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Cali Tajadas 🇨🇴 | Our Story

From A Dream To Cali Tajadas

Cali Tajadas began with Vanessa and Emilio, a Colombian couple who started selling homemade triangular empanadas in Corona. While working nights cleaning restaurants, they dreamed of creating a place to share the flavors of Colombia.
Building Through Perseverance

Building Through Perseverance

On April 1, 2019, that dream became reality when Cali Tajadas opened in Brooklyn. Starting with just three employees and facing challenges including the pandemic, our founders continued forward with discipline, dedication, and perseverance.
More Than A Restaurant

More Than A Restaurant

Today, Cali Tajadas provides a livelihood for several families while bringing people together through Colombian food and hospitality. We want every guest to feel welcome, whether they are reconnecting with home or discovering Colombian flavors for the first time.

Our Values

  • Agradecimiento

    For Cali Tajadas, every achievement is celebrated with humility and gratitude, recognizing the help of the universe, God, or whatever each person believes in, as well as the support of our community a

  • Sinceridad

    We believe in transparency and honesty in all our relationships, building strong and lasting connections with our customers and team.

  • Discipilna

    We strive for consistency in everything we do, ensuring that every goal is achieved through hard work and dedication.

  • Perseverancia

    We face every challenge with courage, knowing that the journey may be difficult but is always worthwhile.

  • Compañerismo

    We promote solidarity and mutual support, taking the time to understand and respect others' perspectives before judging.

  • Amabilidad

    We believe the best way to solve problems is through a positive and respectful approach, creating a warm and welcoming environment for our team.

Our Vision For The Future

Our Vision For The Future

Our vision is to bring Cali Tajadas to communities across the United States and beyond. Through future locations, franchises, an empanada production plant, and a distribution center, we hope to share the traditions and flavors of Colombia with the world.
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