Solid spot for empanadas around the area. They were juicy and tasty with the sauce they provide…read more Depending on the empanadas, they range around $3 which is pretty decent for the size of the empanada. Workers were really nice and told us all the empandas they had and what the empandas had inside. We bought 6 empanadas and the cashier gave us a free drink with that. Which I thought was really kind for them to do. Overall, I would come back here whenever I am around the area and try the other foods they have.

Delicious food for a great price! Recommend checking this place out for some authentic Ecuadorean…read moredishes! Also super friendly staff!

amazing food and incredible service. The closest flavors to uruguayan food. Really happy to have…read morethis place, because is a way to have home a little bit close.

In between the Brazilian bakeries and restaurants on Liberty Ave, you'll now find Rio de la Plata…read more Referring to the river between Uruguay and Argentina, Rio de la Plata, rightfully so is a newly opened Uruguayan/Argentinian style empanada shop and bakery. Owned by Ruben's Empandas, whom has multiple locations found throughout NYC, Rio de la Plata is a wonderful addition to the area, replacing a previous Brazilian luncheonette. Upon walking in, you'll find dozens of empanadas encased in glass with a ton different filling options such as beef, sausage, chicken, fish, and vegeterian, and even dessert ones. Empanadas are what they're most known for, and often I've found are the best option to order. In addition to empanadas, they serve typical Uruguayan dishes such as the chivito sandwich and bizcochos. The chivito in Uruguay is often called the heart attack on a plate. It is a sandwich topped with steak, ham, cheese, eggs, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, and olives, with fries on the side. Bizcochos are popular savory and sweet croissant, donut-like snacks found throughout Uruguay. I've tried their empanadas, bizcochos, and once the chivito. The empanada is a giant, puff-pastry, stuffed with the filling of your choice and is well-seasoned. At $2.50 an empanada, it's well worth it. Unfortunately, I've left here with a bit to be desired when it came to the bizcochos as well as the chivito. The bizcochos are sold on discount in the afternoon, and there are daily specials on a blackboard.

Yesterday I visited a festival in Englewood and this food truck was the first thing that caught my…read moreeye; I have seen this truck over by me for many years and never stopped to try it out. Best cup of soul food money can buy‍ The chicken was well seasoned and fried to a perfect crisp; every bite was juicy The mac & cheese was the perfect base to choose The maduros were the cherries on top; huge pieces. The service was so quick considering amount of people that were on line. Now I'm planning my next visit here to try so much more.

Jerk Chicken Empanadas! *insert mic drop* if it weren't for the character requirement!read more

Excellent food!! If you're looking for authentic Colombian food and large portions this is the…read moreplace to go. Everything is super yummy; we ordered the Churrasco and it was cooked to perfection; the Lomo Saltado was sooo yummy that I eat it first and then ate my rice and sweet plantains. The kids meal portions are sooo generous that even an adult can order it and be satisfied; my kids ordered the " Bandeja Paisa" which is rice w/red beans; steak; fried egg; sweet plantains and Fried Pork; the Steak and Fries. We also ordered the "Red Snapper" which I was a little hesitant due to I'm from the Caribbean and I have high standards when it comes to seafood; and the fish fried to perfection; fish was crunchy and well seasoned. Our server was the sweetest and most attentive server we've ever had; making sure we had everything we needed. This restaurant had really nice outdoor seating if you wish to eat outdoors. Another thing is this place is super clean!! The bathrooms are impeccable!! Definitely a great place to enjoy great Colombian food with great ambiance The only thing I regret is not taking pictures of the food; we were all hungry and the food smelled so good we didn't have time. Lol

This place's food is just a disappointment every time. They…read morecall themselves a Colombian restaurant but the flavor is not up to the standards . The empanadas taste really bad The pandebonos taste really bad The list could go on ... Service how ever ,is ok. Not bad

Hands down, the greatest empanada de queso you will ever have in your life. The buñuelos, empanda…read morede carne, salami, ham and cheese croissants, and apple turnovers are all also amazing!!! Go there! You'll thank me later.

This is probably the cheapest place to get lunch ever. The food is great. Empanadas, sweet breads,…read morerolls, etc are all fresh and great. The counter people are friendly, and everything is amazingly cheap. I've been going down to Plainfield for meetings and I love discovering new places. This place is phenomenal. For a small bakery, they offer so much!

Just in town visiting family. This place is awesome. Got an air-bnb nearby. The gentleman working…read morethe day we went in apologized for the wait cause he was working alone. Truly, each item we asked for was done well and came out very quickly. The bread was a special thing. They make it here. My Wife makes bread at home, so She's picky about stuff like that. She had high compliments on Her sandwich. If I lived here, I would be stopping by all the time.

Found this place by accident, haven't stopped going back. Great customer service. The food is…read moredelicious. The fact that the order keeps growing because more people from the office are joining when I order speaks volume. The ambiance is great, I look forward to sitting down and eating there one day soon.

Coffee con leche is great, the chorizo was alright and the empanada was good. The girls working…read morethere were very friendly. Few chairs for seating.

I love this place. It's about a 10 min walk from my house & I come in about 2-3x a week for the…read morechicken soup and rice. The servers are all very kind & attentive. The owner is a very nice man. Highly recommend this place, especially if you love Colombian food. Also, their pastries are amazing --- guava is my go too. And it never fails me!

Went there for dinner before watching a play at Broadway. The place was very busy and we didn't…read morehave a reservation but they had a table for us right away for 6 people. I would say that this was lucky cause the place was packed. Generally loud but you can still talk with people on your party. One of the first things I look for is if a restaurant serves you water when you sit and here they do and the waitress would often make sure we were topped off. That is something that is always appreciated and noticed by me. The food was generally good and service was fast. I tried various dishes and while great tasting nothing really stood out like lots of the reviews said and I tried a bit of everything that was recommended in the reviews. (Even ox tail empanadas which sounds weird but weren't bad). I think the biggest appeal here is that it's 24 hours so you know you always have a quality place to go to that is great. I would recommend it to anyone in the area but I don't know if I would go out of my way for it. I know that if I'm watching another play, it is a great stop for either before or after.

Love, love, love Empanada Mama!!! Anytime I'm in the area, I stop by for my go-to empanadas: Bombay…read more& Viagra. The restaurant is open 24 hours and is the perfect place to go for those late-night cravings. One can sit at the full bar, in the dining area, or get items to go. The restaurant is always lively and patrons get seated quickly. The most I have ever waited for a seat is 5 minutes. There are more than 40 empanadas in corn or wheat shells to order. The menu celebrates diversity through its' empanada pairings. Greek - spinach pie, Cuban - ham, pork, and cheese, Americana - cheeseburger, Bombay - Curried chicken, Brasil - traditional ground beef, Hawaiian - ham, pineapple & mozzarella cheese and many more. Besides empanadas, there is a full menu of Colombian delights to eat including arepas, salads, sandwiches, soups, tacos and tapas. They have dessert empanadas as well. Love the USA empanada, which is apples & cinnamon baked and the Nutella & banana one. You can get it topped with ice cream as well. Really looking forward to my next visit.