everytime i eat here i shed a tear just because of how amazing the place and the food is. finger…read morelicking good. if i could rate this place 5.1 stars i would. the service in this place is fire. they treat everyone in there like they are apart of the pop empanada fam. and the ambiance dont even get me started. the masterpieces that are displayed in this place make me act up. if picasso walked in there and said "wow these art pieces are fire" i wouldnt be surprised. if u are looking for an absolute gem of a place to get food that doesnt disappoint come to this place

Came back for training so I had to come back for some more empanadas…read more This time I got the pizza empanada and then a couple cheeseburger ones and oh man after a half hour ride back to the hotel I finally got back . Pulled the first sucker out which was the pizza one and took one big bite and was pleasantly surprised it was like eating a slice of pizza but with a super nice crunchy outside ...... yummmmmmm Pulled out sucker two and three and man just like I remembered from the first time , that melt in your mouth cheesy goodness with a crunchy exterior. Ooooo baby man Every one has got to try this place if u have a inner fat person talking to you all the time like I do

100% the best Mexican food in the area! The whole menu is good, especially their specials. Never…read morehad a bad meal here

El Azteca. The Aztec. A civilization which rose to and held power for centuries. Their leadership,…read morein some indirect fashion, has led to the craftsmanship of El Azteca - A slight chain of Mexican restaurants in a 30 min radius of Bergen County. I will copy and paste this review across the Park Ridge and Mahwah locations so emphasize my appreciate for their consistency in providing great Mexican food. If you are consistently performing, Linguini will take care of you. Like I've taken care of many others. I will bring you to the top with me. If you backstab me. Oh if you come for me at the top, you will reach an abyss so deep you may end up digging to China. Don't test me. I'm not that guy. Anyways, I've tried a lot from Azteca. Most of what they've got is a 4/4.5 out of 5 but I'm rounding up for the full experience. Phenomenal price point. Variety of food that all comes out well. Performs well in restaurant and when the food travels. Friendly staff. And local business of which I support. I suffer from GGS - Good Guy Syndrome, sorry not sorry. My motha, bless her soul. I legit mean bless her soul. Be nice. Pray. Bow down to her. She doesn't eat much food but she even loved the taco salad here so much that she asked to go again. So much protein, so well seasoned. Just as their other options showcase as well. My personal favs are the Kash Burrito and the, what I'd call "trademark" Cod Burrito. Never have seen it elsewhere like this. The wrap is toasted wonderfully, great rice, great salsa. I mean this place just does it real well. I've had tacos, appetizers, desserts. Never let down. El Azteca is consistently good. Constantly pushing out quality product. Is it the best Mexican I've had? No. But it's the most underrated. Being a consistent 4, makes you a five in my books. It's like that girl that's occasionally a 6 or occasionally an 9... you can't bring her home. But that girl that's consistently a 7 or an 8? You let her meet the fam. I don't where I'm going with this one. All I'll say is STOP. Stop going to Chipotle, Bubbakoo's, etc. when you could be supporting a better quality and friendlier priced location in El Azteca. Thank you in advance. I will be watching - LB.

Empanada Mania 62 S. Washington Ave…read more Bergenfield NJ 07621 Angus Beef Bacon Cheeseburger Cuban Sweet Thai Chicken Spinach & Feta On the Southern part of Washington Avenue is a Latin American spot that specializes in homemade empanadas. Owner Galo and Manager Felipe introduced me to a variety of the signature product. Check out the outer layers of these crispy empanadas. If you think they look this good on the outside, wait until you see the inner fillings! Angus Beef: This original version of this folded hot pastry is packed with plenty of angus beef along with sautéed peppers & onions. Bacon Cheeseburger: This may have a similar appearance to the previous empanada, but do not be deceived. Imagine having a juicy succulent bacon cheeseburger in a crunchy shell in lieu of a hamburger roll. Cuban: Here's a perfect variation of the classic Cuban sandwich. The pork was smoked for several hours and it also includes ham and mozzarella cheese. Sweet Thai Chicken: It's time to try some Thai. The sweet thai chili sauce mixed in this Asian style empanada has the perfect blend of heat and spice. Spinach & Feta: If happen to be a vegetarian or If you just need a break from meat and poultry, the spinach & feta is a must try! As a bonus, these two secret sauces are fantastic supplements for your meat pies! Dunk away in the house made red hot sauce or if you are craving thousand island base with some top secret ingredients then go for the pink sauce. As another bonus, there is a state of the art coffee machine for hot beverages such as expresso, or cappucinno. All in all, each empanada was paradise. When I next return I'm looking forward to exploring their other empanadas as well as the side dishes. #empanadamania #empanadas #cuban #angusbeef #baconcheeseburger #SweetThaiChicken #spinachandfeta #LocalBusiness #foodstagram #eats #njfoodie #localspots #foodreviews

I've heard very good things the past 14 years about Empanada Mania…read more An award winning food truck, a catering business, and this tiny storefront producing big flavors. Street parking; only a few seats to eat inside. Basically a To Go place. These empanadas were awesome!! Big & stuffed with a very nice crispy, fried shell. ( they offer mini sized empanadas too) There are many options of Savory fillings, but I wish they had more "sweet\dessert" types. Which brings me to my favorite: the Guava & Mozzarella Cheese empanada... Best one I've ever had. For upcoming St. Patricks Day (for a limited time) they have -- The Reuben- filled with Smoked Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese & Sauerkraut. EMPAN-TASTIC! Wish I had a beer. -the Cuban Pork empanada made with an 8-hours smoked pork, with ham and mozzarella was very good, but I wasn't a big fan of the Sweet Thai Chicken empanada with, sweet Thai chili sauce, scallion and cilantro.. Maybe I was full... The fries are old school. Reminded me of boardwalk fries. Some a little greasy. Some a little overcooked & crunchy.. So if you like empanadas, you need to give this place a shot.

Such a cute nice venue, the owners provide an extremely relaxing atmosphere along with great…read morefriendly service. Nothing I can say about the food except simply ammaaaazing. Great place for lunch or a yummy snack.

Stopped by on a sunny day to satisfy my craving for empanadas, only because my boss said the…read morecatering empanadas we got from Empanadas Mama was not good empanadas lol For empanadas, we got the Hawaiian, Buffalo chicken and beef, $2.9 each. Came with two sauces. I liked all of them for being flavorful and not dry. Also got a churro. I think it's dusted with only white sugar, with no cinnamon. For people who don't like strong cinnamon flavor, this is a great treat!

They have a bunch of different smoothies and shakes. We got the watermelon smoothie and it was…read moredelicious! Very refreshing!

Excellent! I just relocated to the area and was hungry. I ordered beef empanadas, Ropa Vieja,…read morechicken soup and a flan. Everything tasted both fresh and freshly made. The Ropa Vieja was great as were the Emps'. Definitely in my rotation.

Empanadas are delicious and they have such fun flavors!!! Would recommend 100%!!!!!! Try the Cuban…read moreand the Hawaiian

Came here for empanadas and they were well made, tasty, and fresh. Will definitely come back again…read morein the future : )

Update: Was just treated incredibly rudely by the owner. Oh we close in 15 minutes? Okay, we'll…read moremake sure we clear out by 5. Nope, not okay. "No, you guys have to go RIGHT NOW. I told you multiple times." It's 4:50. You close at 5. I'm here with two toddlers. I don't care how good or bad anything else about your restaurant is. You treat me like this AND you're the owner? I'm never returning, and will tell anyone I know not to eat here.

Very different than the empanadas I'm accustomed to that are deep fried. The last time I had an…read moreempanada, it was delicious but it was dripping with oil. This white flour baked empanada surprised me. The crust is delightfully thin. The empanada was filled with meat. In this case, we had the Cuban which had sliced ham and other meats. Very packed with flavor as well.

I ordered online for pickup and didn't expect the long line when I arrived. They were definitely…read morebusy and understaffed, but working as quickly as they could. It appears to be a family-owned spot with a cozy atmosphere. Although they offer a full menu, they're best known, as their name suggests, for their empanadas, which are labeled and beautifully displayed in a glass case. Although the wait was a bit long, I'm happy to say it was worth it. The baker empanadas are generously stuffed with delicious fillings. I ordered three to share with my partner. Matambre Empanada: This seems to be one of their most popular options. Filled with steak, onions, and peppers, it was absolutely delicious! Spicy Chorizo Empanada: Spicy in the best way! The mozzarella perfectly balances the heat. Beef Empanada: Packed with plenty of seasoned ground beef. Also very good, though we preferred the Matambre. We'll definitely be ordering again. Next time, we'll have to try one of their entrées or sandwiches.

Delicious and fresh empanadas! We stopped in here to watch the England/France fifa game. It wasn't…read moretoo busy so we were seated right away. We ordered the beef, spicy beef, buffalo chicken, matambre (steak), and ham/cheese/pineapple. I also ordered the crazy choripan sandwich. The empanadas were really good and came out quickly. My favorite one was the matambre. The sandwich never made it out and we had finished the empanadas. When I asked the waitress about the sandwich, she said they haven't started making it yet so I just cancelled that order. I didn't want to sit there and have everyone watch me eat and wait when we were done. Overall really good spot though!

Once again, I wasn't looking for anything--yet I walked out already planning my next visit. It was…read morea lazy Saturday, and my wife was craving Avena. I figured I'd also grab my favorite handheld snack: an empanada. This is a small, no-frills counter-service spot with empanadas on display, a counter for fresh salads and juices, and a cooler leading into the kitchen. After a friendly "good morning,"we ordered the Avena, and I went all-in on empanadas: carne de res molida, pollo con queso, pizza, pepperoni pizza, and pollo. She bagged them up, and the moment she handed me the warm bag, the smell hit me--fresh, fragrant, and impossible to resist. I could hardly wait to dig in. On the side, I loaded up on their pink sauce and hot sauce (both highly recommended). As soon as we got home, I grabbed the carne empanada first. The crust was perfectly fried--crispy yet still doughy, and the filling was so flavorful I immediately made everyone at the table try a bite. The same went for the chicken, chicken with cheese, pizza, and pepperoni empanadas. The dough was consistently delicious--some flaky and soft, others crispier--but every single one was a winner. My only regret? Not buying more. This place nailed consistency across 5 flavors, and that's why I'll be back. 5/5 stars.

I stopped by here this past Sunday morning with my wife and twins. We didn't actually mean to come…read moreto Empanadas Monumental but happened to see it while walking around downtown Haverstraw. Since both my wife and I love empanadas we walked in and gave it a try. The inside of the shop wasn't too big and in all honesty I don't remember much about it other than a heated display case full or empanadas and a place to order. After looking at the display case on this morning I ultimately decided to have one ham and cheese, one pizza and one pepperoni and cheese. Now I know those last two aren't traditional flavors but I wanted to give some to my twins and figured that they might enjoy it. In any case the worker plucked my empanadas out of the display and we were on our way only $6 lighter in our pockets. My first bite of the empanada really showed off the dough which I loved as it was light and flaky. The fillings on the inside were good too and both my wife and I enjoyed all of them with my favorite being the pepperoni and cheese. The bottom line for me is that I would absolutely return here again in the future. I really enjoyed the crust of the empanadas and also thought that the fillings were good as well!