Classic delicious* Hectic shop but worth the wait Green sauce reigns supreme * brasil is always my go to. And they have corn empanadas for the gluten free friend! read more

Always love this place. Good flavors. I can't remember the meat one I got but that was my fav. The cheese was a little Hard to eat because all the cheese moves To one side. Served hot!! read more

First the interior pictures are not if this location! This is the to go location and has 6 seats at a bar table. Otherwise the only other things are the ordering tablets and the kitchen. The kitchen staff were friendly. Our large order was completed quickly. The presentation left something to be desired as well as the provided utensils were not up to the task of the steak. We ordered Entrana ala plancha with black beans and yellow rice. It came with a green salad. Everything had a great taste though the steak was too tough for the plastic fork and knife. Tostones huge portion and well cooked Picada great value BUT the way it was packaged made it hard to tell what was what. And the steak became overcooked. However the chicken was moist and the portion was generous. Pineapple juice fresh squeezed and worth a trip on its own! A ton of empanadas, I think we ordered everyone that wasn't spicy. Good ratio of dough to filling. Well cooked. The Stanford were the Romeo and Juliet (in a bad way) and the Bombay, Cuban, and desayuno in a good way. I'd come back but probably to one of the sit down locations instead. read more

The food is great. The strong smell of pot at night when you're trying to pick up your late dinner order is not. Nor are the shadier types who seem to gather here when you're picking up food. No real seating since this is literally grab and go. Good luck on getting your order in a timely fashion too though once you do, it IS really good. The one on 14th Street that's more of a grab and go is much better along with pretty much any of the sit down locations. However, the food quality is great and the price isn't completely obscene like it is at many Manhattan restaurants and eateries. read more

I just happened upon the street festival in Hells Kitchen today. Had been eyeing this place and they happened to have a booth at this Festival. They were just setting up so only a few choices were available. My son and I both got the spicy chicken and wow, it was an excellent choice. So flavorful and packed with chicken. read more

We usually go to the Hell's Kitchen location just because there's more room to sit. However we were in the Times Square area and wanted a quick bite before going to a show and this location was perfect! Super friendly and accomodating service. And as always the star of the show-the empanadas- were delicious! Huge and packed with flavorful ingredients. read more

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Got myself 2 empanadas - I have to say I like the corn one better. Next time I might try the baked ones. The wheat ones were a bit greasy for my taste. But man, were they both tasty and super filling. Next time I might just get one, and then complement it with a salad or soup. The place was really conveniently located clean and had just enough seating to not get it too crowded. I was able to sit right there and have my meal. The service is great too. They're really lovely people behind the counter and the food came out promptly. I think it's gonna be my new go to when I maybe want to substitute a quick pizza for an empanada. I paid less than $10 for both empanadas and I can tell you it was a pretty filling meal. read more

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I went here during the day which wasn't crowded, but I can totally imagine this place being crowded during the nights. It would definitely make a great late night meal. You just order through the kiosk in the front. There is barely any seating inside. This place is more grab and go. I ordered the Buffalo Chicken & Jerk & Cheese empanadas which were both tasty and savory. I preferred the jerk & cheese over the buffalo chicken because it was more moist and cheesy. I enjoyed the green sauce a lot with the empanadas. The postobon manzana soda went well with the empanadas and was refreshing. read more

Empanada Mama - Buffalo Chicken & Jerk & Cheese - Empanadas Near Me - New York, New York

One word. BOMB . Was visiting and lil bro had these waiting my arrival after a long flight and workday. First time trying this place and it was amazing. I had two of the seafood stuffed empanadas (real shrimp, imitation crab, in a light cream sauce) and they were hot, lightly fried, not too heavy but the perfect snack with the salsas to accompany. I liked mixing the red salsa and the green initially but the red is a bit more classic and on the vinegar side. Green much milder. Looking forward to trying other options from the menu during my next trip or so. read more

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Cheeseburger empanada was meh. Didn't feel like it had much seasoning or flavor and the crust would've been crunchier. Easy pass next time I want an empanada. read more

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I'd heard really great things about Empanada Mama and it did not disappoint! I had the following flavors: -Cheese -Cheeseburger -Ground Beef All of them were great in their own way. My favorite may have been Cheeseburger since it was so different and really did taste like a cheeseburger: perfectly seasoned meat with gooey cheese. The empanadas are ordered from machine kiosks and you are given your completed order after everything is freshly cooked, so it's nice that you always receive fresh empanadas and not food that has been sitting out. The plantains were also very good. There isn't really seating in the space (there is some counter seating along the window)...this is really meant for takeaway. Definitely check out this spot if you're in the area! read more

I was looking for a quick snack after going to the Macy's Day Parade. The place is small and clean. It was not crowded either so I went to the kiosk and placed my order for two wheat empanadas (Brasil and Cheeseburger) with a watermelon lemonade. The order didnt take long to prepare and I was on my way back to the hotel. The empanadas were flavorful and moist. They were nice size and you only need 1 or 2 to fill you up. I will highly recommend this place and I will definitely go again! read more

Grab and go location. But THE BEST location of empanada mama because the empanadas are FAT, THICK and worth the buck! Every time, it's always big empanadas compared to the ones in HK! Look! read more

Empanada Mama - Fat empanadas! So yummy! - Empanadas Near Me - New York, New York

We're very loyal customers to empanada mamas and have frequent most of their locations. There's no comparison to other places. Our favorite is the Viagra which is filled with tiger prawns and imitation crab meat. We usually order boxes of 10 because it's cheaper but you can only pick 1 flavor. Order online and you get 20% off. read more

Empanada Mama - Viagra empanada - Empanadas Near Me - New York, New York

Empanada mama has over forty flavors of Empanadas and it was so hard choosing one they all sounded so good. I ended up ordering the oxtail one. I ordered from the kiosk and waited in the small shop. They have a few stools around the perimeter but they were taken. This location in times square is open late so if you're looking for a late night snack definitely the place. The oxtail was cooked to perfection with all the right flavors shining through. The crust of the Empanadas were savory and flaky. read more

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This is a grab & go place. Unless you're fortunate to get a seat out of 4 seats inside the place. They do have a lot of options from meat/ veggies/ fried and baked empanadas. I decided to try the Bourbon Chicken and it was filled from the first and last bite. For a cup of coffee ( cafe con leche) and a empanada you can't go wrong. Fresh made !! They will make it right on the spot. It's fresh and really hot! This one is located next to the Times Square Subway station. I added a picture for reference. If you ask the employees they will walk you through the options and help make a decision. read more

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Wanted something cheap and good and this spot came up on Yelp. Got the jerk chicken and buffalo chicken empanadas. Both were bomb. Service was good. Great for quick/cheap eats. read more

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Came in for a quick snack. Had the viagra which is a seafood empanada with shrimp and crab. It did not disappoint. There are also full plates of food which I didn't have but will save for the next time! read more

Wow. Best empanadas ever. Definitely worth the money. These things are packed. The flavor is amazing and great combos. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

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Stopped by to grab some empanadas. Got two wheat flour ones, El Jefe and Jerk & Cheese. It took some time for the order to be ready but both were stuffed with meat and cheese. Enjoyed both the green and red sauce that came with it as well. Recommend if you're craving empanadas! read more

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This place was on the corner from where we were staying and let's face it, I was tired of NY pizza. The inside is small, with seating for maybe 10 people. You order via touch screen but there's a full physical menu on the wall if you prefer that. I went with the birria empanada and the spinach and cheese. The food was reasonably priced and was served to me hot and fresh. By looking at it I knew it was the real deal Holyfield. The meat was well seasoned and not over salted like other places. The portion size was very good too. The star of the meal was the green sauce. It gave the empanadas a nice little kick plus it had a little tang to it. My only criticism is that they serve the sauce in those small and narrow cups which restricts you from dunking your empanada in it. Instead you have to carefully pour the sauce into it. This has all the makings of a mom and pop shop and should be cherished as one. If you're staying new Times Square and want some delicious bites you gotta try this place. read more

Ordered off the kiosk, so didn't speak to any of the workers. The place was clean and had a bar to sit at if you wanted but we grabbed it and took it back to our hotel up the block. My sister and I got a cheeseburger one and a bourbon chicken one. Both were great. They are really thick and the flavor is in every bite. I will try and stop by again before my days are up in NYC. read more

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I'm not even going to lie but after a night of drinking, I don't know how I even got here. I was with my coworkers after a big party, and we were looking for something to grub on. Someone recommended this place, and I am so glad she did. Couldn't tell you how the service was and what the actual atmosphere was like cause I was too gone to remember lol but I do remember that the empanada I had was DANK. I ordered the Mac n cheese one, and it came out piping hot and stuffed. With each bite, I doused it in the red hot sauce which revived my soul. Honestly still thinking about it as I write this review, that's how good it was. Didn't try any of the other flavors but do not skip out on the Mac n cheese one. There's some ham in it as well. I should probably come try this when I'm sober lol, but it really hit the spot after a night out. Open pretty late too so that's also a win! read more

Empanada Mama - Mac n' Cheese - Empanadas Near Me - New York, New York

Visited for a quick bite after a night of drinking. Ordered on the kiosk and my 2 empanadas came out in about 10 minutes which was a little longer than I had hoped for but they were hot and tasty! This location was clean, conveniently located by the train entrance. Definitely a grab and go location, not if you're looking to sit down and chat. read more

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Overall: cooked well, crispy exterior with a juicy interior. El Toro: 8/10 2 friends said it was great but I felt that it could've had a little more salt/flavor, besides that wasn't bad Brazil: 9/10 (Recommend) Flavor bomb. Meat inside was just cooked well. Ground beef didn't feel disconnected and the flavors inside were just phenomenal. Viagra: 7/10 Felt like this could've been better. You can tell there's Shrimp and crab inside when you look at it, but it just felt like it was under seasoned compared to the other two. read more

Empanada Mama - El Toro empanada - Empanadas Near Me - New York, New York

The empanada had great flavor and taste. It was hot and fresh. It had a kiosk machine where u can order yourself and then wait for ur number to be called for the order. It was more like a grab and go place as there were not much seating available. read more

You know the food is great when you forget to snap that Yelp photo before devouring it! We tried the Desayuno Colombiano empanada and the Cuban empanada. Both were delicious, but the Cuban one was phenomenal! Try that one... trust me. We also had a mango smoothie, which reminded me of my grandmother's jugo de mango con leche back in Colombia. The staff was friendly. The space was tiny, but they made it work. read more

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Every single empanada is delicious. They have a lot of filling in each one. You can dine in or order to go/pickup. They also have a bar. It is very loud in there if that's what you're looking for. The employees are super nice and the one taking our order took his time to explain the menu since it was our first time. Also, the green salsa Will definitely be back ! read more

Long overdue review! I bought a large order of these for delivery and when they arrived they were still hot! Super easy to order directly on the Yelp app. Each was package nicey and those that were different flavors were clearly labeled which was appreciated because we had a couple in the group with dietary restrictions. The empanadas are pretty large in size with two filling me up pretty quickly. I appreciate the unique combinations and names. I liked the Viagra and El Toro flavors best. Empanadas have a crisp exterior too. read more

One of the best empanadas that I ever tasted. They have various kinds of empanadas which are delicious and freshly cooked. Service is fast and while the place is small, it has a lot of customers for delivery and to go just like what we did. read more

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I bragged to my husband about my experience at Empanada Mama a year or so ago. We were walking to this location and I realized it was not the sit down restaurant I was at for my first experience. We still decided to enjoy some empanadas I love that the empanadas are flavorful with every bite. As you can see the empanada's are packed and you taste goodness in every bite! We also tried their fresh mango juice and it was yummy! read more

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This review is strictly on the service that was provided tonight by a bald guy behind the register. Long story short I was accused of stealing a $3 dollar water ( I was looking at the benefits) after I just spent $40 on food. Once I realized he was accusing me of stealing I asked for my money back because I felt disrespected. The man then said he was talking to the Caucasian lady that was sitting on the side of me ( he wasn't, she was gathering her things to leave with headphones on) . He then stated he did not care and did not need my money once I kept asking for my money back because who wouldn't after being wrongly accused of stealing. The situation continued into a very distasteful situation and he started to record me. I asked him to stop but he didn't and I didn't either. Once I received my voided receipt for my record I left. I will never return again to this business, which is a bummer because the workers in the day and AM are cool and the empanadas good. But I am a human being and a paying customer and expect to be treated like one ! read more

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I wish this location had more than 1 choice of vegan empanada, but the one I ordered was tasty. It was the veggie corn flour one, and the insides were flavorful although I didn't love the corn flour exterior. Also had the red beans and white rice - wish there were more beans and more flavor. The lentil soup was perfect. Staff was helpful and welcoming. Ambience is typical for this type of eatery in NYC. If I had stayed in NYC longer, I would have loved to have tried the Lower East Side location, which offers many more vegan options. read more

I am usually not a person that likes frequenting chain restaurants, but this one is an exception to the rule! Always great food, great service, and the empanadas are quality. Also, they are fried, which is surprisingly hard to find in NYC. (sorry I am not a fan of the corn empanadas). read more

A Late night must!! We stayed right across from Empanada Mama & I'd do it again. This location is a to-go one so at night you order & pick up from a window. This one is also not a 24/7 location, but still closes fairly late. They have such a large selection of flavors to choose from. Their empanadas are so crispy when you bite into it & bursts w/ flavor. I'm typically not a seafood girl but have heard a lot about their Viagra (crab & shrimp) & knew I had to get it. I was not disappointed! Paired with their green salsa omg you won't regret it. The Mac N Cheese I'd probably pass on next time to try something else. These are made to order so it took like 5-10 minutes. Cant wait to go back to NY to get this! read more

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Easy to order empanadas to go! Can't go wrong with their super filling empanadas. Order in advance or order on the spot. read more

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Heard amazing things about this place. It's so small if you weren't looking for it you wouldn't find it. It's such a great find! It's small with a counter for maybe 4 people to sit at. No tables. It's best for take out. The place is very clean. The staff is friendly. I placed an order on their kiosk. So easy to do. All empanada descriptions are very clear on the menu. One I place my order I waited about 10 minutes for fresh, hearty empanadas. I ordered 3 empanadas; a Mac & cheese, el jefe and Cuban. The order total was $15.37 for all 3. A bargain for what you get! I ate one on the way home. The Cuban was packed with pork and so full of flavor. It was a hearty serving!!! The ingredients are fresh and flavorful! Once I got home I warmed up the Mac & cheese and El jefe. They were absolutely incredible! Each empanadas had unique flavor. No two are alike. I'll be sure to stop here when in Midtown from now on. So worth the trip! read more

Empanada Mama - Cuban empanada - Empanadas Near Me - New York, New York

The empanadas are Always good. The service is quick. Very small but if you want to grab a corner, you can eat inside. read more

Oh this place gives any empanada place competition. They make empanadas you dreamt of. My favorite is Cubans sandwich. I eat a few others and they make breakfast ones also. But this place is heaven. They make them fast and hot. I been to locations but I found this on 42 and was so happy. It's a small place I didn't notice it before it has no seating other than one window bar kinda seating area so it's more a pick up spot read more

Going to be in Midtown more often and it could be a touristy food desert. That's where Empanada Mama comes in for a quick bite that's not a slice. Great salsas as well. Street food for the people! Food: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Experience: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Good For: Quick lunch! Late night eats. Recommends: Brasil Empanada, Oxtail Empanada, Spinach and Cheese Empanada Notes: This is a to-go place. No sit down. If you want to eat with friends, take it to Bryant Park down the street. read more

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