Pretty overall underwhelmed by this place and surprised by the reviews because I think I expected much more. Stopped by on the way home from running errands and walked outside to Whole Foods to eat them. Super quick service, probably fried and left out because mine were soggy. Order was ready in less than 10 seconds. Maybe a 2-3 minute walk and they were kinda soggy. Decent pricing for a snack, 3-4$ an empanada Ordered 4 different kinds of Empanadas. They had other options for food, tacos, burritos, etc. none of them were particularly crispy or warm with the exception of the crust, which was fried and dry in an over oiled way. 1. Beef with spinach (3/5) - pretty underfilled imo and the spinach itself gave most of the flavor. 2. Potato (2/5) - pretty bland, felt like boiled potatoes but good with the salsa 3. Mushroom (3/5) - flavorful and one of the better ones ordered 4. Spinach and cheese (3/5) - pretty flavorful as well. Cheese helped. I think I'll stop by and try one again and hoping I'm pleasantly surprised. read more

I love LOVE love the empanadas here. It's HUGE, both in size and flavor. And the green hot sauce is so delicious, I want to take straight shots of it. The empanadas are so good, my co-workers used to ask me to pick up 20-30 empanadas for office parties. My favorite are the chicken and beef. They have about 6-8 other fillings, but those two seem to be the most popular. The empanadas are simply the best and I have been eating at this truck for about 10 years. They have expanded to a few more trucks and even one dedicated to tacos, but I always go back to the delicious empanadas. So good! read more

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Always on point! The moment they have officially opened near my workplace, I came almost every shift. I am in love with all their empanadas and they're always fresh. Chicken over rice is always good and service is amazing. The staff(owners?) always greet us with a great smile and gets the food out super quick. Highly recommend: Chicken over rice Chicken with veg empanada Sanchi papa (sausages with fries) Wish they had mushroom empanadas! :( read more

Cesar's Empanadas - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I wait on that line over 15or 20 mins I picked a bad choice buy that crap Birria That's why I gave it two stars it was a joke then think I waited 10 minutes to get it maybe more She handed me little bitty bag I should've! Ask for money back It literally was the size of the palm of my hand no bigger Will never order that again there the way five dollars read more

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It's been a while but to date, Cesar's Empanadas is still one of the best food truck food ...in the ranks with The Halal Guys. Though CE has quite a large menu, a constant favorite is spinach and cheese empanada - packed with lots of spinach in good ratio with the cheese... delicately fried (not dense) which is my preference of empanada...and nicely hot for some time in the wax paper bag! Heaven! Usually, I order 2 of these...(blush, blush). Another favorite is their fish taco. Fish is quite plump and this place doesn't skimp out on the key ingredient...and for $4! Yum-my & for the bang for the buck! Imho, beats some of taco chain places I've been to which cost a bit more & get less kinda deal...probably bcuz of real estate. Another plus is location, which CE is in a very happening / perfect spot to stop for a quick comfort eats --- close to Atlantic Terminal & Mall & Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). It's great to be in NYC and enjoy all the Great Cheap Eats! read more

I LOVE Cesar's. 5 stars for the food truck! I'm writing this review as I just inhaled two empanadas from a truck in Williamsburg. Now I know this yelp listing is in the Atlantic - Barclays area but it moves around and I'm sure it's the same thing. I've gone to the Barclays location before too. The empanada that made me write this review was the chicken and cheese. SO. FREAKING. GOOD. The cheese was perfectly melty and the chicken was juicy and the dough was crispy and perfect without being overdone. It was so good. It came out at the exact temperature I would want it at. I also had a spinach and cheese - the spinach and cheese were delicious although the dough wasn't as good. However, I ate it a bit after eating the chicken one and maybe it just started to get a little cold because I've had that one before and it was great. I'm not going to knock a star down because this place is stellar. I've also had the beef and cheese before and the guava and cheese. You can't go wrong with Cesar's! read more

Absolutely the MOST delicious empanadas I have ever tasted. They've been operating for 10 years and it gets busy during lunch time. It's located next to the side entrance to 2 Hanson Place by a small bank. The owner is very sweet. The chicken on a stick is moist and flavorful but it's the chicken empanadas that is awesome! I'm in town for training so I wanted to taste local fare for a quick lunch and I found it ! read more

Cesar's Empanadas - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is a great place to stop for some Mexican food downtown. Their tacos are bomb! I've had the chicken, steak and both were delicious. They also have great empanadas. They have one for everyone. I normally get chicken and beef with cheese. Both are amazing! Great snacks if you're looking for something quick. It's also very hot and fresh. They make it to order. All in all good stuff! read more

I normally do not write reviews as I am chewing....chewing the food I am about to review..... please allow this one time exception. Cesar's Empanadas is fantastic. Was it the Empanada? No...I've had better. The Guava and Cheese Empanada could have benefitted from more filling. I bit into it and closed one eye to get a glimpse of my filling. Sadly, it ran away. Tacos. What did I just eat? This Taco was great. I mean for a $3 price point , my expectations was low. I had the Taco Pastor. The pastor is seasoned well (Cesar is your grandma seasoning these meats)?? Only elders can season meat this well. The green sauce is fresh and has a subtle spice. My new taco truck that specializes in Empanadas. Beg to differ? See for yourself! read more

This place is a dream come true! Kind of like if I was in a band that was fronted by Paris Hilton, but when we went to perform at the Garden, we couldn't find our bass player. And for some reason I had a full beard. Except that's not really a good dream. And uh...not one I had either. What I meant to say is that this place is a dream come true in the sense that it's offering the most delicious of empanadas, in the most convenient of locations, at very reasonable prices. Every empanada I've tried has been damn good. It's pretty telling that once I got one with chicken, and I didn't even miss the cheese that I forgot to order. You read that right: I made one of the classic blunders (the most famous of which is 'never get involved in a land war in Asia'), and the quality is so high at Cesar's that it DIDN'T EVEN MATTER. (Is a chicken and cheese empanada also fantastic? Of course it is.) It's also pretty telling that we've been known to grab some empanadas, go take care of some business in the misery that is the Atlantic Terminal Mall, and then come back out and get more empanadas. Even though we'd already eaten lunch, and had imminent dinner plans. Basically, you should come eat some empanadas because you will be happier than you would be if you didn't. You can sit on the ledge of the mall, pour tiny amounts of red or green hot sauce (both superb) onto each bite, and fend off the rats with wings* that congregate by your feet, hoping for a small morsel of empanada. Well, I'd sooner lick it off the sidewalk than let you have anything, you disgusting vultures. _____________ *You may know these as "pigeons." read more

Hi everybody. My name is Alyssa. I live in Brooklyn. And I'm currently [a little bit] obsessed with Cesar's Empanadas. Please don't judge me. Well, at least not until you've had one of Cesar's spectacularly golden chicken empanadas. And by that time I don't think you'll be judging me. In fact you'll probably be standing in line behind me tomorrow as I pick up lunch. After your first bite you will understand. These empanadas... perfectly fried pastry stuffed with the best combination of spicy, savory, tender chicken. So. Flippin'. Good. You just need to get one. Actually get two. You'll thank me later. Oh and they're only $2.50-$3 (depending on your filling) so you can totally afford to get two. Best $5 you'll spend all week. read more

Cesar's Empanadas - Beautifully golden chicken empanada. - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Perfectly made flaky golden crust and juicy beef w spinach & chicken w spinach empanadas. Oh my goodness. Def satisfied my hunger pangs. And their beef tacos are an explosion of flavor in your mouth. Yumz! I just discovered TODAY 05.22.18 that they accept credit cards. No more trekking down here looking for cash to spend . Cause who carries around cash with them nowadays? Oh their red sauce is out of this world good too. Have an empanada , you'll thank me later. =] read more

The nerve of me to be so close to this place for so long, and to only have made the stop last night. These empanadas are delicious! Spinach & Cheese + Shrimp for the win y'all! These were really made to perfection, and I can't get over how good both of them were, especially the shrimp. Usually anytime I opt for something with shrimp, the shrimp is very scarce. Not only was there a good amount of shrimp inside, but this shrimp alone was just mouth watering and seasoned to perfection. My taste buds are ready for another one. Don't forget the green sauce. Extra plus is they take cards! read more

Love food trucks. As always with food trucks prices can't be beat. Just got lunch for 2 for 6 bucks : ) Empanadas were tasty and they had a good selection of veggie and non veggie options (and stuff somewhere in between) as well as tacos, burritos and quesadillas. This is a great quick spot to grab food. Does not accept card. read more

Cesar's Empanadas - Blurry but had to post...anyway, are there any hairs left on that head anymore ? - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

GOOD CHEAP EATS! I was eating this EVERYDAY for lunch at one point. The chicken empanada is SO juicy and flavorful! $2 for a mindblowing explosion in your mouth! I have yet to find a place that serves better empanadas than Cesar's. read more

Cesar's Empanadas - Fish taco - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best empanadas! Great vegetarian choices. Make sure to get the spicy green or red sauce to dip them in. read more

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The price increased to $2.50 for 1 for two-flavor Empanada like the Chicken & Spinach, Beef & Cheese, etc. Single flavor Empanada remains to be $2.00 for 1. Otherwise, my previous review stays the same! read more

I finally tracked "Cesar's" van down! This place moves around so it was tough to find. I was on my way to another location, but I needed to find out. When I walked over there was a crowd already forming. Empanadas were on my mind and I wanted to try them. When it came to me to order, I got two. They are pretty big and served hot. It was a match made in heaven! The meat and the cheese blend was sensational! The flavor was better then any empanada I've had. I can speak for Brooklyn when I say find this truck, it's worth the trip. I recommend the beef and cheese. read more

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Most people don't know but I'm a little obsessed with empanadas. Cesar's empanadas are definitely my top 5 empanadas. I alway get the chicken empanadas with green sauce, don't forget to ask for that cause it is crack. The empanadas are a good size and no skimping on the ingredients. read more

The Birria tacos were actually really good, could have been a little more crispy though. I also got the plantain empanada and it was amazing. The slight sweetness, the crunchiness of the pastry, definitely recommend. read more

This food truck is a staple in this area of Brooklyn, They are always there when you need them for a quick bite on the go. The empanada prices range from $2.50 to about $4:00. They have meat, vegetarian and desert empanadas. There is also a burrito truck next door that has other items made by the same company. Every time I'm in the area I stop by. This time I had chicken and cheese, beef and spinach and dulce de leche and banana. All were fresh, hot, flaky and larger that the usual sized empanada. My favorite was the chicken and cheese. The flavors were distinctive and well balanced. The chicken to cheese to dough ratio is perfection. The chicken was well seasoned and juicy, and the outside was crispy and flavorful. The beef was good, however, it was bit bland in favor. It was a good portion of beef and spinach. And the hot sauces helped. The last one I tried was the dulce de leche and banana. I liked the flavor of the center filling, however, the texture was similar to melted peanut butter with a few pieces of banana in it. Also, I felt the outside was missing a sprinkle of sugar on it. All in all, it was very good. I will go back. read more

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These empanadas are so delicious that I feel the equal a sin. I cannot get enough of the chicken and cheese or the shrimp one read more

Cesar's Empanadas - Ohhh yeah - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Most cultures have their own version of wrapped dough stuffed with Flavorful fillings. Chinese have dumplings, Indians have samosas , Italians have Ravioli, and us Spanish have Empanadas! Woohoo :) I have been dying to try this food truck and finally had the chance. This is a family owned business, the owners are Japanese but raised in Peru. They speak better Spanish then this little Dominican girl haha. I ordered a lasagna,a chicken and a shrimp empanada. They then gave me a Nutella banana empanada on the house which was so creamy and sweet, just like a crepe. The empanada dough is made of wheat flour, its crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. Shrimp empanada: The Shrimp was seasoned very well, it was nice and peppery with a good amount of Shrimp pieces. Chicken empanada: Chicken was deliciously seasoned as well with some veggies. This was my favorite of the bunch. Lasagna empanada: had tomato sauce, ground beef and gooey delicious mozzarella cheese. They were all delicious. Definitely check them out! read more

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LEGIT. I really like this spot. Their empanadas are crispy and flaky and excellent I like the beef. Their tacos are FULLY LOADED and the most wonderful thing ever. I like their green hot sauce but everyone else seems to like the red. There's a line every time I go. It's cheap on the go grub. I really do feel for the other guy who reviewed after getting sick that sucks but I've been a couple times now and I've been fine after. read more

Cesar's Empanadas - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Pleasantly surprised by the empanadas here. We were walking around downtown. Brooklyn and got hungry so decided to come here for a quick snack before dinner in an hour. We both got the beef and asked for green sauce on the side. Man, these empanadas are huge! Totally could have shared one since I was only looking for a light snack. Super meaty filling with a flakey crust. So sooooo good! I can't wait to come back to try more! read more

Just know that today was about 96 degrees and humid and i stood in line for the chicken empanadas. They're so good. Now I have to warn you that you can burn yourself from the drippings after taking your first bite but that just part of the experience. When I'm in the area, these empanadas are a nice meal replacement for food that is so expensive. They're really quick too! I'll be back (as I always am). read more

We picked up a cheese empanada while food hopping in Williamsburg. The empanada was flaky but had an oily taste to it. Not too much cheese filling too. Service was super quick and friendly. read more

Awesome! Loved the empanadas here, and the many choices of them as well. The burritos are a full meal on there own. My husband really enjoyed the homemade hot sauce. Platter was a nice big portion. Great prices , great food ! I'll be back soon. read more

Cesar's Empanadas - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Listen here! I've been supporting this food truck for years (awesome empanadas), but for some reason, I just got hip to their tacos. Babyyyyyyyy listen here - these are some of the most delicious melt in your mouth taste like somebody's abuela is literally on the truck making the tacos from scratch!!! You MUST try them!!! Aaaaaaaaand, I had the nerve to also get the chicken shishkabob - awesome! read more

Real simple, I had a mashed potato empanada, it was amazing, NO Grease, $3. This truck is worth a visit.

Best empanadas I've ever had- the beef tastes fresh I'm trying not to eat too many They also have vegetarian options like bean & cheese read more

My favorite food truck! Cesar's is in a great location, nestled right behind all of the hustle and bustle on Atlantic avenue. I come here often and usually get a chicken and cheese empanada. I've tried the spinach and cheese as well ( not my fave, spinach tastes as if it's from the can). I've also had the fish and chips, and tacos! The tacos are great bc it comes out it's a side salad and GUAC! read more

Quick and Dirty Review! Better than empanada mama. Didnt like their shrimp cause it lacked shrimp Don't see the point in having a sweet plantain empanada Fan of their chicken when it is made fresh Fan of the cheese and guava... its my new fav... The truck is getting popular but the empanadas remain the same... yummalicious! lmao read more

Not everyone will eat from a food truck and I dont freqruent them either; however, this place is a hidden gem in the Atlantic Mall area of Brooklyn. Most people go there for the empanadas...and my family loves the chicken ones. There seems to be some negative reviews on here about the beef ones, so I would recommend staying away from those. They also have cheese..spinach..and mushroom varieties for the vegetarian pallet. My favorite dish is the yellow rice, beans, salad and chicken dish. Sometimes I dont include the chicken and the beans for proteins work out good as well! Lemonade is also good, though a bit on the sweet side. Also, I have never seen them be rude or impatient with any customer, which is an important asset. If you decide to stop by for the first time, let me know how it is. read more

OMG I can't believe I have not yet written a review for Cesar's Empanadas! This food truck is one of my favorite. It is located right outside of Atlantic Center Mall so it's perfect for a quick bite before or after shopping. I always get the chicken and cheese empanada. It is always hot, crispy, juicy and super cheesy. They definitely do not skimp out on the ingredients. Every time I have one of their empanadas I always get a oil stain on my shirt (mostly bc I am clumsy, but also because its so juicy), I'm not even sad about it because they are so good! They also have a ton of different flavors, some that are a little less authentic but still very good. Definitely recommend! read more

One day I was starving nearby and heading to a beer tasting, which is a terrible combo. Seeing this truck and recalling my love of empanada led me to desparate get on line here. I'm very leery of non-descript food trucks like this, but there was a long line so I hoped at least the food would be fresh. It damn sure was cheap, with 2 empanadas costing only $4. I was pleasantly surprised! The coating in both cases was nice and crisp, reminiscent of a fried egg roll. Both were good but the beef was the better of the 2 I got. I like the seasoning of the meat in particular. The chicken and vegetable was decent but too dry; the green and red sauces helped here. The red was pretty hot and tangy while the green was only mildly spicy but lacked flavor otherwise. Still for $4 this managed to fill me up briefly--at least enough to get through my tasting. This isn't world-class food, but it is damned good and damned cheap. Thank God there's a quick, decent food option here at Atlantic Ave, As I'm in this area more and more, I will likely be repeating this experiment! read more

I got a cheese, chicken, and Nutella banana empanada. That was the bestest most moistest most juiciest chicken empanada in my ENTIRE life. I wished I bought two more. The cheese was a little lack luster. There defiantly could have been a little more packed into it . Nutella banana was seriously lacking the perfect banana Nutella ratio. I guess because it was still hot, the Nutella was at the bottom of the empanada. However, even with that in mind, bitting into what I know to be a hazelnut banana haven, I was gravely let down. But that chicken though. And to pay $3 on average for any empanada, I'd come again and try what else they have . read more

We tried the following empanadas: chicken and cheese, beef and cheese, and spinach with cheese. I wouldn't get the spinach and cheese one again. The chicken and cheese & beef and cheese were both amazing! If we had to choose, the beef and cheese would be our first pick! The workers are nice, food is a great price, and we loved the empanadas! Can't wait to try other flavors and get more beef and cheese ones! read more

2012 is a new year, so to celebrate, Cesar bought and outfitted a bigger, better food truck. Twice the variety of empanadas (offbeat ones like pizza and lasagna which are delicious), and three times the menu items including burritos and fried fish over rice with a plethora of sides to choose from . . . it's an amazing deal! I remember when it was just a little cart with just empanadas and salchipapas, then he added the slushy machines, then he outfitted the van, and now, the fabulous, fully tricked out truck. I'm proud of you, Cesar! ~ from the Chinese girl who speaks Spanish and accidentally greeted you in Mandarin once read more

Cesar's Empanadas - The new fried fish with rice, beans, and salad platter at Cesar's new truck. - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This food truck is pretty good for most I've seen. Lots of options, you can call in an order. However empanadas are 3$ that's pretty expensive for how greasy they are. And sometimes the meat isn't cooked as well as it should be. But it gets the job done in a quick time. It's a good quick pick up spot . read more