Ann Teng

Empanada Cafe has raised the bar so high that I cannot have empanadas anywhere else. Hands down just the most perfect empanadas. Always consistent, perfect distribution of filling to shell. Tried every single empanada on the menu. Place is clean, staff run a tight ship and have their business running so smoothly. I recommend ordering ahead so you don’t have to wait. There are some high top tables outside. Most people do take away. Great spot to stop at after Queens Zoo or NY Hall of Science.

Hsin Yi Wei

Empanadas Cafe has been on our bucket list for a while. It came to my mind this morning randomly and decided to give it a try to fulfill my craving. We got 6 empanadas with different flavors across different layers. There are 4 different flours: Corn, White Corn, White and Whole Grain. I personally love the thin & crispy corn flour and my roommate preferred the classic white flour. They serve various filling options and we had difficulty deciding what to buy. Our favorites were the flavorful Breakfast and refreshing Hawaiian.

+3

Mr Josh Rains

This little spot packs a punch with good food. We ordered the chicken empanadas and the beef potatoes with a coffee. Chicken was good yet the beef is by far the best. The green sauce tasted so fresh and wasn’t too spicy. The coffee was decent yet I can’t fault them for that with the food that good. I have to say with how small that location is they have figured out a way to have a place for more than just a few people to eat with standing tables and benches. Lastly, the staff is super friendly. I don’t speak Spanish and they were able to work with me. They have a huge amount of pride for Queens and appreciated my Queens shirt I was reppin.

Rubin Varghese

Had urge for empanadas and tried this spot. The selections may change regularly as i read reviews and some empanadas were not available when I went there. Location is at a corner and parking is hard to find. Alternative side parking is in effect some days and I saw tickets on cars around the place. I ordered at the window and 15 minutes later they called me. I ordered 3 different types and they were labeled correctly and more importantly were delicious. Staff was friendly. There is no outdoor seating just a table and stand to stand and eat. This is a pure takeout spot. I would recommend it if you have a hankering for empanadas. Green sauce is a must.

Ryan Darko

So where do I begin empanada café is truly a beautiful gem in the heart of Queens New York the quality and service experience of this restaurant will always be unbeatable to me and I’m so happy that it is a recognizable name along other iconic restaurants in New York City Luz and her team are truly beautiful people who care about the customer and the quality of the food. They receive an amazing and I’m so thankful that they are striving with the service they provide because in my opinion, this restaurant has only gotten better better better always in the years it really has

+1

Viraj Patel

4/1/22: Excellent empanadas. They take 10 to 20 minutes to cook after you order, but it's worth the wait. The crust is perfectly crispy and flaky. And they include a fresh made green hot sauce (not from a bottle). Had the plantain and cheese (4.75*), jalapeno and cheese (4.75*), Nutella and banana (4.5*), and the pork chicharron (4.0*, the only one I didn't love, I was expecting some of the crispy chicharron inside, but it's all soft, wouldn't order this one again as they've got so many other great ones). Update: Came back the same day to order more: Corn Flour Shredded Beef and Potato (4.5*), Corn Flour Ground Beef and Cheese (4.5*), Whole Grain Chicken and Cheese (4.5*), Corn Flour Chicken and Potato (4.25*), White Flour Beef (4.25*), Corn Flour Broccoli and Cheese (4*, decent but boring, wouldn't order again), White Flour Spinach and Ricotta (4*, decent but boring, wouldn't order again), Corn Flour Codfish and Potato (3.5*, too fishy, wouldn't order again), White Flour Hawaiana (Ham, Cheese, Pineapple) (3.5*, too sweet, didn't like flavor, wouldn't order again).

+9

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 c…

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!

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!

My first impression tells me I'll be back regularly. Their kitchen succeeds in quality and flavor. staff accommodates dietary needs without fuss. This spot doesn't follow trends. The employees demo…

The spot\nThe lady at the register is always nice. I love his place. I tried something different. This time. I got the vegetable and the spinach regatta very satisfying.

I have loved this place since the first time I tried it years ago. The quality of food and customer service has always been top notch. These are my absolute favorite empanadas to recommend, however…

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!\n\nThe only minor th…

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 crunch…

This little empanada cafe hits the spot. Great goto spot for empanadas. Chicken and potatoes filling with the corn flour is a delight. The corn flour just has a nice crunchy bite to it. Jalapeño & …

This little empanada cafe hits the spot. Great goto spot for empanadas. chicken and potatoes filling with the corn flour is a delight. The corn flour just has a nice crunchy bite to it. Jalapeño & …

Empanadas cafe has been on our bucket list for a while. It came to my mind this morning randomly and decided to give it a try to fulfill my craving. We got 6 empanadas with different flavors across…

I've been coming to this place for YEARS. My mom used to bring empanadas home from here when I was younger. I've been obsessed with their food. They get very little sauce for each empanada, but I d…

Best empanadas I've had in a while their green sauce is fire too. Cute little spot on corner and great service :)

I have had their empanadas twice this past weekend and can't believe I waited soooo long! \n\nI can't believe the size and how much filling they pack in. The green sauce is crack to me FR! I absolu…

I have had their empanadas twice this past weekend and can't believe I waited soooo long! \n\nI can't believe the size and how much filling they pack in. The green sauce is crack to me FR! I absolu…

I tried the spinach, Hawaiian, beef, and maduro and in my opinion, better then your empanada spot ;))))).

Connie Kwok

We came here after a visit from the Queens Zoo and enjoyed our first visit here! It's too bad there are so tables to sit at, just a couple side benches and a tall table. Oh well, we liked the flour ones the best, the beef is a classic, and my fave, the ham and cheese reminded me of too much of a hot pocket, but we enjoyed the chicken/potato, and sweet plantains. The homemade sauces are excellent! If you're in the area, stop here and enjoy!

+2

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 yo…

It's a cute little corner shop for take-out. No dining area, but you only need your hands to eat empanadas, so you can enjoy them standing up, or cool down with a popsicle while waiting for freshly…

Visiting from California, I was craving empanadas. Thanks to Yelp, I found this cafe near by. Traditional Colombian empanadas, we got chicken, pork and beef in the corn shell. Along with the green …

vlad54

Great place to get fresh empanadas but the only gripe that I have is that they are extremely cheap when it comes to the sauces. I ordered over 7 empenadas and only recieved 2 small sauce cups. The empenadas are already expensive so getting extra cups of sauce that are worth less than 10 cents shouldn't be a hassle.

Karen Chavez

I'm not very impressed. The cheese empanada was sad. Hardly any cheese at all. The beef one was filled right, but the taste was nothing out of this world. Ham & cheese and beef & potato were OK. We ordered 7 empanadas and got 3 sauces. 1 sauce for every 2 empanadas, I guess the 7th empanada didn't count for extra sauce, so we had to pay an extra dollar. Also, at $26, I found it to be a bit expensive for empanadas, especially when you have to stand on the street to eat them.

It's alright. I got there around 7:30PM, and maybe I went during a bad time, but the wait was for awhile. The food was ok in my opinion and not worth the wait.

Good empanadas not greasy but tasty. They have about a bunch of flavors like beef. cheese , chicken , Hawaiian, and others. the place is small , only an order and pick up window. The only thing I d…

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 u…

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…

Well this place has been open for years. They can do better for the public . Now you can't even sit Inside and the place has an outside speaker service . Took like 45min to get our empanadas. 3 tot…

Jean Salazar

Been coming here for the past 3 years. As of recently, whoever is the lady that pick up the phone did not know how to take orders. Once I got to the store, it was madness, people waiting in the cold more that 10m ( me and other costumer), people coming back because they got the wrong order , the staff was completing ignoring the costumer asking for their order….do better or hire better people. Also attitudes were so wrong ! I dropped my penny and the lady’s wanted to asked me something, while I was picking it up she kept screaming my name to what I said “ yes if you give me a second “ like they were so rude! Even over the phone , I get it it gets busy bcs it’s so good but the costumer services sucks

Karla G

I hate writing reviews specially of food I love. I love the empanadas de queso con platano. In general they’re good. However I ordered the empanadas at 730 they said they close at 8. How I come at 8:03 walked a whole half an hour for them to say no that they closed the register. That’s very miserable and petty of them. I should be more mad that I was but I could just buy at another place it’s all good. I just didn’t like how miserable they seem to be if you don’t like your job just say that don’t take it out on the customers. I would understand if I came at 810 even 805 but 803? 😂

Angelique Waller

I ordered the chicken and I wasn’t sure if it was ground beef. I ordered the beef, took one bite and… no this was not it. I tried this place because of the reviews, now I’m convinced those were written by bots. Or maybe I’m just used to Mama’s Empanadas across from the mall. A huge fail for me.

Jay Garcia Murillo

Well this place has been open for years. They can do better for the public . Now you can’t even sit Inside and the place has an outside speaker service . 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!!!!!

+1