Empanadas Cafe
$ • Latin American, Empanadas, Gluten-Free
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5627 Van Doren St, Corona
(718) 592-7288
About Empanadas Cafe
Customers' Favorites
Quite Whole Grain Chicken and Cheese Empanada
Chicharron Pulled Pork and Potato Empanada
Sweet Plantain and Cheese Empanada
Hawaiian Breakfast Beef Cheese
Empanada Tray Mini Empanadas
Broccoli and Cheese Empanada
Shredded Chicken with Corn
Ham and Cheese Empanada
Mini Empanada Party
Green Avocado Sauce
Empanadas Cafe Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 8AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 8AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 8AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 8AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | 8AM - 8PM |
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Empanadas Cafe offers a diverse selection of empanadas, including the flour kind from Argentina and the Dominican quipes. The restaurant is described as the most NYC-diverse Latino spot, with an empanada for everyone. The unique flavors and presentation make it a worthwhile experience. The food is prepared fresh per order, making it a great place for a quick lunch. Customers appreciate the generous fillings and crispy/chewy crust, especially in the corn flour based empanadas, which are considered some of the best around. The staff works hard to serve customers quickly, although there can be a wait of about ten minutes for four empanadas, as they are made to order. The restaurant operates as a takeout window, so customers can avoid leaving with a food odor.
Many reviewers praise the "Best Empanadas" that are "to DIE FOR," with delicious green sauce, ketchup, and mayo mixes. Popular fillings include chicken and cheese, beef and cheese, and bacon egg and cheese. The homemade helados, including blackberry ice cream, are also highly enjoyed, especially during the summer. The prices are generally seen as reasonable, though some feel the atmosphere has become more impersonal and cold, with some noting that the empanadas are "not the same anymore." Parking can be limited on Fridays due to ASP between 11:30 am and 1 pm. Overall, Empanadas Cafe remains a cozy, authentic, and flavorful spot for empanadas in Corona.