Signature Empanada Sampler
Heat & Eat
Freezer Friendly
The Comfort Foodies Signature Empanada Sampler: beef and cheese, chicken and cheese, oxtail, and spinach and cheese — all four handcrafted empanadas from the Houston, Texas Dominican-Caribbean and Southern fusion restaurant Afro-Latina chef Elsa Matthews and husband Jeff launched as a food truck in 2020. Every filling a different expression of the Latin Caribbean soul food tradition that made Comfort Foodies a neighborhood favorite before the brick-and-mortar opened in 2022.
This packages includes 12 Handcrafted Empanadas
Empanada Flavors Include
- 4 Beef & Cheese
- 4 Chicken & Cheese
- 4 Slow-Braised Oxtail
- Empanadas ship frozen with ice packs, may thaw in transit.
- Upon arrival, store empanadas in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Keep frozen until ready to cook. Do not refreeze once thawed.
To Serve
- Fry (Recommended)
- Allow the desired amount of Empanadas, to thaw in the refrigerator or countertop for 1-2 hours & remove from plastic packaging
- Heat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat (350°F).
- Fry the empanadas in the hot oil for approximately 3 minutes or until they turn golden brown, remembering to flip them halfway through the cooking time.
- After frying, place the empanadas on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Let the empanadas cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
Note: To achieve optimal flavor, empanadas can also be prepared in an air fryer! Avoid microwaving the empanadas.
- Handcrafted Beef & Cheese Empanadas – Ground Beef, Dough (Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Vegetable Shortening, Salt, Dough Conditioner, Fermented Wheat Flour, Corn Syrup, Solids), Tomato Paste (Tomatoes, Spices, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid), Onion, Red Peppers, Cheddar & Monterey Jack, Oil Blend (Canola Oil, Olive Oil), Creole Seasoning (Salt, Red Pepper, Black Pepper, Chili Powder (Chili Pepper, Spices, Salt, Garlic Powder), Dehydrated Garlic, Silicon Dioxide (Anti-Caking Agent)), Complete Seasoning Blend – Badia. Contains: Wheat, Dairy
- Handcrafted Chicken & Cheese Empanadas – Chicken, Egg Roll Dough (Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Vegetable Shortening, Salt, Dough Conditioner, Fermented Wheat Flour, Corn Syrup Solids), Tomato Paste (Tomatoes, Spices, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid), Onion, Red Peppers, Cheddar & Monterey Jack, Oil Blend (Canola Oil, Olive Oil), Creole Seasoning (Salt, Red Pepper, Black Pepper, Chili Powder (Chili Pepper, Spices, Salt, Garlic Powder), Dehydrated Garlic, Silicon Dioxide (Anti-Caking Agent)), Complete Seasoning Blend – Badia, Dry Chicken Broth (Corn Syrup Solids, Salt, Hydrolyzed Soy/Corn/Wheat Protein, Monosodium Glutamate, Dextrose, Dehydrated Mechanically Separated Cooked Chicken, Chicken Fat, Dehydrated Chicken Broth, Sugar, Onion Powder, Yeast Extract, Spices & Spice Extract, Tricalcium Phosphate, Dried Parsley). Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Soy
- Handcrafted Oxtail Empanadas – Beef Oxtail Meat, Dough (Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Vegetable Shortening, Salt, Dough Conditioner, Fermented Wheat Flour, Corn Syrup, Solids), Tomato Paste (Tomatoes, Spices, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid), Onion, Red Peppers, Oil Blend (Canola Oil, Olive Oil), Creole Seasoning (Salt, Red Pepper, Black Pepper, Chili Powder (Chili Pepper, Spices, Salt, Garlic Powder), Dehydrated Garlic, Silicon Dioxide (Anti-Caking Agent)), Complete Seasoning Blend – Badia. Contains: Wheat
Produced in a facility that may also handle eggs, soy, and other common allergens.
Where Southern Soul Meets the Caribbean
Where Southern Soul Meets the Caribbean
Comfort Foodies, the Houston, Texas kitchen behind Dominican-style empanadas with a crispy corn shell and Afro-Caribbean fillings built on house-made sofrito, was created by husband-and-wife team Elsa and Jeff Matthews. Elsa's Dominican upbringing drives every filling — slow-braised oxtail, seasoned beef, spinach and cheese — while Jeff's Southern background adds a warm undercurrent to a bite that carries both cultures at once.
Handcrafted, frozen to preserve freshness, and built on a recipe that bridges two traditions in one handheld bite — shipped nationwide on Goldbelly.
