Empanadas Restaurants near Newark, NJ

“the best I've had in years“

“We stopped in here for dinner before a concert. The food was AMAZING and the service was great! We would 100% come back“

“Great place to have a coffee and a good time!“

“Excellent food, warm, inviting decor, friendly staff.“

“Great food and solid coffee at a good value. I especially loved the fresh squeezed Orange Juice! The staff was also super friendly and efficient. I was very impressed with how clean and sanitary the establishment was. I highly recommend!!“

“I have visited multiple times and highly recommend this place. The food is authentic Ecuadorian homemade cuisine, and it is truly one of the best Ecuadorian restaurants in NJ. Give it a try! The owners and staff are exceptionally kind. Experience: 10/10.“

“Just bought empanadas and rice at the Pearl River farmers market. So delicious!“

“I love just about every empanada I've tried.
I live in Pennsylvania and my family lives a few blocks from the restaurant.
Every time I'm in town I bring a dozen home with me.
I even pick up some for my friends at home.
The Cuban seems like their favorite. Mine also.
Keep up the great work.“

“My one stop shop! Anytime I am in the area I make sure to always swing by for my juice or a snack. You have all the options you could desire while still keeping it nice and healthy. From the amazing avocado toast (never gets old my fav) , to a Cesar wrap and oh let’s not forget their Açaí Bowls!!!! I highly recommend to swing by, their menu is always growing and just gets better with time.“

“EDITED REVIEW:They aren't closed! The phone may have been janky, but the empanadas are still delicious! I was able to just drive up this week and saw they are indeed still open, so I am revising my review to account for their tasty eats. I finally got my birria empanadas, and I'm pleased. :)Initial Review:I placed an order online 2 weeks ago, but when I went to pick it up the place was completely closed. I called and called some more but no one ever picked up the phone. Now the phone is disconnected. I think it's safe to say I'm not getting those empanadas. :(The order online option is still totally active too which feels a bit scammy to me.“

“El Ranchero is my favorite taqueria in the bayshore. The tacos are the best in the area and the mole is delicious. The food is fresh and the service is fantastic. I recommend this to anyone! A wonderful place to practice my spanish! El Ranchero es mi taquería favorita. Los tacos son los mejores de la zona y el mole es delicioso. La comida es fresca y el servicio es fantástico. ¡Yo recomiendo esto a cualquiera!“

“I'm loving the new growth of my hometown Jersey City. So many businesses opening up and I'm loving it. Congrats to all the business owners and future business owners. 🙏❤️🙏 I can't wait to come back to visit.“

“Fantastic eats! Mmmmm-mmmmm good!“

“seriously the best cuban restaurant in jersey. omg 😲 👌😍😋😋😋“

“As a fat man and a traveler, I've had pastries from all over the world. And these are as good as Ive had anywhere. And the eggs were cooked perfectly on my sandwich. And no one ever cooks eggs perfectly. 5 Stars!“

“Great food and a fun atmosphere, large portions.Friendly staff attempted to help us read the menus as we did not speak Spanish. Next time we will try their frozen drinks.“

“desayunos deliciosos los batidos son frescos“

“my favorite is the prosecutor ! but everything is great ! very cool guys there !“

“The coffee, eggs and bacon are excellent. The staff is friendly and helpful. Even the music, though not my favorite, is calming.“

“Great food, atmosphere is great with the new lay out of restaurant. Convenient to sit and eat.“

“What makes Tudo Bom live up to its name is the quality of the product and the staff. The taste of Tudo Bom brings is a taste of Portugal in a place far away. I love and will continue to support them, if you are having a party I totally recommend Tudo Bom you will not be disappointed!! Good food, good service, amazing people!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“The empanadas and the sauces are amazing!!!!“

“I could eat from here every day! Elizabeth was missing an actual GOOD Ecuadorean restaurant.(I’ve tried them all) The prices are great and the food is delicious! They also have daily lunch specials which include soup, entree and drink. Also, staff is so friendly! Love them!“

“I stopped by today and I enjoyed my empanadas, staff was courteous and service was efficient.. I’ll definitely be trying the other flavors on the menu.“

“I called this morning at 6am to inquire how long it would take them to make 3 dozen empanadas, for a work event, they said ten mi utes! They saved my day. The empanadas were a hit at work! They were delicious! I bought chicken, beef and cheese! They’re affordable too! Gracias! 🙏🏽 I’ll be buying from here again.“

“This place is GREAT!!! Decided to attend their Valentine’s Day brunch with karaoke and it was not only a great time but the food was absolutely delicious !! The owner and staff were very sweet and made my friends and I feel very good with the attentiveness. The staff was also very enthusiastic and cheered us on as we sang! They even joined in on the fun with us (our request) ! The cafe is very clean and I truly give everything a 10/10! Wishing great success to this place and I will definitely be returning!“

“NO JOKE! The best empanada I've ever had!!!Its golden, flaky pastry shell was perfectly crisp. The filling itself was chock’full of seasoned meats, onions, and a hint of spice. Every bite was a burst of savory goodness, making it a memorable and must-try treat for anyone seeking an exceptional empanada.

Vegetarian options: Cheese all day! Plenty of options for vegetarians.

Kid-friendliness: Some of the nicest people in the world run this store. They are friendly and what kid DOESN’T like empanadas????!!!!!“

“Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! Christian and staff were incredible from the very moment they arrived. I hired Chava's for a corporate event for 150+ people and boy did they deliver. They arrived early to set up, respected the parking spaces and cleaned up as if nobody was ever there. That was just the start, the literal meat and potatoes were incredible! There's something special about having Colombian empanadas made by someone who understands that not everyone can eat the same thing. Chava's provided gluten free, vegan AND vegetarian options, which made all of the employees extremely happy. It's rare to find a food truck that can cater to that many dietary restrictions and Chava's made it work. Employees were in love with the empanadas and the choices offered, so much so that some people even snuck back in line for 2nds (and 3rds). Great experience, and I would recommend Chava's to anyone that is interested, you will NOT be disappointed! Viva Medellin!“

“Awesome fries and Cuban sandwich. Good selection of empanadas. Highly recommend.“

“I went with 2 friends on a holiday so it was busy but we had no problems. We were able to get a table inside but it is a little bit small so I wouldn't go on a holiday or weekend again. The pistachio crossiant I had was delicious and so was the cappuccino.“

“Excellent service, very good energy when the client arrives, they serve you with a smile, especially Laura and Sofia, a positive energy, I recommend this place, the empanadas are tasty, an atmosphere to have a good time. Thank you Brisas Express for your attention.

Kid-friendliness: An atmosphere for the champions of the house“

“Excelente todo. Increíble precios“

“Wow! Was totally surprised as a first time visitor as it’s a pizza front and not a big place ! However my husband and I were part of a 14 person party tonight’s a mix diet of them individuals in attendance from vegan vegetarian and finicky and all American diet ! we had appetizers of mussels the sauce was medium and those that ate them raved about them the garlic knots were a perfect blend of butter and garlic the rice balls moist and cheesy and the calamari so tender it was excellent the small soups were a meal in its self! And the main dishes from vegan, italian, build your own, fish , meat and pasta entrees to empanadas each dish was a culinary delight so fresh tasty and the portions huge! Our group was extremely happy with their choices so much food for the price which was very reasonable! We made sure we met the chef and complimented him! Our waitress Rosa was friendly accommodating and always on top of our tables to ensure everyone’s needs were met and everyone was enjoying our dinner experience truly an asset to the business and her assistant Angel just as excellent! This place is truly a gem and perfect for the vegan and non vegan palate what a find tight in our own neighborhood my family will definitely be back! Kudos to the owners and the chef and their wonderful friendly staff! You will definitely be a regular at this place once you go! And by the way the take out was very busy too!“

“Es un restaurante muy bello y se siente como eres parte de la familia 🩵“

“Empanada lady was at vet fest today, I had three empanadas, a beef and potato, chipotle chicken, and a spinach one. They were so tasty and it was a huge portion.“

“Just wanted to say thank you for the excellent food for our recent party. The guests were all commenting how delicious and well prepared the food was. It was also more food than we expected, and was very well packed for transport. We’ve enjoyed the experience of dining at Sofia’s, and now also the catered g experience.“

“Argentine Bakery has been my favorite since they opened abt 35 yrs. ago. I had the honor to order my son°s engagement cake yesterday, and they did a SUPERB JOB…Love them all….as if family. Gracias Natalia for making Justin and Kelly°s day so special…the whole cake was fully consumed by attendees and are today still raving about it. Los quiero!“

“Melhor lanche brasileiro da região“

“Excelente bakery y buen ambiente“

“Stopped by The Burrito Shoppe for lunch and had a traditional burrito. It was filled with delicious rice, chicken, cheese and veg - warm and tasty. I also tried the Cubana Torta which I will definitely order again ! Great place to meet friends and have a bite to eat.“

“Wow what a pleasure eating at Gusto y Sabor. Pleasant and polite attentive staff. Food was delicious. Great outdoor dining experience. The freshly made lemonades are a must. My new favorite salad with skirt steak and shrimp was delicious. Empanadas were outstanding with the perfect (aji) hot sauce. My wife and daughter totally enjoyed their traditional Bandeja Paisas. I will continue to enjoy this remarkable establishment.“

“super divertido muy bueno el ambiente“

“The Morcilla was excellent. I’d only had Irish Blood Sausage before, and this compares to the texture but the flavor is completely different. I’d highly recommend trying it out!

The Patacon had a lot of different flavors going on that all worked well together. The pineapple mayo and pink sauce really stood out well and complimented the steak. I’m not sure what type of cheese was used, but it was fantastic. Very mild but rounded out of the other flavors nicely.“