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The Original Empanoli
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Last updated October 2026
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A small-batch gluten-free food company launched in 2020 by Alex Moncada (Papole Foods) making the Original Empanoli, a baked, gluten-free hand pie that is part empanada and part ravioli with fillings inspired by Mexico and Latin America, plus baking mixes, salsas and seasonings. Sold at Chicago farmers markets.
What we are: Food Maker
What we offer: Pastries & Desserts · Prepared Meals · Gluten-Free Options
Logan Square Farmers Market
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Empanoli
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Empanoli hand pies
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Baking mixes
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Salsas
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Seasoning blends
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- Logan Square Farmers Market2620 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647www.logansquarefarmersmarket.org/
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Papole Foods was founded in 2020 by Alex, who spent three years perfecting The Original Empanoli's signature butter crust, inspired by his mother's 50+ year-old fried picadillo beef empanada recipe. The business grew out of a personal quest to bring joy back to gluten-free eating.