Family-owned Main Street eatery known for Puerto Rican- and Dominican-inspired baked empanadas announces final day will be June 30
A North Wales Borough small business known for its island-inspired empanadas is preparing to close its doors at the end of the month.
Empanada Noshery, a family-owned restaurant at 119 N. Main St., announced last week that its final day of business will be Tuesday, June 30, ending a nearly three-year run in the borough’s downtown business district.
The owners said the decision came after “careful consideration of what’s best for our family.”
“Until then, we’re still baking all of your favorite empanadas and would love the opportunity to serve you one last time,” the business announced on social media.
The restaurant opened July 1, 2023, after Gabe and Lorena Mejias took over the former Empanadas Lab location. At the time, the Mejias family told North Penn Now they saw an opportunity to continue serving a popular food item in the community while introducing Puerto Rican and Dominican flavors that reflected their own heritage.
“We are going to continue to offer empanadas,” Gabe Mejias told North Penn Now during the restaurant’s opening in 2023. “However, being that I am from Puerto Rico and Lorena is from the Dominican Republic, we are incorporating flavors from the islands.”
Unlike many traditional empanadas, Empanada Noshery specialized in baked-to-order empanadas rather than deep-fried versions. The menu featured a variety of savory options, including Caribbean-style beef and chicken empanadas seasoned with Latin herbs and spices, cheesesteak, buffalo chicken, barbecue pulled pork, chicken pesto, spinach and artichoke, roasted poblano pepper, mixed vegetable and breakfast varieties.
The business also became known for offering gluten-free corn masa empanadas alongside traditional flour-based options, helping expand its appeal to customers with dietary restrictions.
As part of its closing announcement, Empanada Noshery is offering customers 10% off all menu items and encouraging patrons to redeem any remaining gift cards before June 30. Customers are also being urged to stock up on frozen empanadas while supplies last.
The closure marks another change for North Wales’ Main Street business community, where the restaurant had become a fixture for commuters, residents and visitors seeking a quick meal with Caribbean and Latin American influences.
The owners expressed gratitude to customers who supported the business throughout its existence.
“Whether you’ve been with us since day one or just recently discovered us, thank you for supporting our small family business,” the announcement said.
Empanada Noshery will remain open through June 30.