Empanadas Restaurants near Union City, NJ

“Kevin digale al chef no poner mucha sal a las lentejas please.“

“Best bakery ever. Best Cuban sandwich in town, and everything else. The pasteleros, the café con leche , the ham croquettes every top quality.“

“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????!!!!!“

“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!“

“The best empanadas in the entire area. I have visited the place since its inception and I love it. I still moved from the area and whenever I can I stop by to buy my delicious empanadas ?? also their arepas, tequeños are delicious. Everything is recommended 100%?“

“Taste just like my Argentinian friend cooked it!) 💛💛💛 Great stuff“

“787 Coffee makes the BEST iced mochas! Sincerely, of all the coffee shops here in NYC, 787 is my FAVORITE. I especially love the West 10th Street location... the atmosphere is warm and inviting, plus I'm always impressed with the kindness of the baristas who work there.“

“Amazing atmosphere and great coffee as usual. I’ve been to the San Juan location and a few others in the city and as usual they go above and beyond when setting the standard and providing a quality service . Big shout out to JP for making my rum coquito perfect“

“Went to the brand new Houston location and things are a bit rocky with staffing and supplies but I want to brag on your employee CAMILLA ! We came from NC and after visiting Puerto Rico several times I was so excited for this experience! She was so patient with us! Answered all our questions with a very helpful and cheerful attitude even tho she was drowning in drink orders! With only one other helper, she never showed any frustration and provided excellent above and beyond customer service! The cashier with her was brand new and super sweet as well! Camilla even gave me a hug when we left! She made my whole morning! And gave us the absolute best breakfast recommendation as well! Thank u so much Camilla for your grace and kindness this morning. U had no idea that my Morning started out so crappy, and your sweet personality and loving spirit really turned my day around and the tres leches latte was AMAZING 🙌🏼🩷💯 yall go see them and be patient …..it’s worth the wait ❤️ side note… the whole place is decorated beautifully! Love the swings ✅“

“From the moment we walked in, we felt genuinely cared for. This was my first time visiting, and the experience completely exceeded my expectations. The food and drinks were absolutely amazing, but what truly stood out was the level of attention and thoughtfulness we received. Being noticed and having the spelling of my name acknowledged made me feel seen and valued as a guest.

Ariana deserves special recognition—she went above and beyond by customizing both coquito lattes to accommodate my sister’s and my health issues, *without sacrificing flavor at all*. They were hands-down some of the best drinks we’ve had. Her knowledge, care, and exceptional customer service made this experience unforgettable. If anyone deserves a promotion, it’s Ariana!

Will be coming back my next visit to the city“

“Went to the brand new Houston location and things are a bit rocky with staffing and supplies but I want to brag on your employee CAMILLA ! We came from NC and after visiting Puerto Rico several times I was so excited for this experience! She was so patient with us! Answered all our questions with a very helpful and cheerful attitude even tho she was drowning in drink orders! With only one other helper, she never showed any frustration and provided excellent above and beyond customer service! The cashier with her was brand new and super sweet as well! Camilla even gave me a hug when we left! She made my whole morning! And gave us the absolute best breakfast recommendation as well! Thank u so much Camilla for your grace and kindness this morning. U had no idea that my Morning started out so crappy, and your sweet personality and loving spirit really turned my day around and the tres leches latte was AMAZING 🙌🏼🩷💯 yall go see them and be patient …..it’s worth the wait ❤️ side note… the whole place is decorated beautifully! Love the swings ✅“

“Eleanor is the best!!! a warm quesito and coquito latte with rum beans!! so yummy!! been going to 787s occasionally for like a year and worked here today and finally left a review!! feeling very proud to be boricua after the Benito’s Super Bowl!!“

“My latte. Wow. Amazing. And the ladies were so sweet too!“

“Went to the brand new Houston location and things are a bit rocky with staffing and supplies but I want to brag on your employee CAMILLA ! We came from NC and after visiting Puerto Rico several times I was so excited for this experience! She was so patient with us! Answered all our questions with a very helpful and cheerful attitude even tho she was drowning in drink orders! With only one other helper, she never showed any frustration and provided excellent above and beyond customer service! The cashier with her was brand new and super sweet as well! Camilla even gave me a hug when we left! She made my whole morning! And gave us the absolute best breakfast recommendation as well! Thank u so much Camilla for your grace and kindness this morning. U had no idea that my Morning started out so crappy, and your sweet personality and loving spirit really turned my day around and the tres leches latte was AMAZING 🙌🏼🩷💯 yall go see them and be patient …..it’s worth the wait ❤️ side note… the whole place is decorated beautifully! Love the swings ✅“

“Excelente sazon , recomiendo la cazuela de mariscos , exquisita 100% 👌“

“Went to the brand new Houston location and things are a bit rocky with staffing and supplies but I want to brag on your employee CAMILLA ! We came from NC and after visiting Puerto Rico several times I was so excited for this experience! She was so patient with us! Answered all our questions with a very helpful and cheerful attitude even tho she was drowning in drink orders! With only one other helper, she never showed any frustration and provided excellent above and beyond customer service! The cashier with her was brand new and super sweet as well! Camilla even gave me a hug when we left! She made my whole morning! And gave us the absolute best breakfast recommendation as well! Thank u so much Camilla for your grace and kindness this morning. U had no idea that my Morning started out so crappy, and your sweet personality and loving spirit really turned my day around and the tres leches latte was AMAZING 🙌🏼🩷💯 yall go see them and be patient …..it’s worth the wait ❤️ side note… the whole place is decorated beautifully! Love the swings ✅“

“I love they empanadas it’s the best in town LITERALLY 🔥🔥“

“Went to the brand new Houston location and things are a bit rocky with staffing and supplies but I want to brag on your employee CAMILLA ! We came from NC and after visiting Puerto Rico several times I was so excited for this experience! She was so patient with us! Answered all our questions with a very helpful and cheerful attitude even tho she was drowning in drink orders! With only one other helper, she never showed any frustration and provided excellent above and beyond customer service! The cashier with her was brand new and super sweet as well! Camilla even gave me a hug when we left! She made my whole morning! And gave us the absolute best breakfast recommendation as well! Thank u so much Camilla for your grace and kindness this morning. U had no idea that my Morning started out so crappy, and your sweet personality and loving spirit really turned my day around and the tres leches latte was AMAZING 🙌🏼🩷💯 yall go see them and be patient …..it’s worth the wait ❤️ side note… the whole place is decorated beautifully! Love the swings ✅“

“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!!“

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

“Best authentic Spanish food in town! The chicharon is soooooooo good and crispy. The empanadas are deadass the biggest and best I ever had. I order from here all the time but try to get it early because there always super busy. Never had a bad experience here and the staff is always on point. Friendly and always looking to go the extra mile when it comes to preparing your order. ❤️Keep up the amazing work guys ??“

“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.“

“The rum infused espresso is to die for… Even as a coffee enthusiast this is not something I’d seen before but it definitely made for a cool experience and made it feel like more than just your typical cafe.

Never been to a coffee shop where the staff are so friendly, genuinely left a bit shocked after having been asked to have our photo taken for the instagram!

We had a couple of the chicken empanadas too and would highly recommend!“

“Just left this restaurant, rushed traffic to get here before closing. Owner allowed us to dine in, we are repeating customer to this restaurant. Service is phenomenal, very family oriented, always warm and friendly greeting. The food is 100 of 10, would recommend everyone to try it out. Will be back with the family! Blessings“

“The food was absolutely delicious! We tried the tequeños, a cachapa, an empanada, an arepa and a pan. Authentic Venezuelan. The service was also phenomenal. Go there!

Dietary restrictions: Good for people who need a gluten free diet“

“It was a very pleasant experience. The food was 100% recommended, delicious and unique in flavor. The atmosphere was super cool, and the waiter, ANDRES, gave us the best recommendations. We had a very delicious and enjoyable dinner, and we will definitely be back.“

“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.“

“If you want a small, healthy snack and a good coffee, this is the place. Very good choices of music and friendly service as well, especialy Charlie. I usually come at closing and he is so good at cleaning and making things pristine.❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Fantastic eats! Mmmmm-mmmmm good!“

“I made sure to ask for this baristas name because she did an amazing job serving me coffee. Samara even educated me on how the beans were from their farms in maricao. She was very friendly and even made me laugh. I’ll be sure to come back here again just because of her.“

“I was passing through the avenue and suddenly I saw this place, which caught my attention, since I am Argentine and I saw that they sold empanadas. The truth is that the girl's attention was excellent, the empanadas not only reminded me of Argentina, but they were very well made with local and international products. They sell yerba mate from brands such as La Merced, Taragüí and mañanita. The truth is that I highly recommend it, it is a great experience, the prices are around $15/$20 and everything goes with a combo and sodas. Very, very good place!!“

“The food was excellent! I ordered the New York strip, and it was cooked perfectly—tender, flavorful, and full of taste. The service was even better! Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made the experience feel special. I'll definitely be coming back! Jose was our server and he was great!“

“El Coco – Hell’s Kitchen
📍 Review by @justinmateonyc

If you're looking for a vibrant, flavor-packed escape in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, El Coco absolutely delivers—starting with the CHIPS AND GUACAMOLE. Served with housemade chips that are perfectly crisp with just the right touch of salt, this starter sets the tone for everything to come. The guac is creamy, fresh, and full of limey zing, a classic done right.

Now let’s talk AL PASTOR—marinated pork with sweet pineapple that hits that perfect balance of savory and juicy. But the real surprise? That pineapple chutney. It’s next level. Sweet, tangy, and a little spicy—it brought the whole dish together in the best way.

I went with the cheeseburger empanadas (yes, you read that right), and they were unreal—crispy on the outside, ooey-gooey savory on the inside. My fiancée had the jalapeño empanadas and shrimp & crab meat camarones tacos, both of which were fresh, flavorful, and had that signature El Coco twist: bold, layered flavor and beautifully presented.

The vibe here is unmatched—El Coco is popped out in pink, fun, and full of personality. It’s got that Instagram-ready aesthetic but without sacrificing authenticity or comfort. The energy in the room is as vibrant as the food.

Shoutout to Denise, our server, who was warm, welcoming, and super attentive—made us feel right at home.

As a food photographer and content creator, El Coco is exactly the kind of place I love discovering. The colors, the plating, the ambiance—all photogenic and all delicious. Definitely a spot that makes my food trips across NYC worth it.

📸 Follow my food adventures at @justinmateonyc
#FoodieFinds #HellsKitchenEats #ElCocoNYC“

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

“Excellent place!!! Everything is top- notch!!! Highly recommended!“

“We truly enjoyed every drop. Gone in 60 seconds!! 😋“

“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’ve been living in the neighborhood for about four months now, and I absolutely love coming here for food. This spot is seriously underrated—it gives true mom’s home cooking vibes. My go-to order is the cheese quesadilla on a flour tortilla (I’ll add chicken sometimes), and it’s genuinely delicious every time. Paired with a tamarind juice, I’m a happy girl. Believe the hype.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“For those looking for a neighborhood restaurant and homemade Argentina food this is a real gem. I lived 5 years in Argentina and missed so much their flavors and delicious but simple food. Fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. I loved it. Service was great and the atmosphere was nice too.“

“My girlfriend has been dying to go here since she heard about it (lives in Staten Island lol) and she had an amazing time! Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable/helpful when it came to ordering drinks. Thank you for such a great night and experience!!“

“I enjoy tasting empanadas from all types of places. Empanada Mama is by far the best of any place I’ve ever tasted!! The portions were stunning, the food was full of flavor, the menu is large, and the dessert empanadas are just as amazing as the savory ones! Definitely some comfort food right here ❤️ Amazing delivery as well“

“Taste just like my Argentinian friend cooked it!) 💛💛💛 Great stuff“

“I’ve been walking past this restaurant/lounge for a while and finally decided to check it out this week to see what it’s really about. Since they aren’t vegan- or vegetarian-friendly, I wasn’t able to try the food, so my experience was mostly focused on the drinks, atmosphere, and overall vibe.

The seating area is nice, spacious, and has a groovy feel — it honestly reminded me a bit of Portland. The space feels comfortable, and they even have two bathrooms, which is always a plus. On weekends, it definitely seems popular; every time I’ve walked by, it’s been packed.

That said, the drinks for wine are pricey. Beer is about average at around $7, but the wine feels overpriced. “For some” Paying $15-17 for a glass of wine — makes it hard to justify when there are many good place around but my choice was Hide and Seek. The atmosphere is enjoyable, but there are a few quirks about the crowd and culture that didn’t fully click with me, yet.

August is a nice bartender, so remember the name of your bartenders. “Important”
I might visit again for the vibe,
Updated: I may two visit will have to recommend it.“

“I love going there i always get nice stuff and yes it's a 5“

“Excelente servicio y comida . En pocas palabras una experiencia distinta“

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