Now that's delicious. Despite its name, the Viagra (corn) is no joke. So delicious. And really great service to boot. A tremendous price-to-value ratio. Go here. read more

This was very good. First visit, we got guac, al pastor tacos, a cheesesteak arepa, and three empanadas (spicy chicken, Cubana, and ground beef). The empanadas were great, especially the Cubana, and I'd focus almost entirely on those next visit. (The red hot sauce was great too -- almost like a souped up Tabasco.) I liked the arepa too, but mostly for the bread rather than the filling. (I do think their Cubana arepa looks amazing though.) I'd skip the tacos and guac next time. read more

We've had food delivered from here multiple times now and it's always delicious. Reasonably priced for the quality and quantity. We like both the wheat and corn empanadas. I especially appreciate the late hours and reasonably fast service (for delivery). Would definitely recommend this place for delivery any time! read more

This place serves amazing and tasteful food. I love their "Hervido de Cola", that's my go to every time I come to visit NYC. I would suggest to hire more people though, people don't like long wait times to be served. read more

Open 24/7, with quality fare, affordable prices, and fun drinks - plus their lunch specials and happy hour prices are an awesome deal if you can stop by and catch them. Their spicy chicken empanada is one of my favorites, but my absolute must get is their spicy guac and plantain chips. Sometimes, when I'm feeling a liiittle more carby, I go for the yucca fries too. Two empanadas and the guac to share? Perfect for dinner - or a late night drunk snack. Usually it's quite loud, so I might skip it if you're looking for conversation. But if you're just here to have fun with your friends and eat a bunch of bomb empanadas, please stop by! read more

What can I say, this is THE SPOT for the best empanadas. From flavor to texture no other place has this beat. At times the orders can take a bit long but it's understandable due to the high request within the area. Best part about this place is it's open till late so if you're ever in Hell's Kitchen after 12, empanada mama is the best choice for a quick bite!!! read more

These empanadas are better than they have any right to be. They have a huge menu with lots of options, including vegetarian options, and the sauces are pretty great too. read more

Best food around the area! Highly recommend the Hawaiian and Cuban Empanadas. Their soups are great too. The sancocho especially! Also, their lento soup is great. The customer is good and very helpful. One thing, the place gets PACKED and busy so try to go on a time when it's not. But even when it's busy, it's not bad at all. Try it ! read more

I LOVE THE FOOD. Amongst my faves are the entraña, the bandeja paisa and of course the sancocho de rabo,

To start off, this place is opened 24/7 and seems to almost always be busy. Last Saturday was my first time here. Though they were packed, there was no wait for a table, something almost unheard of, especially when it's nice out! We started our meal off with the Yucca Frita & Plantain Chips and the Mozzarepa. Both dishes were amazing, the Yucca Fries being the favorite! For our main course, of course we had to order some empanadas! We had the Desayuno Colombiano, Hawaiian, Cheeseburger, and the Jerk N' Cheese. Again, all were amazing and were the perfect size. The overall restaurant is very cute, clean, and the service was great. Wait time for the food wasn't too long either. I can't wait to go back, I'm craving the Fries! read more

Great food, lots of options. 18% COVID fee is a little hard to swallow. Busy, good food, service was so-so. We tried a variety of Empenadas and enjoyed them all. The drinks are STRONG, so keep that in mind!! Worth a visit! read more

Delicious empanadas!!! Good flavor and decent size. Loved then all, if you are looking for good empanadas in Manhattan, this is the place

Thursday night 10 pm and this place was still rockin. Vegan selections are small but mighty with 2 empanada choices (potato pea lima bean and then a mushroom one). Both are good but could be further enhanced with some seasoning. We also tried the coco salad, veggie arepa and plantain chips. Arepa would be the only thing I wouldn't try again, it was nothing special and after adding avocado, beans and tomato can out to like $11. Cocktails were standard but I appreciate they actually listened when I said I don't like them sweet. read more

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My friend and I were looking for a late night snack so we decided to give it a try. We got jerk chicken, brasil, spicy chicken, and shredded chikckem (corn flour). We also got plantain chips and guacamole, but our guacamole unfortunately never made it into our bag - a shame because I was so excited for the guac. The empanadas were great! They were all packed with flavors and there was a ton of meat on the inside. My friend liked the brasil one the best; she said she liked the traditional flavors. I really liked the shredded chicken, but I'm not sure I loved the corn flour as much. It was a lot thicker and the flavor was good, but I think I liked the wheat flour a little more The corn was just so thick that it took away from the empanada itself. The plantain chips were super thin so they were crispy and a great side to the empanadas. The green sauce that comes with it was creamy and a little tart. The red sauce was a tiny bit spicy and a bit thinner. read more

Oh, my, glob. I should have known when I saw the line outside, that there was a perfectly good reason why. After leaving an amazing rooftop party, and heading back to my hotel, my friends and I stumble upon this little gem. There was approximately 10 people waiting outside to get a table, so we opted for the to go options. They have such an extensive range of empanadas!! I was literally overwhelmed! It took me a while, but I settled on the Jerk Chicken and the shredded chicken. They were soooooo good that I couldn't even take a picture before I started biting into it! The outside was crispy and golden brown, and the inside was completely FULL of meat and spices! Literally from end to end. Not a single air pocket in those empanadas. I can tell they were made with love! I will definitely be back! read more

This place in Hell's Kitchen is always busy and delicious! My friend and I shared a pitcher of sangria (delish) six empanadas and a few apps. Everything was fresh and tasty. A great spot to hang out with friends. Upbeat vibe! read more

I love this place! it's in my neighborhood and one of the best, it's a no brainer to go when i don't have a strong craving for anything else. most of the time i ordered empanada as a side or a snack, but i love their steak and eggs and they have the BEST CHURROS in town, definitely one of the best, they make them fresh too. the only problem i had is sometimes the quality fluctuate, but also they open till really late so im just glad that no matter how late it is i know i would definitely have at least one good option around me within walking distance. read more

This place is always packed and perfect for some late night comfort food. The scene is very loud at night but the food is fast and cheap.

Really fun! Got a salad with chicken here and it did not disappoint. Want to try their empanadas next. Such a huge menu, great location and nice decor. Love it! read more

Really amazing stuff here! No parlour tricks! Neighborhood classic. Also, great that 2/36 empanadas are vegan friendly!! I get to enjoy .055 % of their empanada menu :) (slightly sarcastic) Good options on the menu overall though!! I come back here time and time again and definitely recommend it for a good time! read more

Nice emapanadas in Hell's Kitchen. Good price and pretty good food would go again here

I was invited to eat here this evening by some friends common and almost past. What a mistake that would have been, because Holy Cow! These may actually be the tastiest things I have put in my mouth since arriving in New York City 2 weeks ago! There are so many options and I tasted many of them! I honestly can't say which one is my favorite, but my top 3 would have to be the spinach and cheese, the macaroni and cheese and the barbecue 1 in the corn flour coating. Service is fast and friendly, but don't expect any frills. They also seem to have a very heavy takeout and delivery service because apparently I am not the only one who thinks these are fantastic! If you have the opportunity to go here, it's definitely worth the effort. Have tasted many things in house kitchen, and this one may be the best! read more

Had an awesome time here after a night out in New York. The place is lively and the drinks are good and strong. Came on the recommendation of a friend who lives in the city. A big selection of different empanadas. Our group ordered a big selection. No one was disappointed. They come out super hot, so be careful. A must visit place. read more

Went to empanada mama based off the reviews. The food was pretty good. I tried an assortment of empanadas some were good some were just okay. I also decided to try their oxtail soup, certainly wasn't bad. The food came out timely, the cooks certainly didn't disappoint. What really bothered me is that the waiter included gratuity of 18% (said in the receipt 4 or more includes gratuity) when it was just me and my wife. He also made my wife move seats because he said it was going to be busy so she couldn't sit there. It was like 2 am, not many people came in after us and half the restaurant was empty. Many of the other customers were yelling, screaming, singing and dancing disturbing other tables and the staff seemed okay with customers fighting. I got food and water thrown my direction from customers fighting and not one word from the staff. The final straw was when I paid the bill they shortchanged me, who the hell does that, I'm not talking about a few cents but a few bucks. It makes me wonder do the waiters just tip themselves. Avoid this place it's not what all the hype puts it out to be. read more

So damn good. Open late hours. Fresh super flavorful empanadas. My favorite are the buffalo chicken, viagra and el toro (only place i loved ox tail). The staff and servers are friendly super knowledgeable and eager to make suggestions on what you will like based on your likes and dislikes. The cocktails are delicious, offer happy hour drinks menu as well. I love a good sangria with my empanadas. Theres option to get wheat or white flour. If you've never tried this place, you're missing out! What a gem in midtown! Yum! read more

So good. Yay: viagra (seafood filing, an absolute must), bbq pork, ground beef. Pass: turkey, portobello. Empanadas are great during any time of the day, and Empanada Mama definitely delivers. Order ahead online for pick up only. read more

The food is completely delicious! Whenever I visit NYC I have to go there. I love the savory and the sweet empanadas, but the main dishes are perfection as well. I haven't really tried the drinks because I'm sober, but my friends love them. read more

I ordered for delivery but i received missing items so I'm not very happy with it ... also it was oily and cold not so fresh

THIS PLACE used to be so good. I would order on uber eats. It was delicious melted mozzarella cheese. I ordered in uber eats today and it literally tasted like leftovers. EmpañAdas only taste good fresh. I wish I could get a refund on this wasted take out order. read more

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Always a great choice for delivery. I have never been to the actual location but can't get enough of their empanadas. The jerk and cheese is my favorite. A traditional corn flour empanada with plenty of flavor and a crunch to die for. Each bite has plenty of jerk chicken and cheese. I usually accompany it with the Mac and cheese empanada. It has bits of bacon, which compliments the cheese very well. They have plenty of choices and I have yet to have a bad one. read more

Extremely happy that this place has finally reopened!! The empanadas are delicious and the sangria is just on point! Highly recommend this great Hell's Kitchen neighborhood gem. read more

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Great late dinner option. The shredded chicken, viagra and spicy chicken empanadas are my favorite. Mojitos are also. Great add.

Wow .... Absolutely delicious ... I ordered a couple of empanadas .... Pepperoni,Cuban and Pernil and damn soooo good loved it ... I used to like the Argentinian empanadas but these take first place ... bring yourself here enjoy read more

We got one of many things, my fav was the Cuban. So many good things, we had nothing bad. We even tried the nachos, they were delicious. The empanadas are sIzed right right and priced right. This is a def must try if you are visiting! read more

When the best thing in the bag was the green sauce...... I mean...since I didn't pay for the meal, and they offer a good size/properly filled/non-greasy empanada for the price, I really wanted to make it 2.5 rounded up. However, gotta round down, even with not having paid. Good delivery time. And I really wanted to like them (who doesn't want to like an empanada?!). But I worked through (all wheat) Viagra, El Bandito, and Desayuno...and the only one I'd be down to eat again is Desayuno...and that even had some chewy meat in it. El Bandito wouldn't pair well with the AWESOME creamy green sauce, since the spice profile is really heavy on cloves (overpowered the entire thing). I also ordered a side of rice and beans. Asked for yellow rice; got white...really overcooked, soggy white rice. And, again, one flavoring thing overpowered the dish (bay leaves left in way too long in the cooking of the beans - had a co-worker try...she agreed). $7 for a pint of rice & beans neither of us wanted to finish? Wanted to like ya, Mama. But, for me? Simply no bueno. read more

I came here after the 2018 Union Labor Day Parade and I had a great experience. They had amazing empanadas. I had the reggaeton, pernil and rice & beans. The empanadas are so tasty and worth the money. The place was nice and they played good music. It is a nice Colombian restaurant and I highly recommend this place for a nice family day out. read more

From the family dynamic to the hot and ready food there's nothing to say negative about this place besides, maybe the staff being a little less attentive than hopeful They were definitely busy, but had to wait around to be greeted, and had to seat ourselves due to nobody speaking to us. read more

Excellent empanadas! My first time to try seafood empanadas, and they were surprisingly good. Definitely recommend this place! read more

We order from here fairly frequently since my office is nearby. We always find ourselves ordering the viagra empanadas and beef empanadas. The fried plantain chips that come with the guacamole are good, but extremely salty. The guacamole itself is just OK - they pack it with way too much cilantro. read more

The food is really good! The watermelon lemonade was okay. The problem for me was that they got all the empanadas I ordered, wrong. I asked for specific empanadas and was given 3 chicken empanadas. If you guys don't have the version a customer ask for, say something instead of giving out random empanadas. Aside from messing up the order, they do have good customer service. They're always open its a great quick grab but I do think they're ridiculous for charging $8.95 for guacamole. The empanada itself is $4 how is the guac that much? Good food though. read more