Our Story

About Our Journey

Built on tradition with handcrafted recipes served fresh every day.

A Journey

That Started With Flavor

Empanadas RD began with a passion for sharing the comforting flavors of the Dominican Republic through recipes made the right way. What started as a humble food truck became a place where every empanada reflected family traditions, authentic ingredients, and the joy of bringing people together over great food.

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Growing

With the Community

As the journey continued, that same commitment found a home in the Bronx. Local families welcomed the flavors, and one location soon became several. Today, we're proud to serve our community from four Bronx locations while also bringing our signature empanadas to Raleigh, NC, through our food truck.

Quality. Service. Flavor. In Every Bite

Everything we serve is prepared fresh with care, using recipes that stay true to their roots. We believe every guest deserves food that's flavorful, consistent, and made with pride. That's what La Verdadera Empanada means to us every single day.

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What Drives Us

The Values Behind Every Bite

 Fresh Every Day

Fresh Every Day

We prepare our empanadas daily to ensure every order is served hot, flavorful, and made with care.

 Rooted in Community

Rooted in Community

Our success comes from the neighborhoods we serve, and we're proud to support the people who support us.

Traditional Dominican Taste

Traditional Dominican Taste

Every recipe celebrates the rich flavors and time-honored cooking traditions of the Dominican Republic.

Ingredients You Can Trust

Ingredients You Can Trust

Quality begins with carefully selected ingredients that help create the bold flavors our customers love.

Savor

The Flavor

Stop by your nearest location and enjoy authentic Dominican empanadas made fresh for every order.