Proud Winners of the Real California Milk and Venture Fuel Innovation Award!

Exciting news from Redondo Beach! The Empanada Shop shined at the 5th annual Real California Milk Excelerator, securing a spot as one of the top four winners in a thrilling pitch competition! This prestigious event, hosted by the California Milk Advisory Board and Venture Fuel, celebrates the spirit of innovation within the dairy industry. This year's Excelerator brought together a dynamic mix of startups, industry experts, and dairy enthusiasts. Attendees had the chance to explore the Future of Dairy Expo, where they sampled innovative dairy-based products. Insightful panel discussions provided a deep dive into how dairy innovations are shaping retail trends and consumer preferences. Founder, Ruben Frias delivered a standout live pitch, impressing the judges and audience alike, and was honored with the California Milk Advisory Board & Venture Fuel Innovation Award. Thank you to everyone who supported us on this journey.
Stay tuned for more creamy, dreamy innovations from The Empanada Shop! #DairyInnovation #RealCaliforniaMilk #StartupSuccess"

  • Ruben and Charlene Frias

    FOUNDERS

  • Apple Pie Churro Empanada

    A BREAKFAST TREAT

  • Delicious Birria Empanadas

    Made with Real California Cheese

  • Mexican Chocolate Goodness

    WITH JUST A TOUCH OF CAYENNE

  • Chicken Ancho Empanadas

    DINNER IS SERVED

  • 6-Pack Variety Empanadas

    PARTY TIME

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Real California South Bay Empanadas

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Los Angeles, this culinary sanctuary situated in Redondo Beach, California serves as a Ruben’s creative canvas, blending his unrivaled design expertise with his profound love for authentic Mexican empanadas, a craft he mastered alongside his family. Born in Monterrey Mexico, Founder Ruben Frias, a Creative Director with a career spanning design studios, creative agencies, and entertainment powerhouses such as Disney, Live Nation, and Warner Brothers, embarks on a captivating entrepreneurial endeavor known as The Empanada Shop.

Robin in El Segundo, CA
5- stars!

“Super delicious and arrived on time. We plan to order again!!!”

Valerie, Beverly Hills, CA
EZ Cater
5-stars!

“The empanadas were amazing! They went so fast at my office , everyone loved them.”