La Empanada

Amigos y Amigas,

We have been writing and re-writing this post... It is not an easy announcement to make, but we have some important news. After much contemplation and numerous conversations, we have made the difficult decision to close down our brand, La Empanada. This closure has not been an easy decision to make but we must focus on our family.

For those familiar with our story, La Empanada started as a concept and slowly flourished as a small business with the spirit of large franchise. Our dedicated small team has been responsible for every facet of our business, from preparing the dough, packaging for supermarkets, delivering across ACT, setting up hundreds of markets and many more things. We have been going at it for nearly 8 years now. The burnout associated with owning and running a small business is real. The reason behind our decision is to focus on raising our two children while also being able to properly enjoy life with friends and family.

We would have never made it here today without your constant support. It's astonishing to reflect on how this journey began years ago, we started with a single foldable table at the markets trying to convince people to buy our empanadas. The business grew as did our team, we are extremely proud of everyone who helped us get to where we are today.

We are also thankful because without this opportunity we would have never met many many great people. We came to love and understand Canberra through the business and the many amazing experiences we were able to have through operating the business. We hope when we see you around Canberra we are able to catch up properly and discuss the great laughs we all enjoyed at La Empanada.

We can’t thank you enough for your continuous support over the past 8 years. You have seen us grow and supported us through every step of the way. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have experienced the loyalty in our community and grateful for the many friendships that were forged.

Once again thank you and we will see you around...

Adios

Signing off,
André, Andrea & La Empanada Crew

100% Colombian Coffee

Perfect weather for Handmade Markets this weekend.
See you Handmade Canberra

Always a favourite. Do you know what's in our pino empanadas?
Our customers from Chile are big fans.

When you leave them those 2 extra minutes in the oven...crispy mode.
Tasty empanadas, crispy or not.

Buffalo Chicken Empanada. Delicious buffalo sauce with chicken inside an empanada!
P.s. - no buffalos were hurt in the process of empanada making :)

Get your coffee fix at home, we have beans and ground available for you, 250g and 1kg bags.
Great gift idea...

Same empanadas, delicious coffee and amazing service. 😊
slightly different operating hours...

We will remain open! Slight changes to our menu but we will be focusing on our empanada range and colombian coffee.
Thank you for your ongoing support Canberra, you are the greatest.

Spicy pork chorizo is always a great idea to warm you up on these cold days. Even better with a beer...

Cold weather calls for Ajiaco this weekend. Traditional Colombian hearty chicken soup.
Delish.

Huevos Rancheros is this weekend's special at our Bakehouse in Gungahlin. Can you guess which latin american country this is from❓

Very grateful to have been selected as one of Handmade's brand ambassador.
We have come a long way and we wouldn't be where we are today without Handmade Canberra's support together with your support Canberra.
We will be adding a couple more items to our menu for April 29th and 30th, one of them being Alfajores!
Traditional melting moments made with Dulce de Leche...

Chicken and Jalapeño! One of our favourites.
Easy to eat, great for events, parties and more!
Get in touch

We will be opening Saturday and Sunday only until 2p.
Sunday: Haig Park Markets and Old Bus Depot Markets

"Milanesa" is our weekend special. From 10a you will be able to get carefully crumbed steak served with two fried eggs, chips and salad...
Only at our bakehouse.

Did you know Empanadaa can be found all over South America and not just in one specific country?
Any idea why that is?

Exciting weekend ahead! Bandeja Paisa is our weekend special, a traditional dish from Colombia 🇨🇴.
Crisp Pork Belly, Chorizo, mince beef, Arepitas, plantains, beans, fried egg...all served with rice on the side. The secret is in the seasoning 🤤😁
Only at our bakehouse in Gungahlin March 11th and 12th. (Limited Qty. Available)

This Sunday will be our first market and will be participating Fortnightly, come by Haig Park in Braddon to enjoy delicious empanadas.

Big day today. See you at Multicultural Festival in Queanbeyan!

Weekend Special: Just think scrambled eggs but mexican 🇲🇽 style! Cooked with mini fried tortilla chips and mozzarella cheese...🤤 Served with Avocado, jalapeños, crunchy tortilla chips and salsa.
Truly a must try breakfast dish
Only at our bakehouse in Gungahlin, March 4th and March 5th

Our spicy beef empanada has been very popular this week.
Minced Beef cooked with beans, potatoes & chilli.

Weekend Special: Feijoada. Traditional fish from Brazil.
Only available at our shop in Gungahlin.

A stegosaurus waffle for the little ones?
We have a dish for everyone.
Come by our bakehouse.

Ever tried Ecuador style prawn ceviche?
Come by our bakehouse today and tomorrow, limited qty. Available.
Doesn't get any more multicultural than this.

Wondering what's under the hood? Come by our bakehouse in Gungahlin. This is our chicken and Jalapeño...
Empanadas are a delicious and healthy alternative to many fast food options out there.

Just because we wont be at the festival, doesn't mean you can't enjoy an empanada (or two) on your way to the festival...
Conveniently located next to the train stop in Gungahlin and in front of bus platform 3.

"What's an empanada?" Believe it or not, we get asked this question on a daily basis.
We love have discussions about South American cuisine.
Come by our bakehouse, enjoy a delicious coffee and great conversation.

Tried our mexicano waffle yet?
Come by our bakehouse to check it out.

Fairly certain we are the only ones fortunate enough to be offering Lomo Saltado as a weekend special in Canberra, 😁
Lomo Saltado is a traditional dish served in Peru. Diced beef, cooked with capsicum, onions and a home made sauce. Served with chips and seasoned rice.
Its a must try