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Empanadas Cafe - Hoboken

4.1 (271 reviews)
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Cheese empanada
Ashley G.

Empanadas from here are pretty nice. They have a good selection of different flavors, both savory and sweet. We had gotten a spinach and cheese, rice and beans, mushroom, and cheese empanadas. The ones that were filled had a nice amount of filling in them. The cheese was a bit smaller and flat, but understandable as it is just cheese. The ladies that work there were kind and patient as we were choosing our flavors. It is a small space but they do have a couple of seats along the front window to sit. Excellent spot

Sharon H.

Good empanadas but they also have pretty good pastries. I tried their Brazilian cheese bread, and it was cheesy without being stringy/pull apart. Flavor wise it is good as well as being an inexpensive bakery option!

Pistachio Latte Small Latte Small
Maria C.

This small café is easily overlooked among the three other coffee shops on the same street, but once you step inside, you can tell it's a unique spot. They offer a variety of empanadas; I tried the beef and cheese, and it was fantastic. The food is fresh and delicious, and the coffee is exceptional as well. The service is excellent, with friendly and welcoming staff.

I tried this for the first time 2 days ago - I then had it yesterday and today! It's so so good I kept going back. I got a chicken and cheese empeñada 3 days in a row. I am excited to try something else soon!

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Santino C.

It was a hot day and we wanted iced coffee. What a pleasant surprise to look across the street and find Empanadas Cafe. Argentine empanadas are my favorite and the make a delicious iced coffee that hit the spot on a 93F degree day. We shared a ham $ cheese and a chicken empanada. Both were excellent. I can't wait to return.

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Jerry D.

Staff was real friendly. I got the Cuban and it really tasted like the sandwich. These empanadas are all baked. So didn't feel guilty eating it!! Lots of flavors to select from, a little something for everyone

a display case full of baked goods
Neha B.

Hoboken's Washington Street has an endless number of options when it comes to dining. If you're in the mood for a small bite look no further than the @empanadascafehb. With a multitude of empanadas to choose from it is a fun place to explore with your tastebuds. Empanadas are not the only offering as there are also a variety of pastries and arepas to choose from as well not to mention that there is a listing of sandwiches too. With multiple options this makes empanadas cafe an affordable fun place to bring friends. Alongside the empanadas we also sampled the cookies which were super delicious with some piping hot lattes. If you are a late night coffee drinker, head over to Empanadas cafe to get your fix.

Spinach/cheese and veggie empanadas
Danielle G.

I've walked past this empanadas cafe a thousand times, today I decided to try them out. As I always buy my empanadas from O'lala Empanadas in Jersey City, so I'll have to make the comparison between. Well this Hoboken spot offers many more varieties and also a few pastries and fresh juice. I got the spinach and veggie empanadas and unfortunately they weren't that great. They have a light dough and lots of filling, but the flavor is missing. They look pretty and taste decent but definitely not the best. I'll stick to my JC empanadas.

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Empanadas are always fresh hot and flavorful! Savory or sweet they're all amazing I highly recommend

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The best beef empanadas! Great sweet treats and coffee too. Very nice employees, must visit when you're in Hoboken

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Great variety of empanadas. I wish they were warm upon arrival but it was worth the 10 minute wait to hear them up.

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Awful empanadas. Empanadas were cold and tasteless. I can't fathom how anyone has positive remarks about this place

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Empanada Central

Empanada Central

4.6(58 reviews)
1.7 mi

Wanted to order a quick lunch and very glad I got take out from here. I got the five empanada meal…read morewith a drink for $10. Franklin, the owner, was very nice and steered me to some great choices. I got the beef and cheese and the beef chimichurri, both outstanding. I am saving my guava and cheese one for later but it also looks good. While the empanadas were delicious, the generous portions of sauce complemented quite nicely and kicked it up to another flavor level. The pink Siracha is creamy with a kick. The chimichurri sauce is very fresh with lots of garlic. You can pick up to three empanada and two sauce flavors for the meal. The store looks empty but if the door is open, walk in and someone will be out from the back. I had dogs in the car so i waited outside and Franklin was nice enough to bring the order out, as well as with my sunglasses which i had left on the counter. I will definitely be ordering from here many times to come.

Came in and ordered the 10 combo for 20. Came with two drinks and 3 sauces. I got the chimi beef,…read morechimi chicken, cheesesteak, and beef & cheese. I got the chimi sauce, pink sauce, and bbq. The empanadas are made to order so expect a little wait. I thought it was on the expensive side, but it was a better empanada than some other places that barely put any meat. Flavors were good - next time i'd probably go with just cheesesteak and chimi sauce. Other things were just okay, probably wouldn't try them again. Friendly service, I'd stop by again when the craving hits.

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Chango Kitchen

Chango Kitchen

4.5(184 reviews)
0.2 mi

This is the churrasco from Chango. The steak was very well made. Not chewy or stringy, just…read moreperfectly cooked. The chimichuri was such a delight for the steak. The rice was also very delicious. Beans were very good and perfect consistency! The fruit juices were very good. My whole party each got a different flavor and we all very much liked them. Staff were friendly and quick to seat us. We unfortunately did have an issue with one of the original meals (the ropa vieja), and the server was quick to switch the meal for another and help us with this. Place is cute but crowded inside, so we opted to sit outside. Very cute seating with shade on the side tables. Prices were moderate for the food, nothing to complain about. Parking in the area is hard. It's an overpopulated town with street parking that is always full. If you do find street parking, walk down the whole block and read signs, they have odd street cleaning hours and signs are typically posted at the beginning of the street so you could miss it. I'd highly recommend this place!

10/10 I highly recommend this place. The food is authentic and flavorful with large portions. One…read moreof the best Cuban places I've been to in a while. The service was excellent as well. Very knowledgeable with the recommendations. It's a small place with a casual vibe and outdoor seating if you prefer. All of dishes were good. The Cuban sampler was a great appetizer with a variety of foods. The bowl, mofongo and steak were too notch.

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Dulce de Leche Bakery - Tiramisu Slice (~$6)

Dulce de Leche Bakery

4.5(399 reviews)
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I stopped by Dulce De Leche for brunch and OMG amazing!!!…read moreWhen u walk into this bakery u smell all of the baked goods in the air! This place is so cute and bright! The display of cakes and treats invite you in!!! They have a nice menu of breakfast and lunch items and the prices are soooo reasonable considering you are getting homemade items made with good ingredients!! I had the chicken BLT which comes on chabatta bread! It was amazing!! Fresh bread, perfectly cooked grilled chicken!! It came with a side of fries which were very tasty too!!!!!! They also have fresh smoothies which i should have gotten....next time for sure!!? I had to grab a few pastries to go! I got the guava and cheese and a few others. They were delicious!!! Best pastries ive had in a very long time!!! This place is my new fav!!! I see why its so popular and spoken so highly of in the city!!! I def want a cake from them for my bday!! Street parking only but try to find parking on a side street to avoid meter parking!!!! I highly recommend grabbing a meal or beverage/sweet from here!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dulce de Leche is one of the most popular businesses in the heights. They are always busy no matter…read morewhen you come. They have a full lineup of pastries, custom cakes, birthday cakes, sandwiches, including hot sandwiches with French fries. There's a refrigerated area with fluffy white bread ham and cheese sandwiches sliced in perfect triangles... these are one of the most popular menu items in the bakery. I always see everyone buying them! I finally tried, and they're as good as they look. They also have a full lineup of coffee and fresh squeezed juice to order. We're lucky to have Dulce de Leche in the neighborhood!

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Dulce de Leche Bakery - Tres Leches Slice (~$6)

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Salem & Sons Bakery - Beef Empanada ($2.50)

Salem & Sons Bakery

4.2(54 reviews)
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I unexpectedly dropped in while on a walk in the neighborhood and am so happy to have discovered…read morethis bakery. Their case was filled with so many delicious looking bites but I held some self restraint and just picked up a few pastel de natas and a guava and cheese danish. Delicious! Both were perfect and everything was under $10. They had so much there that I can't wait to stop back in for: Portuguese rolls, empanadas, drip coffee, etc. While Salem isn't right by me, when I am in the area, this will have to be my new go to bakery when I am in need of a box of pastries to bring along to a party (or just for myself).

Ordered: 2 6-inch Heroes ($1)…read more4 Mini Portuguese Rolls ($1.25) Glazed Donut ($1.50) Chicken Empanada ($2.50) Beef Empanada ($2.50) Aya's take: Salem & Sons is a gem! Fresh bread, pastries, and baked goods that are incredibly affordable. I drive by all the time and there are always numerous cars double parked outside. Now I see what the commotion is about. The bread is great if you plan to eat it fresh or freeze for later. The Heroes and Portuguese Rolls are my favorites, and the prices are unbeatable. The Glazed Donut was a good try; it's more like a cake than a donut but would definitely pair well with a coffee. I saw the Empanadas on display and decided to try two. The Beef Empanada was pretty solid but the Chicken Empanada threw me off a bit with the carrots inside. With $10 in your pocket, you can walk out of here with so much! Highly recommend supporting this local business.

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Beef Empanada ($2.50)

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Rumba Cubana - Un Poquito de Todo

Rumba Cubana

4.3(672 reviews)
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My go to place for delicious Cuban food. I come here very often with friends and family. This…read morelocation is great because the outdoor seating is pedestrian only and often times I come with my pups. It's located right across the street from a large park and the area is very lively and family oriented. The service is consistently outstanding, the food is also fresh every time. The menu is so expensive there's a little something for everyone. And the drinks are always great. Reservation can be made, but we almost always get a table when walking in. They sing happy birthday to you with instruments, making it a great place for a birthday celebrations. My favorite dishes: - empanadas (chicken or guava/cheese), the hot sauce on the side is SO good - pork tamale - garlic shrimp (comes with soft bread for dipping) - pitcher of white passion fruit sangria (way better than getting individual glasses) - skirt steak/churrasco - chicharron de pollo (crispy, juicy chicken bites)

3.5 stars I was in…read morethe mood for a new dinner destination, so we decided to make a reservation at Rumba Cubana's Jersey City location. I had walked by the place in the past and noticed that they had a really nice patio, and I had hoped to sit out there on the beautiful evening, but it was simply too packed when we arrived. Instead, we were taken to a spacious table inside, which still had a great atmosphere with fun music and a general buzz in the air. Our server was nice, but approached us way too quickly to take our order. We rushed to put in our beverage requests, but noted that we would need much more time to study the vast food menu. I ordered some sort of mezcal and passion fruit cocktail, which was very good and not nearly as sweet and full of juice as it looked. I also tried a sip of my companion's Old Fashioned, which used quite a few bourbons, making it very strong. It had a nice cherry sweetness to it, though. When we were finally ready to select our food items, we decided to start with bowls of their "Mama Fela's Chicken Soup". For $4, we were expecting small cups of broth, but the portion was much more generous. The soup was very flavorful and included chunks of spiced chicken on its bone, small cobs of corn, and riced noodles. Though it was enjoyable, it was also very greasy, and you could see the dots of oil throughout the broth. When our server came to clear the plates to make room for our main courses, she did a doubletake to inspect the knife that had been at my place-setting. I had initially thought that the blade had some sort of pattern on it, but she caught the fact that it was actually dirty. When I looked closer, I noticed a shoe print on it, which was so gross. Thankfully, she went to replace it, though I made her also bring me a new fork and napkin, as the two pieces of silverware had been wrapped together in the sheet of cloth. In terms of the entrees, my partner had only positive things to say about his Ropa Vieja, and I concurred that my simply grilled Seabass with olive oil, white wine, and garlic was fantastic. Though the fish was prepared in a very simple manner, it was seasoned and executed with perfection. Both of our meals came with our choice of a single side dish. While my companion liked his rice and black beans, I found my seasoned vegetables to be way to greasy. The medley of cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, peppers, onions, and zucchini were swimming in a heavy garlic butter. Despite a few mishaps, we liked our meal at Rumba Cubana for the most part. I would go back, but I would definitely avoid the vegetables next time.

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