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"They are super yummy. Everybody enjoy the convenience of just grabbing it and going."

–Ben Leber, Twin Cities Live

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"Quebracho Empanadas are handmade in Minnesota, and they’re an easy dish that can be picked up in the frozen section."

–Baihly Warfield, WDIO ABC Duluth

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"It’s too soon to say how many young startups will succeed, but the [pandemic] surge in entrepreneurship is already yielding successes. Among them is Quebracho Empanadas, started by Belén Rodríguez."

–Angela Davis, MPR News

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"A local company is making a real name in the frozen food aisle. Quebracho specializes in frozen Argentinian empanadas."

–Mid Morning Show, Channel 4, WCCO

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"Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in food and beverage but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Belén Rodríguez, founder, and CEO of Quebracho, located in St. Paul, MN, USA."

–Team Subkit

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"The hottest startup dance move of the past two years has undoubtedly been the “Pandemic Pivot.” With COVID-19 transforming once surefire plans into uncertainties at best and impossibilities at worst, entrepreneurs have had to throw on their dancing shoes. Entrepreneurs like Belén Rodríguez."

–Alex Skjong for Tech.MN

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"Green Card Voices is a Minneapolis based, nationally growing non profit that connects immigrants and their communities through multimedia storytelling. Learn about Belén Rodríguez and Quebracho."

–Green Card Voices

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"Empanada side hustle turns into main course."

–Nick Williams for Star Tribune's Business Section

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"After pandemic pivot, 'Quebracho Empanadas' finds home in the frozen food aisle."

–Heidi Wigdahl for Kare11 Behind the Business.

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"Quebracho Empanadas recently introduced their full line of frozen empanadas into 28 grocery stores as well as six farmers markets. We talked to Belén about earliest influences and why she is focusing on empanadas."

–Becky Fillinger for Mill City Times

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"Larissa Loden Inc., Black Tech Talent, Quebracho Empanadas, and BLCK Press are among the 15 high-growth startups selected for Lunar Startups’ fourth cohort, the St. Paul-based equity-focused accelerator announced Thursday."

–Tess Allen for Twin Cities Business Magazine

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"Selling your product through another retailer is a whole other level of complexity and challenge", says Lauren Pradhan, founder of Lauren Pradhan Strategy Consulting and former executive director of Minneapolis-based food and agriculture accelerator Grow North. "It not only requires a great product and brand, but there are also a variety of rules and processes that a brand has to go through."

"Meet [one of the] fresh food brands that rose to the challenge"

–Tess Allen for Twin Cities Business Magazine

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“As we continue to work, play, and munch from home, something like Quebracho's monthly empanada subscription feels even more mouthwatering.”

–Mary Frances Knapp

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"This week we sat down with Belén Rodríguez, incredible chef and founder of Quebracho."

–Minneapolis Craft Market

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“A farmers market favorite has made the leap to grocery stores.”

–Sharyn Jackson

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“I enjoyed the savory mushroom-broccoli-fontina special, but the dough handiwork is what amazes me the most. A nice touch: the Quebracho name is stamped into the crust by a custom, Argentine-made press that seals each and every empanada.”

–Rick Nelson

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“Her empanadas were part of the wave of those savory little pies that seemed to flood the Twin Cities market last year. Quebracho’s popular pop-ups were known for selling out quickly.”

–Joy Summers

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“You remember how I called this the Year of the Empanada? Still feeling it. One of the rising stars of this meat-and-pastry emergence is Belén Rodríguez of Quebracho.”

–Stephanie March

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"When she thought about how she could bring a touch of that culture to her new home, she landed on empanadas."

–Mecca Bos

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“Owned by Argentina-native Belén Rodréguez, Quebracho is bringing Argentinian flavors to diners looking for a unique dining experience.”

–Maura Keller

Grandma's Recipes

We are passionate about sharing our culture and the flavors we grew up eating. From creamy spinach and cheese, to chicken with lemon and herbs, there's an empanada flavor for everyone at the table.

Meet Belén Rodríguez

Quebracho Empanadas is a first-generation immigrant, Latina-owned business located in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Wholesale Empanadas

Quebracho Empanadas adds value to the frozen appetizer and entrée categories by combining the convenience of a frozen meal with better-for-you ingredients.

Learn About Wholesale