Sarita’s

Empanadas are the whole business at Sarita’s, a specialty food producer based in Rome, Oneida County. They are handmade and authentic, with unusual flavor combinations that pair the traditional Hispanic appetizer with familiar American flavors, so a bite can taste both classic and a little unexpected.

The idea is to keep the heart of a traditional empanada while giving it a modern American twist. Empanadas turn up at an eye-catching food truck, at local bars and restaurants and at sports arenas. They also ship flash frozen, so they can be enjoyed at home on any schedule.

What to Know

• Every empanada is handmade, not pulled from a factory line.
• Flavors blend a traditional empanada with familiar American tastes.
• The food truck, local bars and restaurants and sports arenas all serve them.
• Flash-frozen empanadas can be shipped to customers.
• The truck moves around, so look up where it will be next before heading out.