Dominican-inspired heart empanadas and pastelitos
Made with heart; served with love.
Real ingredients. Real flavor. Authentic Dominican
Welcome to Matilda, a family-owned business in Providence, RI, specializing in delicious Dominican-inspired empanadas and pastelitos. We offer vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, available frozen or baked. Enjoy our food truck, catering, or online orders with local delivery and pick-up options across Rhode Island. Join us for a flavorful experience filled with love, tradition, and exceptional taste!
Ready to eat or ready to bake?
Order Frozen
Hand-crafted, frozen and packed for local delivery or pickup
All of our empanadas are available Fully cooked and Frozen for you to finish at home in your oven. Place your order online to get started.
Food Truck
Farmer’s markets, breweries and pop-up events
We are based in Providence, RI and can be found at farmer’s markets, fairs, festivals, breweries, around Rhode Island, all around The East Coast and Closer to YOU.
Catering
Offsite and onsite catering for events and parties
Our customized menus, diverse options, and Dominican flair will elevate every special occasion. We provide all the necessary items for a full-service experience.
Try our frozen empanadas
Find the truck
Look for the Dominican flag and the white bus – the sign that deliciousness is just around the corner.
Why Matilda?
We believe that memorable meals start with fresh ingredients. By prioritizing locally sourced and seasonal produce, we ensure that every bite transports you back to the vibrant flavors of the Dominican Republic. This commitment to using the freshest ingredients enhances the authenticity of our empanadas, allowing you to experience the true essence of Dominican cuisine with each delicious bite.
Authentic Taste
We believe that every event deserves a touch of flavor and authenticity. Our menu reflects this commitment, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience.
Fresh Ingredients
Fresh flavors! Crafted with care, we blend fresh ingredients to achieve the perfect balance of taste and zest in every dish. Our food is hand-crafted using the freshest seasonal ingredients, sourced locally to ensure that you enjoy an amazing meal.
Signature Heart Shape
Our heart-shaped empanadas represent the love of our family and the act of sharing that love through our food. The heart shape is a symbol of the passion we put into our creations.
Inclusive Menu
Matilda offers an inclusive menu featuring a variety of handcrafted delights. Vegan and vegetarian options are always available to ensure there is something for every Heartie’ to enjoy.
Local Artisan Dough
Made in-house with care, we take pride in using local, vegan, and non-GMO ingredients, from sugar to flour to oil. Each empanada embodies our commitment to crafting a delicious, sustainable, and cruelty-free culinary experience.
Lots of Love
At Matilda, love is our secret ingredient. Our empanadas are made with an abundance of love, ensuring that each piece tells a story of joy, heritage, and exceptional taste; Big taste wrapped in a heart-shaped pocket, made with lots of love!
Everything is made fresh by hand using the best quality ingredients, and you know what? You can TASTE all of that.
Emily R.
Some of the best empanadas I’ve ever had. I love the flavor combinations and creative menu. The beefy Mac is one of my favorites! It’s perfectly seasoned and the size allows you to indulge without feeling overwhelmed. You can taste the love and authenticity.
Isha Q.
Matilda has the best empanadas I have ever tried. The difference is their quality ingredients, and well balanced flavors. We had Matilda cater our wedding reception. They made heart shaped empanadas, and served multiple varieties, including vegetarian options for specific guests. They served them as people were leaving our reception, and had amazing reviews! So much so, that people took multiple, and ate them again for breakfast!!! Very professional people, and I love that they’re family run as well. Highly recommended from someone with 20 years in the industry.
Jonathan B.
Let us cater your event
From corporate events to birthday parties; weddings and other social gatherings.
