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Colombian · Manhattan · $
Crispy fried pastries filled with seasoned meats and spices
Colombian · East Elmhurst · $$
Crispy beef empanadas drenched in their sensational house sauces
Steakhouse · Bushwick · $$
Crispy, golden empanadas with savory fillings — repeatedly cited as some of the best in the area
Spanish · Manhattan · $$$
Flaky pastry filled with seasoned meat, served with chimichurri
Flaky, perfectly seasoned empanadas that keep people coming back — the kind of thing you crave after leaving.
New American · Manhattan · $$$
Crispy, golden pastry stuffed with seasoned beef — a perfect starter to share.
Bar · Stuyvesant Heights · $$
Argentine-style baked empanadas — beef, chicken, or vegetable hand pies
Coffee & Tea · Manhattan · $
Savory chicken empanadas, a popular and satisfying snack option.
A savory option featuring a flaky pastry filled with seasoned chicken.
Dominican · Manhattan · $$
Fried turnovers with choice of chicken, cheese, or beef filling
Colombian · East Elmhurst · $
Crispy corn empanadas stuffed with seasoned beef or chicken. Served with aji sauce.
Savory hand-crimped pastry filled with seasoned ground beef
Crispy deep-fried beef patties served with mixed greens, lemon dressing, and a lightly spiced marinara.
Italian · Manhattan · $$$
Taqueria · Bay Ridge · $
Handmade stuffed pastries with savory meat filling
Steakhouse · Manhattan · $$
Baked Argentine-style empanadas with properly crimped edges and fillings that stay moist — a reliable opener that sets the tone for the meal
American · Prospect Heights · $$
Flaky wood-fired beef empanada
Fried turnovers with choice of filling — chicken, beef, or cheese
Latin American & Caribbean · Manhattan · $
Fried turnovers with savory fillings
Colombian · Williamsburg · $$
Multi-grain crust (brown rice, quinoa, sesame, chia) with slow-cooked Angus beef and potato filling. Served with homemade aji and chipotle mayo.
Spanish · Bayside · $$$
Handmade savory pastries with a traditional Spanish filling.
American · Manhattan · $$
Three golden, crispy empanadas with seasoned beef filling. A shareable starter that sets the tone.
Bar · City Island · $$
Homemade chicken empanadas with crispy pastry
Corn empanada stuffed with prawn and crab seafood stew. The most talked-about specialty.
A selection of three Latin-style turnovers, offering a varied taste of their appetizer offerings.
Chewy, crispy corn crust with soft mashed potato and seasoned beef filling. Served with a creamy green sauce that makes it transcendent.
American · Corona · $
Crispy yuca-dough empanada stuffed with seasoned chicken
Dominican · Greenpoint · $
Stuffed fried turnovers with savory fillings. A quick, satisfying snack or starter.
Peruvian · Manhattan · $$
Crispy chicken empanadas, golden and flaky. A solid starter while waiting for the bird.
Caribbean · Southside · $$
