Sean D

Five days in the Big Apple means countless food options, but since we were seeing Hell's Kitchen on Broadway, I sought out local eats in the neighborhood—and Empanada Mama was the major discovery. I'm hitting this spot up fa' sho on my next NYC visit! They offer flavors galore that will satisfy every tastebud. The moment I saw their Jerk Chicken and Viagra (seafood) empanadas, I was sold. Our appetizer of plantain chips and guac was hittin', and the entire meal was fantastic. To top it off, the service was fast, friendly, and top-notch. I will say the music was a little loud; maybe because we were sitting by the DJ booth, but we’re music lovers, so it didn’t take away from the vibe. Just be prepared because this 24-hour spot might be jammin’ when you visit!

+5

V Fushiguro

Empanada Mama is more than just "Another Latin Restaurant". it offers a wildly creative and very tasty empanada experience, plus a drink menu that rounds off the meal beautifully. And dare I say, those Frozen Margaritas are spectacular! Also If I were you, I'd try a flavor I've never had (maybe something wild like "Viagra"). Their Service was really great! the bartenders was also very attentive. I would say Empanada Mama is hands down one of the best spots in NYC.

franz yue

been to empanada mama lots of times and got to know the bartenders (ian, cece, jen and caroline). service was exceptional! they are very welcoming and that's one of the reasons why me and my friends prefer to be sat at the bar. food is really good too! i didn't know they have a lot of options. we tried carne sudada and it was delicious! my favorite empanada is the buffalo chicken and brasil! we would definitely be back in a few months and i already cannot wait! the place has good atmosphere and they're open 24/7!

Don Manuel Presents

We love us empanada mamas, whenever im in nyc I have to stop at one normally on LES but today we stopped by the hells kitchen location. Food is always on point. Staff is kind and no wait to be seated. If you like flavorful food this is the spot to go to. Can't go wrong with a empanada or a full meal.

+6

Marisol Marcin

I would give it six stars in a heartbeat. The service was great, the atmosphere was fun and relaxed and the food… make sure you are hungry when you come. I am as just stopping by ato taste an empanada and ended up staying two hours eating and drinking to my heart’s content.

marsha bagley

Empanada Mama in Hell’s Kitchen is a late-night gem! The beef empanadas and carnitas tacos were authentic and bursting with flavor, and the fresh, sweet, crisp lemonade was the perfect match. Service was fast and friendly, and you can’t beat the location—authentic empanadas just steps from Times Square. Best of all, they’re open 24 hours, so deliciousness is always on the clock!

Sophia Berestetska

I was extremely hungry when I came there, but service was so fast. I just ordered food like in less than 10 minutes I already got my order with empanadas, entree, and appetizer. Empanadas are top tier. Never tried a such delicious thing. Entree that called Apollo with plantains is highly recommended. So many spices and so much flavor. The only thing is yuca fries. I truly love it, but there, it was over fried. I’ve tried much softer one; however, I and my mom finished it pretty quickly anyways. As you can see, definitely recommend

mary

This place was so good! I love the thin crispy empanada shell. My favorite was the pernil and el toro. The jerk and cheese was more like barbecue than jerk seasoning… The spicy chicken was dry and very cumin heavy which I liked but the chicken was too dry. Overall amazing empanadas for an affordable price!

Gautam Rao

Every time I visit NYC, I make sure to come here. One of the best eateries in the country filled with incredible food and vibes. The empanadas are made with love and packed with flavor and everything from the rice to the beans to the salsas are flavorful and made with intention. 10/10 must visit!

Helena DuBord

The empanadas were amazing!!!! Our favorite was the jerk and cheese and the viagra if you like seafood. The service was good, I just wished that they gave plates and utensils. We were only given one plate, some napkins and sauce(which was really good). They also came in bags that told you what was what. Regardless, it was clean and comfortable atmosphere. Also got the churros but the empanadas were the stars of the show by far! Highly recommend coming and trying it out!

Albert Wang

Awesome food, open 24hrs, great milk shakes - what else can you ask for. Empanadas are a must have (it's in the name). Maduros are an excellent compliment to any meal. I tried the pernil, Brazil and El toro. My favourite is definitely the Brazil out of the 3. Papaya shake was tasty but nothing out of this world. I'll definitely be back!

M&D

Love this place! Made it a daily stop while in NYC. Super friendly staff and great service. Awesome food! Drinks from the bar were great. Very reasonable prices! Plus, they are open 24h!

Lulu

Food 10/10, service 10/10, overall vibe 10/10. Went for my birthday. The house nachos were so good! Loved the idea of plantain chips. The empanadas came out hot and fresh! The waitress overheard it was my birthday and the entire staff sung happy birthday and gave me a flan! So sweet. Great music and great drinks. Been coming here a while and have not been disappointed.

+5

food was great: a ton of empanadas and they all had their flavorful stories to tell. HUGE menu so you'll never run out of new things to find. Service was wonderful: even though the area is quite cr…

Food was great: a ton of empanadas and they all had their flavorful stories to tell. HUGE menu so you'll never run out of new things to find. service was wonderful: even though the area is quite cr…

Food is great especially grilled chicken quesadilla !!!!! Very Delicious I will be ordering again my second time so far.

Martie! What a great server. What a great night especially on a tough day like New Year's Eve. Absolute class and the food was delicious!

This place is delicious lots of Gluten sensitive corn empanada options and the corn flour Cubana arepa was to die for. The pork was so tender fresh and delicious!! I will be talking about how delici…

This place is delicious lots of gluten sensitive corn empanada options and the corn flour Cubana arepa was to die for. The pork was so tender fresh and delicious!! I will be talking about how de…

Amazing empanadas, food, drinks, and desserts! Very good/friendly staff. Nice area in New York City. Definitely recommended.

Amazing empanadas, food, drinks, and desserts! Very good/friendly staff. Nice area in New York City. Definitely recommended.

Polite friendly staff. Immediately greeting you and eager to help with questions on their large menu. Happy hour starts at noon! Modelos please. Argentinian sandwich is the best. Nachos of cours…

Polite friendly staff. Immediately greeting you and eager to help with questions on their large menu. happy hour starts at noon! Modelos please. Argentinian sandwich is the best. Nachos of cours…

The food is fantastic and the service is quick. Really good value. The atmosphere is really good. It's great for an informal night out. It was thd only restaurant I went back to for a second ni…

The food is fantastic and the service is quick. Really good value. The atmosphere is really good. It's great for an informal night out. It was thd only restaurant I went back to for a second ni…

We had a wonderful meal we had up bananas. We had a traditional Cuban meal. My wife had the chicken soup, which was very tasty. Very good. The price was really reasonable for the amount of food th…

We loved this place and Hell’s Kitchen in general. Service was good, no real waits and a huge menu. We stuck with empanadas and has the shredded chicken, Hawaiian, pepperoni pizza, Cuban sandwich…

Fun atmosphere and great empanadas! This place was packed at 11:15 on a Saturday night, but we ordered takeout and only waited about 15 minutes.

Pedro Melo Rodriguez

Im colombian, so was excited to have their food. The Sancocho soup was good but a bit too much flavor in the broath, a bit heavy. The empanadas with mozzarella was good but surprised it was 12 dollars when the soup was 18, a bit pricey in my opinion. I would come back to the empanadas.

Empanada Mama's delivered a solid meal. The steak was tender and seasoned well, and the rice and peas actually had flavor instead of tasting like filler. The tostones came out crispy, not greasy, w…

Popped in here to grab a bite after walking around the city on a cold day just before the holiday wrap up. Food is always fresh. Our server is a little bit in a mood but it's all good. The vibe is …

This establishment offers an excellent dining experience at competitive prices. However, the seating arrangement may lead to a perception of limited personal space due to the close proximity of oth…

Awesome empanadas, and taste is always delicious. Bit pricy for empanadas but the taste is delicious. Staff is rough around the edges and not the friendliest and their drinks are watered down. But …

Great food, great drinks! BUT... they advertise their margarita tower for $70 and offer a few drinks options, including coconut. Seemingly, when you ask for it... it's a $5 surcharge.\n\nThen..…

Casual spot with a massive menu of empanadas (40+ flavors, corn or wheat dough). The classics -- beef, chicken, cheese -- are excellent, crispy, and well-seasoned, and the green sauce is a must. Fu…

Yummy empanada shop with other spread of soups, rice plates, and drinks! \n\nLove the pride flags and (kinda) tiki theme they have going on inside, staff were all really friendly \n\nThe empanadas …

Stopped by here for a late meal with my wife while we were visiting the city. The place was popping. Packed inside and full of delivery drivers waiting for food outside. Ambiance is very lively and…

This is my second time here. The plantain nachos remain my favorite. The ambiance is loud and a little young and rowdy for my taste. The food is excellent and the prices are fair.

This is my second time here. The plantain nachos remain my favorite. The ambiance is loud and a little young and rowdy for my taste. The food is excellent and the prices are fair.

This is my second time here. The plantain nachos remain my favorite. The ambiance is loud and a little young and rowdy for my taste. The food is excellent and the prices are fair.

Casual spot with a massive menu of empanadas (40+ flavors, corn or wheat dough). The classics — beef, chicken, cheese — are excellent, crispy, and well-seasoned, and the green sauce is a must. Fun to…

Casual spot with a massive menu of empanadas (40+ flavors, corn or wheat dough). The classics — beef, chicken, cheese — are excellent, crispy, and well-seasoned, and the green sauce is a must. Fun …

Our local Hell's Kitchen resident suggested Empanada Mama as a place for dinner for us to catch up. \n\nWe walked in around 7 pm on a Monday and was lucky to find a table. Initially, they wanted us t…

Food was decent, but the delivery was a disaster. Ordered at 2am to a hotel and they sent the food--including a skirt steak--with zero utensils and zero napkins. So I literally had to eat a $30 pie…

This place is a hit or miss, the empanadas are pretty good, the staff is very nice and prices aren't too high.

The food is good but delivery service is pretty bad. I ordered and it took almost an hour for the food to come

Enjoyed our empanadas. We tried two different types, one was a bourbon chicken melt and Reggaeton with pork, both were great. Yellow rice and black beans were good. Wished there was more rice.. The…

After I was seated, no one ever greeted me or brought me a menu. After 20 minutes, I left.

Ordered from this place and they just decide what orders they fill and don't. Waited an hour and still never got my food....but they know how to take your money. Don't waste your time with this pla…

Ordered from this place and they just decide what orders they fill and don't. Waited an hour and still never got my food....but they know how to take your money. Don't waste your time with this pla…

Ordered from this place and they just decide what orders they fill and don't. waited an hour and still never got my food....but they know how to take your money. Don't waste your time with this pla…

On Wednesday nov 5, 2025 at 6:45pm my wife and I ordered the chicken and rice dishes and to my surprise my chicken was percent raw after a few bites i realized because of the rubber texture and t…

My friend order food at the kiosk and we sat at a table as we waited for it to be prepared. 10-15 minutes later the host called his name to the stand to collect his food and my friend returned to w…

I placed an order online and then went to pick up my food. No one greeted me when I arrived. I waited at the front desk while 3 employees continued to work in front of me without acknowledging me. …

I went there with friends a few days ago and I was a bit surprised by the price we paid ($175 for 4 people). We called the restaurant the next day for more information and we realized that we paid …

Photo one is what I ordered, Photo two is what I got. Completely horrible, dry and hard as sticks. The manager on the phone argued with me for a solid 10 minutes going to the extent of telling me do I understand how a search engine works? who talks like that in customer service? Avoid this place, has gone down the gutter since it reopened.

First time in New York and I will say I’m not pleased that this restaurant was infested with roaches. The fact that the staff still charged us when we brought up the concern just shows their consideration of the customers. My grandparents easily get sick and to experience this is more disgusting than the restaurants greed.