I would say this is a great spot to eat before you go inside on of the club/bars in the region as…read moreit is both filling and delicious. Ambiance was actually lovely with a projection on the wall and music playing in the background, keeping you calm before your crazy night. You will be able to find a seating if it is not crowded and enjoy the place at your ease. Food: I got the combo which comes with 2 Empanadas, Fries, and a drink. I went with the 4 Cheese and Chicken and cheese empanadas. The 4 Cheese one was actually delicious and the filling was very generous, since every bite had cheese with it. The chicken and cheese was also good but the meat was waaaaay more than the cheese which made me Feel I was eating a chicken empanada. The crust on both of them was very soft and easy to bite into. The fries, I got the cajun one, and they were soggy little bit as they missed that firmness and crunchiness needed. The Mango Juice was not to my liking honestly. Service: very good the person that was there was really sweet and she was helpful when it comes to the menu. The wait time was accepted since the empanadas were fresh and still hot, which make sense. I will be coming here again if im around. Note: Make a change in the service hours on this page

Went with a friend to get a late night snack and was happy to see that they had a few sweet…read moreempanadas on the menu. Unfortunately I ordered two and did not like them at all. The guava and cheese empanada looked sort of like a mini pie or dumpling, which was cool. When I bit into it I was immediately put off by how the cheese was just straight Philadelphia cream cheese. The guava jelly was good but clearly just two spoonfuls from a jar. Nothing special. The apple crumb empanada was a little better but slightly burnt, and the filling was not very sweet at all. It had more cinnamon than sugar, with tart and still kind of crunchy apples. I'm giving two stars instead of one because I tried my friend's steak empanada and thought it was pretty good. They're open late and inside it's pretty cool looking, just don't get the dessert empanadas.

I liked that you can get both baked and fried empanadas here, but the interior of my chicken and…read morecheese baked empanada was disappointingly dry. Still, it's a cheap and quick snack.

Cheap and yummy empanadas. I had the chicken and cheese, and the chicken empanadas. Both were…read morereally good but I went back for seconds for the chicken and cheese ones. The dough is refreshingly sweet and provides a nice contrast to the savory filling. Everytime I'm in the area I make sure to get some empanadas from this cart

Really cute empanada store. And not crowded at all compared to other east village spots which was…read moresurprising considering how delicious the food was. It came out piping hot and fresh. The beans and cheese one in the corn shell was absolutely delicious. Filling was hot and absolutely delicious. The oxtail empanada was super expensive but I did like it. Red wine flavor was pretty strong. The pastry was amazing. Service was friendly.

This was the best, unplanned, no guilt meal I've had in too long!…read more Let's back up that somewhat hyperbolic seeming statement with some facts, shall we? Availability and inclusion: I'm vegetarian and gluten free. There's several varieties of corn empanada, labeled GF. Several of those were vegetarian. Price: the ones I had were under $5 each. While empanada are small, you get to sample a lunch worthy amount for $10. Quality: I liked them so much, I went for seconds on the papa con queso! The sauces were all really enjoyable and matched the different empanadas well. The oat latte was good, and hot! Service: What a charming lady, Vee, talked about the business a little, some chitchat and was incredibly warm. A heartbreaker, if that's ok to say in a review (well it is now)

As the other reviewers mentioned, this place is all about the novelty of the location. It's located…read moreinside a building loading dock. It is a literal hole in the wall. You'll see the lunch special food menu from the sidewalk so you know where to find it, but it's easy to miss. There seems to be no A/C and it's quite stuffy on hot days. There are a few tables to dine-in, in case conditions are comfortable. Very pleasant team of mother and son helping serve at the counter. Bring cash. Take-out orders are served in aluminum bowls and size is generous. They come with rice, plantain, salad. *Beef stew: Chunks of beef nicely simmered in a mildly flavored sauce. *Baked ribs: These are large pieces of what look like pork ribs, bone-in. Be prepared to be gnawing on the bone for those juicy pieces of meat. It appears that this place may be past its heyday based on other reviews, but the family members remaining there are doing their best holding down the fort. Come and support!

Tasty In Any Language…read more.. Hidden in the back corner of what appears to be a garage you will find the latin restaurant El Sabrosa. The dining room has 2 family style tables that is reminiscent of a backyard family party. The oxtail stew at this Spanish restaurant feels like it was crafted with love by a team of abuelitas in the kitchen. The tender meat, slow-cooked to perfection, melts in your mouth with every bite. The rich, comforting flavors transport you straight to a traditional Spanish home, where the wisdom of generations is infused into every dish. It's the kind of hearty, soulful meal that could only be made by those who have mastered the art of cooking through years of experience. Paired with fluffy white rice, it's the ultimate comfort food, reminiscent of family dinners at grandma's house. The ladies behind the counter greeted with big welcoming smiles that that almost required a hug. A perfect lunch with a rereasonable price in NYC. I will definitely return to try some of their other menu items.

Service: 2.2/5 Food: 4.3/5…read morePrice: under $20 Slightly revamped menu with some new items, mostly still the same. Service needs improvement. I placed 2 orders: 1st came out in 10 min, but 2nd was seemingly lost/forgotten. Despite checking in periodically, a follow-up with the kitchen didn't happen until my final ask ~40 min later. With such high customer turnover, someone sitting in plain view waiting for ~1hr should ideally stand out. While I was given a quick apology + extra sauces, it didn't quite make up for the significant delay + the lack of follow-through was disappointing. What I Ordered: - Chicken Fajita: good, not a standout - Hawaiian: good, still heavy on the cheese + pineapple - Pork: tender meat, not much different from the chicken - Figs, Caramel + Cheese: unique, but the fruit + caramel combo is too sweet

My mama doesn't make empanadas but I'm glad this mama does because it's damn sure good! I've been…read morecoming to this spot for over 5 years and each visit, it never disappoints. Of course, prices will increase, but for about $3.50 you get a large, flavorful & filling empanada. You eat 3 of these and you'll be good for a few hours! What I also like about this place is that if you're not feeling fried, you can get it baked. My go-to is the (fried or baked - both good) chicken fajitas, pizza, and Cheese steak. Add a little bit of the green sauce to each bite & you're invited to mama's kitchen! Just be prepared for a wait time if you order, since each is made to order! Cash and card are both accepted but with a price difference.

Hole in the wall we love. Been to Hells Kitchen. Simple flavorful so flavorful quick and…read moreefficient. Perfect non-tourist (the tourist are so silly goong to the national chains around here..missing flavorful Mamas). They have good breakfast and lunch specials.

Empanada Mama were doing there thing this summer at the JPMorgan's Headquarters cafeteria right…read morehere in NYC. That made the ambiance great right here at the office Totally enjoyed two vegetable crispy empanadas with a side of rice and beans and some fresh crispy fried plantain chips. Very much enjoyed the vegetable empanadas as they were stuffed with such delicious vegetables that were well flavored and immediately hit the spot and was so filling. I enjoyed the container of rice and black beans that was super delicious. Yummy! And I had the fried plantain chips as a snack in the afternoon as I finished my work day. Would definitely loved to visit one of their location in NYC and enjoyed their chicken empanadas while experts dinning experience there. Overall the staff were amazing and super knowledgeable about Empanada Mama.

Have been looking for a good Ajiaco Soup (garlic potato with the herb Guascas (galinsoga…read moreparviflora) for a while (restaurant near me closed & the semi-chain P-llos M-rio availability is limited & quality changed). I was feeling confident, having found this restaurant through Yelp & passed by seeing that they have it as their Thursday soup special. The café/restaurant is itself is actually a lot bigger and deeper than how it looks on the outside. There's a few booths up front and small tables in the back, high tin ceilings, welcoming lightly cheerful decor. You can tell that the owner is put a lot of work into making their space casual-cool and welcoming. Their menu is extensive! With a lot of traditional platters, a case of pastries and Empanadas up front, smoothies, and some typical café/diner options. BUT I was here for the Ajiaco! And so was the other lunchtime worker, and 1 order of 3 soups going out. A bowl is $9, and it's a decent size for lunch (a pint sizd for takeout). The $16 combo comes with rice, meat, & plantain. I only asked for a small bowl of rice (a bit dry). The soup was pretty good. It had small round yellow potatoes, regular potato, a few chunks of chicken, & of course the herb blended into the soup. I'm surprised that there wasn't a side of capers or crema to add as you like. I think it was mixed in. The waiter does give you a pot of red hot sauce. I need to find the recipe for this type of Colombian red salsa - spicy, very cilantro forward and something else. It definitely makes the dish or empanada. Overall, the soup is probably like a A- i'm used to larger portions (quart container). I also got an empanada to go, which was stuffy made with leftover from stews (found a thin bone in it) but super tasty (didn't need hot sauce at all). And got a Pan de Bono pastry which was ok but weirdly tasted like it had traces of Windex or an oil aftertaste. Wouldn't mind going back to try Colombian breakfast plate or smoothie next time.

I like leaving home early before a game Mets game and stopping by this place to grab a snack and a…read morebite to eat before the game. You can get really delicious Colombian food here, however, I like to order the smaller bites with a drink to-go. The arepas, tostones and and empanadas are what I'm talking about! It's a small space which is kind of standard for Queens, however, they can turn tables quickly and give excellent service.

This is a small spot but the three of us loved it. For dining in, I personally don't recommend more…read morethan 3 (maybe 4, you can look at photos of the seating) but you could also take out and sit in a nearby park. I am an empanada fan, it's truly one of my favorite foods and they have an assortment of flavors to enjoy. Our favorites as a group varied - someone really liked the oxtail and mole, I really liked the potato and cheese and the pabellon. We also tried the morir soñando because I'm chasing the high of one I had at a cuchifritos spot in the Bronx and it might be a matter of preference, but this one was just okay to me. But def recommend the empanadas.

You can't go wrong with an empanada and these didn't disappoint. They had gf options so I went with…read morea few (in order of preference): - Sweet Plantain Pabellón was by far my favorite. The sweetness from the plantain mixed with the savory shredded beef was a magnificent combo - Corn Carne Mechada, similar to the above, the shredded beef was very flavorful - Corn Pollo, this was your basic chicken empanada so solid choice but nothing stood out, I wish it had cheese - Corn Pollo en Mole Rojo, I didn't really like the flavor profile and wouldn't order again They all came with sauces that were all so good and went very well with the empanadas. They had a spicy one, green one (avocado?) and pink (ketchup/mayo). The cashier was really nice and recommended some to try. They were out of the oxtail at the time. They fried up the empanadas fresh and were done pretty quickly. I do wish they would have labeled the empanadas so I knew what I was eating. The store is pretty small but there is seating and a bathroom. All of my friends enjoyed their empanadas as well and we would all go back!