanada Queen’s famed empanadas, or hire her to cater your next event. Trust us. She’s deemed the queen of empanadas for a reason.

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