Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Empanada City

    4.1 (44 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

    Order Empanada City Takeout or Delivery

    Empanada City Photos

    EMPANADA CITY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?

    You might also consider

    More like Empanada City

    Recommended Reviews - Empanada City

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Ropa Vieja Empanada (RV)
    Sacheen V.

    WOW! WOW! WOW!! Amazing tasting empanadas. We just about tried every single one of them. Very affordable and yummy At first we ordered 5 and then we had to order another 3!! Tried the Ropa Vieja - flank steak, peppers onions in a red sauce. Shrimp - tasty Smac n' cheese - has a nice little kick to it. Very rich and cheesy Grilled chicken - packed a punch! Had good flavor but was a little on the salty side. Americana - it had a mixture of everything. Good Pizza burger - might've been our favorite one!! Delicious sauce, perfect amount of cheese. Just loves this one. Would order it again for sure. Cuban - probably our least favorite! Barely tasted any pernil, and packed with waaaay too much ham. Left some of this one behind cause we weren't too crazy about it. Tried every single sauce. All were good. My personal fave was the avocado. The heat was Hot but not overbearing and the pink was just like a regular mayo ketchup mix. Not bad. I've already told a few people about this place and it hadn't even been 10 min of me leaving there. Definitely going to be coming here!! Nice place. Friendly staff. Oh and check out the pretty empanadas! They are all marked with initials so that you can identify which is which! Pretty cool touch. Love it!! Love it here!!

    Sarah R.

    Ordered a bunch of different empanadas to try, and it was good that they "stamp" the exterior to differentiate one from the other. But they still got my order mixed up. I got a couple that I didn't order, and didn't get the ones that I really wanted to try (plain cheese and the pastelon). At least they had the amount right, since I got 7. Will definitely order again or stop by, I really need to try that pastelon.

    Spinach and Ricotta Empanada
    Mike M.

    Oh man am I glad I found this place. On my first visit I went and had the spinach and ricotta empanada and the plantain one as well. Both were made fresh and tasted great. Take my advice though, give these things about 15-20 minutes to cool down as I ate these in my car and nearly went down with a 3rd degree mouth burn. This place is brand new, super clean, and has a modern look. The girls here are pretty nice too! Eat here!

    Order area
    Francheska P.

    I saw this restaurant as my friend and I arrived in bushwick last night and made a mental note to return. We walked there from our air bnb. When we first walked in we were greeted very warmly by the friendly staff members who were patient and gracious enough to give us recommendations. I went with a ropa vieja and pastelon empanada. I am Puerto Rican so i was going against my usual for the sake of trying this new place. Both were good but the ropa vieja was AMAZING. the meat was so tender and juicy all while the empanada remained crispy on the outside. I ate my meal with passion fruit lime aide and it was a perfect pair. Before leaving I just felt like I needed the guava and cheese empanada so I ordered one to go but I couldn't wait to eat it and it was DELICIOUS. honestly 10/10 I won't ever forget this place! The restaurant itself is so cute and decorated nicely and very clean

    Lisa C.

    Sooooo good. I can't wait to come back and try more flavors. Great prices and fresh delicious food.

    Signature Empanadas
    FakeFoodBabyNY C.

    The first time I ordered, I got the three #signature empanadas (Bacalao fish, Jerk Chicken, Ropa Vieja). These were so amazing. The best empanadas I've ever had. So flavorful and juicy. I didn't need the #extra sauces I ordered (which were good sauces). I didn't want to cover up the flavors of the empanadas. The second time I ordered, I went with the non-signature empanadas (Plain Chicken, Ground Beef, Spinach and Ricotta). These are not as good as the signature ones and they needed the sauces. #They were still good. Probably as good as any empanada I've had before. But the #signature ones were way better than any I've had before.

    Empanadas and salsa
    Violet B.

    So glad this place opened up! Delicious empanadas!! Had Bacalao, Ropa Vieja, sweet plantain and cheese - all great. Oh, and the salsa is fantastic. Fresh and hot! Friendly service. Comfortable seating area with lots of nice window light. So happy to see a Puerto Rican, Dominican, Latinx owned place in the neighborhood. I live close by, so I've got a new regular spot!

    Ropa vieja empanada

    See all

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jassery B.
    25
    52
    175

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Honestly, very good except for the fingernail I found in my food - that was really gross

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    I hope they're open more store so I can go to buy there cheese empanada. Still are very clean and full are fresh mate.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of sunita h.
    19
    10
    11

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lisa C.
    15
    33
    28

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of J C.
    0
    55
    16

    3 years ago

    Food always good have to wait but not bad service is good and always clean area and tables

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Briant A.

    Briant A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Great food and so delicious. Empanadas came out hot and the crust was so flaky. Great place to stop by.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Natalia R.
    129
    106
    41

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Emma L.
    234
    38
    38

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of CJ C.
    0
    11
    0

    3 years ago

    Fabulous very authentic. Great staff and amazing food - empanadas were very full. I would recommend sweet plantain and cheese and Cuban.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Absolutely loved the different empanadas. I got one of each. The sauce was also really good. A nice hidden gem. I would recommend!

    Business owner information

    Photo of Briant A.

    Briant A.

    Thank you for your awesome review! Glad you enjoyed.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rich H.
    9
    236
    1

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of David W.
    10
    63
    14

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Andre W.
    33
    132
    4

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kansy D.
    126
    88
    186

    4 years ago

    delicious empanadas!! even my picky 3y/o son would eat it with no hesitations. love that its crisp, tender and flavorful.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Briant A.

    Briant A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Empanada City

    You might also consider

    Bark Barbecue - Brisket ! ( simply to die! )

    Bark Barbecue

    3.8(236 reviews)
    3.8 miDUMBO
    $$

    I write this review with great happiness and sadness. Happiness for being able to experience this…read moredelicious spot in Dumbo and sadness because I was so happy to try my food that I forgot to take pics to remember the moment. This Texan found Texas level smoked meat in NYC and I was pleasantly surprised by the taste! These guys have it right. I tried a pound of brisket, marble cut so very moist, one pork rib, with a delicious pepper bark, and the Dominican rice and beans, and the cornbread. Everything was a 10/10. Because it's in the food hall it was counter service which was pretty fast and friendly. Be prepared for a line though. It's worth the wait!

    Came here on a saturday evening around 6:45 PM. Although every other stall in time out market was…read morerelatively short, bark barbecue had a very long line. We decided to wait, and it took us 45 minutes to get our food. My favorite meat was the pork ribs. The brisket was tasty but a bit on the dry side, and the sausage didn't stand out to me. I wish that the meats all came with more sauce. Out of the side dishes, I liked the cornbread the most, although the rice and beans and the mac and cheese were also tasty. The food here was solid, but in my opinion, it was not worth the price or the wait. You could get a much nicer experience and tastier meal at a similar price elsewhere.

    Photos
    Bark Barbecue - After we finished, the line was beginning to get longer.

    After we finished, the line was beginning to get longer.

    Bark Barbecue - Tres Golpe sandwich! ( just wow )

    Tres Golpe sandwich! ( just wow )

    Bark Barbecue

    See all

    Puerto Viejo - Bistec y queso sandwich IG: @thephotographerfoodie

    Puerto Viejo

    4.2(558 reviews)
    3.0 miCrown Heights
    $$

    This rating is probably closer to a 4.5 for me. Homestyle Dominican restaurant, what a nice find in…read moreProspect Heights. They serving traditional eats and no frills. Went on a Friday with no reservations. They were super kind and fast with service. I came in hungry and order a ton - I had the tostone rellenos and ensalado del puerto. They hit! The tostone was creative, elegant and best bite of the evening. The salad had so much veggies and was very fresh the dressing it comes with is vibrant and lime-y. Great start to a meal. I had Churrasco which came with yellow rice and black beans. It was incredible, and I always get a tad scared with skirt steaks being overcooked but it was the perfect medium with grilled marks. The chimichurri was great too. I am nit-picking here but a little more salt and pepper on everything would of been great. Don't come with out having the sangria, they pack a punch!

    During a business weekend in NYC and impromptu stop along Washington Avenue before First Saturdays…read moreat Brooklyn Museum, me and my peeps received recommendations to stop at PV .... we were not disappointed. Warm welcome. We chose to sit at the bar and both enjoyed expected facorites carne asada and a pollo con arroz renditions. The rice waa heavenly and the hot sauce should be tried with everything. There are bottles for sale. The maduros with avocado was incredible especially with ghe provided sauce and hot sauce. So fessh .. so good. Lets not even talk about the mint ginger etc tea which you can get cold or hot ... hot won the day for me on this -4 RealFeel day. The vibe is right for a variety of group sizes from a date to fdiends chilling.

    Photos
    Puerto Viejo - Bar top ...

    Bar top ...

    Puerto Viejo - Empanadas chicken, beef, and cheese

    Empanadas chicken, beef, and cheese

    Puerto Viejo - Picadera!

    See all

    Picadera!

    La Chacra

    La Chacra

    4.0(391 reviews)
    8.5 miBath Beach
    $$
    Speaks Spanish
    Locally owned & operated

    There were five of us who dropped in to La Chacra for a late lunch on a chilly, but bright Saturday…read moreafternoon. We were greeted immediately by a friendly bartender, and quickly seated. That set the tone of attentive service, which continued throughout an exceptional meal in Bath Beach. This area is busy, in a locals doing their thing kind of way. It's a real neighborhood, and La Chacra is a great reason to check it out. We initially had decided on ordering the Combo La Chacra, which consists of a whole rotisserie chicken, yellow rice with red beans, an avocado salad, an order of salchipapas, and an order of maduros. We added an extra half chicken, and thought "that's a wrap". However, there was an appetizer special of thinly sliced octopus prepared Peruvian style that needed to be ordered too. The service was excellent. Not overwhelming, but just right. Dishes were cleared, napkins replaced, straw wrappers taken away as soon as they hit the table. It's not something that I'm used to writing about, but needed to be said. And then, the food. It was outstanding. Compared to both the basic, and the high end Peruvian restaurants that I've been to throughout the city, La Chacra is far and away the best. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and felt intentional. Nothing was just thrown on a plate. As full as we were, and we were quite full, there was no way that we were leaving without trying something from the desert menu. Another wise choice, as both the flan and the tres leche cake were fantastic. To wrap this one up, this spot is a solid five stars. The prices are very reasonable and the food, service, and charming atmosphere will have us returning soon.

    Amazing food and good portions! Love the rotisserie chicken, maduros, and salad. The combo meal can…read morebe good for 3 or 4 people. Only did takeout and never dine in but overall I always would order once or twice a month.

    Photos
    La Chacra
    La Chacra
    La Chacra

    See all

    Empanada City - empanadas - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...