Hi, my name is Krystal Torres and I am the proud owner and chef of Boricua Empanadas. As a first-generation Puerto Rican, mi pasion has always been to spread cariño and joy through my comida and culture. Boricua Empanadas is more than just a business to me—it's a way to share my culture and bring people together, one empanada at a time.

Recently, I faced a difficult setback when I was terminated from a local farmers market for playing my latin music. After posting a video online about the injustices I experienced there has been an outpouring of support from my community near and far! Many people have reached out, encouraging me to keep going and even suggesting I start a GoFundMe to help my business grow. Your encouragement has given me hope and renewed determination to continue my journey.

I am now raising funds to purchase a food truck so I can bring Boricua Empanadas to more people and participate in events at different locations. Having a restaurant on wheels will give me the flexibility and accessibility to share my food with even more communities. In addition, I am working on launching an online store to ship empanadas nationwide, and I need to invest in a kitchen space where I can prepare and store food for shipping. Your support will help me turn these dreams into reality and allow me to keep sharing my culture and food with the world. Thank you for believing in me and for being part of this journey. Pa'rriba y pa'lante siempre mi gente!

Con mucho Cariño Siempre,

Krystal Torres

Founder y Chef

Boricua Empanadas