Handcrafted • Puerto Rican • Fusion Empanadas

Empanada Papi is deeply rooted in family, 

culture, and the love of food.

Chef Philly Phill’s journey began at the young age of four. He was already in the kitchen with his aunt and grandmother — fascinated by the smells, the sounds, and the magic of food.

From his Puerto Rican side, he inherited soulful, deep flavors and the foundation of his cooking — like his family’s sofrito recipe, which gives his picadillo and pernil their unforgettable taste. From his mother, a professional baker, he learned the art of precision, creativity, and patience — the kind of detail that transforms cooking into craft.

Raised alongside three sisters, Chef Phill grew up surrounded by strong women who taught him resilience, warmth, and the joy of feeding others like they were family. Every person in his life — blood or chosen — left a mark on his cooking, whether through tradition, technique, or the simple love of gathering around the table.

Empanada Papi brings all those influences together: golden empanadas filled with Puerto Rican soul and a fusion of global flavors that reflect Phill’s diverse background and artistic imagination. Each bite is a piece of his story — crafted to share with the community.

Because Empanada Papi is more than just food.
It’s about how food connects people — across cultures, across generations, and across the table.
Every empanada carries a story, crafted to connect community one bite at a time.