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    Pop Empanada

    4.6 (75 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Inside, some tables
    Mike E.

    Pop is located in central Park Ridge and there's usually street parking available, especially during the day. The inside is cute, nicely decorated and has enough tables if you'd like to sit down. Bathrooms are also available and the place overall looks clean. The girl at the counter was really on her game, taking orders, filling bags and sending customers on their way. I saw her correct a couple errors from the back while waiting for my own order. I tried the chicken empanada and the BBQ beef brisket empanada. Both are good, tasty and adequately filled. My son and I just weren't wow'd. I've heard a lot about this place and even how the empanadas are supposed to be big. They're standard size as we always get at Noches and the Noches ones are half the price of these. So we weren't impressed enough to return. Yes, they taste good, but seen a bit overpriced. It's otherwise a cute place and they seem to have dinner offerings, which I've never tried. There was a seasonal menu on the counter, different from the standard menu.

    Sour dough with kimchi butter. Awesome!
    Cindy Y.

    Amazing! Pop Empanada serves some awesome empanadas during the day. But the little place turns into a by reservation only secret spot with a tasting of gourmet dishes. Love the experience, dinner, and the service. Excellent!

    Concetta D.

    Empanada shop by day, pasta supper club by night! I found out about this place after visiting a local farmers market and they mentioned they hosted a supper club on Thursdays and Saturdays. If you're a foodie it's a MUST GO! It is a 6 course meal with the most unique and delicious experience you will ever have. The meal changes weekly and it's clear the chef knows what he's doing. On top of that the service is spectacular. The owner and his wife make you feel so welcomed and attentive throughout the whole experience. Of course you can never go wrong with BYOB! There is an empanada apart of every supper club menu and it's always amazing, so if that is any indication to what they are serving up daily you need to check this place out!

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    David K.

    I don't think you can ask for more for $85 as of Dec 2024. I even worry if it's sustainable. Just get it when you can.

    Pop salad, beyond bland.
    Lisette R.

    I tried this restaurant for the first time. The young lady at the register was very nice and the pop-culture references on the wall were cute. I tried the beef empanada and the pop salad. The empanada was really tasty, just be careful, it's juicy! I'd order that again. The pop salad, on the other hand, was beyond mediocre with close to no flavor. It was just romaine lettuce with a mild-tasting white cheese and little pieces of mango. It had an avocado dressing but, that's where they messed up (in my opinion) because it was watery and tasted like avocado, vinegar, and olive oil. Needs...garlic, or onion, or at least scallions. They were out of strawberries, which also goes in this salad, but I doubt they would have made a big difference. I wouldn't order that again.

    scallop crudo with coconut milk, kaffir lime oil, and finger lime

    We enjoyed some excellent takeout from Pop Empanada, including an excellent Cubano sandwich with 12-Hour smoked tender pork shoulder, with premium Spanish Ham, Swiss Cheese, Pickles and Mustard; a fantastic cheesesteak sandwich with 11oz Angus beef, Grilled onions, Galbani Provolone Cheese, Garlic butter toasted bread, Ken's Original Mayo; a delicious spicy Buffalo chicken empanada and a BBQ beef brisket empanada. The empanadas had a nice crispy flaky crust. We still have a half sandwich and empanada each for leftovers. It was worth the long trip!

    Chocolate Truffles, Hazelnuts, Agave Whipped Cream, Coco
    Greg D.

    Pop Empanada turns into a Pasta Supper Club 2-3 nights a week and it is one of the best kept secrets in NJ! This 6 course tasting menu not only showcases Chef Nick's mad pasta skills, but also his ability to create elegant dishes that will satisfy your palate and awaken your senses! All this for only $75 is a steal, so be sure to make your reservation ASAP since they tend to sell out! We're still dreaming about this meal and wishing it never ended! Thank you to Chef Nick, Tommy, and the team at That Pasta Club for an unforgettable evening! Check out our full visit here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1514pYMNbY/?igsh=MmZhOXNmbmQwend0

    Great tasting Chicken Empanada!
    Edward K.

    I was heading to the local tailor and noticed Pop Empanada when I was parking. After finishing at the tailor, I took my daughter in to try some empanadas. The restaurant is bright, the decor is trendy, and the woman working at the counter was pleasant. It was an early lunch, so I stayed disciplined on my order size. We ordered a chicken empanada each and sat down at a nice table. A few moments later, the piping hot empanadas landed with their side salsas. Perfect crispy exterior and a flavorful filling that was nicely set off by the salsa. 33% of the way into my empanada, I was regretting that I hadn't ordered more. I'll be back for some of the other creative empanadas and menu items.

    Chicken empanada
    Kate N.

    Glad to see something new and very different in the little town of Park Ridge. Heads up, this isn't your traditional empanada shop, but a fun and eccentric twist on some Latin American favorites. I was lucky enough to meet one of the owners, Tom, who gave me the run down on his new business. We ordered a chicken empanada, ham & cheese empanada, and a beef empanada to take home. Although our order was to go, I really like the inside decor. It's very modern and has a decent amount of comfortable seating for customers. My favorite part of each empanada was the dough. They are very soft and fluffy, with just the perfect amount of crisp on the outside. These are "fun" empanadas, so they will be more reminiscent of savory pastries you might try at a deli. Out of the ones we tried, I would say the chicken one is my favorite. This place definitely stands out from all other types of eateries in the area, so definitely give Pop Empanada a try!

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    guys these empanadas were sooooooo delicious. I got three and it was the perfect amount :-) the ham and cheese is my favorite

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    The empanadas were delicious and the service went above and beyond! We'll definitely POP back in next time we're in the neighborhood!

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    The owners are awesome and very welcoming. I had a cheese empanada and it was soooooo good! I've been craving it ever since.

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    The food is delicious. The empanadas are original Chilean empanadas. The supper club is a hidden treasure. Check it out.

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    Girl From Empanada - Guava & Cheese

    Girl From Empanada

    4.9(29 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Always saw this empanada stand at the Tarrytown farmers market (have not gone to their actual…read morerestaurant). I was sick of the usual breakfast options and saw them set up, so decided to kick this a try. I love empanadas, and the only reason I hadn't tried it yet was because it was relatively pricey. They were nice and got me packed up quick. Got a chicken and a beef empanada. For the first time ever, I preferred the chicken to the beef. Not that the beef was bad, it was also solid, however the chicken was a cut above. With a bit of salsa, this was a much better lunch than usual. Would do this again if they show up early, now that I know they know how to cook!

    Friends! If you're looking for some DELICIOUS empanadas made by a woman with passion and heart-…read morelook no further than Girl from Empanada! We stopped by today and met the lovely owner Joyce! Joyce is dedicated to using the best quality ingredients and honoring her mother's Brazilian roots by making authentic empanadas. They are baked and not fried- making them light and tasty. We tried beef and cheese, spinach, chicken and bacon, pulled pork, guava and Brie, and spinach! We even got some to take home and make for later (I am drooling thinking about the banana Nutella one!) we also got to try her pernil and let me tell you- I was in awe! If you're in Park Ridge say hi to the lovely Joyce and get a delicious batch of freshly made empanadas! You'll be glad you did!

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    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.

    nothing special got the "kash" burrito as a bowl and it…read morewasn't a bowl and had no taste skip this place not good

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    Empanada Mania - Buffalo Chicken Empanada!

    Empanada Mania

    4.5(163 reviews)
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    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.

    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

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    The Crazy Argentinian Empanadas - A little bit of this and that

    The Crazy Argentinian Empanadas

    4.5(29 reviews)
    16.6 mi

    Cute authentic Argentine place in Nutley! Had empanadas and chorizo as afternoon snack…read more All types we chose were delicious (sweet beef, spicy beef and spicy chorizo). Mariano at the counter was super helpful, even numbered our empanadas so we knew what we were eating. The grilled chorizo was very tasty. Chimichori sauce Soo good, that we grabbed some on way out. They have a full menu, with grilled meats which we will try later. BYOB but they also have wine to sell as well. Support your small businesses!

    What a great addition to the Neighborhood ! Argentina is my top 5 countries i have visited …read more Argentine are to meat what Picasso was to paint ! Masters of Meat . We ordered 5 different flavors of empanadas : Sweet beef ( traditional ) , spanish & cheese , Vegetarian , Caprese . We agreed all equally delicious 5/5 . We ordered to go , so i couldn't get the full in dining experience and had to rate on a curve . They will be hosting World Cup Watch and i will be there for sure !! . They do sell wine bottles if you forgot to BYOB , albeit at steep prices with premade sangrias . The dining area is small but make great use of space with seating . I went during lunch time 11:45 am , they could use more help . Only two one at cashier , taking orders one manning oven . I'd order ahead of time for pick ups . In all fairness they were open only 2 months .

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    4.4(17 reviews)
    11.9 mi
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    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!

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