Very tasty, the variety of empanadas was surprising. Don't forget the pinkish sauce that comes with…read moreit.

Man these empanadas was fire I drive for work , so I i need something quick and fast I'm…read moretrademarking this place they were amazing

I found this gem on a random Tuesday while on my way to visit a friend at the nearby hospital. I…read morewas looking for something quick and simple but, nutritious and filling to eat. I was so surprised to see such a wide variety of empanadas: crab, steak, chicken, shrimp, oxtail, chicharron & etc. It was really hard to choose from all the different filling options available but, I went with the crab and pico (7/10), churrasco (8/10), cheeseburger empanada (9/10), and mori sonando drink (10/10). I would definitely return to try one of the other food options I didn't get to try on this run. The owner took my order and was super friendly. She took her time explaining to me the different varieties of fillings and helped me look over the menu for other food options that weren't empanadas, like mofongo, bbq ribs, and pernil. The restaurant is small but, has available seating for those looking to dine in and has a welcoming ambiance. The Dominican music playing when I arrived was nice to hear and created a nice Carribbean feel to the establishment.

So I've been here enough times to still give this local gem five stars. They get five stars for the…read morefood, they get five stars for service, they get five stars for overall experience. If you want some fresh empanadas, and I mean fresh because all they use is fresh ingredients and that's what makes them a gem. I recently brought a crab empanadas, shrimp empanada, and some others. When you can find a place that gives you real crabmeat, not imitation at an affordable price because it is still an empanadas, that says alot about what they stand for. They also make everything on the spot. So you do have to wait for your order. They have their menu broken down by the kind of proteins you may want. They have a variety for you to choose from. I personally think you can't go wrong with so many options. There are a couple of high tables and a small area where if you want to dine inside. They made it look very elegant. I love this place, and I wouldn't go anywhere else for my empanadas. Two thumbs up still for me. If you love empanadas this place is a must! Happy Yelping!

Ordered a meal once and the rice was definitely old and so bad it made me not want to go back…read moresince. Which sucks because this place is new in the area and should be top notch.

I came here because I had a craving for some empanadas with a different flare besides the basics of…read morejust chicken, beef, or cheese. I had a memory of this place from a previous visit to this area and remembered that they had available different flavors of empanadas. I also noticed another similar place like this one on Yelp, and since they both had good reviews, I decided to try them both. This shop is very small. It had no place to sit down. You kind of order what you like from there case of already made empanadas and other lil small bites. They also have a lot of information about smoothies and options to buy. When I got there, their were two customers literally standing in front of the small counter, eating their empanadas, and just receiving their smoothies. While I waited, I took some pictures and kept waiting for someone to address me or ask me for my order. I finally excused myself to the other customers, blocking the counter and standing in front of the window case of food, and asked the guy for a cheeseburger empanada. I found the empanada to be warm and not hot enough, but it was still very tasty, and therefore, I rate three stars. Only for the taste of the empanada because although the guy who gave me my empanada was pleasant, the customer service I felt needed some work. I think if I never asked for my empanada, I may would have kept standing there waiting. After having the empanadas at the other establishment, I'm gonna have to pass on this one. I still will give a thumbs up because the empanada itself deserved it. Happy Yelping!

I love this place. The food is consistently good. Every time I travel from south NJ to that area I…read morehave to stop there. Their chícharron de pollo is amazing and all the juices I've tried are so good.

I visited on a late Saturday afternoon and almost turned right back around due to the initial…read moresmell, which is reminiscent of a damp mop or clothing that you didn't dry completely, but you put them in the drawer anyway! The lackluster ambiance was also nearly a dealbreaker! Also, the restrooms also clearly needed more attention, a lil dirty and lil smelly. However, I decided to take a chance, and I'm glad I did. The food was surprisingly impressive. My partner loved the chicharrón de pollo with tostones and the chicken empanada taco. I opted for the baked chicken with rice and beans and the pernil empanada taco, both of which were delicious. The empanada tacos were easily the highlight of the meal. We paired everything with passion fruit margaritas that hit the spot. Despite the environment, the service was excellent, our server was attentive and very helpful. I'd come back for those empanada tacos alone if I am in the area.

Service was great, pricing was a little more on the expensive side. I had gotten the chicken and…read morecheese empanada, it got the job done but very lack luster and dry, needed sauce to be enjoyable

I was so excited to try these empanadas, despite the fact that most of the options on display were…read morealready sold out. The lady did ask very nicely if I wanted to wait for a fresh batch, but I declined. I ended up choosing the shredded chicken and the ham and cheese flavors. The ham and cheese was okay, but when I went to grab the chicken one, it broke apart instantly. When it opened, I saw what looked like a squished ball of chicken! it was soooo disappointing! It also looked really dry. I didn't even eat it. Two stars cause the lady was nice :)

This is college drinking food at its best. Almost everything is gorgeously deep fried and oily as…read morehell. The starches are excellent for absorbing alcohol. And at $3.25 or $3.50 for a large, well-filled empanada, it must be the best bang for your buck anywhere in Manhattan. I'm personally very partial to the berenjena y queso (eggplant and cheese) version, which has a lovely, creamy filling, and the pollo/queso/crema/maiz version, where all the components are in perfect balance. For more deep fried deliciousness, the bolas de yuca and caprichos are just as they should be: beautifully crisp and golden on the outside, creamy on the inside with generous amounts of filling. And of course, I still love the patacon and cachapas, but only when divested of the creamy orange goop on top. If you forget to ask for your food without sauce, everything comes drowned in an inedibly large volume of the stuff. Health food this is not. In fact, I feel like this food should be eaten on the buddy system only: Have someone on hand to call 911 for you in case it induces cardiac arrest. Off to detox with a kale-ginger-cucumber drink. I feel... a little......... faint.............

Can't believe I didn't come here before. Aji de gallina dish was excellent. Empanadas were great…read more Make sure to ask for the green sauce on the side (an extra dollar or so) because they will not necessarily remind you. They apparently make several flavors of flan in house. I'm definitely going back to try all. Get the juices too... I had an excellent chicha morada which I think is made with pineapple, apple, cloves, and purple corn? Menu at the counter is not the full menu. The full menu is via QR code or on their website. I do wish they could have some printed full menus just because I am old. Good for groups and takeout service is quick. I'll be back for the rest of the menu.

It's not fancy. It's not experimental. It's classic Peruvian food done right. And I love it…read more We went after a stroll through the nearby Van Corrlandt House museum (also worth a quick visit). We were in the mood for Latino food and this place had amazing reviews. It was legit. And is Michelin recommended, so you don't have to take my word for it. The food was perfectly seasoned and cooked, like someone's abuela made it just how you like. The portion size was good, we were full splitting a half chicken and two empanada. Food: 5/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Service: 4/5 Value: 5/5

The food and it's quality are good and prices, even a bit higher in some items, affordable and…read moreconvenient.

Food is so delicious I will recommend their Chimis and yaroas you won't regret eating hereread more