Republica Empanada

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Republica Empanada Yes! We accept reservations. Call 480 969-1343 The mid-century architecture is a unique contrast to the brick row showcased along Main Street.
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Republica Empanada is located in the Southside Heights Neighborhood of downtown Mesa on the NE corner of 1st Avenue & Hibbert. We are a pan-Latin bistro that specializes in Arizona's largest variety of South American style savory empandas. Our empanadas, as well as our dishes, represent the different regions and tastes of Latin American comfort food.

๐Ÿ’€Mercado Special:๐Ÿต๏ธ ๐•ท๐–† ๐•ฐ๐–’๐–•๐–†-๐•ธ๐–”๐–’๐–Ž๐–† How cute are these?! Sweet and crispy ๐˜Œ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ข ๐˜”๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ด filled with pumpkin, cheesecak...
10/23/2026

๐Ÿ’€Mercado Special:๐Ÿต๏ธ
๐•ท๐–† ๐•ฐ๐–’๐–•๐–†-๐•ธ๐–”๐–’๐–Ž๐–†

How cute are these?! Sweet and crispy ๐˜Œ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ข ๐˜”๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ด filled with pumpkin, cheesecake and dusted with powdered sugar will be available Halloweekend at ๐•ฝ๐–Š๐–•๐–š๐–‡๐–‘๐–Ž๐–ˆ๐–† ๐•ฐ๐–’๐–•๐–†๐–“๐–†๐–‰๐–† only on 10/30 and 10/31.

Come snack and shop at our monthly ๐ŸŒธ Mercado Mesa โœจ event popping up in Republica Empanada parking lot & Mesa Urban Garden patio on Friday, October 30 ๐ŸŽƒ feat. local art, handmade goods, a plant sale, rooftops DJ and the best vibes ๐ŸŒ™

Always a FREE community event, and all are welcome ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ•

We recognize that Repรบblica Empanada resides on the ancestral homelands of the Maricopa, Peeposh, Salt River, Akimel Oโ€™o...
10/12/2026

We recognize that Repรบblica Empanada resides on the ancestral homelands of the Maricopa, Peeposh, Salt River, Akimel Oโ€™odham, Tohono Oโ€™odhand and Hohokam peoples.

Today we honor the contributions of all Indigenous people to our collective culture, traditions and history. โœŠ๐Ÿฝ

To our friends, community and family: we see you and we love you. RE will always be a space for everyone. Community > competition. ๐Ÿ’œ

10/05/2026

๐Ÿ“ขPumpkin Empanadas are baaack! ๐ŸŽƒ

Made with spiced pumpkin squash, walnuts, cranberries and mozzarella fried fresh in our signature flaky crust. Sweet, savory and delicious!

Cool off inside our restaurant and warm up your taste buds with this seasonal favorite ๐Ÿ’œ

Itโ€™s ๐’”๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ Hispanic Heritage Month and we are ๐’”๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ offering ๐Ÿ”ฅfire๐Ÿ”ฅ catering for you all year long!Make your family gath...
10/02/2026

Itโ€™s ๐’”๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ Hispanic Heritage Month and we are ๐’”๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ offering ๐Ÿ”ฅfire๐Ÿ”ฅ catering for you all year long!

Make your family gathering/ team meeting/ birthday party/ vegan friends feel stellar with a deliciously catered meal from Repรบblica Empanada. We can even take care of your setup and delivery!

We offer a variety of empanadas, party trays, side salads and more, to help make the perfect catered meal for your needs ๐Ÿ’š

Savory? Yes.
Sweet? We got it.
Vegan? We have options!

Not sure what to order? Give us a call with your estimated guest attendance and we can provide suggestions and best flavors to meet the needs of all your guests.

Enjoy the flavors of Latin America and support a local business dedicated to cultivating our shared community.

Call Marco Meraz at 480-570-5880 or learn more about catering on our website (link in bio)๐Ÿ’•

Whatโ€™s for Lunch??? ๐Ÿ˜‹How about half a torta + side of fries lunch special ๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿ…๐Ÿฅ”We think you will be hooked once you try ou...
10/01/2026

Whatโ€™s for Lunch??? ๐Ÿ˜‹

How about half a torta + side of fries lunch special ๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿ…๐Ÿฅ”

We think you will be hooked once you try our Republica seasoned chicken on ciabatta with chipotle mayo, cabbage slaw, sliced avocado and tomato. Served with side of Papas Fritas. YUM!

09/25/2026

See you TONIGHT! Friday 9/25

๐ŸˆAfter the 7pm Mesa Jackrabbit Football game Mesa High School
๐Ÿฅ‘Reverse happy hour Republica Empanada 8:30 โ€“ 11pm
๐ŸนFood & Drink Specials to celebrate Class of 1997

๐Ÿ†Just voted Best Empanadas in the Valley

๐ŸŒถ๏ธโ™ฅ โœจ๐•ท๐–Ž๐–’๐–Ž๐–™๐–Š๐–‰ ๐–Š๐–‰๐–Ž๐–™๐–Ž๐–”๐–“โœจ โ™ฅ๐Ÿฅ‘Asada Papa Empanada &Pumpkin Rum HorchataOnly at Republica Empanada for ๐ŸŒธ Mercado Mesa โœจ Saturda...
09/24/2026

๐ŸŒถ๏ธโ™ฅ โœจ๐•ท๐–Ž๐–’๐–Ž๐–™๐–Š๐–‰ ๐–Š๐–‰๐–Ž๐–™๐–Ž๐–”๐–“โœจ โ™ฅ๐Ÿฅ‘

Asada Papa Empanada
&
Pumpkin Rum Horchata

Only at Republica Empanada for ๐ŸŒธ Mercado Mesa โœจ
Saturday, Sept 26! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐ŸŒ™๐Ÿชด๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽง

Pride Month is over but we have a few more tank tops left!๐ŸŒˆThese limited edition Pride Repรบblica Empanada tanks wonโ€™t la...
07/02/2026

Pride Month is over but we have a few more tank tops left!๐ŸŒˆ

These limited edition Pride Repรบblica Empanada tanks wonโ€™t last long- come get yours and maybe also a delicious Salmon Torta ๐Ÿ˜‹ (which we will never run out of!)

If this sandwich is making your mouth waterโ€ฆ donโ€™t forget ::: RE offers online ordering for an easy takeout option. Check the link in bio or visit our website at RepublicaEmpanada.com โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

06/27/2026

Come through familia! Weโ€™re out here slinging empanadas fresh daily ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ

Serving over 25 Latin American inspired flaaaavors, fresh every day, plus dessert, tortas, veggie options and more!

Open Monday - Saturday, closed on Sunday.

Hope to see you soon โค๏ธ

Join us to watch the FIFA World Cup!!โšฝ๏ธCome meet up at Repรบblica Empanada for the best combination of World Cup Watch Pa...
06/18/2026

Join us to watch the FIFA World Cup!!โšฝ๏ธ

Come meet up at Repรบblica Empanada for the best combination of World Cup Watch Party and great food and drink in Downtown Mesa Association. Our restaurant has food, drink, AC and the best vibes!!

Bring your friends to a cheer your favorite team and share our Latin-American inspired menu items like torta sandwiches, fresh-fried empanadas and arroz con pollo. Plus we have cocktail and dessert specials going all month of June!

Share space at the long community table to meet new folks and fellow fans (pictured above).

Pop in for a chance to hang with our crew and celebrate the with the best vibes in Mesa.๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝโšฝ๏ธโ˜€๏ธ

We are closed Sundays so our staff can rest, but back open Monday!

Address

204 E 1st Avenue
Mesa, AZ
85210

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 9pm
Thursday 10:30am - 9pm
Friday 10:30am - 10pm
Saturday 10:30am - 10pm

Telephone

+14809691343

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