Today, April 25th, PANNA celebrates its 25th anniversary—a milestone that is solid, significant, and filled with history, hard work, and, above all, flavor.
PANNA was born from a simple yet powerful idea: to bring authentic Latin American food to the hearts of those who, for various reasons, lived far from their land and needed a bite that made them feel at home. What began in 1999 as a small fast-food spot—fueled by enthusiasm, seasoning, and family effort—is today a solid brand with four restaurants in Miami, a catalog of frozen products conquering home freezers, and a community that grows every single day.
But beyond the growth, there is something that hasn’t changed: the drive to do things right, the commitment to our flavors, and the pride of representing the very best of Latin American gastronomy from this corner of Florida.
A STORY FILLED WITH LATIN FLAVOR
The story of PANNA is also the story of many of our customers. Venezuelans, Colombians, Peruvians, Argentines, Dominicans, Cubans, and people from so many other parts of the continent who arrived in Miami seeking a new beginning and found a little piece of their country at PANNA.
Over time, PANNA became that meeting point where people eat with gusto, laugh with friends, celebrate birthdays, and share a nostalgic lunch. All of this is thanks to a menu that has remained faithful to its roots while evolving to meet our customers’ needs. From our crispy tequeños and flavor-packed patacones to our generously stuffed arepas, Argentine empanadas, pan de bonos, golden cachapas, papelón con limón, and shareable combos: everything prepared at PANNA carries our signature seal—a mix of affection, tradition, and an obsession with deliciousness.
THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE IT POSSIBLE
An anniversary doesn’t just celebrate a brand; it celebrates the people who built it. And at PANNA, we know that clearly!
We have employees who have been with us since the early years, who have grown alongside us, and who are now part of the soul of this family. From those who prepare every empanada with dedication to those who greet you at the register with a sincere smile. From the delivery drivers who bring the taste of PANNA to your doorstep to the production team that keeps our frozen line at the highest quality. Everyone is part of this journey.
Because PANNA wouldn’t be PANNA without its people. And, of course, without our customers. You, who return time and time again. You, who recommend us. You, who celebrate with us! You, who write kind messages and offer critiques that help us keep improving. Every arepa we make, every pastelito that comes out of the oven, and every golfeado that sweetens a difficult day is made for you.
A COMMITMENT THAT TASTES LIKE THE FUTURE
Reaching 25 years isn’t the end of the road. It’s just a stop to look back with pride and keep moving forward with even more strength. At PANNA, we remain committed to our mission: offering authentic, high-quality Latin American food that is accessible to everyone.
We want to continue expanding our horizons, reaching more homes with our frozen products, exploring traditional flavors that deserve a place on our menu, supporting more producers, and remaining that place where everyone feels welcome. We don’t just say it; we feel it.
TODAY WE TOAST TO ALL WE’VE ACHIEVED… AND ALL THAT’S TO COME
So, we raise our glasses—our cold maltas, our natural juices, and our hot coffee—to toast to you, to us, to the team, to the flavors, to the land that saw us be born, and to the one that welcomed us.
Thank you all for these 25 flavorful, intense, and cherished years. Thank you for being part of PANNA!
