Right this down in the Big Book of Knowledge For Life. "YOU GET THE BEST FOOD ON THE PLANET IN THE…read moreDINGIGEST, DIRTIEST, OUT OF THE WAY PLACES. In a random parking lot in the middle of south jersey, I found the best empanadas on the planet!!! Food so good that I travel and hour each way, drop $100 each time, and am always extremely pleased. The owner isn't just a great guy but he's a mad genius. Things that I would've never thought to put in an empanada, he Severus Snapes it together and I've yet to have a bad one. Some examples: Chicken alfredo, Nashville hot chicken, roasted veggie, Philly cheesesteak, mac and cheese, Dubai chocolate, and Fruity Pebbles are just a few. So pack your pepper spray, and your narcan and prepare yourself for a taste sensation

I ordered delivery and made a fulfilled request , that the empanadas be separated. We wanted to…read moreget a full experience, so we ordered 1 of each, and cut them so we could share. Each empanada was absolutely incredible!!! it is so hard to decide my favorite. The first one I ate (kids have shellfish allergies) was the Rasta Pasta, oh my, oh my , OH MY!! Please do not change the recipe! Absolutely delicious/perfect!! Did I mention, OH MY!! After basking with my tastebuds on the Rasta Pasta empanada, i returned to the sampling table and tried the Jerk Chicken empanada. SCRUMPTIOUS!!!!! Gave my son a hug for stumbling on a GOLDMINE All the other empanadas AWESOME!!! Working on how to bring these culinary delights to family down south,so we can share the wealth.

Karina was amazing & her customer service was just what I look for. She was very friendly & a woman…read moreof God. On Thanksgiving last minute she fulfilled my order with a smile & no hesitation. The empanadas were huge and bigger than what I normally see, but hey who can complain about more food, lol. They were very tasty & my family loved them, they didn't stand a chance in the kitchen. Overall great experience with Empanada Chika, will for sure be back for more!

Best fuckin empanadas I was driving by had to stop! Great people Excellent service a first a for…read moremost Exquisite empanadas!! Come down an try the Pastelonada

Well priced, evenly stuffed, and good variety of drinks. Great customer service. Will definitely be…read moreback!

This was my first visit. I tried the pulled pork rice plate which includes rice, beans and potato…read moresalad. Pulled pork was perfectly seasoned. I loved how moist and juicy the pork was. The potato salad was smooth with some chunks of potatoes and a light crunch from the veggies. My favorite was the beans that pair perfectly with the rice and meat! All this for only $12!!! Wow! I highly recommend it. I also tried their beef empanadas. They were excellent. They're fried to order and homemade. There's a lot of filling and the beef inside is perfectly seasoned. The last time I had empanadas this good was at my Puerto Rican friend's house where his grandma made them! A close second was in Rincon, Puerto Rico. These are that good. They're a must try. This a lovely local neighborhood corner takeout restaurant. You can call ahead to order your food to avoid the the wait. The owner and staff are all very friendly and happy to answer any questions and provide recommendations. They have a tv in the waiting area and some drinks for sale. Inside is very clean and everything looks new and well organized. The food all homemade and delicious. Portions are very generous and a great value for what the charge. I'm looking forward to trying more of their food. I highly recommend it! It's definitely worth a trip to check it out. Support your local restaurants.

From the owner: Authentic Spanish, Puerto Rican, food great tasteread more

This spot is one of the best and love that it's so intimate and consistently delicious! I order a…read moreminimum of 4 empanadas bcuz I know I won't be able to stop eating after the first bite .

Delicious empanadas, friendly service, fair prices. They even have a text to order service which is…read moreappreciated. They are in a separate shop next to Trenton farmers market. Clean and fun decor inside. Definitely recommend! We tried the beef, cheesesteak, cheese, Oreo and buffalo chicken. All hit the spot!

Argentinean-style empanadas with a multitude of sauces and some sweets…read more Really great to order for the office and neatly organized! Tried the berry mascarpone--which was not overly sweet and a great compliment with tea or coffee. Plus the Cocoa Carmelita, which was a blend of different chocolate and caramel gooey desserts. Not sure if it would be everyone's cup of tea!

OMG amazing!! Service was quick and the empanadas were SO good. Love the different fillings and of…read morecourse have tried them all!

Beef empanadas are so good! I went to get a steak sandwich and they didn't have any disappointed!!…read moreWill have to try the mushroom. Service was good and fast! Definitely a hidden gem.

We started our tour around the world with A (Argentine). We are visiting one nationality per week…read more This was our destination stop for the weekend. This place is located in a farmers/flea market. It took us a while to locate it once we were inside. We did not mind as that was part of the fun. The lady behind the counter could not have been nicer. There was a small counter area at which we could sit (about 5-6 stools) while we waited for her to bake additional empanadas (beef and chicken). We had two ham and cheese and a breakfast empanada while we waited. They were all very good. These empanadas are baked not fried which made them even better. There is also a mild green sauce that you can request ( I found it a little too spicy for me). Very nice customer service and also a small selection of desserts. We opted to take flan with us.

Update: Was just treated incredibly rudely by the owner. Oh we close in 15 minutes? Okay, we'll…read moremake sure we clear out by 5. Nope, not okay. "No, you guys have to go RIGHT NOW. I told you multiple times." It's 4:50. You close at 5. I'm here with two toddlers. I don't care how good or bad anything else about your restaurant is. You treat me like this AND you're the owner? I'm never returning, and will tell anyone I know not to eat here.

I first knew about Empanadas NJ Cafe when I was walking off the bbq I had over at Embark Smoked…read moreMeats. I'm from Argentina so I made a mental note to stop by the next time I visited Boonton. I attended a Yelp Elite Event at Catfight Coffee, that happened to be in Boonton so I already knew what I was doing after the event. The place is bright and has a good amount of seating inside. I ended up getting the beef and Cuban empanadas. These empanadas are baked and reheated when served. The beef was pretty good and the chimichuri sauce was a nice compliment. I really liked the Cuban empanada, it was packed with protein and tasted like a Cuban sandwich. The person who served me was very nice and mentioned she liked the Cuban, glad I tried that out. * Street parking