6:30pm tonight my daughter decided she wanted McDonalds but I'm so sick of the everyday fast food restaurants. I've seen the Empanada Guy's truck for a year or 2 now on St George Ave and everyone I know raves about him so I figured tonight I would try it. First let me start by saying the gentleman that took my order was a very nice personable guy. I know he is there for at least 10 hours a day, and I'm sure it can get sweltering hot in there, but he was not a sweaty mess and his clothes were neat and clean and most importantly the truck was very clean!!!! I got a few Empanadas and just in conversation while I was waiting for my order I was telling him I remember seeing his truck in Port Reading so light conversation took off from there. I paid and got my order and the guy said "I hope you like them!" I said I'm sure I would because (not quite sure if he knows how well known he is) but I said everybody I know that's either ate off the truck or at the restaurant ALWAYS have great things to say. These are not just Middlesex County people either. People in Elizabeth, Newark even Union talk about him. I got home took a bite, then dropped some hot sauce inside and I COULD NOT GET THIS REVIEW IN FAST ENOUGH!!!! Although every nationality makes them different, these are very tasty, the seasoning was good, and just spicy enough to give it that kick, but did not kill my stomach. They were great!!! Keep up the good work guys!! I really enjoyed them and I will be a return customer!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND STOPPING AND SAYING HI TO THAT EMPANADA GUY!!! I cannot wait to try some of the other food now!! Thank You again,I definitely enjoyed them. See you soon. Sincerely, Mama Gee. read more

The empanada that I had was good. It definitely had flavor and it was yummy for sure but I was a little disappointed that I couldn't try anything that their online menu had to offer. When I got there, I was told they only had empanadas and the white rice at the moment. I got the chorizo empanada and my coworker got the chicken one. She lives in Amboy so she typically only pays a $1.00 per empanada in Amboy. So the $2.00 difference per empanada is actually really steep when you think about it. Especially considering it's a food truck, so he doesn't have to pay rent/utilities such as another reviewer mentioned. Plus, I work within walking distance from Desai Galaxy where I can get a samosa (which is the Indian equivalent to an empanada - filled with potatoes and peas) which are also only $1.00 and they come with 2 dips. Nonetheless, my empanada was yummy and I got a little bit of hot sauce for dipping. My coworker mentioned that her empanada was just okay but for the $2.00 hike in cost, she was expecting to be blown away and she just wasn't. Overall, I'm giving them 3 stars because the prices are a little higher than typical empanadas and there wasn't much to choose from. I can understand why the crab and lobster empanadas are more money, but not the beef, chicken and chorizo empanadas. If they were $1.00 each, I'd definitely come here more often! Also, I just wanted to try some of their other product's such as the tostones, the apple cinnamon empanada, the tacos, or the cuban sandwich maybe. I may go back again considering I'd be able to taste some other products but for now I'm only giving 3 stars due to the prices being high. I actually noticed a few other reviewers agreed about the steep prices. So I'm not the only one. I don't want to discourage anyone from trying it. Will update if I get to try other things. UPDATE: I was finally able to try this food truck again cause they're right down the street from my job at the moment. So I'll update my post from 3 stars to 4 stars since their menu this time around did have A LOT more to offer. I was able to choose from either the chicken, beef, chorizo, cheese, lobster, crab or guava and cheese empanada's, the Cuban sandwich, rice and beans (2 different kinds of beans) and the yucca fries. I am much happier that they were more fully stocked this time around. However, I would still like to try the sweet empanada, which wasn't on today's menu unfortunately. read more

Empanada Guy - Chorizo empanada and dipping sauce - Food Trucks Near Me - Woodbridge Township, New Jersey

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I've had their beef, chicken, and cheese empanadas as well as their rice and beans. First off, rice and beans are out of this world. They give you a generous amount and the flavor is wonderful. The outer shell of the empanadas are amazing. The beef and chicken are just a tad bit mushy on the inside but the spices and flavors added make it all worth it. Love coming to this place read more

Waited 20 minutes for a relleno and two empanadas. Never got them. Don't know if they are good, never got them. I walked away with no food. Waiting and waiting and waiting, I lost interest. $12 bucks lost. I think they had equipment trouble. I wished they'd had sad it would be a very, very, very long wait for fast food. I would have passed. read more

Had chicken and beef empanadas. Excellent quality. The Cuban sandwich is pretty good too. read more

Empanada Guy - Food Trucks Near Me - Woodbridge Township, New Jersey

This guy is amazing. I have had his amazing empanadas at Sandy Hook and at different food truck events. They are always fresh, delicious, flavorful, and never overdone. Which is a sometimes hard with empanadas. I always get chicken chorizo or beef. There always on point. My wife always get the seafood ones lobster or crab always delicious also! read more

Empanada Guy - Chicken and beef empanadas with corn tamale - Food Trucks Near Me - Woodbridge Township, New Jersey

Over rated... Nothing to brag about, the food is okay at best.. he is overpriced, hardly ever open or in the spot you expect him to be at... I don't know why anybody would bother. This guy thinks he's some kind of celebrity because he can make mediocre empanadas. You can get the same meal for 1/2 the price in almost any area he has his trucks. read more

Got 2 beef empanadas at the Tannersville Crossing food truck. Mediocre. Not a lot of flavor and very salty. Also, mine and my wife's first bite was just dough. So they're not loaded. Also should have been bigger for $4.25 each. My wife makes a better tasting empanadas without all the salt. read more

This truck used to be good but has definitely fallen off!!! The samosa recipe changed from potato based to I'm not sure what! They pick and choose when they want to serve lobster or crab empanadas, which is disappointing. The cheese empanadas lack CHEESE. There's ALWAYS a new face serving food with new "rules". They're open when they feel like being open and no working number to Check before I make the ride to this location. Definitely won't be going back to pay for $3-$6 empanadas that taste like crap! read more

I had an absolutely wonderful experience with the Empanada Guy truck last Sunday. I've long been a huge fan of food trucks simply because of the concept of quick, often greasy and delicious food available at a movable location. After passing by this one with fair regularity, I finally found a minute to stop in and give it a try. It was late in the afternoon on Sunday, and I just wanted a quick snack. The girlfriend and I decided to get 4 empanadas; 2 chorizo, a cheese and a chicken. We figured this would be a good spread to try several of them. It was cold, so we sat in the car to eat. Naturally after consuming 4 empenadas, we were thirsty. I went back up to purchase a soda. I began chatting with the owner, who was a very friendly guy. I explained how I live just down the street and have driven by his truck so many times, and only just now got a chance to try it. I told him I love what I had tried, and would certainly be back. He began telling me about some of the specials they do with lobster empanadas, etc. He mentioned the cheese ones are also really good, as they are made with 4 cheeses. Before I could say anything else, he had packaged one up and was handing it to me. He said "since you live around here, and it's your first time, have one on me." I thanked him, but told him not to worry about it, as I had just moments earlier purchased and enjoyed a cheese empanada. He replied "oh, well which one did you not try? The beef? have one of those too." He handed me a bag with a beef one as well. He would not accept payment for anything other than the coke I had asked for. Besides the whole experience being wonderful, the empanadas themselves were very good. The chicken one was much better than I expected; shredded bits of chicken with a very nice flavor to them. The beef was also good, and the cheese much better than I expected. I certainly will go back very soon... The Empanada Guy has won me over. read more

Came across Empanada Guy food truck on Pier 13 while out with friends. Beef, chicken, and Mexican Chorizo are definitely most popular. Very tasty and not dry. I definitely want to come back to try Apple cinnamon Empanada, I heard it tastes like apple pie. read more

Empanada Guy - Mmmmm empanadas - Food Trucks Near Me - Woodbridge Township, New Jersey

This food truck is at PIER13 and while your drinking this is a perfect small snack to devour without having a huge meal! We ate their papa rellena, cheese, beef, and lobster empanadas! So flavorful, the papa rellena had the right amount of filling! It was delicious! MOST DEFINITELY try the lobster empanada! I was skeptical at first since it's lobster and why would it be in an empanada? But it was by far the best one! Go try read more

Went to Pier 13 in Hoboken last night with the lady, wow! The empanadas are great, we had the chicken and a beef empanada, wow. Delicious. We plan to come back and get a full course meal such as the Cuban sandwich and possibly empanadas again. Service is great too, cashier is very happy and nice to people. read more

I have a truck in view all day long. I try to have something at least one a week. My favorite is the chicken empanada. It is in my opinion the best seasoned empanada of the bunch. The empanadas are crisp and have always been served hot. The Cuban sandwich would be amazing with a different pickle, one with a bit more bite. The rice and beans lack flavor. I'm a big fan of rice and beans, just not these. I think if you err on the side of less seasoning you should have side sauces available to make up for blandness of most items. I must say that business seems to be very good. Most days the truck is busy. You should try their food. It's not great but it's not that bad if you prefer less seasoning on your ethnic food truck. read more

Got one beef empanada $4 kind of expensive for empanada so I am expecting very good quality not so. It wasn't really golden and lacked in flavor. read more

I attended the LoHud Food Truck Mashup on Sept 10, 2017 at 2:17 pm at Yonkers Raceway grassy field grounds. It was sunny and 73 degrees and I purchased a beef empanada and pulled pork empanada with deep fried dough. The dough was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The pulled pork was juicy, meaty with the right amount of fat and seasoning. I added the hot sauce carefully and was reminiscent of Cholula hot sauce with a touch more vinegar. The beef was ground but I could detect the ground round with good seasoning to give a satisfying taste of good Latin comfort food. The size of the crescents were 4 " long x 2 " wide and 1" thick. I would order from them again as the first experience was very good. read more

Every day on Route 10 in Morris Plains I see the empanada guy truck in the parking lot of a gas station and think I need to give it a try. It was a disappointment , chicken and beef empanadas had no flavor and had a watery consistency. the Cuban sandwich was much better than the empanadas. I will give them another try....hope the second time is a charm. read more

Empanada Guy - Food Trucks Near Me - Woodbridge Township, New Jersey

I was in Garfield today for a street fair and bought beef and pulled pork empanadas and tried their samosas as well. It was gross. Worst tasting empanadas in my life! No exaggeration. On top of that it was $4 per empanada. Do not eat here. You'll waste your money. read more

It really hits the spot. It's also quick and convenient. That guy Ryan who works there sometimes is really cool and friendly. I get the Samosa, chicken, and lobster. I think lobster is seasonal. I go there for a quick bite at least once a week. read more

Ordered 2 beef and 1 chicken empanadas....The chicken was ok but the beef was terrible!!! It tasted like bland chili!!!.... I would recommend the empanadas from Cubanu in Rahway. read more

This was a tough one for me. I actually ran into this place by accident today on my way to the beach and had to stop to check it out since shore towns suck and wont allow food trucks. Anyway I ordered a beef empanada and a chicken empanada. I intended to order a cheese empanada and a beef but they were out of it as well as a few other types like ham and cheese. Whatever not a huge deal. So I get my empanadas in like three seconds which was too fast. Im a chef, I know what it means when your food comes out right away: Its not fresh. Not surprisingly the chicken empanada was not hot all the way through and the filling was a little suspect. It was mushy and flavorless and room temperature which made me nervous about bacteria so I moved on to the beef. It was very good and done right with a great homemade crust. At $5 apiece I was underwhelmed. Maybe $3 is a fair price. Also, they tried to pull that $10 minimum crap so I was actually forced to buy 2. Let me break this down for you people: It does not cost more for a merchant to charge less than $10 on a credit card. this is a complete LIE. they pay a flat rate of a few percent per transaction. Do not let people fool you. For these reasons I have to give you guys three stars. Sorry, but it is what it is. read more

How this guy got famous, I'll never know! !!! I've tried this place twice and the empanadas are cold and mushy!!!! My only conclusion is that those eating these empanadas don't know what empanadas are supposed to be! read more

Cuban sandwich was good, but not great. I don't think it was real cuban bread, but the bread they used was thin enough not to dominate the sandwich. The empanadas were pretty good- we tried 5 and they reheated well in my oven. Super bummed they didn't have any kind of sauce with them. Ham and cheese was my least favorite, and chorizo was the best. Overall, no big hurry to drive back over but a good option if you are in the area. read more

Love. Had the empanadas at various food festivals, also went to stop in woodbridge. The beef and chicken empanadas are amazing. The cuban sandwich was also good. Can't wait for them to open in bridgewater mall. Definitely addicted! read more

Well I didn't meet the Empanada Guy on my visit here, but what I did encounter was a very friendly lady and some fine empanadas. So fine, that my co-workers and I came here two days in a row (which is unheard of for us). I have not yet tried all of the empanadas, but what I've had, has been excellent. Beef, chicken, chorizo, and pulled pork are all great but you can't come here and not get the guava and cheese. In fact, I deeply regretted only getting one last time I was here. Two is enough to fill you up, so naturally we all got 3. You certainly get a good bang for your buck here. Thanks guy for keeping a truck so close to my office. read more

Not bad. Wasn't really impressed as I thought I would be. Especially after hearing how amazing it is from others. My mom definitely makes them better. Among the chicken and pork empanadas I also tried the yuca fritter which I only took one small bite from. I will say that the guava and cheese empanada was delicious!!! read more

If you've never had some real home made empanadas then go here you might like it. But if you've ever had empanadas straight out of the oven at ur grandmas house do not expect that from here. People make such a big deal of this place when the meat is mushy and tasteless w out drenching it in hot sauce. Bleh best part is the outer shell. read more

Had the beef empanadas at the Food Truck Border Brawl at the Steel Stacks in Bethlehem this past weekend. The shell of the empanada was crisp and cooked to perfection. The beef I was surprised was more like taco meat. It was flavorful, but not what I was expecting. Next time I would love to try their pulled pork and cheese empanadas. read more

I order the beef empanadas and my mom gets the chicken. I ordered the rice and beans they were good as well. Great food everytime. Will always go back especially to the truck on route 27 read more

I've had the empanada guy at a couple different locations(Monmouth race track, sandy hook, and avenel) Every time I see a truck, I have to stop and get one. They reasonably priced and great portions. The beef ones are my favorite. They are perfectly seasoned and the crust is just amazing. I've had the cheese, beef and chicken empanadas. The next one I want to try is the apple one. I definitely recommend this place. read more

My fiancé and I went to sandy hook beach in New Jersey and we saw this food truck and had to stop and get lunch. We both had the beef empanadas and we were blown away. Such great flavor! Later in the day we went back for seconds. I highly recommend!!! read more

I tried their lobster and chicken empanadas, and I wasn't impressed with either of them. They tasted fine but maybe my expectations were too high from reading reviews and listening to people raving about this truck. read more

Had the lobster empanada, didn't really know what to expect. After one bite I was instantly in heaven. The empanada was seasoned perfectly from the inside out. The lobster was extremely tender and flavorful. I will definitely be skipping the pizzeria and hitting the Empanada Guy! read more

Got the chicken and chorizo. The empanadas are too flaky and the meat is not seasoned very well. The chorizo was filled with some sorta paste like filling. Thought it was more hype than anything else. Chicken had no flavor. read more

The Lobster and the chorizo are my favorite. Great place to stop if you are on the run or if you are just in the mood for empanadas.

Discovered this gem at the Laurita Winery Food Truck Featival yesterday. The wifey and I sampled as much as we could- Beef, cheese, chorizo, crab and Lobster. All of it was really fantastic, I hate it when empanadas are drowned in grease and really heavy, these were just the opposite and it was wonderful. Definitely plan on checking out the Cubano next time! read more

I've given this business two chances to prove me wrong (I think their empanadas are terrible) and yet they cannot. The food here is very lacking in flavor. I'm still trying to figure out why so many people like the empanadas here. They're not good at all and overpriced. Maybe people just don't know that there are better empanadas out there? Idk I'll stick to making my own if I want some good empanadas without driving far but if I'm in the mood for empanadas, Empanada Mama in Manhattan is my favorite place and will continue to be...at least until this place gets it together, I doubt they'll be able to though. read more

A bit overrated. Maybe my expectations were too high but my veggi and beef empanadas were both bland, and cold in the middle. The churros were great as were the sweet plantains but overall I was disappointed. read more

I first heard of these guys at an outdoor food truck carnival in NJ . He had a long line and we were excited to see what the hype was all about , and it turned out to be the best empanada ever . I have been hooked ever since . Three chicken empanadas for me with hot sauce ! The meat is perfectly cooked and it's always fresh and full of flavors ! I give it a five ! read more

We found the Empanada Guy at Laurita Winery's Food Trucks and Fire Pits event. Last year we had the beef and chicken, which were delicious, but we were dying to try the lobster and crab empanadas. And...we were definitely expecting the lobster empanada to be insanely good, and it was good, but the crab empanadas will blow your mind! The combination of bell peppers, onion, cilantro, herbs, and chunks of lump crab are enough to redefine what you thought you knew about empanadas. The crust is flakey and the filling to crust ratio is spot on. If The Empanada Guy was located in New York, I would definitely consider ordering a case for our next party. Read our full review here: http://wp.me/p5EPbt-7s read more