Cassava Empanadas

Catering food and drink supplier · Ravenswood ·

Cassava Empanadas

Catering food and drink supplier · Ravenswood ·

Cassava-based gluten-free empanadas, rolls & pizza shipped

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1918 W Montrose Ave Store Front, Chicago, IL 60613 Get directions

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What Is Cassava? And How to Use it for Cooking | Eater

"This Chicago shop, founded and run by Jorge Flores, focuses on cassava-based baked goods rooted in Ecuadorian traditions, such as meat-filled empanadas and cheese-flavored pan de yuca. Flores, who opened the business after returning frequently to Ecuador, built a concept around nostalgia and gluten-free appeal: roughly 95% of customers love the distinctive chewy dough while a small minority mistake its texture for undercooking, and about 20% of patrons seek it specifically because they are celiac or gluten-free. The operation uses processed cassava flour that has been rendered safe of cyanide-related toxins, and the owner prefers cassava in flour form for empanadas and breads even though he occasionally eats the boiled root." - Sylvio Martins

https://www.eater.com/22745164/what-is-cassava-how-to-use-cooking-recipes

Cassava Empanadas

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Chicago’s best gluten-free restaurants - Eater Chicago

"This Irving Park caterer takes celiac disease very seriously and makes its signature empanadas with cassava — a tropical plant with an edible tuberous root— root starch. They’re stuffed with fillings like Angus steak, pulled pork, roasted chicken, smoked sausage, and roasted veggies. The chewy cassava cheese rolls are terrific too. For added convenience, all items can be shipped anywhere in the country. Local ordering for pickup and delivery is available through Grubhub and Uber Eats." - Jeffy Mai

https://chicago.eater.com/maps/best-gluten-free-restaurants-chicago-map

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Cassava Empanadas

Brittney E.

Google

Update: I'm very disappointed. Unfortunately two of the six things I ordered were actually incorrect. So you had me wait 20 minutes outside for an order to only get partial of a correct order. It will definitely be a while before I come back. There is no store front. You must order online only. I rang the door bell and was told to place an order online and then wait 20mins for my order. Their food is amazing!!! But I have only ever ordered from them online. Please update Google to state this! Your website does say this but no one will check there first. Food is 5 stars but definitely confusing for the customer. As I was waiting for my pickup order, a couple was also confused with your door signage. They have been wanting to order and try your food and didn't know how to order. Maybe putting a sign on the door explaining that you would love to service them but they need to place their order online. Just posting a QR code and expecting people to understand isn't helpful to your guest. Also Google says open till 4pm and the door says open till 3pm? Maybe update that as well. I wish you all the best and just know that you make amazing food and I would love to help get the word out there more about your restaurant and your brand!! Also, thank you for making delicious gluten-free food ❤️❤️❤️

Megan L.

Google

They lost our company catering order or never got it, even though I got an email confirmation and another the night before our order. This came 2.5 hours late (5:30pm for our 3pm delivery time). To top it off, our coworker had 2 dog hairs in 2 different empanadas. Avoid!!

Naida

Google

I was so so excited to find a gluten free empanada! The pastry was perfect, but the filling could be better. There was a flavor within each one that I just didn’t like. For example, mushrooms overpowered the spinach dish (spinach and cheese might be a better combo) and there was a chicken empanada that was like 50% sweet potato. The steak was probably the best of the 3 because I could actually taste the protein. I will probably be back tbh because there aren’t a ton of gluten free restaurants near me, but it’s not my top 10.

Emeric J.

Google

Food is great. Orders get cancelled without explanation when ordering through any app. Website/Google/DoorDash/Grubhub hours show they are open, but no answer when calling. Hit or miss to actually get the food. Maybe they are pick up only but who knows, just a guess.

Michael N.

Google

The absolute best! The bacon, egg, & cheese empanadas are perfect for breakfast! The Chipotle pizza is perfect for dinner! Highly highly recommended!

Jason H.

Google

We recently placed our second empanada order! We ordered a large variety of flavors and every single one was extremely flavorful and delicious! First experience was not as great as our second. First time we did not cook them properly and the texture was wrong! Flavor was incredible but they were too chewy. Make sure to follow all instructions for cooking and they make a great meal!

Katie W.

Google

THIS. IS. SO. GOOD. Holy cow, wow. Ordered some empanadas and pizzas for myself (severe gluten allergy) and friends, and my friends couldn't even tell these were gluten free. Absolutely delicious and outstanding. We ordered for pick-up and got to meet Marcos as well, who was so kind and helpful. I would 1,000% recommend all the food here!!

UpNorth G

Google

Excellent gluten-free pizza and empanadas! Worth every penny and very good rates for shipping.