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Is Republica Empanada Still Open? Update (Mesa, AZ)

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As of September 2026, Republica Empanada is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 2026.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
Tripadvisor ·

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What the source shows: Yelp (updated July 2026) and Tripadvisor (updated August 2026) both show current listings for this address, and Google Places lists the business as operational; the operator's own website shows stale 2017-dated content and was not relied on.

  • Season / episode Season 28, Episode 1
  • Original air date
  • Address 204 E 1st Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210
  • Current name República Empanada

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited República Empanada in Mesa on the Dec. 22, 2017 episode 'Mom's Kitchen,' spotlighting the kitchen's family recipes for South American-style savory empanadas. República Empanada is a pan-Latin bistro in downtown Mesa's Southside Heights neighborhood, at the corner of 1st Avenue and Hibbert Street, known for empanadas drawing on several Latin American regional traditions. A Yelp business page, updated in July 2026, and a Tripadvisor listing, updated in August 2026, both continue to carry current information for this location, and Google Places lists the business as operational as of a 2026-09-08 check. The restaurant's own website still displays a 2017 copyright and was not used to establish current status on its own. Posted hours found through the July 2026 Yelp update list Monday-through-Friday service from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with the restaurant closed Sundays.

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Season / episode
Season 28, Episode 1
Original air date
Episode title
Mom's Kitchen
What was featured
South American-style savory empanadas from family recipes
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Republica Empanada

Frequently asked questions

Is Republica Empanada still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Republica Empanada is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 2026.

What happened to Republica Empanada after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited República Empanada in Mesa on the Dec. 22, 2017 episode 'Mom's Kitchen,' spotlighting the kitchen's family recipes for South American-style savory empanadas. As of September 2026, Republica Empanada is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 2026.

What is Republica Empanada called now?

Now: República Empanada (formerly Republica Empanada). As of September 2026, Republica Empanada is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 2026.

Where is Republica Empanada located?

204 E 1st Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Republica Empanada?

Season 28, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired December 22, 2017. The episode is titled “Mom's Kitchen”.

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Visit info

Address
204 E 1st Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
republicaempanada.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/republica-empanada-mesa
  • Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g31281-d4823082-Reviews-Republica_Empanada-Mesa_Arizona.html
  • republicaempanada.com — http://www.republicaempanada.com/

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