5/5 Amazing empanadas! Everything tasted fresh, hot, and really flavorful. You can tell they make them fresh, which is probably why there can be a bit of a wait sometimes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the place has a nice vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're in a hurry, it's better to call or order online ahead of time and then just pick it up. Totally worth it though -- the empanadas are so yummy and freshly made! read more

This place is amazing. Great system of ordering very easy and the empanadas are phenomenal. read more

Empanadas Cafe - Front. - Empanadas Near Me - Corona, New York

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This is my favorite place for broccoli and cheese empanadas. I have tried the other flavors but the best is the broccoli and cheese. It's best to call before picking up. They are always busy so if you order when you get there you will have to wait. I love this place! read more

Empanadas Cafe - Broccoli and cheese - Empanadas Near Me - Corona, New York

This place is not responsible with timing of pick up. Several times trays have been ordered for pick up and and hour later they still ask customer to wait another 15 minutes. Unacceptable! Sorry but there are much better places in Queens. read more

I love the organic empanadas with chicken and cheese. I just don't understand why there's such a long wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No seating -- just some outdoor standing counters for eating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Didn't take photos because I was so hungry when it was finally handed over to me, I just started eating There's a small discount for cash payments. read more

This place is a must stop every time I am in the area! I typically get the corn flour ones and today was no different. One pollo (chicken) and one beef w/potatoes (carne). The empanada is perfectly crisp and the filling inside is well seasoned. It is such a satisfying bite once everything comes together. They are made to order so it typically takes about 10 minutes to be ready depending on how many you get. I love the randomness of this place as it just blends in with the other homes. Parking in this area is tough though so if you drive, it may take you a while to find a spot. Smooth operation, the ladies inside are nice, and don't skip that spicy green sauce Empanadas Cafe is true Queens gem read more

I used to come often, but due to my own schedule I stopped. After many years later, I came Back, but the quality of the fillings has changed. The chicken empanada- was more potato than chicken. The cheese quality is very Costco texture and flavorless. The corn flour empanada - left me with desired-less after taste. It was two of us that thought the same. For the total price. The quality and the taste is not good at all. Sadly, Becuase I used love this place. read more

I enjoy the empanadas - although the variety is limited. My school has ordered many times. However, being "cheap" about giving sauces for the empanadas has turned us off from ordering there. They should reevaluate their customer service. read more

Found this place on Google while looking for a quick bite in the area. Located on a little corner, on the ground floor of what seems to be someone's house, one finds this nicely built little corner store. It is basically two windows. One for ordering and the other for pick ups. They sell corn and wheat (they call it "white flour") dough/wrapping empanadas with a small selection of "stuffings". We tried their beef ones in their two different denominations. They were "OK". They operate similarly to "Mama's Empanadas" where, if you haven't been to them, they fry your empanadas upon ordering. The positive would be that you get a freshly made product... but, the big negative is that you'd have to wait 10-5 mins for your empanada(s).... and this is you standing out on a sidewalk... hot... or cold. We got courteous, "as speedy as this process could go" service. I found their sauces to be somewhat average. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The establishment: cute. I liked how nicely the structure as a whole is kept[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I must admit that I am surprised at the amount of 5 star reviews this place has got. Having experienced life as a local in a Latin country, I can't comprehend having to wait 15 mins. for a product of this quality. Empanadas are typically the type of snack that you get quickly or even on the go. Nevertheless, I do congratulate the owner(s) of the establishment for they definitely seem to have a great fan base. Cheers* read more

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We love the empanadas and have ordered party trays of minis for various get togethers. The trays are nicely packaged and sturdy for transport and serving. Great finger food option for large groups. Don't forget the green sauce! read more

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The spot The lady at the register is always nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love his place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I tried something different. This time. I got the vegetable and the spinach regatta very satisfying. read more

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Honestly this is a 100000/10. I can't believe this isn't all over every New York magazine and must try places when you come to nyc. I think this might even be better than getting them in the motherland. Seriously the empanadas here touched my soul I had to had to had to leave a review. You gotta try it to understand! Just bravo !!!! read more

For starters... [[HIGHLIGHT]]After years of not visiting this place i was really surprised they removed indoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 2nd the reason I went there... To have an empanada.. i had several and they were not good. Very salty... no Colombian flavor, the empanada with cheese had barely any cheese.. smh! Their ordering system is off. The wait time is ridiculous!! 15-20 mins?? Smh. It wasn't worth the wait!!! The staff is rude! Very rude!! Very Impatient!! But yet, they were Skeeeeming for a tip... A tip isn't mandatory and you're rude so you don't get a tip! Bro like if u don't like ur job then don't work!! It's that simple!! Don't be rude! They have no utensils! They are cheap with the napkins. So expect an oily mess! They count sauces so it's limited - really?? One sauce for two empanadas & then charge for extra sauce.. They don't offer to give you the receipt! OVERLY PRICED FOR BAD EMPANADAS! Ill stick to Mama's Empanadas in Jackson Heights & Astoria and/or El Gustazo Empanadas on College Point Blvd. 7 mins away by car or Q58 bus from this location. So yeah.. this IS DEFINITELY NOT THE BEST EMPANADA IN QUEENS. TRUST ME!! Born and raised in Queens. Not sure how they received this title but it's not! There should be another poll. Sorry not sorry truth be told!. read more

Well this place has been open for years. They can do better for the public . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Now you can't even sit Inside and the place has an outside speaker service[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . Took like 45min to get our empanadas. 3 total and 1 coffee. And price was a little overpriced for empanadas. The service to public is not very kind. Be ready to wait!!!!! read more

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A cash-only carryout where the scantily clad cashier would clearly rather have been speaking Spanish (mine is quite limited), I had a range of breakfast options to select and was within walking distance of the US Open (among other attractions). They do have a vegan empanada with only vegetables for those in need, but I went for some with cheese, as well as a Nutella banana dessert. The dessert was good, but they had some little ice cream pops that I rather wished I'd noticed as well. My jalapeño cheese and my spinach ricotta were filling, and the crusts delightfully crisp. Paying in cash cost a bit less, and while they had only a few standing areas to eat at the corner, taking my food to the park seemed a better decision. It was distinctive, delicious, and convenient. read more

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Some of the best empanadas I have had in the NY area! The jalapeno and queso empanada is chefs kiss! Staff is sweet and quick!

Amazing empanadas !! The first time I came with my daughter, we had the cornmeal empanadas and they were so good. Then I made a catering order for 4 trays (200) of the white flour empanadas and you had to see how quickly my family devoured them. Even the kids were eating like 5 of them. Such good flavor and not skimpy with the filling, like much other places. read more

This is a small place that you can order online, over the phone or at the place, by placing your order through a window. The order system is interesting but effective. I had a school event (I am a PTA MOM and must do parent engagement event) this was a excellent hot appetizer. I ordered 2 trays of 50 each. They give you a card with what each color line is. I recommend this place. read more

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4.5 stars! The website, Yelp! info and advertisements all say order trays a day in advance...but we gave it a shot and called at 5pm Saturday during a busy holiday weekend. By 6pm we had a beautiful tray of 50 mixed mini empanadas for game night - such a hit with all!! The only caveat was they gave us a mix of what was on hand - a very fair trade for having our platter in an hour! Yummy and fresh, as well as beautifully presented. Amazing bonus they color code their empanadas and offer a guide - no surprises! THANKS! read more

Empanadas Cafe - So cool!! Empanadas Cafe mark their empanadas and provide a guide! So you know what you're getting - Empanadas Near Me - Corona, New York

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My first impression tells me I'll be back regularly. Their kitchen succeeds in quality and flavor. Staff accommodates dietary needs without fuss. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This spot doesn't follow trends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The employees demonstrate sincere interest in satisfaction. read more

After a fulfilling family funday at the Queens Zoo, we were famished and looking for some grub we could take home. After searching Yelp, we found Empanada Cafe, which was only a few minutes from our location. The reviews looked promising. We pulled up but there is very limited parking in the area. You will likely have to park in non-spots to order and just wait in your car to hear you name. Be sure to either park close and keep your windows open or have someone wait nearby to hear the name on the order. They have a loudspeaker that is audible. They have two windows from which you can order and have menus prominently displayed as well as QR codes so you can view on your phone. They are very efficient in how they take orders. There are bursts of customers...it gets a bit crowded and then they kind of disperse, and then another wave begins to roll in. This is a grab & go joint, just a small store where they cook and serve. It's your job to find your table but their empanadas are definitely travel-friendly, so eat them in the car, wait until you get home and drive on over to the park and grab a bench. You won't be disappointed whatever you do. They have tons of empanada flavors from which to choose, white and corn flour (gluten free!) as well. There are enough veg options that anyone would be happy ordering from here. A big plus is that they had pretty much everything on the menu available for purchase. I hate going to a spot with so many options and the ones you want, they end up not having. We did not experience that here. Also be sure to ask for both sauces. They are very generous with both but I have to say that the green sauce is my fave. I bought enough for a small army, along with some helados to the ride. I loved the passion fruit and babes had the strawberry & cream, the latter being more of an ice-cream and the former, more of a frozen ice. They both tasted really good but pineapple might be the one to get. That's the only thing they ran out of. Empanada Flavors: Beef & Cheese - very good. Every one of their empanadas had a great filling to dough ratio. This one did not have too much cheese which I appreciate. Carne (beef & potato) - again, there is care put into how they fill these little pockets of goodness. The seasoning is on point. Chicken - hubbs got this and liked it. I've never been a fan of just plain chicken so I didn't taste. Quinta (chicken & cheese) - corn flour empanada that tastes amazing. I'm not too keen on chicken and I got this for my tiny tot. She ate a little more than half so I took a couple bites and was amazed by the flavor. It has a slight sweetness from the dough and again, just enough cheese. Maduro - sweet plantain with mozzarella cheese...soo very good! It's huge IMO and this one had a hefty amount of cheese in it but it definitely needs the salty to balance the sweetness from the plantain. I even doused it in their green sauce and it was amazing. Chicharrones (pork) - my son got this one and I didn't taste but he was happy with the choice. Bacalao (salted cod & potato) - I was looking forward to this one. I love salt fish anything, so I was happy to see this on the menu. It's solid and there's plenty of potato to temper the saltiness of the fish. Hawaiian - ham, cheese and pineapple...of course this one was good. Hubby ordered it and was ecstatic with his choice. Jalapeño - not sure because we never received it. I ordered it but it was not in our bag. We ordered so many and were starving that I didn't even check all the bags. All in all, everything was great. We were 25 minutes from where we live and the empanadas held the heat until we got home. There was no reason to reheat. Even the strawberry and cream hekado made the trip with no issue and without melting. Obviously, keep track of your order because they are banging out empanadas back to back, to customers. The good thing is that all of the little baggies are marked with the flavors on them so you can easily check and make sure your order it correct. I will not remove any stars over our missing jalapeño because ultimately that was my fault for not checking. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They will definitely be a go to for us when we're in the area. read more

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I went back to Empanadas Cafe. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This hole in the wall (more literally a window with a pane of glass that slides open and a speaker to communicate through) is excellent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had stopped by earlier in the week. They were closed. I was disappointed. But that is the nature of small businesses. I was attending an important memorial (I suppose that is implied or inherent: there is no such thing as an unimportant memorial, because it is significant if it is worth remembering) over at the Queens Theatre. There is a problem with that venue: a lack of fine dining nearby. Someone had recommended this place. Since it was not open and I had a hankering for empanadas, having planned on that meal, I went nearby. The result was disappointment, because the Latino pastry there was bland and warm over. By coincidence, I had a meeting in Corona a few days later. I ran to the venue, directly past Empanadas Cafe. They start early: I saw I could order breakfast. I did that. The turnovers were fresh, flavorful, and worthwhile. The hot sauce, homemade, was great. I felt good about supporting the owner. I wanted to leave a tip. This is not a criticism, except of myself. There was a wait. The owner warned me. I had a phone call I could make, so it was fine. The admonishment directed at me, and everyone in this crazy world of ours, is that if you want something not mass produced but for you, then of course you need to be prepared for serving you to need time to prepare. It was a normal duration. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I noticed, standing there, they proclaim how The NY Times has written them up. I checked: it is true, and the little blurb was effusive, with a photo. For an unassuming neighborhood joint, without seating, that is great PR. It is deserved.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My specific order was the beef and cheese empanada and the spinach and cheese. I had the Lulo soft drink. The next time I am in the vicinity and hungry, I know where to go. The purpose of Yelp is to point out good finds to others. Consider it done. read more

Service: Was efficient until Sauces were needed. The Sauces were buried under $100 worth of Empanadas (for a party), SPILLED and when more was requested, the staff ARGUED about SAUCE! They called us, "dishonest liars," even when we brought the bags to them. They continued arguing and accusing us of "taking the sauces out." As paying customers, who CHOSE to spend their hard owned money with them, their behavior was BEYOND APPALLING! NEVER again! Empanadas: ONLY the Beef & Cheese had flavor and worth eating again. The rest were DRY and lacked serious flavor! All were Corn ~ Broccoli & Cheese, Chicken and Beef. Additionally, they put hot, greasy Empanadas in a THIN paperbag, which soaks through and further causes the bag to break. All items are piping hot and fresh but THIS particular location is a HARD PASS!!! read more

Food 4.5/5 Service 5/5 No indoor seating or outdoor seating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Mainly to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff is friendly / food is good read more

I've been gate keeping Empanadas Cafe for the longest time haha but these are hands down the best empanadas I've ever had! They're stuffed with well seasoned filling, their empanada crust is crunchy and light, especially the corn ones, they come out PIPING FRESH & HOT... The must gets for our family: jalapeño cheese, broccoli cheese, breakfast, chicken and potatoes! read more

I came here with my sister on a Saturday afternoon to grab some much anticipated empanadas. I will say I still need to go back and try more of their variations, but I enjoyed the ones I had. I had the spinach and cheese, sweet plantain and cheese, and the chicken empanada. I also ordered the beef which comes in their flour batter but it was still slapping! I want to try their veggie and the list goes on and on. You place your order at the window, and then wait for your name to be called to pick up your empanadas. They also give you sauces, thousand island, a spicy green sauce, and I forgot the third one. Nevertheless, make sure you go and experience these freshly made empanadas! read more

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This is an easy-to-miss, whole-in-the-wall cafe on a corner of 108 St in Corona. These empanadas are absolutely the best I've ever had, crunchy, not greasy, and full of filling. Well-priced and the ladies who work inside are super friendly and sweet. I will definitely be back to try the rest of their menu! read more

The best! I used to live nearby & recently visited the area & it was just as good as back in the day! Def a staple! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's very small inside so def recommend calling ahead.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is fast! read more

TIO: CALL AHEAD OF TIME!!! FOOD: i love these empanadas. They are so close to home and i indulge every now and then. You have option between corn wheat and whole grain flour for some fillings. I love that these all ways packed with filling (no air pockets) especially the corn flour one. Probably because they are so small it's easy to do. They are not playing about the mini size. My go to are always carne con queso (corn) and plátano maduro con queso. Price:. I think they are very expensive esp for mini sizes but they are good so ppl pay it. They only take cash which is very annoying and reason i dknt go more often. I rarely carry cash. Service: the ladies are not overly friendly. They are very busy so they are direct prompt and to the point. If you don't call ahead of time expect a 12-15 min wait for your empanadas (smaller orders). ALWAYS CALL AHEAD. Always check your orders. They can mess up sometimes. Today even after telling them they got my order wrong and fixing it it was still wrong but i ate them anyways bc you can't really go wrong with any flavor. Ambiance: place a petite and a tiny hole in the wall location on a corner. There used to be seating pre covid (not much and got very crowded very fast). Since they've shut whole place down and it is now pickup only. Still my go to but can do better with pricing and service and there is no ambiance... read more

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This is a great place for some delicious empanadas that are ridiculously affordable. Due to COVID they had increase of 15-20 cents for each item which is perfectly fine and fair. They have closed their seating area but are open for take out. It is conveniently located close by the highway so you can drive and street parking is available. Customer service was good the sweet lady who assisted me nicely explained to me their menu items. They have gluten free, corn and white flour base for their empanadas. I ordered 2 white flour empanadas (veggie and plantain). I believe my total was $5.50 and it's cash only. They have some great options for meat lovers and some decent options for veggie lovers. The plantain empanada was my favorite tasted so good. The veggie one in my opinion lacked flavor and it was mostly broccoli which I am not fond of. But overall it was a satisfying experience. Surely return for some more soon!!! read more

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I have been visiting empanadas cafe for over 11 years now. The reason why is their quality. Empanadas freshly made to order with so many fillings to choose from has me coming here at lease once a week. Empanadas are available in corn flour, whole grain and white flour. My all time favorite empanadas are carne, chicharrón, chorizo, and Hawaiian. The menu is small but again quality over quantity. Don't forget to add the sauces it takes the empanadas to a whole other level. Green is spicy and pink is not. Next time you're in queens stop by. Cash and card are excepted read more

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Best empanadas in NY hands down. Come here if you want to taste an authentic, always fresh and tasty empanadas with many options to choose from. They've maintained that reputation for more than 20 years! read more

The food was so good! We ordered over the phone and our order was ready exactly when they said it would have been. Our kids are picky eaters but they love the cheese empanadas! The only minor thing was that there is a 2.99% service charge for paying with a credit charge and this wasn't posted on their website. read more

I loved the sweet plantain and cheese. but we need better sauces! These "homemade" sauces they offer don't enhance nor are a good pairing. Big blah. Great empanada but it needs a dip. read more

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I got the chicken with potatoes empanada in corn flour. A bit tiny for the price. Decent flavor with good amount of shredded chicken to potato ratio. What was interesting was that there was no grease AT ALL...Not the exterior not the interior. I would have preferred some grease to keep it moist. I don't know if they make it fresh on the spot, but it took like 10 mins to get my order. I also got the maracuya ice pop. This was really yummy and come in a form of makeshift push pop. The passion fruit's sweet and tartness really came through. Definitely a refresher on a really hot day. In terms of social distancing, its kinda hard to be distanced being on the corner street with a good amount of people ordering. They were calling out orders in the order line and pick up line. The street started to get a little packed when more customers showed up. read more

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We stopped by as we were hungry for a little afternoon snack. The wife called ahead and order 3 beef empanadas and 1 Hawaiian empanada with cheese, pineapple and ham. We have been here in a while, so we picked up or order and ate it in the car cause we were so hungry. As always the food here is consistently delicious, obviously is take out only and is best to call ahead, place an order and you pick up a bag with your name on it! I love it By the way, i just want to make sure people do not assume these empanadas are mexican, as i was reading on other reviews. While i can tell you what specific country they come from, this style of empanada is From South America. read more

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These used to be the most delicious empanadas ever. I'm not sure if they changed ingredients or owners or what but the filling barely had taste and the corn tasted like old oil. I hope they improve so I can go back. read more

Okay I've been here a bunch of times now and I always love what I get. Plus their prices are on point. You can't go wrong. The plantain and cheese is delicious. Heck yea!!! read more

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Empanadas! Empanadas! Empanadas! There are several different varieties of empanadas here; corn, white flour and wheat flour. These empanadas are all cooked to order and take time to make so if ordering many, the pro tip is to order ahead. My personal favorite are the corn flour empanadas varieties, with the Shredded Chicken and Corn, as my favorite. Empanadas cafe is really small restaurant with basically one large table, one small, and a few tables at the counter. Definitely not a place for a large group for sure nor provides much room to wait for takeout. The service staff here is extremely personable and helpful. read more

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Unfortunately, I would have to say that after numerous visits to this place for small or large orders, the ladies staff are unnecessarily rude. Yes, the empanadas are good, but that doesn't justify the girls being prissy, stuck up and unpleasant. I would expect to be welcomed and feel welcome as a common courtesy of selling food on a corner. Very unprofessional. They definitely weren't worth the 20% tip on an order of more than $100, I called them after realizing my order was completely wrong and didn't even apologize or offer a solution. Again, unprofessional. It is very sad to see that this happens to a business owned and run by women. Maybe it starts there? I don't know. What I do know is that I will translate this into Spanish, since they only choose to respond that way. Very bad attitude and negative vibrations. I will never eat from here again and I recommend people to get their empanadas in a warmer and more grateful establishment. Desafortunadamente, tendría que decir que después de numerosas visitas a este lugar para pedidos pequeños o grandes, las damas del personal son innecesariamente groseras. Sí, las empanadas son buenas, pero eso no justifica que las chicas sean prissas, atascadas y desagradables. Esperaría ser recibido y sentirse bienvenido como una cortesía común vendiendo comida en una esquina. Muy poco profesional. Definitivamente no valían la propina del 20 % en un pedido de más de 100 $, se equivocaron y ni siquiera se disculparon ni ofrecieron una solución. De nuevo, poco profesional. Es muy triste ver que esto le sucede a un negocio propiedad y dirigido por mujeres. ¿Quizás empiece ahí? No lo sé. Lo que sí sé es que traduciré esto al español, ya que solo eligen responder de esa manera. Muy mala actitud y vibraciones negativas. Nunca volveré a comer desde aquí y recomiendo a la gente que consiga sus empanadas en un establecimiento más cálido y agradecido. read more

Empanadas Cafe - the wrong sauce when i specifically asked for pink sauce for children and I did not as for ham and cheese I asked for chicken empanadas. - Empanadas Near Me - Corona, New York