New Merchant Announcement: Caracas Empanadas Y Mas


The Madison Public Market is excited to announce another new business opening in the Market in 2026.

Caracas Empanadas Y Mas

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Caracas Empanadas is a Madison favorite rooted in Venezuelan tradition. Founded in 2010 by Luis de Dompablo, the business brings the flavors of his childhood to Wisconsin through hand-made empanadas and arepas based on his mother Rosa’s recipes. Each crispy empanada and gluten-free arepa is filled with choice-cut, locally sourced meats and fresh ingredients, slow-stewed in traditional seasonings and finished with house-made sauces like spicy Pique and herbaceous Guasacaca. The business has earned a loyal following over the past decade at local markets, major festivals, and special events throughout the region. Owner: Carlos Aguilar and Luis Aguilar

Caracas Empanadas Y Más joins nine previously announced businesses in the inaugural cohort:

Caracas Empanadas es un favorito de Madison con profundas raíces en la tradición venezolana. Fundado en 2010 por Luis de Dompablo, el negocio lleva los sabores de su infancia a Wisconsin a través de empanadas y arepas hechas a mano, basadas en las recetas de su madre, Rosa. Cada empanada crujiente y arepa sin gluten se rellena con carnes de primera calidad, de origen local, e ingredientes frescos, guisados lentamente con sazones tradicionales y acompañados de salsas caseras como el Pique picante y la Guasacaca herbácea. A lo largo de la última década, el negocio ha construido una fiel clientela en mercados locales, grandes festivales y eventos especiales en toda la región. Propietario: Carlos Aguilar y Luis Aguilar

Caracas Empanadas y Más se suma a nueve negocios anunciados previamente en la cohorte inaugural:

As a proud supporter of the Madison Public Market, I’m most excited to have a place making attraction that will encourage entrepreneurs to build their businesses by bringing our community and those visiting Madison together to experience a culturally diverse attraction. - Trey Sprinkman, Sprinkman Real Estate

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