Near B6 in Main, this is BNA’s empanada stop
Half Moon Empanadas sits in the Main terminal at Nashville International Airport, close to the B gates, and leans entirely on handheld pastries for its menu. You order at the counter, grab a few empanadas, and go. Expect a fast-casual setup geared to people trying to make a flight, with everything built around eating at the gate or on the plane.
The menu at Half Moon Empanadas focuses on stuffed pastries in different fillings, typically ordered piece by piece rather than as a plated entree. Pricing at similar airport locations usually runs per empanada instead of combo meals, so budget for multiple pieces if you want this to stand in for lunch or dinner. It’s a straightforward concept: pick your fillings, get your bag, and head back toward your boarding area in Main.
Hours at Half Moon Empanadas in BNA generally track Main terminal flight banks, opening early morning and running into the evening while departures are active. That makes it an option both for a pre-8 a.m. snack and a late-day bite after a 6 p.m. delay, depending on the day’s schedule. Since it sits post-security, you’ll need a same-day boarding pass to reach it, and it’s most convenient for passengers using the B gates in the Main building.
Food here is built around portability, so empanadas pack easily into a carry-on or personal item and hold up better than sauced items from a sit-down spot. If you’re connecting through BNA with a 45-minute layover in the Main terminal, this is the sort of place where you can order, pay, and head back toward boarding without cutting it close. There’s usually enough menu variety in the fillings to find something that works for a quick snack or light meal.
Practical tip: order two or three empanadas at once if your next leg runs more than 2 hours, so you’re not stuck paying higher prices for snacks on board.