We found this spot snuggled around the corner in Times Square. We were immediately greeted and had time to browse as there was someone ahead. Very comfortable space and simple seating. The food was very good, my favorite was the Brisket style pulled beef. So delicious! At a very good price as well, around $5 each read more

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The food is AMAZING! So delicious and filling and a great deal. The service is always amazing. Truly a must visit place. read more

Criollas Hell's Kitchen - Carne picante, brisket, corn empanadas and Dulce de leche croissant - Empanadas Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious options for vegetarians and vegans. The empanadas are a bit small for the price point but still worth it, and given the location really not that bad. The spinach and cheese empanada is rich enough for a small meal, while the funghi empanada is a lot lighter and better as a snack or maybe a meal if you order something else with it. A really nice find for good empanadas in this area and I'm glad Yelp brought me to it. read more

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Criollas Baked Empenadas stands out in this area of Hell's Kitchen. There's plenty of fast food, cafes and pizza joints - but empanadas? Very unusual and that instantly drew me in. Criollas is a medium sized space, but most of it is dedicated to the counter (there is a small amount of seating). Along the counter you see the empanadas and various baked goods. The place is very modern and clean looking but still manages to feel small and warm. I wound up ordering six to go (two of each flavor). Each empanada is shaped slightly differently so you can tell them apart. They are packed into a nice box but if you want sauces you have to pay extra. You can choose between a hot sauce which is smooth and tasty with some heat. The Chimichurri Sauce is fresh and gives each empanada an extra savory flavor. Here are the ones I chose: Argentine Malbec Beef Empanada (Juice grass-fed beef, olives and caramelized onions) One of the great things about baked empanadas is the lack of grease. The outer shell is beautifully baked and full of flavor. The beef was super tasty and I even liked the olive flavor (and I'm NOT a big olive fan!). If you're visiting for the first time this is a must try. Spinach & Cheese Empanada (Fresh spinach, mozzarella and onions) This is one of the classic empanada combinations and I really enjoyed it. The shell on this one was not as thick as the one used for the beef empanada but it held together just fine and tasted great. The spinach, cheese and onions were mixed perfectly so every bite got you all three flavors combined very nicely. Funghi Empanada (Shiitake, cremini, white mushrooms, onions and corn) This empanada is their vegan option. I am a BIG mushroom fan so this one really tempted me. Again, the shell had a different texture than the other two. It was thinner than the other two and a bit stretchier but it was great all the same! I really enjoyed both my visit and the food from Criolla's. Definitely check this out! read more

Amazing feeling to bring my Buenos Aires 40th birthday come to my present, which explains why I'm so thrilled! This trip back to my New York City brings back the Past, but this time My past explains this feeling. Over 15 years ago, with the wonder to discover the world, I traveled alone to visit my darling friend Danielito (famous Argentinian stylist) and He introduced me to your delicious food. These empanadas brought a huge smile as Veronica with a beautiful attitude share the feeling of getting to feel your own taste buds. I @horaciostyles declare Exquisite level of service, food and quality at a very affordable place. And by the way, I couldn't find this gem of a place on Google so writing this review on yelp, You, the food and pastry chefs and founders get my biggest congratulations to make my memories come back full of Magic and DElight!!!! Delicious and Amazing alfajores. I forgot to mention smiley Jorge delivering fresh empanadas. Thank you!!! @horaciostyles read more

Criollas Hell's Kitchen - Veronica taking great care of my order. Thank you!!! - Empanadas Near Me - New York, New York

Great authentic Argentine empanadas amidst the bustle and hustle of NYC! We enjoyed the ham and cheese and the meat ones and were glad to add some alfajores for a sweet treat afterward. The attentive staff was a plus, and the service was fast. The dining area is pretty snug, so it may be a good option to keep in mind for take-out. read more

Loved their service and ambiance. When I walked in, it was a little intimidating but when she warmed up to me, we had a great time I tried most of them and they were all yummy (slightly bland?) but I got them towards the end of the day so they were a touch hard. Each empanada was STUFFED - barely any hollow spacing. I will say the caprese empanada was delicious with their sauces.... Their sauces would be the reason I got back (the hot sauce and the chimichurri). Get both! A bit on the pricier side but I understand because the presentation of each empanada were beautiful and even their boxing was very ~bougie~ vibes. The box has an explanation of each empanada with pictures so it was very easy to do a taste test with my family when I got home read more

I checked in and checked out the Blackbird before I stepped into the Cafe there were no foods I want so I ended up didn't buy anything from this place. But they took advantage of the customer. They used my Blackbird account that I checked in and paid for someone else bill. I called them and told them about it. They didn't respond and hung up the phone on purpose. I called again and again and Noone picked up the phone read more

Criollas Hell's Kitchen - Empanadas Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing empanadas! The outside is perfectly crisp and flaky, while the fillings are juicy and delicious. The beef one was excellent but the bbq chicken was probably the best empanada I've had in my short empanada career. Don't forget to ask for chimmichurri sauce on the side! read more

Criollas Hell's Kitchen - Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent empanadas! Perfectly baked with tasty fillings! I wish they had more variety to choose from, but maybe that was a good thing as I would have tried them all! read more

Their food makes you happy while their service makes you welcome. Criollas Hell's Kitchen treats customers with outstanding attention. My expectations were reasonably met. They used special elements and served rapidly. Criollas Hell's Kitchen has perfected their approach. read more

Great service and a nice little spot for a quick meal. The smoked chicken and the brisket empanadas were really excellent, without being full of random ingredients. Just a focus on flavorful, tender protein and a flaky, light empanada. read more

Always willing to give a spot a second chance and I'm glad I did here! All I can say is that these empanadas were great! Definitely would recommend going in-person versus ordering them. read more

Service with a smile and pleasant ambiance, though I got my order to go. I ordered three empanadas which came out to $20.36! Another Empanada place up the road was selling one empanada for around $4.50 and I honestly enjoyed their Empanadas much better. I liked that they made their crusts different to highlight the differences in their empanada and all are baked for a healthier meal. I probably like their beef the best and the spinach the least. In fact, I only ate about half of it. She offered two sauces and I opted for the spicy sauce though I wasn't aware that they charged for the small container of sauce. Would I go back? Probably not but you should try it for yourself and see. You may love it. read more

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Empanadas are absolutely delicious! Beef is my go to. The ham and cheese is good too. The desserts are what i look forward to most! read more

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The empanadas are delicious. I enjoyed the chicken & the beef. They're moist, savory and full of flavor. Also, the croissant with dulce de leche is a real treat. Would definitely recommend. read more

Really good baked empanadas. We did not visit this location, but the one at the Bryant Park Christmas shops. The Argentinian beef with the spicy sauce was wonderful! read more

Lovely above ground spot not far from the original in Columbus circle. Delicious argentinian malbec beef empanada that tasted fresh, savory, and wholesome ingredients. Alfador was crumbly, creamy and great little treat read more

Criollas Hell's Kitchen - Caramel Alfajores (GF) (Stuffed with Dulce de Leche and Coconut Flakes) - Empanadas Near Me - New York, New York

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This place was amazing! The empanadas were fresh and delicious. The staff was great and answered every question with a smile. This small but adorable storefront was cozy and decorated beautifully. Definitely worth a trip. read more

Criollas Hell's Kitchen - More empanada's - Empanadas Near Me - New York, New York

I enjoyed the charming ambiance of Criollas empanadas, and the customer service was excellent, the lady that took our order at the register was so sweet and attentive. Unfortunately, the empanadas did not align with my taste preferences, and they were super overpriced - $18.00 for 3 empanadas and a water. I was really looking forward to the ham and cheese since it is my favorite, but this one wasn't good (imo) and also since they had already been baked prior they weren't hot, mostly warm. Would have been nice to get a fresh batch, overall cute place :) read more

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I'll give it to them, their sign outside claiming their empanadas were hotter than our very own McDreamy was a bold claim I wanted to investigate. They were some damn good empanadas... read more

Criollas Hell's Kitchen - Empanadas Near Me - New York, New York

Great Malbec beef empanada. I got the chimichurri. I stopped in after a long day of sightseeing. read more

I got a few empanadas here to go. I was between 4 and 5 stars, but it's a small business, so I'll go with 5. The empanadas were genuinely good, and I appreciated the clear signage on what is vegan and vegetarian. They also put them in a wrapper that was insulated to keep them hot. My one qualm is that they are pretty darn expensive. read more