My Story, Our Story
Hi! I’m Belén de la Cruz, a passionate Argentinian Mom, and entrepreneur who has turned a love for flavorful cooking into a vibrant business. I grew up in Buenos Aires, where my mom set a beautiful table and cooked for our family every day. I credit her amazing cooking and hospitality skills as my inspiration to prepare fresh and delicious meals and share the flavors and culture of my native Argentina. When I moved to Atlanta, GA, I obtained a Food Cottage license to sell my pastries and started teaching others how to prepare traditional Argentine recipes. My cooking lessons were a hit, and soon people were asking where they could buy my empanadas and baked goods. This is how the dream of Belén de la Cruz Empanadas & Pastries was born.
With the support of my brother and the encouragement of my family, I opened the first Belén de la Cruz Empanadas and Pastries in February 2020 in Johns Creek. Opening day was a smashing success, with our empanadas selling out like hot… empanadas! Shortly after, Covid hit and I’m grateful for the community’s support that sustained me and my team through the Pandemic. From then on, we have continued to grow, opening several locations around Georgia and expanding our wholesale and catering business.
Not bad for a self-taught cook from Argentina! Thanks to the support of an amazing group of people, I’ve been able to turn my passion into fresh, high-quality empanadas, cakes, and pastries “Baked with Love.“ I love our community of customers, who continue to cheer for our small business, and I’m proud that we have captured the spirit of sharing a satisfying meal with friends and family around a nicely set table, just like my mom used to do.
We truly love to have you over. Come visit us!
Belén
