DIY Empanada Bar at Home: Tips from the Mpanadas Kitchen 🍴

Make dinner fun again—empanada style.

Who doesn’t love a little creativity in the kitchen? With a DIY Empanada Bar, you can bring the fun and flavors of Mpanadas into your own home. Perfect for family dinners, weekend get-togethers, or Arlington office potlucks, it’s a great way to let everyone customize their own empanada feast.

Start with a generous spread of empanadas that cover all the cravings, from savory to sweet. For the savory lovers, classics like our Cheeseburger Empanada, loaded with ground beef, cheddar, and sweet onion, the Philly Empanada with steak and melty provolone, or the herb-filled Chicken Pesto Empanada are always a hit. For a sweet twist, bring balance to the table with favorites like our Hazelnut Strawberry Empanada, which doubles as dessert and indulgent snack. The key is variety — a little something for everyone, no matter their mood.

Don’t stop there. Elevate the experience by adding toppings and sides to customize each bite. Think fresh herbs like cilantro or basil, zesty housemade dipping sauces such as chimichurri or spicy aioli, and colorful salsas to brighten the flavors. Then, round out the spread with sides like crunchy chips, a crisp garden salad, or a bowl of fragrant rice. Suddenly, your meal becomes more than just food on a plate — it’s a hands-on, interactive dining adventure where everyone can mix, match, and build their perfect plate.

And here’s the best part: if you’re not in the mood to cook or prep, you don’t have to.

Simply swing by Mpanadas and pick up a variety of empanadas fresh from our kitchen. With our ready-to-go empanadas, you can set up your very own DIY bar at home in minutes — no fuss, no stress!