Catering

Fresh. Hot. Tasty.

About Mpanadas

Mpanadas is a family owned business on Columbia Pike, in Arlington, serving over a dozen creative and unique empanadas, each one bursting with filling. Always served hot with a perfectly crispy and golden crust, you’ll want to try them all!

What You Should Know

Flavors

  • Any empanada can be ordered, including in-stock seasonal flavors.

Quantity

  • Most people eat 2 empanadas, but we have seen some exceptions!

  • Minimum order size is 20 empanadas, enough for about 10 people.

  • Every order includes 12oz containers of sauce, 1 for every 10 empanadas.

Guests

  • For events with greater than 25 guests, please contact us 48 hours in advance.

  • For events with less than 25 guests, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance.

Payment

  • We accept all forms of payment. Payments made by card include a 3.5% processing fee.

Also Offering

  • Delivery, for an additional fee.

  • Paper products (napkins, plates, tongs), for an additional fee.

  • Extra sauces, our mild and spicy sauces might leave you wanting more!

  • Signature drinks, including our brilliant lemonades in gallon sizes.

Food Vendor Service

  • If you have an event and need a food vendor, we’d like to talk! We’ll set up our own stall and sell our famous American empanadas and drinks to attendees.

What Should I Order?

Empanada Flavors

All flavors are available including whatever specials are being offered this season.

  • Pizza sauce, pepperoni (Halal), mozzarella, and basil

    • NEW Breakfast Empanada

    • Bacon, egg, and cheese with maple syrup and green onion

    • NEW Breakfast Empanada

    • French toast with blueberries and strawberries lathered in syru

    • Vegan, Dairy-Free, and Halal

    • Philly steak, sweet onion, provolone, mozzarella

    • Chicken, potato, cayenne pepper, cumin, mozzarella

    • Dairy-Free and Halal

    • Ground beef, potato, carrots, peas, sweet onion.

    • Dairy-Free and Halal

    • Cheddar, mozzarella

    • Vegetarian, Halal

    • Ground pork, BBQ sauce, balsamic vinegar

    • Dairy-Free

    • Spinach, artichoke, sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, parmesan, mozzarella

    • Vegetarian and Halal

    • Breakfast Empanada

    • Chorizo, egg, pico de gallo, salsa, black beans, mozzarella

    • Tender chicken breast, creamy pesto sauce, melted mozzarella, and fresh white mushrooms

    • Halal

    • Ground beef, cheddar, sweet onion

    • Halal

    • Chicken breast, potato, carrots, peas, sweet onion

    • Halal

    • Lentils, black beans, tomato, green squash, sweet onion, bell pepper, carrot, curry, garlic

    • Vegan, Vegetarian, and Halal

Signature Drinks

Our signature drinks pair wonderfully with hot empanadas!

    • Honey Lavender Lemonade 🪻🍋

      • Refreshing lemonade with a splash of lavender and honey, garnished with butterfly pea flowers

    • Coconut Lemonade 🥥🍋

      • Refreshing lemonade with a splash of coconut cream, garnished with coconut flakes

    • Blueberry Lemonade 🫐🍋

      • Refreshing lemonade with a splash of blueberry puree, garnished with blueberries

    • Strawberry Lemonade 🍓🍋

      • Refreshing lemonade with a splash of strawberry syrup, garnished with strawberries

  • Creamy beverage made with rice milk and your choice of oat or whole milk, available iced or hot.

    Horchata tastes like rice pudding melted into a glass of heaven. It’s cool, sweet, and comforting, the perfect pairing for Mpanadas.

  • 2 shots of our La Mancha or La Experiencia espresso with 10 oz of frothed horchata

    The horchata latte builds on that creamy, spiced base with a silky layer of steamed milk, blurring the line between indulgent treat and comforting ritual. It’s mellow, warming, and gently spiced, like a hug in a mug.

  • Our Bolivian blend or Honduran blend of your classic cup of joe. Straightforward, dependable, and easy to enjoy. It’s a smooth, no-fuss brew that delivers steady flavor and a reliable caffeine kick.

Dipping Sauces

Our sauces are legendary. For every 5 attendees, you’ll get a 12oz container of sauce.

    • Yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, jalapeño, dill, serrano pepper, red bell pepper

    • Yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, jalapeño, dill

  • Everyone Raved

    I used Mpanadas catering for a church event and everyone raved! Paola got right back to me, had everything ready and was so helpful. They are absolutely delicious. I just picked up more today for my family that includes vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters. They will all be well fed!

    — Julie M.

  • A Great Hit

    Jesse and the catering service were great! The Mpanadas were a great hit with everyone at my event. Excited to have more events catered again in the near future!

    — Nayia P.

  • Phenomenal

    Empanadas were phenomenal. I loved every single one. My favorite was the cheeseburger. You’ve got to visit Mpanadas!

    — Joseph D.

  • Heavenly

    I am so blessed to have tasted this wonderful empanada. This lental curry was heavenly. If you guys haven’t tried this shop, you must try them!

    — Harmoni

  • Well Worth the Price!

    I order two empanadas at the Blue Festival. One chorizo and one Philly. They were delicious and full of flavor. Completely stuffed with food, generous portion. Well worth the price!