The Empanada King LLC in University - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Quite literally the most delicious empanadas I’ve ever had. 10/10 will eat again. The owner (John Ramirez, I believe his name was) was extremely nice, as well as helpful. If excellent food and outstanding customer service is what you’re looking for, look no further.

The address is wrong and they won't pick up the phone. Dont come.

Me and my family travel here for vacation and came across this food truck. When I tell you guys the food here was amazing and the customer service is like no other. I highly recommend place!

I came here because I have been trying to find a place that serves a good Salchipapa and I am glad I finally made the time to come down here. The food is great and the service is wonderful he really makes it feel like you’re a regular, loves to talk to his customers and make them feel welcome. Great place committed to providing a great experience and great food. I will definitely be back and suggest it to others.

Delicious! Secret cilantro sauce amazing!

Them empanadas are fye when I’m chillin fr fr

Jon makes amazing food! Best empenda & Cuban I've ever had! Will definitely be back!!!

Always so friendly and the food is amazing! We go every week at least once Jons so awesom!

Food is always amazing, the chef is very nice and always makes the food perfect. Salchipapa is my favorite, i come here once a week at least! Just wish they were open late on weekends.

Food was amazing. But I feel like that’s not enough, so I’m going to add how long I would be willing to drive for this specific food! I would drive up to 20 minutes for the salchipapa and Cuban sandwich. HOWEVER, I would easily drive 40 minutes-1 hour for this man’s empanadas. Y’all. I have been searching for months for a truly fantastic empanada and all of them were just so mediocre. These empanadas though…. I would eat just plain, unfilled empanada wrapping from this food truck, pay $5, and say “thank you.” And the filling…. I would probably buy in bulk if they would let me. Both elements were perfect and together it was like a whole symphony. Just perfect. Exactly what I have been looking for and very likely to become something I think about and reminisce on should we ever move out of Florida.

Heard from several friends how good his food was and finally got to check out the King. Born and raised in Tampa I know what a good empanada is and the King's were both excellent and reasonably priced. The included sauces were both really good, each with just the right amount of tang. The most expensive thing on his menu were the salchipapas but it was huge, awesome and took until the next day to finish. It should also be said that the King is a hard working guy, you only have to speak to him for a minute to see how passionate he is about his food and business. End of the day your money is well spent here. Very highly recommended.

Empanadas are some of the best I’ve ever had

Hands down the best empanadas in town! My guy kills it every week with new creations! If you love crunchy, fresh, and flavorful empanadas YOU NEED TO COME HERE! Also, he has an incredible creamy garlic sauce! Do not sleep on this spot! 100/10!!! 🔥

My fiancé and I stumbled across this place today while running an errand, and all I can is, “holy sh!+!!!” I don’t know what kind of secret devil dipping sauce this man has created, but I could literally take shots of it! The food is authentic and simply amazing! Please do yourselves a favor and make your way here - you can thank me later!

The best empanadas and salchipapa I’ve ever had, and I mean it. Been eating them for years now.I never leave disappointed or hungry. You’re not only getting quality food but also quality service, I get treated like family every time. Go get some! You’ll thank me later:)

Friend brought me over. The variety and friendliness is awesome. The sauces are out of this world. Don’t miss out

Sooooo this place is 100% recommended! I had the beef empanada and tried his salchipappas!!! I'm in LOVE. I am not exaggerating. His empanadas are made fresh! And it's super affordable ❤️ the flavors are crazy over here ! Come check him out. You won't regret it. I found my new secret spot!

where do i start!!!! the empanadas are beyond out of this world with flavor and filling. The salchipapa is the best ive ever had hands down with all the flavor you would imagin it should have unlike others, and its still just as amazing the day after with how much you get!!!!

Dare you to finish the Salchipapas!!

I only wish they were open more often! I love their food!

Without a doubt… hands down…. 100% THE BEST! Empanadas and now holding the title as THE BEST Cuban sandwich in ALL of Tampa!

Just left this awesome place, the owner is just an amazing person. Haven’t even tasted the empanadas, but I’m sure that they will be just as amazing. Thank you

Hands down the best empanadas in Tampa. Great food, great prices and awesome, friendly service. Will be back!

Yo! These empanadas and salchipapa from Big John are amazing and supper delicious.Food always hot cooks on the spot the establishment is clean and the service its A+ very pleased with the service will recommend to anyone to come check it out for themselves

Amazing food! Use to love the car meet empanadas now my wife makes me drive iver an hour to get them. Hands down the best empanadas I've ever had. Not to mention the price point, you can't beat it!

Best Empanadas in the Bay Area!

Great food great owner, best food truck around

The empanadas & sauces are 10/10 best in the bay! Def worth stopping by!

Jon is so passionate about his food. He is very caring, a great friend & all around just a great guy. Go see him for the absolute BEST empanadas & salchipapas EVERRR!! #SupportLocalBusinesses

Awesome Food, Great Service, always treated Amazing, Best Empanadas in Tampa FL

This place is AWESOME!! My man has killer sauces and absolute 🔥 empanadas!! Definitely worth the visit!