Joy Empanadas

433 Broadway, Lawrence
(978) 655-8058

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Jose Cora

Hey foodie friends! 🥳 Just discovered this little empanada gem and HAD to tell you about it. 🥟

First things first – this is mainly a grab-and-go spot! They’ve got just a few seats (like 6 max), so think quick bite, not long lunch. But the service? Super speedy and super sweet! 😊

Now… the STARS of the show: the empanadas!!!!!!!!!!!
They’re nice and hefty, packed with plenty of flavorful meat inside. Oh, and pro tip: they ask you to call about 20 minutes before you swing by so your empanadas trays are waiting for you FRESH and PIPING HOT. Genius, right? 🔥

The menu had me grinning like a kid in a candy store:

· Chicken 🐔
· Chicken with Cheese 🧀🐔
· Beef 🐄
· Ham and Cheese 🐷🧀

BUT WAIT… there’s more! Ever tried little fried yuca balls oozing with cheese? Because you need to. They are ABSOLUTELY delicious!!! 🧀✨
Thay also have sandwiches, but i was there for the empanadas.

Feeling thirsty? They’ve got tropical drinks too! My absolute fave is the jugo de parcha (chinola) – so refreshing! 🍹

Whether you need a quick and tasty takeout meal or are planning a party (yep, they do catering ready for pickup!), this place is a total YES from me. Run, don’t walk! 🏃‍♀️💨

Highly, HIGHLY recommend! 👏

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lenin Alberto

Delicious 😋

Adriana Tejada

Great service and delicious food! I’ve ordered a few platters of empanadas, quipes and bollitos de yuca and they always exceed my expectations. Always fresh, hot, and tasty. I love how you can customize the number of each fritura you want!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mario Leite

Great food and the ladies that work there are nice.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Johandra Veras

Nice place. Delicious food😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lily Perez

Everything was extremely good. I love the cubano, empanadas and jugo de avena was fresh and taste amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Joyfull Empanada

Nicol Reyes Silverio

The girls are very attentive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kathryn Ayala

I’m obsessed with the remolacha and avena drink- like AMAZING refreshing and always taste the same! The empanadas are really tasty- I like that they’re stamped with their ingredients. Really impressed by this spot.
You must give it a try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Quipes De Res, Empanada De Pollo Y Queso

Francisco Rodriguez

Everything was super good, super fresh cherry juice and the cassava empanada on another level!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jasmilex Peña

Empanada was my favorite place where I went every morning and sometimes in the afternoon and my children like it too But they are no longer providing the service as they should be providing it and I no longer recommend this place the person who works there speaks with attitude And they don't care They want to make empanadas for the customers today I went because I ordered some empanadas for my children There were no pastries and now it's been days days not weeks that the counter is empty without pastries and I called to place an order and they didn't have it for me Ready this place you go to fall if they don't put themselves in their position And my child was very sad because they have been there several times and they don't have a cupcake and they don't want to make it for me either. I'm disenchanted today 12-30-24

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Empanadas

Petterson Oliv

Empanadas are tasty, but it was cold. Price is salty in my opinion

Glynis Richardson

The empanadas are amazing. Every time I visit Lawrence, this is a must stop (and must bring back home to CT).

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Rosanna Pabon

I love the empanadas

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sofie Isabel

Amazing Service ! I made a mistake on their website and I was able to give them a quick call (they are BILINGUAL: eng/span) & they were able to accommodate me and fix my order. I rate this place 10/10 - I will update on taste next!!!UPDATE: Absolutely to die for. The size of them were perfect! Filled to the brim and a bit larger than the size of my hand (I wear size s/m gloves for reference hahaha not sure if that’s helpful) - I had made a huge order for an end of the school year treat for my hs students. These didn’t disappoint, they were completely devoured and they were asking for more.

Recommended dishes: Empanada De Pollo Y Empanada Completa, Pollo, Empanadas

Alyxandra Roberts

Best empanadas I have ever

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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