Yadi's Artisanal Empanadas
Yadi's Artisanal Empanadas serves Latin Caribbean cuisine on the SUNY New Paltz campus. Fresh homemade empanadas, arepas, grilled meats, and burritos (including Impossible) are available. Open Monday-Friday 11-7, the business emphasizes tradition and love as its secret ingredient.
The Story
Yadi's Artisanal Empanadas serves Latin Caribbean cuisine on the SUNY New Paltz campus. Fresh homemade empanadas, arepas, grilled meats, and burritos (including Impossible) are available.
Open Monday-Friday 11-7, the business emphasizes tradition and love as its secret ingredient. Yadi's Artisanal Empanadas serves Latin Caribbean cuisine on the SUNY New Paltz campus.
Fresh homemade empanadas, arepas, grilled meats, and burritos (including Impossible) are available. Open Monday- Yadi's Artisanal Empanadas serves Latin Caribbean cuisine on the SUNY New Paltz campus. Fresh homemade empanadas, arepas, grilled meats, and burritos (including Impossible) are available. Open Monday-
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Products & Services
Classic Beef Empanadas
Handcrafted empanadas filled with seasoned ground beef, potatoes, and traditional Latin spices. Made fresh daily using Yadi's family recipe.
Chicken Arepas
Crispy grilled cornmeal cakes stuffed with shredded chicken, avocado, and fresh salsa. A Venezuelan favorite available at Yadi's New Paltz location.
Grilled Steak Burritos
Flour tortillas wrapped around grilled steak, rice, beans, and fresh pico de gallo. A hearty meal option for students on the go.
Company Timeline
2021 — Yadi's Artisanal Empanadas founded
Yadi Derisse founded Yadi's Artisanal Empanadas from her kitchen after 23 years of teaching.
2023 — Food truck and pop-ups launched
Launched food truck and began selling at farmer's markets, pop-ups, and special events.
2024 — First campus location opened
Opened first physical location inside SUNY New Paltz campus convenience store in August 2024.