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

Located in the south Bronx on southern blvd this business offers you a big variety of empanadas,…read morethe place is well decorated and has a good vibe The prices are reasonable and I recommend this location to my friends. Parking isn't to great but it's ok to run in order and then wait in your car.

I've been craving tostones for a while and today I got my fix. The tostones, fried pork, and tres…read moreleches cake were good. I ordered on Uber Eats and the food came warm and gorgeous. Whenever I want some Dominican food, this will be my new spot.

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 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!

First time we ordered through uber eats, ordered two beef chimis and instead gave us two chicken…read morechimis. Now we ordered to give them a second chance and ordered two beef chimis again. Well...we got what we ordered but slapping a distasteful burger meat between some lettuce and buns does not make this a chimi. The meat tastes bad so at this point, I'm eating the bread, lettuce and tomatoes only. This is not a chimi and will be our last time ordering from this place. I'll take my chances ordering from a fritura truck before ordering from this place again.

Got a fresh yummy juice it was so good and a simple toasted bread with butter. The service was…read morequick and lovely . The lady that made my drink was amazing. The space gives miami vibe loved it .

Empanadas Monumental 1344 Amsterdam Ave…read more New York, NY 10027 Philly Steak Empanada Based on its name, it is more than obvious what I am planning to explore.   As I observed the empanada, I couldn't help but notice four red dots in the center. This edible ink stamp is a code to identify the inside filling.   The pastry was very crusty at the top with the filling packed on the bottom. It is a perfect variation of a Philly cheesesteak. The Monumental green sauce was creamy and spicy, which was the backbone to this appetizer. #empanadasmonumental #empanadasmonumentalharlem #phillysteakempanada

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 location has been a staple in my family when we lived in the area. Now that we live far we…read morecontinue coming to the city just to get their smoothies and pastelitos. They are very clean, consistent in the great quality of food and prompt and friendly staff. I love this place.

Went here today after a huge smoothie craving. My $4 medium fresh mango, fresh pineapple and frozen…read morestrawberry smoothie with cinnamon and condensed milk was AWESOME! The place is super clean and you can tell the owner takes pride in his business. My man got a beef empanada and slathered it in the complimentary sauces and said it was a great snack for $1. Definitely recommend this place - try it out!

The best empanadas I never had! The service is so friendly I will eat it everyday if I could! The…read morebest of the best!

Rays Empanadas is the perfect bite! I recently tried a few of their empanadas and enjoyed them all…read more The chopped cheese is a must! You also can't beat the prices here -- super affordable and lots of variety to choose from!