07/30/2026
🥟 Member Spotlight Magic Empanadas Boston
“We want to bring Colombian flavors to Boston in a way that fits people’s daily lives. I grew up eating empanadas, and I wanted to share that same experience, something fast, comforting, and made with tradition.” - Edward Jerez, the founder of Magic Empanadas
🌽 What makes Magic Empanadas special? “We focus on 100% corn-based dough, which makes our empanadas naturally gluten-free, and we’ve built a system where everything is handmade, consistent, and easy to prepare.” Their goal is simple: to deliver restaurant-quality food in a format that works for cafés, events, and retail.
✨ The moment they realized this could become something more came through the people they served. “When I saw how people reacted the first time they tried our empanadas. It wasn’t just food, it created a connection. That’s when I realized this could be more than a hobby.”
💡 One of the biggest lessons in building the business has been learning to trust the process. “One of the biggest challenges was thinking I had to do everything myself. The turning point was building and training a team. Once we created a system and trusted our process, we were able to grow and operate consistently without depending on me being there every day.”
🌎 By bringing authentic Colombian empanadas to cafés, markets, and commuter spaces, Magic Empanadas is adding something both traditional and practical to Boston’s food scene. “Consistency is everything. It’s not just about making a great product once—it’s about delivering the same quality every single time.”
đź›’ Discover Magic Empanadas and their handcrafted Colombian empanadas Magic Empanadas Boston .
