Tried their steak sandwich and empanadas for the first time ...umm it was ok i've definitely had better.. steak sandwich was good but it was super super tough to eat. Meaning the meet was super tough to chew but The empanadas were okay my wife is Puerto Rican and she really didn't like it& sandwich was 9$ bucks apiece and empanadas were 3$ I will probably try it again read more

I would give it a rating of 3.5 but I gave them the benefit of the doubt and rounded up. This rating was solely based on the food itself, the service was good nothing over the top. I ordered a beef and a cheese empanada, the crust on both were amazing. My only gripe was the flavor of the meat in the beef empanada...wait...there was none. I expected some flavors but to me it was bland. I would try the chicken next time but I wouldn't drive out of my way to eat here. read more

I'm assuming same ownwrs...but went to their food truck at Latinas winery. They're soooo good. Customer service was amazing and the food was amazing! Get the Cuban Sandwich and beef empandas; fingwr-licking good! read more

I'm not sure about these. I have tried them twice, in Sandy hook, food truck and the one in on St George Ave. Very bland.... Idk

I have been passing the truck on 516 forever and never stopped. When I found out they opened a restaurant I had to go. So far I tried the Beef, Chicken, Chicken Tequila and Cheese. All were delicious, definitely can't wait to go back to try others. Update: 3 years later, not as good as they used to be. Now that they are mass produced, they lack the flavor they used to have. Mine are better and I'm Irish. read more

Really great empanada. Had the chorizo and it was a perfect crisp golden brown packed with filling. Yum! Very inexpensive. 2 for $6 is a great deal. read more

Empanadas are good-- baked not fired. The taste is good, the spot is cool. The price is high... But it comes with the territory. If the cost was less I would go their more. I been their a couple of times-- I won't go back. read more

Excellent empanadas - have now had their lobster, chicken, beef and chorizo empanadas. Always delicious and fresh

What a great find at the beach in Belmar. Over the course of our week there, we were at the Empanada Guy truck every day. Ben and Zach G. were great, making suggestions and serving us up with delicious empanadas. Zack kept up the chatter and suggested other choices while Ben prepared the salty plaintains, sweet plaintains and the papa rellenos (also very good). We hardly went anywhere else. Now that we have left and the addiction has become clear, we are seeking an on-line recovery group to get us through until next summer. read more

Love empanadas!! So this was worth making a trip! There is a large variety of empanadas to try so I brought some home for my family for diner. We had chicken, beef, lobster, and pulled pork. We enjoyed them all an will go back for more when we are on the area. However the churro we ordered was not cooked properly and was kinda gross read more

I tried the food truck. I have never been to the restaurant, but now I definitely will! The only item I tried was the Chorizo Empanada and it was fantastic! The dough was absolute perfection: buttery, flakey, and just the right crispness. The chorizo was delicious inside as well. It not have the typical signature spiciness that Mexican chorizo normally has, which was a little disappointing, but overall, great empanada and I will definitely have to try out the restaurant. read more

Love this place, love the family! Great Food! Originally tried the Empanadas off the truck at the Food Truck and Firepits outing at Laurita Winery back in October. We were overjoyed when we found out they were opening an actual location in Freehold. Myself, my husband and two kids went for dinner. We ordered one of every flavor empanada and a cuban sandwich to share - loved them all (Lobster empanada is my personal favorite). The owner gave us a complimentary order of Yukka with garlic - (Delicious)! We will definitely be back for more! read more

The Empanada Guy has a delicious chicken empanada for 3$ filled with chicken. He also has a well rounded menu that includes rice and beans, yucca with garlic sauce and tamales. Check it out. Service is fast and easy. read more

I tried this place three times when they first opened and each time, staff was rude, the system disorganized and inconsistent. I had to wait for the person in front of me and witness their entire order be completed. I watched them order, food be cooked, the entrees bagged and then the customer to pay before I could simply grab and go with a single empanada. It was a 15 minute ordeal and a waste of time for a some what stale snack. That was my last ditch effort of giving this place a chance. Maybe they have improved since but I don't see the hype. They aren't cooked fresh on the spot but kept under a heat lamp...I expected more. Sorry Empanada Guy- read more

The food is real good, the service is border line ok ( I guess it depends on the server that you get - I'm referring to their restaurant in Freehold). But! the owner is a real character. I have had a few dealings with him and he is a nasty, "I'm above everybody" attitude. I can see this "franchise" going really far; but this guy has to change. His personality is the only thing impeding this business in going sky high. He is a real prick, and every time I go and order, and he is inside the store, I detour to another place to eat. It's like he forgets where he came from, and how he started from 0. Now that he is doing a lot better he gets this cocky attitude. No thank you, I will pass on the food. Change dude, when you go to the bathroom - your doodoo stinks as well; don't ever forget that. read more

Awesome as always! The restaurant has more selections and I only tried the tacos and they were slammin!

Great, great empanadas ! So many varieties to choose from. You can order ahead online if you choose. I had the crab and lobster empanadas and the were amazing. You will leave full and very satisfied. Very well priced. read more

I was at the Blueberry Festival today and was very surprise after some good reviews to order a pork empanada only to have to finish half of it before I found some meat. read more

We ordered online, after 1 hour and 1/2 they never showed up. I called and they didn't even know why they didn't show up. They got the order but just never bothered to deliver or call. When I called she acted like it was no big deal, saying they were busy so it's not their fault. Very disappointed :( Now we have no place to eat and it's getting late. read more

The empanada mediocre at best. Not enough meat and badly cooked. There's an ingredient unevenness to ratio. The oil is probably not hot enough. read more

This place is the best. The restaurant is clean and the food is always awesome. You have to try the chicken empanadas. I've been telling everyone about this place. Hope the owner keeps up the good work! read more

The best empanadas ever!!! We are Venezuelan/Cuban and it was like bean back home!!!! We highly recommended!!!!

Obviously the people given the empanadas a great review never really had an authentic empanada. The pastry is very tasteful but the meat is more of a pasty meet instead of a chop meat. Haven't tried the other food so I really don't know but I was disappointed in the empanada meat it was almost like a Taco Bell type of meat read more

We ordered online for our work meeting, When my coworker arrived to pick up at the time indicated on the email, she had to wait 20 more minutes for the order. On top of that inconvenience she returned to the office only to find we had been charged for items not included in the bag. When we called the store to report this we were told they were too busy to deal with our needs and would call us back. Upon the return call we were told we could return to the store for the items or they could refund the credit card. Choosing to get the refund because our lunch meeting was ending and it was a huge inconvenience for any of us to drive back to the store, I am still not seeing a refund from the vendor on my CC statement. The text receipt I received from them is of a cash receipt of another order. Now I have to call again tomorrow to try to speak with someone who is capable of addressing this aggravating issue. read more

I came today and I ordered an steak sandwich and the chimichurri was super salty, I came to the cashier to tell him about it and he dont even said sorry or let me give you something else, to be honest I was expecting at least an apologized. Empanadas are delicious. But people that work here needs to be trained for situations like this so customers dont leave disappointed the way I did! read more

The location for someone who "won a lifetime television show" is not what one would think. Not a place to have dinner at. If it was in a cleaner surrounding perhaps but for now it's more of take it and go, but I'm sure the owner's intention was to have people stay and eat in. No one was in the "restaurant" when I went. I purchased a few different items since it was my first time in the freehold nj location. Beef empanada $3 it was ok. Beef was seasoned alright very mild at the end you taste a hint of sweetness. I prefer the spicy taste so I prob would not buy that again. Chicken empanada $3 very bland took a bite, spit it out. Yucca fritter $1.00 each- very "doughy" more dough than yucca. The sauce that comes with it is very watery. Described on menu as having garlic, and seasoning with olive oil. All that was in container was yellow watery substance. Pulled pork empanada $3 meat not seasoned as well as beef. More bland than what I would like. I added their pico de gallo to it to help flavor, which it did somewhat. Relleno de papa (potato ball) the potato could use salt and the meat used is the same as beef empanada. So it's ok, nothing that is unique that your tastebuds would be thrilled or excited about. Prices are ok, and if you are looking for a quick bite than this place is ok. read more

Awesome! At work a few colleagues were raving about this empanadas guy and it really got me curious (and hungry). So we ordered a large amount of empanadas and waited for it to be delivered (also really awesome). I was worried we would not be able to tell who's was who's but to my delight each empanada was clearly labeled. May not sound like a big deal but when places don't organize the order things get very confusing for the customer. Overall the food tasted great and was not messy to eat. 10/10 would eat again. read more

Amazing empanadas and even better service! Each time I've eaten at either their food trucks or restaurant, their employees have been incredibly friendly and helpful. They are quick and the food is super fresh. Highly recommend the chicken and lobster! read more

Had lunch there on the Monday after New Years Day. We were the only people there so we had our choice of seats. The beef empanadas were very tasty - not too spicy. I would go back and plan on ordering a tray of the minis for an upcoming party. read more

Had these empanadas on the truck and in the restaurant. Overall, the empanadas were not that great. The lobster empanadas were accompanied by some type of cheese - yuck! The others, chicken and beef, were just okay. Nothing about these empanadas screamed flavor. Quite disappointing. read more

The empanadas are frozen then warmed in a oven. The pastry is dry, the meat doesn't even look like real beef. Great name, not such great food. I supposed if you don't know what real Puerto Rican food taste like, then you'll be impressed... Central NJ you deserve better -- Boricua all day! read more

i used their empanada truck for my wedding - it was such a hit! all of my guests enjoyed it so much. they tasted so delicious, we got to pick out all of the flavors, and the truck looks so cool all lit up at night with music. so glad i did it. such a lasting impression for the guests. best decision - well worth the price. read more

I had my first Empanada Guy meal 2 weeks ago at the BlueClaws Stadium and I can honestly say I've never had such delicious and flavor-filled empanadas in my life! The mini empanadas are just perfect for snacking with just the right amount of kick! Not only was the food amazing but the service was incredible! Despite being fairly new at a big event, these workers did a phenomenal job! I was well taken care of by Kiara, one of the sweetest, most attentive and hard working girls I've come across in a long time. Being that I've never had food from the Empanada Guy before, she answered all the questions I had, and showed excellent customer service! I watched her as she quickly took on a huge crowd of customers, providing each one of them with great service and maintaining such a pleasant smile and conversation thru it all. I will be returning, and plan on visiting the restaurant in Freehold and I'm hoping to be taken care of by Kiara again. GREAT JOB Kiara and the rest of the crew, I'm addicted already! read more