ABOUT us
about us
Wanna Empanada is a family owned and operated business, founded by Doreen, Philip, and Kenelyn Gioio. The blending of our personal stories with our professional passions sets our empanada business apart from any other. The Gioio family was born and raised in Ossining, and as we often joke “They’ll never leave.” We are a family, deeply rooted in community, love, and perseverance. Food is undeniably our love language. It is what truly brings us together. We invite you to join our family at Wanna Empanada.
about our empanadas
Our mission at Wanna Empanada is to bring people together; people from far and near, people of all ages, meat eaters, cheese lovers, veggie connoisseurs, everyone. We currently serve a rotation of over 70 savory and sweet fillings, in which you can choose to be as adventurous or as classic as you’d like. These empanadas are done right. They are STUFFED, labeled, fried fresh, and served hot. To share or not to share? That is the question.
why empanadas
If you didn't already know, empanadas are social food. A food found at the table of many parties, gatherings, and family events. We started our empanada business during the pandemic. A time where people were isolated and longing for connection. We started making empanadas to share a piece of home with others—to help bring back connection, rebuild community, and celebrate family. Every empanada holds a family recipe, one that we can't wait to share with you.