I found this gem on a random Tuesday while on my way to visit a friend at the nearby hospital. I was looking for something quick and simple but, nutritious and filling to eat. I was so surprised to see such a wide variety of empanadas: crab, steak, chicken, shrimp, oxtail, chicharron & etc. It was really hard to choose from all the different filling options available but, I went with the crab and pico (7/10), churrasco (8/10), cheeseburger empanada (9/10), and mori sonando drink (10/10). I would definitely return to try one of the other food options I didn't get to try on this run. The owner took my order and was super friendly. She took her time explaining to me the different varieties of fillings and helped me look over the menu for other food options that weren't empanadas, like mofongo, bbq ribs, and pernil. The restaurant is small but, has available seating for those looking to dine in and has a welcoming ambiance. The Dominican music playing when I arrived was nice to hear and created a nice Carribbean feel to the establishment. read more

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So I've been here enough times to still give this local gem five stars. They get five stars for the food, they get five stars for service, they get five stars for overall experience. If you want some fresh empanadas, and I mean fresh because all they use is fresh ingredients and that's what makes them a gem. I recently brought a crab empanadas, shrimp empanada, and some others. When you can find a place that gives you real crabmeat, not imitation at an affordable price because it is still an empanadas, that says alot about what they stand for. They also make everything on the spot. So you do have to wait for your order. They have their menu broken down by the kind of proteins you may want. They have a variety for you to choose from. I personally think you can't go wrong with so many options. There are a couple of high tables and a small area where if you want to dine inside. They made it look very elegant. I love this place, and I wouldn't go anywhere else for my empanadas. Two thumbs up still for me. If you love empanadas this place is a must! Happy Yelping! read more

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It was just A-OK. I was very excited to try the different flavors but it could've been better. The 10 assorted empanadas were variations of chicken, cheese, and fruit. The chicken is shredded without any flavors so I would not recommend. The various empanadas with the mango and pineapple felt like it was just stuffed in with the shredded chicken and not necessarily something that was cooked or melded together nicely. Do not recommend the yucca fries - dry, over-fried, and hollow inside. Generous amount of accompanying sauces that made the empanadas taste better. The only item that hit the mark were the sweet plantains. If I were to return, I would try the dessert empanadas. Easy location near buses, walkable, ~15 minutes from the 4/D trains. read more

Loved the empanadas! It's a small space with few tables and chairs for dining. Knew after my first bite I was gonna be full after 1-2. They're pretty hefty, juicy empanadas and fried fresh to order! Would definitely go again. I originally placed a pick up order and they didn't see it, but it was all ready within 5-10mins--pretty great for some fresh empanadas! read more

Craft Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Bronx, New York

The empanadas here are super fresh and there's a great variety to choose from! I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 because there aren't many vegetarian options beyond seafood. They did mention that sometimes the meat is halal, so if you strictly eat halal, it's best to double-check before ordering. I'd personally love to see more veggie-friendly options on the menu--something simple like a plain mac & cheese empanada, or even veggie fillings inspired by samosas/singharas. I think that would really round out their menu, especially since this is a small, cozy, casual spot in a mixed community with a lot of people from nearby schools and hospitals who could definitely benefit from those choices. Not saying it needs to go fully vegan, but a couple of solid veggie options would make this spot even better. Overall, worth visiting for a quick fix! read more

Not my favorite empanada place during my expirience. I think there are a few better options in the area. I went on a Friday afternoon after ordering on Grubhub for pickup with 10 assorted empanandas, Yucca fries, and plantains. The plantains were delightful, and if I were to come back here, I will definately be ordering more of the plantains. The Yucca fries are not something I was really glad to have ordered. It felt like empty calories, a bit overcooked, and hollow on the inside. They weren't soft, nor crunchy, just hard and hollow, like a bad tater-tot, with not much taste. Would not recommed. Unfortunately, I think the chicken was quite dry in the empanada. Not all of them contain cheese, and the cheese felt seperate from the whole empanada so would not recommend. The mango and pineapple chicken empanadas really disappointed. I do wonder what the tres leches empanada taste like. The service was great and understanding. It did take a bit longer then expected for the food to come out, but they were really kind throughout the whole process and provided plenty of sauce. The store itself is small and empty, no one else was in except the two working, and the music was nice. It is air conditioned which was nice while we waited. Overall, not great, but there were a few highlights. Dont think I will be coming back unfortunately. read more

Craft Empanadas - Indoors - Empanadas Near Me - Bronx, New York

I came in to source this place for an event I have coming up and I was blown away! I ordered the chicken yaroa empanada (chicken, mozzarella cheese and sweet plantain) and the cheeseburger empanada (ground beef and cheddar). Let's start with texture, crispy crunchy on the outside, the fillings were very flavorful and plentiful- they don't skimp and size wise they are quite large 24oz! Ricky, the owner was really accommodating and took time to explain all the various options for my event. Over all, probably the best empanadas I've had that weren't made by my dad! Every bite! Also, get the passion fruit juice! read more

Unbelievable service, flavor, and comfort. They were nothing but generous and kind in their cute shop, I'll certainly be back!!

It was our first time visiting the place and we were not disappointed. Met the owner who was courteous and explained the various empanadas they make. We ordered 3 of the following: beef; chicken; cheeseburger. All good. The red velvet empanada was awesome! read more

My main issue was they missed several items in our order even after confirming the order. Double check before leaving the restaurant that all orders are actually given. The Nutella empanada is so messy so be prepared with a plate underneath. The apple cinnamon empanada did not hit as much as I wanted. They say 10-15 minutes but they really need 30 minutes for the order. Decent empanadas for the price that you are paying! read more

I cant stress enough how important packing is to me when I order take out. It shows how neat the staff and restaurant are. I had been wanting to order from Craft Empanadas and I finally got the chance to tase some empanadas along with there tacos and fries. Both the cheese burger and chicken & cheese empanada were amazing they were good sizes ( I've been to some restaurants that serve small empanadas) and they were tasty. The shrimp tacos were also well made definitely wish I had ordered more. I think the fries would have been a bit better without the cheese but they were also good. I will definitely order from them again ! read more

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My sister wanted to hit up a spot with empanadas and thank God for Yelp we were able to find a few spots. Due to Covid, a lot of places closed early but we were blessed the find CRAFT Empanadas Location: Decent area, great hours and restaurant standed out from the block. Customer Service: OMG! The owners were beyond amazing and welcoming! I felt instantly @ home and was treated as if I've been here before but it was my 1st time. They were very patient, informative and went above and beyond. They even assisted me with a weird request and made me and my sister's entire day. Food: So everyone knows I love variety and can be picky af but why this spot was too perfect for a person like me. C'mon they have over 100 empanadas flavors like WTH! this felt unreal lol. I wish I could ordered them all but finally a place for people whom don't consume meat can still find a food item without looking too picky lol. Plus they have empanadas with avocado OMG! I'm in foodie Heaven. WOW! Food is made to order, super fresh and super hot!!!! Just the way I love it! The taste amazing, I personally ordered a lobster/cheese and shrimp/avocado. My sister ordered the Philly steak n cheese and the Guava/cheese.....Yummy! I wonder if I can create my own but with all their options I'm sure they have what I'm thinking next time I go lol. Price: Reasonable price with perfect food portions. Overall: This is definitely my new spot whenever I'm in town. From great service to great food this is a Hidden Gem! I wish this spot unlimited success and blessings! Oh I forgot to mention, they have a rewards program which is easy to sign up and even more reason to come back so I can build up my points. Smart move! 5 Stars!!!!! read more

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I love anything that's a fried carb and when it's a fresh fried carb, sign me up! They have so many options but I went with 4 different empanadas to try - the chicken cheese, maduro & cheese, spinach alfredo, and chicken pico de gallo. I liked all of them but I would say the pico inside gets messy and the empanada was dripping everywhere. They made everything fresh, except the chicken cheese, which they already had prepared. But it still was very crispy and tasted hot & fresh. I think they heated it up. The sauce that comes with the empanada is a sweet & sour sauce but I would've preferred a spicy sauce (my fault for not asking for it because I heard another customer ask for it). The service is quick too and there are a few small high tables to sit at. I want to try other flavors! read more

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I used to order from this place often, however today i was in the area and decided to stop by. Got a juice and a pizza empanada, what a mistake. It was mostly burned on the outside and the cheese didn't even melt. I got a passion fruit juice, we all know its not natural but its was just ice with orange coloring and sugar. The music is way too loud which is very distasteful, and then the service. The lady was pleasant enough until i pointed out that the empanada wasn't fully cooked. She did offer a replacement but it was obvious the neither her or the guy cooking wanted to be there in the first place, let alone work. If the food were tasty i wouldn't mind the attitude so much, but didn't have a pleasant experience. The time i wasted coming in here is more precious then the money i spent. read more

The food was great! I got a mixture of empanadas and they were all great. The seafood ones weren't overcooked. The guava and cheese was amazing! The one thing I didn't like was that all of the food items came in one container. It made it difficult to know which empanada was which type. We had to open each one to know. They need individual packaging. read more

If you want creative, fresh and tasty food options this is your place! This is my go to every weekend. Love the Yucca fries, cheeseburger empanadas are amazing, carrot cake empanadas, they make awesome burgers, tacos, rice, seafood. Anything you want they can make it!! They even make healthy drinks and the PASSION FRUIT JUICE - it's like love in a cup. What always warms my heart is the customer service . Always on point. read more

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The empanadas are and the Mamey shakes are yummy. Just wish when ordering through Uber apps, there wouldn't be so many errors with the order. Aside from that, usually a go to for snacks. read more

Let me tell you something..... everything they make is top of the line in quality from the lobster to the oxtail and even the simpler dishes like beef cheese yaroa every has this blast of flavor and juiciness you wont find with the regular spots. This place right here is a Bronx gem. The owner is also super professional and always making sure the food is up to par. I literally order from this place over 50 times in the last 4 years lmao. read more

This is a neat lil spot. I had the beef, the cheeseburger, the lasagna and the chicken n cheese empanadas. They were really good, especially when you top them with that green or pink sauce. The guy and lady who work there provide excellent customer service. I highly recommend. read more

Craft Empanadas - Chicken n cheese and cheeseburger empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Bronx, New York

Customer service was great. The chicken & cheese empanada was awesome. But the two other flavors were not it. The cheese pizza empanada was bad because the sauce is completely wrong. You guys need to go to an Italian pizza spot and ask them about sauce. You need to get rid of that sauce forever. The cheese was on point and perfect so there is potential there. The beef empanadas were just ok. The crust and crunch is perfect but the beef is dry. Good seasoning and flavor but dry. You cooked too long or too high. You guys should be 5/5 in my opinion. Will try again I'm hoping for a better experience with your food. read more

Ordered the beef chimi through ubereats. Came at a decent time and food was still warm. The chimi tasted different than what I'm used to. It had mozzarella cheese and the seasoning was different. Can't really tell if it's Goya packet sazón or some kind of spices. It was good. Just different. read more

Craft Empanadas - Beef Chimi - Empanadas Near Me - Bronx, New York

I decided to order some Craft empanadas from GrubHub, and was immediately impressed and overwhelmed by all the choices, but definitely in a good way! They have seafood empanadas (including lobster) vegetarian empanadas, dessert empanadas, along with the usual chicken and beef kinds. I ordered many different types to try a wide variety and also so I can freeze some as snacks/dinner/dessert...because they are perfect for any and every meal, lol! My absolute favorite (so far) is the Beef Yaroa (ground beef, cheese and sweet plantain--amazing!) The chicken Yaroa is also yummy! I still have some others left and look forward to eating them over the rest of the week, but I'll probably finish them a lot sooner than that, I think! Lol I can't wait to order again and at the top of my list to try is the lobster, tres leche, Mac and cheese, and Philly cheese steak empanadas, althoughI'll definitely make room in my freezer for a lot more than that! lol read more

This is the only empanada spot I order from because they actually make it fresh and fry them soon as they're ordered. Many places fry them and let them sit somewhere till it's ordered. Also they have a huge selection for your craving!! The desert ones are AMAZING, the guava and cheese is my personal fav read more

Craft Empanadas - Assorted Freshly made Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Bronx, New York

The food is always fresh & delicious. The staff is always friendly. The service is great & efficient. The ambiance is peaceful & clean. I definitely recommend. read more

First time trying this place and wow. They make the empanadas fresh. The sauces they give you compliment the food very well (I personally like the spicy Mayo). The deserts are amazing. Get the cheese/guava! Ate it all and then forgot that I didn't take photos read more

Found this nearby spot on yelp when leaving the doctor's office. It's a small space, with one cook. It can get busy, and the more people that come in, the longer they will have to wait for their order. As I ordered my food, the prices that were on the yelp menu, wasn't the same price in the establishment. Everything was between $1-2 more. They need to update thier menu price so that there will be no confusion. Also, there are no menus, or menu boards. You have to scan your phone in order to see a menu. As far as the food goes, there is a variety of tacos, & empanadas. I got the lobster crab, shrimp tacos, which were all f AMAZING in taste. The steak tacos were okay. I was given a sample of their vitamin c juice which consist of mango, pineapple, and passion fruit juice. I am going try, and make that at home; it was good. When I return, I will be looking forward to trying their cheeseburger, philly cheese steak empanadas, and more. read more

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The empanadas are delicious sweet plantain and beef was amazing salty sweet crispy love. Good size empanadas for the price. Great customer service. They didn't have the oxtails so the cook gave me free dessert empanada and gave me the option to pick a new one. The empanada made to order not sitting under the lamps drying out. Just tried this place for the first time and I will be back. read more

The wings are good but the tacos are offensively bad. I ordered via uber eats last night and 4 different people all hated the chicken taco. The meat was compared to tasting like tuna fish. Very low quality meat on the taco. I am pretty sure they use canned or scrap meat to make it. It's very disappointing to have someone charge you money for something that terrible. read more

I don't have anything bad to say about this place! Food is fresh and delicious. The family who own/work there are friendly, nice and helpful. I've been here 4-5 times in the last month and a half. Tried a few different empanadas and I'd say the Philly cheese steak and the taco beef are my favs! Didn't really try any of the more exotic ones. This is my go to spot whenever I'm in the area. read more

I started ordering from here through uber eats and because I was craving a guava and cheese empanada. The food is amazing, their menu has so much to choose from, empanadas of all kinds, I'm still trying things from the menu. Their service is great too, they literally called me when they were out of something so that i can change it for something else instead of me finding out after I get my food and find my item missing (you'd be surprised how often that happens with uber eats). Overall this place is my new spot and my dad gave it his stamp of approval lol. read more

The beef yaroa, guava and cheese, and beef pico de gallo empanadas are delicious!!! Get it with the pink and red sauce. The people who work here are also super nice. Would definitely recommend. read more

My 1st time ordering from here. So so so so good! Please don't ever get rid of the lobster empanadas because WOW. I live in the neighborhood & will definitely be ordering from here weekly (3x a week) haha read more

AMAZING FOOD YALL. If your looking for fresh, tasty food this is definitely the place. I ordered off of Uber eats and came here to write a review because it was that good!! Their empanadas are spectacular & there is plenty of different options for you to choose from !! & there tacos traveled really well. Such a nice presentation and it tasted just as good as it looked. I will be ordering from here a lot more often & I'm glad I found this store !! read more

The chicken empanadas were less than mediocre. They we're filled with can chicken that didnt taste like it was seasoned, instead, it tastes like tuna. The only thing I will say is the dough was good and fresh. 1/5 stars wouldn't recommend. read more

They popped up on my uber eats so I decided to give them a try. This review is solely based on the food, I can't speak on the service. I decided to get the Craft Snack box which included 5 empanadas; Cheeseburger, chicken/cheese, shrimp/cheese, and guava/cheese with a passionfruit drink. It came to about $12.50 and it was reallyyy good. They've got some interesting sweet and savory options for their empanadas. I'd definitely head back and try the rest. read more

Super nice counter girl best empanadas lots of different flavors and options love coming here

Me and my best friend decided to order from here after drinking champagne on empty stomachs lmaooo it was AMAZING!!!!!! The customer service was impeccable the delivery was quick and the lobster empanadas was EVERYTHING. I will definitely be ordering again read more

Delicious food and great service. Family owned and operated with a large assortment of empanadas and other dishes and sided that are all freshly made. Yesterday was my first time eating there, I tried 3 different empanadas they were all delicious. I will def go back and highly recommend you try them! read more

Pretty creative place. I've had several things on the menu and I thought they were ok. I ordered a platter of smoked pork chops and tostones I was not impressed the meat was super salty and oily and the tostones were ok. If I return it would only be for the empanadas . read more

Anything ropa vieja on the menu is my personal favorite but I have liked everything I've had there. Everyone is super nice as well.