I love the fact that someone had the idea to have a business selling empanadas. Tacos, pizza and wings are great, but empanadas are such a great walk-while-eating type of food. The staff was friendly and informative on what they had. I would return! read more

Empanadas are quite tasty here. I picked 6 and was able to choose all different kinds. My favorites are the beef empanada and chorizo potato. The lady who served us the empanadas was very nice and friendly. This is a good place for a quick bite as there are already lots of empanadas prepared and ready for order. You can have them heat it up for you so that you can enjoy them warm. I also tried their Oreo and Nutella empanada, which is more pricey. It's good if you want to enjoy something sweet after eating the savory empanadas. read more

The Empanadas are unbelievably good. I've had no better than at The Original Empanada Factory. I have had their Cuban, guava and cheese, apple, chicken, and beef empanadas. The dough is so light and flaky, unlike any of the Empanada that I've had. I believe that they're baked only and not fried. If you haven't tried their empanadas you are definitely missing out. I highly recommend this place. They also have other things on the menu that I have yet to sample and I'm sure that they're all delicious. The service is great. It's always great. I have been going there since they opened. A must try!! read more

Delicious! I had the beef and cheese empanada and the buffalo. Good service and friendly. Would definitely go back. Thank you!

Was going to give it 2 stars to be kind, but the empanadas were just not edible in my opinion. They were not hard crusted like a normal empanada - they were soft and soggy crusted, and the guava/cheese was CROISSANT-like crust, as was the cheese. The beef's crust seemed only slightly less CROISSANT-like. Also, they were GREASY as can be, which is much like a croissant dough would be. I ordered 2. She got my order wrong. I asked for the guava/cheese and beef, and I thought the prices must have gone up so I didn't say anything. I'd never been there before, and honestly, she didn't seem like she wanted to serve me in the first place. I asked a few questions and either she is shy or got annoyed. By the time I got them home, 20 minutes later, the brown paper bag was soaked in grease. To my surprise, THREE empanada were in the bag. One was just cheese and it was tasteless. The guava/cheese was loaded with guava which I guess is good, but it was greasy and soggy and sloppy and....just not good. The beef meat was seasoned, but the soggy greasy croissant-like crust made it inedible. Funnily enough, my daughter said "people love their empanadas" but I agree, these are bad. They have an entire case of "dessert" empanada and perhaps those are good considering the croissant-like crust, but I will never return and feel it was a waste of my money. Not good. Did they swap their dough for this greasy soggy croissant or has it always been this way? read more

After a hike in Richard W. DeKorte Park, I stopped in at The Original Empanada Factory to pick up a late lunch for my long train ride home. I was intrigued by the huge variety of empanadas that they offered, including some very creative combinations that are not often seen in empanada form. In addition to a standard chicken empanada, I also enjoyed a chorizo and potato empanada, as well as spinach and feta, and chicken, bacon, & ranch. I got six different types in all. They were a delicious adventure! read more

Very tasty empanadas! As we know, there are different variations, some are deep fried, and some are baked. These were sort of a combination of both, but weren't greasy when I got to them. Always a plus. The were packaged finely into the delivery box which was heavy and that always makes me excited to know I'm getting a good meal. 4 out of 5 were great! One was probably good for other people, however I didn't like the ingredients and went on a limb. I loved the traditional beef, definitely get a couple of these, I did not however like chicken and cheese. Again, not knocking it, just not my thing. No comment on service or ambiance as I used delivery. read more

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Not cheap but tasty. I recon nothing is cheap anymore. Nice selection of fresh empanadas. We would go back read more

The Original Empanada Factory - Empanadas Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

I love empanadas so why not start my cheat day with some. When I arrived there was only street parking but I found a spot right away. When I walked in there was someone ahead of me but when I got to the counter I asked questions and the server was very informative. I decided to go with the buffalo chicken empanada and beef empanada. She told me I can add a drink for the same price so I went with the lemonade. It only came to about $5.35 which is a bargin. When I got home I put the items away with plans to eat the next day. Who has empanadas for breakfast? I do, because it's my cheat day. I dug in and they were really good. My favorite was the beef empanada. The lemonade was so good. I will definitely be back! read more

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Everyday for the last two years I drove by this little place on the way home from work. If you blink, you're definitely going to miss this place. With that said, everyday as I drive by, I attempt to sneak a peak inside. Well, this past Saturday I said what the hell; Let me try this place. I walk in and they have an abundance of varieties to choose from. WHAT DO I PICK???? I opt for the special..... 25 empanadas for $45. For the five of us, seemed like that'll do the trick. I went with traditional beef and chicken. Then I went with meatball parm, eggplant parm, chorizo and potato and Philly cheesesteak. Meatball parm and eggplant parm was average at best. I wouldn't get them again. Somehow, I never drew a chorizo and potato so I cant say how that one is but my wife said it was very good. Philly cheesesteak was VERY good. Beef was VERY good. The chicken empanada was PHENOMENAL. All were filled and packed you the brim!!! Speaking to the owner, he asked if I've ever been there and when I said no he said.... "Trust me, you'll be back" I was thinking.... wow... those are fighting words.. but.... he was right.... I will be back to venture other types and sneak in a chicken, beef and Philly cheesesteak. read more

The Original Empanada Factory - Empanadas Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Saw on Grubhub searching for empanadas. There were many selections of empanadas & other sandwiches. I got a few to try them out. They weren't greasy. Not sure if they are baked. Tho hot and fresh & great flavor. A+++ thanks again... see you soon.... read more

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The name describes the menu, great empanada and other Mexican/Spanish food. Probably the best takeout Mexican you will get without going to full service restaurant. Advantage is 40% less in price. Definitely a strong recommendation. Enjoyed my Cuban sandwich. Others all enjoyed their food. read more

The Original Empanada Factory - Cuban sandwiches - Empanadas Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

These are some of the best empanadas I've ever had! The crust is flaky and filling is not greasy. They also have a good selection of options. Cant go wrong with a classic options like shredded chicken but they also have chicken parm, eggplant, chorizo, etc. All the varieties we tried were delicious! It's a small little shop on ridge road but perfect to stop in and grab a snack for the road. The empanadas were hot and fresh and service was quick. They offer various combo deals and let you mix and match the empanadas which is nice. Price is fair for the quality! Really cant say enough about the perfectly hot and flaky crust! The empanadas had a nice portion of filling as well. Definitely recommend stopping in here next time you are craving empanadas! read more

Good place for baked empanadas. The service was quick and the lady up front friendly. Definitely going back there.

Average. They have a TON of options which is great. Lots of vegetarian picks too which is nice. I tried the plain cheese, guava and cheese, mango and cheese and I went on a limb and got eggplant parm. The dessert empanadas are great! Lots of filling. The savory left me wanting more. I feel like the sweet ones work because they're almost more of a puff pastry, definitely not an authentic empanada. They're very very light, which isn't a bad thing. It's not to have a lighter option, usually they're deep fried and heavy. At the same time they're light and not that filled because they're so flaky. I went around 6ish on a Wednesday and they have tons of each flavor so selection wasn't a problem. The gal behind the counter was so nice and helpful. I couldn't make up my mind and she was so patient with me. I'm glad I tried this place, I might go back if I want something quick and its on the way but it probably won't be my first pick. read more

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My go to for empanadas. Been eating for empanadas for many years and this place is top notch. It's my go to meal for when a party calls for some uniqueness. Anyone of my guests who has eaten these empanadas always raves about them. The traditional beef is a staple, their cheesesteak and Buffalo chicken empanadas are some of my favorites. Keep up the great work and great taste. read more

Sweet little spot I have had my eye on for a while now. I stopped in to this small location which is very small to grab some empanadas home as a snack. The woman behind the counter was a pleasure to deal with and was really helpful in explaining all of the different flavors they offer. I really liked the beef and the chicken and cheese empanadas. They were hot and fresh and you can tell that these empanadas were definitely made with love. I really liked the hot sauce and the "Special Sauce" that they offer for you. I look forward to coming back to try out a few more flavors. read more

The Original Empanada Factory - Empanadas Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Can I just say how charming and friendly the cashier was! She was so excited about the different flavors, I couldn't wait to dig into my box. She was right the "cheese and olive" empanadas were delicious. My other favorites are house empanadas and Philly cheese empanadas. I gave this review 4 stars because I was to impressed with the beef and cheese / chorizo empanadas, but that doesn't mean that it's not perfect for someone else :) all around great gem found in one of my random exploratory drives. read more

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It is sad to say that I had to leave the store due to the fact I noticed that the man behind the counter (maybe the owner- older with a mustache) was serving customers without a mask. Even worse, touching a tong to grab empanadas with his bare hands -and gasp! - licking his finger to open a plastic bag. C'mon! So...why bother putting a sign by the door requesting a mask to enter if the employee/owner doesn't follow cdc guidelines during the pandemic? read more

They were really good! Just not memorable. I've had many empanadas and just wasn't blown away is all.

Incredibly dissatisfied with the service and presentation. We called and asked how many empanadas come with an order. We were told two. That seemed reasonable for 4 dollar charge but we only received one for each order. Product came in crappy packaging with no way of know what our LARGE order for a group of coworkers had inside. Some people don't eat meat some do and we had no idea what was what. They put it all in the same box with no labeling or anything. Immediately you can taste the lack of effort in this famous and easy dish. 100% made by a white man with no culinary skill. The dough is not true empanada dough and you can tell by now it's not flakey and is too soft. The filling has no method they just cook food and throw it in side. The spinach and feta had extra ingredients not listed so we just threw them out because they tasted sour. Eggplant was disgusting. Philly cheese stake, the filling was only okay. Chorizo and potato was good but nothing special and the spice pallet is lacking big time. Will never come back here and I wish I could give Zero stars read more

Long live local mom and pop shops! The individual service is what separates places like this from larger chain restaurants. The saying bigger is better doesn't always hold true. I came home to New Jersey last week this was my second visit here. The food and service are excellent. Just a side note, if you blink you will miss this place no doubt! I was lucky to find street parking in front of the restaurant. We ordered 12 empanadas total, one coffee, and one orangeade (very refreshing) Here's the breakdown of our order: 4 Cuban 4 Chicken 4 Spinach Time to Eat friends! I look forward to coming here again soon. read more

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These are some decent baked empanadas. Note that you will not get much flake from the pastry dough, but that's what happens when you put together the moisture from the inside contents and having the empanadas sitting in the display to be sold. What did you expect? So if you're looking for that deep-fried crunch, you should turn back now. But if the crave of carbs and assortment of flavor hits you, step up to the plate! There were so many different kinds of empanadas to choose from, plus they always have a special of the day. I ended up ordering the buffalo chicken, cuban, calzone, and spinach feta. All were good, although I think my least favorite was the spinach feta. It was somehow really heavy and did not sit well in my stomach, probably because it was "mushy." I want to say that the woman working behind the register popped my empanadas in the microwave, but please correct me if I'm wrong. A toaster oven of some sort would have been more ideal, to refresh the puff pastry and melt any cheese. And unfortunately they got cold pretty quickly, even though I visited in the middle of August. read more

The Original Empanada Factory - Buffalo chicken, calzone, spinach feta, and Cuban. - Empanadas Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

I had beef and chicken empanadas and was not impressed. Ordered a cheese empanada ... just to find out it was cream cheese inside , very disappointing. read more

Everyone knows that the empanadas should be fried and have crispy outside and inside the meat should be season well I tried the chicken, cheese and the Philly cheese steak smh. All was straight Trash never coming back read more

Buyer beware... these people should be ashamed of themselves to create beef empanadas and sell them for$4 a piece and taste like cardboard box. I mean no kind of seasoning for the filling or the pastry which was dry like the Sahara desert. Will never, ever, recommended this place. I feel that the cook is depressed. read more

The best empanadas and soup around! They bake their empanadas and there's a ton of variety. The soup of the day is only available during the colder months and it's always delicious. They started doing cuban sandwiches which is a nice change of pace. For lunch, I'll always grab a couple of different empanadas, soup and a double espresso! read more

I am an empanada lover and make my own - these did not disappoint! Very filling, great taste and great price! Will go back again!!!

So today, I lost my wallet here at this location. When I came to pick up my wallet, my money was stolen. When I asked for the manager, he came and said he didn't know what happened. And that maybe "I shouldn't leave my wallet around at places". Very inconsiderate and nonchalant. Not buying here anymore. You don't say that to a CUSTOMER. Things happen in this life. People lose things. You don't say things like that as a manager to your customers. I'm disappointed and very upset. You can have good food and good business that means nothing. It's the way you TREAT PEOPLE. it's a different outlook. read more

A lot more variety than I expected so ended up ordering more than I intended. Good marketing ploy there. Everything I had was good. Some a little better than others. I found the beef alone was dry but with the sauce, delicious. I liked the guava cream cheese much better than the mango cream cheese. The rest were good but the proportions of ingredients were a bit off in them, like too much ricotta in the calzone or not enough cheese in the philly cheese. Stuff like that. No big deal. The empanadas were still tasty. The sauce is a must. read more

Wow not much I can say fresh and tasty and great service the only thing I can say is to much choice hard to choose

We happened to be driving by on our way to go shopping and decided to stop in. It's a tiny space but big on flavor. I am used to fried empanadas so this was a bit different being baked but I loved them. Hands down my favorite was the Cuban - stuffed with pork, ham, pickles and mustard. Delicious!!! And the 'house sauce' was a great accompaniment. We will definitely be considering them again...even for a get-together or party! read more

Great empanadas place!! They serve varieties of empanadas. I had cheese olives and cheese empanadas. Must try!! Don't forget to get their house sauce with some sirarcha! read more

I ordered from Empanada Factory through Ubereats. 4 empanadas and 2 coffees. When my order came - it came incomplete. When I called to report it - I was told by Ashley - that I would have to go in to either be refunded or pick up my missing empanadas. As you can imagine I was highly annoyed - why pay the $5 driving fee (for Ubereats) when it was their (Empanada Factory) fault my order was incomplete. I called back demanding someone bring me my empanada or money - Ashley nastily answered back there's nothing she can do. I was beyond livid and told her - fine I'll be there to see her. She then called me back to apologize for the way she answered me & stated she genuinely cannot do anything. When I arrived she greeted my very politely & offered to give us 6 free empanadas for the big mix up. Not only the empanadas were yummy (chicken, egg/bacon, beef, cheese/guava) but the fact that she made up for the headache - made both my fiance & I very happy. We will definitely go back (minus Ubereats). read more

Excellent food and service, The Coffe is made at your taste. Fast service, the only thing there is mot enough seats.

Omg !!! For someone who is never in the area, I was pleasantly surprised to find this great little hole in the wall restaurant with great customer service. My friend and I were greeted by the owner and was given the run down of all the fillings that they offered. For an empanada lover who strictly loves her mom's only, i was immediately in love !!! Top choices I recommend : beef and cheese buffalo chicken( if you like spicy haha) spinach and cheese ( if you want a more simple flavor) Philly cheese steak ( AMAZING for a meat lover) Chicken Parm read more

This place was awesome. We bumped into it after leaving Lyndhurst animal hospital because we are taking our puppies to Mexico with us and we were hungry. So we stopped in and ordered 10 different flavors of empanadas ! OUR PERSONAL FAVORITES WERE FETA & SPINACH, SHREDDED BEEF, CHEESE & CHICKEN BUFFALO! The others were yuck to us. Service is very friendly and their smoothies are to DIE FOR! Reminds me of when I was in Mexico! I definitely recommend this place! read more

The Original Empanada Factory - Empanadas Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Duuude! If you haven't been here yet order from here. The wife and I wanted something new tonight and we went for this place and we could be happier that we did. Empanadas are solid, especially the Philly empanada. Our favorite however was the Cuban sandwich that we got, excellence on a bun, perfectly pressed read more

I really like their empanadas, but the big problem with this place is that they never get my order right. Today marks the 6th time I've ordered from them, and have had to drive back to the store because they gave me a completely different order than I asked for. That experience, by the way, was not very cared for by the employee. I asked for 3 beef, 4 chicken, 1 taylor ham egg and cheese. I received 2 bacon, 2 chicken, 2 beef, 1 buffalo chicken, 1 cuban, and 1 guava. Makes absolutely no sense. They clearly need a better way to take in orders, properly sort and label the empanada boxes. The empanadas are too expensive to not receive what you order. It's a shame really, because the empanadas are (for the most part) really good. However, the consistency of getting the wrong items has completely turned me off from this place. I will be giving another local empanada spot my business going forward. Pics below for authenticity of this review and as reference. I felt compelled to sign up and write this review. read more

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First time there today. A little hard to find BUT worth it!! Got a box of 12 and nobody had a bad thing to say about any of them. Great flaky crust and flavor in every one we had. Lady who served us was lovely and pleasant and also told us best way to heat them. Will definitely be going back!! read more