Alba’s Empanadas, a vibrant new takeout window, is set to open this week in The Gulch.
Nestled directly adjacent to Golden Sound cocktail bar on Magazine Street, this addition allows guests to conveniently enjoy delicious empanadas to-go or through delivery services. This marks the debut brick-and-mortar location for Alba’s Empanadas, which started at pop-ups throughout Los Angeles. Alba’s Empanadas is the creation of Jah Landis, also known as Roofeeo, named in honor of his mother, who influenced his culinary journey.
Following the loss of his mother in 2018, Jah dedicated himself to honing his cooking skills, ultimately leading to the launch of Jah Mama’s Hot Sauce—a tribute to the homemade sauce that was a staple of his childhood and which quickly gained a cult following. At Alba’s, guests can look forward to savoring Jah Mama’s Hot Sauce on most empanadas, along with a personal reinterpretation of his mother’s cherished empanada recipe.
“My mother’s passion for food taught me the importance of bringing flavor into everyday life,” Jah shares. “By using her favorite ingredients, I stay connected to that love, no matter how far from home I may be, and I’m so excited to bring a taste of home and the Caribbean to the Nashville community.”
The menu will showcase four signature empanadas including the Jah Mama Chicken (a secret family recipe), Wagyu Steak, Jah Mama Mushroom, and Cheese. Accompanying sides will include flavorful yellow rice, mixed green salad, fried sweet plantains, and a sweet potato empanada for dessert.
Alba's will be open Monday through Sunday, 5 p.m. to midnight.