For the homesick Brit in Hoboken there are plenty of bars that serve meals and beers or meals that are beers etc. "But what about a decent pie in the shape of a Cornish pasty or an apple turnover?" I don't hear any Brits say because this is Yelp in written form, and I'm not entirely sure how to end this sentence. Empanadas are Spanish or Latin American pastry turnovers filled with a variety of savory ingredients that are then fried and baked. These are baked, and delicious. Much like a Cornish pas... we've been through that bit already. Right. So. If you fancy a nice bit of pastry with some sumptuous fillings, try Empanada Cafe. Oh, and they're $3 and change each. Bargain. read more

This place is a must visit: every flavor of empanada you could ask for ( guava and cheese is my go to). Whether a it's Cuban, Philly cheesesteak, or one of the MANY others, this joint is quite unique and has excellent coffee as well ! read more

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It's no Julia's empanadas in Washington D.C. but they're baked no fried and have quality goods inside. The chicken was dark meat and a bit plain- the chimichurri sauce and hot sauce gave it a nice zing. The chorizo/sausage was also good. Neither offered a wealth of flavor. Tip: when packing it to go, watch the chimichurri sauce which tends to leak its oil. read more

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We've been to this place many times in the 4 years we've lived in Hoboken. The empanadas are great. But lately they've become super stingy with the sauce (as in they won't even give it to you unless you ask and they treat you like shit as if we're stealing from them). I ordered 15 empanadas once and they gave me 3 tiny sauces and said no when I asked for more. The workers are so rude and it's not worth dealing with them. I won't be going back. read more

Impressive new cafe in Hoboken. The empanadas are Argentine style, pre-baked, then heated in a small oven when you order. There is a great selection, enough to satisfy a meat, cheese, or veggie craving. The prices are fair, averaging about $3 each, but you could wolf down quite a few if you're super hungry. You order at the counter (very nice people, by the way, props), and a few minutes later the empanadas are brought to your table, steamy hot, served on a wooden cutting board with zesty homemade chimichurri sauce and a tangy hot sauce. The cafe itself is petite, maybe seating about 10-12 inside, perhaps more outside with weather permitting. Definitely recommended for a light lunch, light dinner, or a late night treat. read more

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The quality of their empanada have changed. They used be delicious but now it was spicy. Maybe, they have another cook. Plus, I ordered deluce de Leche croissants abd they were hard! What a disappointment!!! read more

My friend and I were walking around look for food late at night, and she mentioned that this place just opened up - I didn't realize it was so new. Well, first off...there's a great variety of baked empanadas. They have meat ones and veggies ones, and let's just say...we had 5 between us to share, and we walked away with 14 to take home (you get 2 free when you buy a dozen). Haha, I guess it's safe to say we liked them and wanted to try more. My friend's favorite was the pork - it's flavorful and a little sweet. My favorite was the caprese one - I thought it was light and refreshing with the tomatoes. We also tried the spicy chicken, ham & cheese, shimp & crap, beef, chorizo, and the hoboken (bacon + egg). All were good! Also, the people working there were super friendly. The owner came out from behind the case to ask for our thoughts and made sure things were ok. It's worth stopping in!! I hope it stays around. Lastly, I think yelp has them closing at 3. That's incorrect. They are open until 10 on most days - I forget if Friday or Saturday have later hours. read more

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Small cozy place in the heart of Hoboken. They make delicious baked empanadas in a variety of flavors from savory to sweet. We tried a few: spicy chicken, spicy chorizo, cuban, crab, spinach, buenos aires, rice and beans, guava, and dulce de leche with bananas. I have a few favorites but overall they were all good. Presentation was very nice and they stamp the empanadas with the name of flavor so you don't have to guess which type you are going to eat. There is nothing worse than ordering a few different kinds of empanadas and then not being able to know which one is what. All the empanadas were served warm. We were able to meet the owner, who is originally from Argentina. He gave us some samples of the sauces they also sale at this establishment: chimmichurri and spicy sauce. Both were delicious so we decided to get a couple of jars to go. Great place for a quick delicious bite on the way to a bar or to explore the area. read more

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When you're meeting friends for lunch in Hoboken there are a ridiculous number of options, but when you're in the mood for a little taste of home nothing beats a delicious empanada. The Empanadas Cafe is a cozy little place that's great for a quick bite while catching up with someone. The menu is upfront and easy to decipher. They've answered just about all the questions you might have, so that the ordering process is fast. If you're really struggling then there's a leader board showing the most popular flavors. Let the wisdom of the crowds guide you. Ordering was smooth and the empanadas were popped into the oven to get their insides all gooey and delicious. My stomach was growling with anticipation as I watched them heat up. Honestly, I might have been staring. We grabbed the small table by the window and they brought out our assortment on a giant cutting board. The presentation was very nice as you may have noticed in my photo. Thankfully, each one was clearly labeled so no one stole anyone else's favorite. I went classic and snagged a spicy chorizo. The spice was assertive (which I loved), but the chorizo was not overly greasy (which I also loved). The lunch was light on the stomach, as long as you don't over do it, and also light on the wallet. 3 bucks a pop shouldn't break the bank. The service was fantastic throughout the entire meal and you can tell they care. With such an extensive menu I'm looking forward to coming back and trying out the rest of their tasty morsels. read more

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We ordered the jamaican patty, beef and cheese, buenos aires, spicy chorizo, and burrito. My personal fav was the spicy chorizo. All of them tasted fresh and perfectly cooked. The great thing about these empanadas is they all have unique flavors and dont all taste the same. Sometimes when a place has a specialty everything kinda tastes the same but not here. Each empanada has great flavor and has great balance. The hot sauce that comes with the empanada's is very good. The chimichurri wasnt my favorite so stick with the hot sauce. The dough is both soft and holds the empanada together well. This is great hangover food or if you want a different take on lunch. Delivery was quick and prices were good. I will be ordering again. read more

My wife and I love Caribbean and South American Empanada's. At their core, most are generally dishes stripped down and packed in the center of pastry dough. But this simplification does not mean they are easy to make. There are a lot of techniques that various restaurants and cafes and bakeries employ. We were excited to see this cafe, especially, now that my wife has her office in Hoboken. So when we meet for lunch this is a good spot to grab something quick and inexpensive. My only gripe and why I don't give them 5 stars is due to their mislabeling of empanadas. You'll order a Philly Cheese steak and get a meat pie. Or vice versa. It's a little thing but it happens to us often. That aside, even when it does happen, the food is excellent. So whatever was in it, will always likely be good. They taste like something you would get cooked by your Mima. That keeps us coming back. Their prices are not bad and they offer a variety of sales. Like buy two and get a cup of coffee. While it seems a small thing to complain about mislabeled empanadas, I am allergic to certain peppers so getting a Jamaican Meat Patty that is spicy is not a welcome surprise. Especially, when they are normally a yellower tinge (easy to identify on the outside), but it was labeled as PC and in the wrong dough. The people are friendly and the cafe itself is nice and convenient to get to in a trendy spot in town. We come back often and I do get Guava and Cheese there on the regular. Those are amazing. read more

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empanadas are good, im vegan so i only had the rice & beans and the veggie but they were really good

Absolutely love this place!!! They have the best empanadas in Hoboken! So many different flavors to choose from, an old friend of mine introduced me to this place and I couldn't be happier! They have pork empanadas, spicy chicken and beef. (They are spicy!) pepperoni, prosciutto, and then fig and pork. Some random dessert empanadas... I could eat them all!! It comes with a spicy sauce and also a Green sauce to cool down all the spice. They deliver! And the empanadas are all Labeled on them, they have presses so you don't have to worry if you order a bunch. They heat up very well in the oven the next day!! read more

I've tried the cheese, guava & cheese, Philly cheesesteak, chorizo and spicy chicken, and pulled pork. The spicy chicken is really good (even better than the chorizo surprisingly) but the pulled pork is definitely the best of all the ones I had. It has the perfect amount of bbq flavor. I love cheese empanadas and theirs did not disappoint! read more

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Probably the best late night food in Hoboken. I got the beef empanada, chicken empanada, and chorizo empanada. All were excellent. I also recommend asking for their hot sauce and green sauce. read more

Not bad at all Stopped in for a very quick empanada they were three dollars each and they had about 25 different flavors I ended up getting a ricotta Italian pepperoni empanada to just munch on between drinking it hit the spot they were very nice and everything seemed pretty clean and nice I'd recommend read more

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OMG! If you're in Hoboken, you must try the empanadas here. I just happened to be closeby and I just couldn't help but stop by to try and I'm so glad that I did. When you walk in, the cafe is very quaint but it's clear what they are best at.. you instantly see a case filled with empanadas - many different kinds. I was overwhelmed by the choices since they all looked amazing. So, after reviewing two caselines of empanada options, I narrowed my choices to: Guava and Cheese Banana and Dulce de Leche Pulled Pork Spicy Chicken Beef Pork and Fig I added beef since it's the cafes top seller but my hands down favorite is the Spicy Chicken.. the homemade hot sauce inside sealed the deal. The Pulled Pork also had great flavor as well as the Pork and Fig but since I love spicy foods, the Spicy Chicken won hands down. I have yet to try the Guava and the Banana empanadas but I will soon and update this. Will I be back? Absolutely. I just wish it was closer and I would likely be back everyday to order the Spicy Chicken and try the others that I didn't get a chance to order yesterday. If you stop by, please message me with your favorites so I can be sure to try those next!! read more

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Deeeeelicious. Stumbled upon this cute little gem while walking around Washington street and so happy we decided to check it out. Their menu is huge, so many choices of different combinations of ingredients. The names of each are printed in (hopefully) edibile writing on the crust which was different and fun to distinguish. We decided on the Philly empanada and the Buenos Aires empanada. We waited about 10/15 minutes, but when they came out they were presented adorably and piping hot. The crust wasn't overwhelming like so many empanada's tend to be. It was thin and crisped to perfection and the filling was generous. The chimichurri sauce was BANGIN'. Would have totally purchased the mason jars they have, but for $9.99 and having to carry it around the rest of the night, eh. Their hot sauce was also freakin' wonderful. $9.99 for that jar too. Maybe next time. YUM. read more

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I'm a huge empanada fan and every time I visit Hoboken to hangout with my friends, I make sure to pay a visit to this store! The empanadas are so fresh and the outer crust has a perfect consistency of crunch and softness. They also have a wide variety of different flavors which makes very indecisive because you can't go wrong with any of them. I can't wait to pay another visit soon! Also, for more NJ local reviews, check out my Instagram @dailymealhabits read more

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I went last Friday to try the empanadas and pandebonos. The empanadas was ok but the pandebono was not good at all, it didn't have a flavor as a real pandebono. Worst thing- even I just got a lot of things for takeout and they didn't provide me a good service, they put themselves the tip. I asked for receipt and the person didn't want to give it to me. It's not honest when a employee put the tip. The customer has to. read more

If you're in the mood for a quick bite you have to try this place out. They're empanadas so if you're hungry I wouldn't suggest coming here, because you'd have to order more than three. I ordered the spicy chicken and the beef empanadas. The chicken was fantastic. Especially when you add more hot sauce to it. When I had the beef it was a bit cold, but it was still decent. I felt like the beef wasn't at all seasoned though. Also, I wouldn't come here with more than 2 people as the place is small and there is barley seating. There is outdoor seating, but not that big of a space. read more

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The best BAKED empanadas I've had! I ordered the shrimp and spicy chicken empanada. Not the best shrimp empanada I've had, but still tasty. I liked the spicy chicken empanada more. Very flavorful and one of the best chicken empanadas I've had! They have a wide variety of empanadas to choose from. A little on the pricey side, but I'll only get come here when I'm in the area for a quick bite read more

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Buenisimas empanadas no soy fan de las aceitunas ni tanta cebolla asi que las de beef cheese , ham cheese y chicken son muy ricas y recomendables!! Excelentes read more

I'm usually not the one to write bad reviews. But this is definitely overdue. I've been to this place about 5 times and honestly this place is not welcoming at all and a bit racist. Just by the demeanor and how we were treated both black and Hispanic. I'm big on good service and positive vibes. They treat there white customers with more respect. Denied oat milk and almond milk and offered it to his white customers. Recognize your ignorance. We all are human just different races and cultures . Last time obviously coming to this place read more

Perfect empanadas everytime. In and out spot with lots of flavor. Inexpensive so you can try a few, there are lots to choose from. read more

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I stumbled upon this place after searching for quick-eats in the Hoboken area, and I sure didn't regret coming here! The venue is small, (a few tables inside) but there is also outdoor seating. You can definitely taste the heart, soul and effort used to produce each empanada and it's authenticity. I went ahead and ordered based off the popular empanadas within the past 6 months which were on the menu board (beef, chorizo, chicken and spicy chicken.) Each empanada was cooked perfectly and pipping hot when I got them. What's also great about this place is that they don't skimp out on their portion sizes. Each empanada was roughly the size of my palm! All empanadas that I ordered were delicious, but the two that really stood out to me were the beef and chorizo. The beef was juicy and succulent, (doused with oil in a good way) while you could really taste the nice smoky flavoring of the chorizo. Overall, I really enjoyed my first experience here. Really consider this place for a quick grab-and-go snack when you're in the area! Also, the hot and chimichurri sauces complement all empanadas really well! The also sell them by the jar. read more

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Not very tasty. The dough was like unraised Pillsbury pie crust. The fillings weren't flavored well and didn't seem fresh at all. I won't be visiting again. If you're looking for amazing empanadas, try Empanada Mania on Washington Ave in Bergenfield. read more

So, let me fast forward. I'd return, for sure... but when I do I'll be clearer with ensuring that my order is either " for here" or to go, so that I am not handed a brown bag while sitting and waiting to be served. Oh, and I'll never order the crab empanada again. Why in the world would you consider preparing a "specialty" item like a crab empanada with imitation crab meat? That's like eating a chocolaty truffle with a mud center. There are some folks who like imitation crab meat. I can stand it in a california roll, however, I don't want to pay an up charge for a cheap filler. The texture was also meh and didn't compliment the flakiness of the crust. Speaking of the crust and deliciousness all together, the chicken empanada was "slap yo momma" good. It tasted as if the filling were slow cooked all day. The marriage of warm spices, sweet onion and subtle peppers made my senses sing. Absolutely fabulous and worth the wait. Though the empanadas are premade, you still have to wait 10 minutes (the woman told me 6) for them to be reheated through. I will definitely come again and try possibly the dessert empanada or another protein filled one. read more

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I had stopped by Empanadas Café to pick up a menu soon after it had arrived on the Hoboken fast dining scene. Their creative flavors were intriguing, and I looked forward to a future occasion where I would actually try one of the heavenly snacks. Well, one evening, after a few drinks at a local bar, I knew a singular empanada would really hit the spot and was thrilled to discover that the store was still open. After some internal debate, I selected the Spicy Chicken variety. The pre-made treat was thrown in the toaster, but came out tasting freshly baked. The flaky crust surrounded juicy, well-seasoned meat with a peppery kick. Empanadas Café was a satisfying and delicious alternative for typical late night, post-cocktail indulging. read more

Every time I am in Hoboken, I stop here for empanadas for myself and my husband. Our favorites are the spicy chicken, spinach, and mushroom. We Can't wait to work our way through their entire menu. read more

The empanadas here are great. These are classic Argentinian empanadas that will put a smile on anyone's face, kids or adults , Vegan or carnevious desire .. it's mighty tasty as a meal or snack. I'm just an empanada lover...best snack that isn't crappy sweets . By the by ... this is an independent review and I don't know who the owner is but want this place to survive these crazy times- enjoy read more

Extensive variety of Empanadas! Great place for lunch but plan on taking the food to go. They only have a few tables. I tried one beef and one chicken Empanada. I liked the beef more but both very good. Very reasonably priced. read more

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Empanadas taste great! However, this is my third visit and their customer service has been consistently AWFUL!!!!! The girls that take your orders must really hate their jobs. 1st visit: Girl in front was unwelcoming. Food was not heated up enough. I basically ate a cold empanada. 2nd visit: Again, girl in front was unwelcoming. I started to place my order by listing the type of empanada and quantity. The girl rudely cut me off and with an attitude asked "is this going to be a big order?" - as if it bothered her or she had something better to do. Excuse me?! I didn't realize 10 empanadas were considered a big order. If it were a big order, I'd call ahead! Secondly, I thought as a business you needed consumers to buy the products you offered to make profit. Someone clearly had a stick up theirs to feel the need to question a customer trying to buy said product to pay their hourly wages! Oh, it must have inconvenienced her to place 2 empanadas in the oven to reheat.. which leaves 8 cold empanadas to put in a box! She couldn't even put tape on the box either! LAZINESS. 3rd visit: No one was at the counter. ALL employees were in the back talking. And, when someone did see me, I was still IGNORED. 15 mins later.. FINALLY! I had to repeat myself over and over again while placing my order. The girl couldn't grasp the concept of 5 empanadas, of which I only requested 2 to be heated. Math must be hard! Finally got my empanadas and got the hell out of there! I paid for 5 empanadas and surprise, surprise my bank statement indicates I got charged for 6. Math is really hard for these girls! I will NOT be returning to this establishment. I like your empanadas, but its real a TURN OFF when the people that work there are CONSISTENTLY HORRIBLE at their jobs. Find new employees because the girls that take orders clearly hate what they do! read more

I must have walked past year hundreds of times in the past and finally came in looking for a small bite. Basically I am now going to have to return and try every single one - Pretty impressed, although typically I have a hard time finding an empanada better than the homemade style my friend makes! I grabbed a spicy chorizo which came with two delicious sauces. Just the right amount of food and left me wanting more. I'll be back! read more

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Some of the best empanadas that I've ever had. There is a ton of variety to choose, from the spicy chicken to the spinach. You really can't go wrong with any of them. The menu is that extensive. Also, they come with a hot sauce and an oil sauce. Standard empanadas are $3 and specialty empanadas are $3.50. It's kind of pricey but they do stuff the empanada fully, so you will get what you pay for and the quality of the ingredients are very good. One can easily eat 3-4 empanadas and be full from that. The space is a little crammed inside since it's a hole in the wall. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Also, I like the chalk board at the top where they keep the statistics of which empanadas are there best sellers and how many they've sold to date. Highly recommend coming here! Especially after grabbing a drink next door to Mills. read more

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I am not a condiment person, nor am I an empanada person - I simply never crave either of them, but the hot sauce and chimichurri with the different empanadas at Empanadas Cafe go really well together and taste delicious. Although a small space with only a few table in the front if you want to eat there, they offer a nice selection of different empanadas starting with your basic Argentinian chorizo, spinach, beef, and chicken, to some specialty gourmet empanadas like their pork and plum. Curious to check out the place, we stopped by and found ourselves mesmerized by the many choices. We ended up getting a box of several different empanadas to share - chorizo, Hoboken (bacon and egg), spinach, pork and fig, guava and cheese, and beef. Our eyes were clearly hungrier than our stomachs, and we saved some for the next day. Heated up the next day, or fresh that day, all of the empanadas were delicious - the pastry shells were thin, a bit hard, but still good, and they were all generously filled. The hot sauce definitely had a kick and was good with the beef empanada, and the chimichurri sauce had too much oil and not enough herbs, but tasted fabulous with the spinach empanada. What I appreciated the most about Empanadas Cafe is how they take the time to individually label all of the empanadas onto the pastry itself. How they did it, I am not sure, but it added a nice practical touch. And, although I didn't interact much with the man who was working behind the counter, he was friendly when taking out order, and quickly gave us some more forks when we told him there were none on the counter. My first experience here was a good one, and I am definitely open to stopping by again when I am in the area. read more

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Have tried them a while back when they opened up. They were good at that time. Just tried this week after over several years gap. They were bad - dry and with a rotten sauce. Best empanadas are in NYC in TSQ that are made fresh and they finish rather fast. More option on sauces and service is always decent. read more

I still like the empanadas, but the staff has consistently been unwelcoming and cold. On my last visit, I ordered 2 veggie and 1 crab and was charged for all 3. They only heated up 2 and I said "I think I'm missing one" when I got the bag. The staff dug into the bag to make sure there were only 2... the whole time not saying anything. I'm not sure why they seem so unhappy and mean. It's such an awkward experience every time. read more

If you're not Latin, Argentinian or Uruguayan then you probably won't be able to tell the difference between a good empanada and what they sale. The empanadas look great from the outside but the fillings lack taste and they are not filled like they should. You get a air filled empanada with not enough fillin. The facturas are really bad, I bought some and they were not even baked all the way, the dough was undercooked and the alfajores did not taste like how alfajores should. Not only that but one of the girls was very rude, I had to say excuse me for her to take my order as she stood there ignoring me for over a minute. Not very happy about this place. read more

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Tried a couple of empanadas; spicy chicken, cheese, beef, pumpkin and cheese, and regular chicken. The spicy chicken was really good. It didn't need any extra sauce. The cheese was surprisingly good as well. Not sure what kind of cheese it was. It's technically not the type of empanada that I like. But it was good. read more

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