DC Empanadas was founded by Anna & Shawn Leis, a couple who loves international food from streets around the world. DCE is a locally owned business that focuses on fresh ingredients and unexpected flavor combinations, scratch-made daily. We use seasonal local ingredients when possible.
Anna, a native Guatemalan raised in Maryland, has traveled extensively throughout Europe and Latin America while exploring the complex cuisines and flavors of various cultures. Anna has ten years of culinary experience, and with her husband Shawn, is the owner and chef of DC Empanadas and Taqueria del Barrio.
DC Empanadas food truck was one of the first generation of proper DC food trucks and it quickly gained a loyal following which continues to this day. It has even expanded beyond the truck into Taqueria del Barrio her first brick and mortar restaurant, which is a culmination of her passion, hard work and love of all things bold and flavorful.
With multiple rewarding businesses under her belt, Anna is looking to expand the Taqueria del Barrio & DC Empanadas brand with the opening of Dos Mamis a cocktail bar in the Petworth neighborhood.
We are always looking to improve our service and product, we welcome your feedback. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at info@DCEmpanadas.com.