Amazing Venezuelan spot…read more 1) The beef chachapas were amazing, must try. 2) The beef arepas were excellent, must try. 3) The wheat empanada shell with beef and corn empanada shell were fantastic!

Empanadas are still great, but sad to see them go from the $2 range per piece to the $5 range per…read morepiece. I know everything is more expensive now, and it took a while for them to raise their prices. It just changes the calculation of when Empanadas X-press makes sense, I might look elsewhere for $35 for two for lunch.

I was looking forward to trying some local empanada spots and found Argentina Bakery on ubereats…read more Since Ubereats was offering a 40% off promotion for pick up orders, I decided to give this bakery a try. Don't judge my gluttony but I wanted to sample a variety of items. I got five empanadas: Beef, corn, spinach, cheese empanadas and the Swiss chard tart. I also got three desserts: tres leches cake, a peach balcarce and the dulce de leche mil hojas cake. I liked the empanadas but wish there was more stuffing inside. The bread ratio was a little too high for me but still tasty and I liked the slice of hard boiled egg inside for great inside texture. The desserts were very good. I liked the contrast with the cakes, toppings and fruit. There is a little no parking area in front of the shop that you may be able to park for a quick pick up but also saw a lot of metered parking. Pricing was very reasonable. It was a good experience.

Large selection, maybe favorites, great prices. Some tssted different theb what im used to, but…read morewill go back and try more goodies.

Colombian food? Never had it, so I had to stumble into El Carretero to try it! Bandejo Paisa was…read morethe one recommended to me - nearly $28 now, but I had to do it for the experience! For starters, they speak minimal English here, so make sure to know some Spanish, be ready to point, or have Google Translate on hand. Within the Bandejo Paisa, the grilled skirt steak was thin and tough, a little hard to cut. The skirt steak was well seasoned though a bit too tough. The beans and rice? Oh, they were amazing! Not sure what's in them, but I did not see myself enjoying beans and rice so much. The slice of avocado and a fried egg were also delicious and unexpected, especially in the current times (*ahem* cost). Now for the plantain, it was enjoyable, but the main star of the show, the pork belly tasted candied, sticky, and reminded me of chincharrones. If you enjoy a fatty pork belly, then you'll definitely enjoy this main. Otherwise, you may stray away from it like I did. Overall, I think it was a good experience, but I wish that there was a more descriptive menu for those who don't know as much Spanish.

Been here since I was born and is still one of the best restaurants I have been to in Union Cityread more

What a cute cafe! I love the ambience of this place, there's a few tables and a cozy area. The…read morewomen working here are so friendly and welcoming. I ordered ham, egg, and cheese on a wheat croissant, chicken empanada, beef empanada, and a caramel iced coffee all so delicious and fresh! I especially loved the caramel iced coffee it was too sweet which was perfect. The empanadas had great flavor. Before leaving I picked up a tiramisu and dedido con guava and cheese-- it was so soft and fresh, if it wasn't the last one I would've gone back and made gotten another one! The tiramisu was sooo delicious, too! I would definitely return and try some other menu items!

I got two guava pastelitos. THEY WERE FROZEN. Which means their pastries are not freshly made.read more

Hiding in plain sight on Washington St. is this little snack & coffee haven. Their name basically…read moresays it all because their menu basically consists of two things: lots of empanadas and a solid coffee menu. I got a few empanadas, the caprese being the favorite of the bunch and an iced americano. It was simple and very tasty. They have a few tables outside, along with a very limited seating at the window inside. Worth a stop if you are craving an empanada or a good snack.

Empanadas from here are pretty nice. They have a good selection of different flavors, both savory…read moreand sweet. We had gotten a spinach and cheese, rice and beans, mushroom, and cheese empanadas. The ones that were filled had a nice amount of filling in them. The cheese was a bit smaller and flat, but understandable as it is just cheese. The ladies that work there were kind and patient as we were choosing our flavors. It is a small space but they do have a couple of seats along the front window to sit. Excellent spot

Went there for dinner before watching a play at Broadway. The place was very busy and we didn't…read morehave a reservation but they had a table for us right away for 6 people. I would say that this was lucky cause the place was packed. Generally loud but you can still talk with people on your party. One of the first things I look for is if a restaurant serves you water when you sit and here they do and the waitress would often make sure we were topped off. That is something that is always appreciated and noticed by me. The food was generally good and service was fast. I tried various dishes and while great tasting nothing really stood out like lots of the reviews said and I tried a bit of everything that was recommended in the reviews. (Even ox tail empanadas which sounds weird but weren't bad). I think the biggest appeal here is that it's 24 hours so you know you always have a quality place to go to that is great. I would recommend it to anyone in the area but I don't know if I would go out of my way for it. I know that if I'm watching another play, it is a great stop for either before or after.

Love, love, love Empanada Mama!!! Anytime I'm in the area, I stop by for my go-to empanadas: Bombay…read more& Viagra. The restaurant is open 24 hours and is the perfect place to go for those late-night cravings. One can sit at the full bar, in the dining area, or get items to go. The restaurant is always lively and patrons get seated quickly. The most I have ever waited for a seat is 5 minutes. There are more than 40 empanadas in corn or wheat shells to order. The menu celebrates diversity through its' empanada pairings. Greek - spinach pie, Cuban - ham, pork, and cheese, Americana - cheeseburger, Bombay - Curried chicken, Brasil - traditional ground beef, Hawaiian - ham, pineapple & mozzarella cheese and many more. Besides empanadas, there is a full menu of Colombian delights to eat including arepas, salads, sandwiches, soups, tacos and tapas. They have dessert empanadas as well. Love the USA empanada, which is apples & cinnamon baked and the Nutella & banana one. You can get it topped with ice cream as well. Really looking forward to my next visit.

Meh. Artesano his hit or miss depending upon the time and day. Fish sandwich was ok so was the…read morecubano. Caldo gallego was just ok.

You MUST try their cortaditos. Such a delicious cup of coffee…read more The quality is incredible, service is on point. This is very authentic tasting Cuban food. We got the breaded fish - cooked perfectly with a nice crunch. The Cuban sandwich and avocado were so tasty. The churros are delicious - fresh and the perfect filling to dough ratio. A repeat spot and a personal favorite.

Really cute empanada store. And not crowded at all compared to other east village spots which was…read moresurprising considering how delicious the food was. It came out piping hot and fresh. The beans and cheese one in the corn shell was absolutely delicious. Filling was hot and absolutely delicious. The oxtail empanada was super expensive but I did like it. Red wine flavor was pretty strong. The pastry was amazing. Service was friendly.

Fun and busy spot for the world cup! Friend and I walked in on a Friday evening and really loved…read moreour empanadas! Unfortunately they didn't have the drink option from the menu available. They had free raspas available at the door but for the enjoyment of my empanadas it sucked to not get a chance to order their yummy drinks. Place is small with some seating but very inviting and fun.

I stopped by Dulce De Leche for brunch and OMG amazing!!!…read moreWhen u walk into this bakery u smell all of the baked goods in the air! This place is so cute and bright! The display of cakes and treats invite you in!!! They have a nice menu of breakfast and lunch items and the prices are soooo reasonable considering you are getting homemade items made with good ingredients!! I had the chicken BLT which comes on chabatta bread! It was amazing!! Fresh bread, perfectly cooked grilled chicken!! It came with a side of fries which were very tasty too!!!!!! They also have fresh smoothies which i should have gotten....next time for sure!!? I had to grab a few pastries to go! I got the guava and cheese and a few others. They were delicious!!! Best pastries ive had in a very long time!!! This place is my new fav!!! I see why its so popular and spoken so highly of in the city!!! I def want a cake from them for my bday!! Street parking only but try to find parking on a side street to avoid meter parking!!!! I highly recommend grabbing a meal or beverage/sweet from here!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dulce de Leche is one of the most popular businesses in the heights. They are always busy no matter…read morewhen you come. They have a full lineup of pastries, custom cakes, birthday cakes, sandwiches, including hot sandwiches with French fries. There's a refrigerated area with fluffy white bread ham and cheese sandwiches sliced in perfect triangles... these are one of the most popular menu items in the bakery. I always see everyone buying them! I finally tried, and they're as good as they look. They also have a full lineup of coffee and fresh squeezed juice to order. We're lucky to have Dulce de Leche in the neighborhood!

Solid Apollo Asado which comes with your choice of two sides for weekday lunch specials. It was…read more$12.99 and the portion was pretty big! Wish the chicken wasn't slightly overcooked and a bit juicier, but better overcooked than undercooked for chicken!

They need smarter people working here or it will cost them business. Came around 11 AM to get a…read moresteak and egg sandwich, I see that the meal with rice and beans is actually cheaper than how she charged me for the sandwich and I asked to switch and the lady was so confused not mention aloof. She had the comprehension of a child, and no one wants to deal with this level of stupidity when simply order food. I said it in English and I said it in Spanish so it wasn't a language barrier, then she calls a manager wasting time im paying to park, to ask how to ring it up. Lady just charged me the $20 how is this request so difficult!?!?!? Just go to La Isla around the corner, the food is better and the staff can complete simple orders. Horrible and incompetent service!