Our Story


OUR story

Hi, I’m Margarita founder of MASPANADAS. My husband Andy and I were raising our three boys while trying to keep up with our busy professional lives, and failing at finding healthier, tasty family meal options that fit in between business calls, soccer games and carpools.

I grew up in Colombia playing in my father’s kitchen, he owned a restaurant that featured typical Colombian food like Bandeja Paisa, Sancocho, Arroz con Pollo, Arepas and of course EMPANADAS! I learned from a young age, food isn’t just fuel for the body but a chance to taste life.

Andy is a native Virginian, and a true foodie with a passion for both the art and the science of cooking. By combining my Latin food roots, Andy’s passion for modern American cuisine, and A LOT of testing, MASPANADAS was born, along with a simple mission:

TO MAKE REAL FOOD TO FUEL REAL LIFE IN THE FAST LANE

OUR values

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Our recipes maximize nutrient density to support a healthy lifestyle.

CREATIVITY

No need to go far to find what you need – keep it simple and use your imagination. Empanadas are a delicious typical street food in all of Latin America. We kept the convenience and portability but turned elevated the quality & ingredients that offer the wholesomeness of a homemade meal.

FAMILY

We are a family company, and we believe in foods that bring the family together. In our home, MASPANADAS pair just as well with a glass of wine as they do with a juice box!

GRIT

We are go-getters and we admire others who work hard and wisely to achieve their goals. Fusing typical Hispanic street foods and modern cuisine, we have designed a ready in minutes, wholesome and portable snack or light meal that fits your schedule and fuels your body and soul so you can tackle the next item on your list.

COMMUNITY

We believe in supporting those around us. We hire and support people from underserved segments of our local community: over 80% of our staff are immigrant women. We have partnered with Community Food Rescue US to donate excess ingredients and finished products to support those in need in Montgomery County, MD. One of our many future goals is to develop products that address food equity issues.

OUR team

Margarita Womack

FOUNDER & CEO

Barry Octigan

HEAD OF SALES

Federico Meade

COO

Production Crew