10/10 corn empanadas! Oh my gosh I love them. My high school was close by and I would always go here for an after school snack. Price hasn’t gone up much in over 10 years and the food is amazing. This place introduced me to empanadas and I still hold it at the standard for me. Just had one and it taste the same as I remember 10 years ago . I hope they stay open for centuries to come.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corn Flour
Charles E
This place is a must stop every time I am in the area! I typically get the corn flour ones and today was no different. One pollo (chicken) and one beef w/potatoes (carne). The empanada is perfectly crisp and the filling inside is well seasoned. It is such a satisfying bite once everything comes together. They are made to order so it typically takes about 10 minutes to be ready depending on how many you get. I love the randomness of this place as it just blends in with the other homes. Parking in this area is tough though so if you drive, it may take you a while to find a spot. Smooth operation, the ladies inside are nice, and don't skip that spicy green sauce 🔥 Empanadas Cafe is true Queens gem
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandra Hughes
Would be 5 stars all around if they hadn't got rid of the tables inside and had a setting area for customers to enjoy their delicious empanadas.
The food is affordable and prepared fresh per order. Great place for a quick lunch. The one change I would make is more seasoning since I personally prefer heavy spices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
vlad54
Great place to get fresh empanadas but the only gripe that I have is that they are extremely cheap when it comes to the sauces. I ordered over 7 empenadas and only recieved 2 small sauce cups. The empenadas are already expensive so getting extra cups of sauce that are worth less than 10 cents shouldn't be a hassle.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Meagan Kelly
Great place! My go to at work!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arthur Zak
I've had this place occasionally over the years, and the empanadas are always great. Some of the best I've had. The bacon egg and cheese one is great. I personally love the corn flour based ones, they have such a great crispy/chewy crust. Generous fillings. They must make these to order because even after I ordered it was about a ten minute wait for 4 empanadas, so be aware.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Michael The Game
Empanadas Cafe in Corona is a true Queens treasure! 🥟 With dozens of fillings and three types of dough—white, corn, and whole grain—every bite is fresh, authentic, and packed with flavor. Cozy vibes, quick service, and homemade helados make it the perfect spot for a delicious, affordable meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Colombian Empanadas, Ham and Cheese, Green Avocado Sauce, Sweet Plantain and Cheese Empanada
Morgan “Mig” P
Definitely some of the best empanadas around. Great place to grab for before the Queens Zoo or Hall of Science nearby. Empanada fillings are generous and the skin is well fried without being overly greasy.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angelique Waller
I ordered the chicken and I wasn’t sure if it was ground beef. I ordered the beef, took one bite and… no this was not it. I tried this place because of the reviews, now I’m convinced those were written by bots. Or maybe I’m just used to Mama’s Empanadas across from the mall. A huge fail for me.
Empanada Cafe has raised the bar so high that I cannot have empanadas anywhere else. Hands down just the most perfect empanadas. Always consistent, perfect distribution of filling to shell. Tried every single empanada on the menu. Place is clean, staff run a tight ship and have their business running so smoothly. I recommend ordering ahead so you don’t have to wait. There are some high top tables outside. Most people do take away.
Great spot to stop at after Queens Zoo or NY Hall of Science.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabian Cepeda
Delicious empanadas, waiting to go again..
Erika Navas
Overpriced
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
bruce forest
Best empañadas in Queens. They offer fried or soft taco empañadas that I can’t stop eating. It’s not fancy - it’s on a street corner. But there are always people hungrily waiting for their orders. It’s absolutely worth the trip!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
GymLife2023
Great empanadas. Been going here for years.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Empanada Tray Mini Empanadas, Corn Flour, Chicken Empanada
10/10 corn empanadas! Oh my gosh I love them. My high school was close by and I would always go here for an after school snack. Price hasn’t gone up much in over 10 years and the food is amazing. This place introduced me to empanadas and I still hold it at the standard for me. Just had one and it taste the same as I remember 10 years ago . I hope they stay open for centuries to come.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corn Flour
This place is a must stop every time I am in the area! I typically get the corn flour ones and today was no different. One pollo (chicken) and one beef w/potatoes (carne). The empanada is perfectly crisp and the filling inside is well seasoned. It is such a satisfying bite once everything comes together. They are made to order so it typically takes about 10 minutes to be ready depending on how many you get. I love the randomness of this place as it just blends in with the other homes. Parking in this area is tough though so if you drive, it may take you a while to find a spot. Smooth operation, the ladies inside are nice, and don't skip that spicy green sauce 🔥 Empanadas Cafe is true Queens gem
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Would be 5 stars all around if they hadn't got rid of the tables inside and had a setting area for customers to enjoy their delicious empanadas.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Colombian Empanadas, Beef Empanada NYC, Chicken Empanada, Sweet Plantain and Cheese Empanada
The food is affordable and prepared fresh per order. Great place for a quick lunch. The one change I would make is more seasoning since I personally prefer heavy spices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great place to get fresh empanadas but the only gripe that I have is that they are extremely cheap when it comes to the sauces. I ordered over 7 empenadas and only recieved 2 small sauce cups. The empenadas are already expensive so getting extra cups of sauce that are worth less than 10 cents shouldn't be a hassle.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Great place! My go to at work!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've had this place occasionally over the years, and the empanadas are always great. Some of the best I've had. The bacon egg and cheese one is great. I personally love the corn flour based ones, they have such a great crispy/chewy crust. Generous fillings. They must make these to order because even after I ordered it was about a ten minute wait for 4 empanadas, so be aware.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Empanadas Cafe in Corona is a true Queens treasure! 🥟 With dozens of fillings and three types of dough—white, corn, and whole grain—every bite is fresh, authentic, and packed with flavor. Cozy vibes, quick service, and homemade helados make it the perfect spot for a delicious, affordable meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Colombian Empanadas, Ham and Cheese, Green Avocado Sauce, Sweet Plantain and Cheese Empanada
Definitely some of the best empanadas around. Great place to grab for before the Queens Zoo or Hall of Science nearby. Empanada fillings are generous and the skin is well fried without being overly greasy.
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered the chicken and I wasn’t sure if it was ground beef. I ordered the beef, took one bite and… no this was not it. I tried this place because of the reviews, now I’m convinced those were written by bots. Or maybe I’m just used to Mama’s Empanadas across from the mall. A huge fail for me.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Empanada Cafe has raised the bar so high that I cannot have empanadas anywhere else. Hands down just the most perfect empanadas. Always consistent, perfect distribution of filling to shell. Tried every single empanada on the menu. Place is clean, staff run a tight ship and have their business running so smoothly. I recommend ordering ahead so you don’t have to wait. There are some high top tables outside. Most people do take away.
Great spot to stop at after Queens Zoo or NY Hall of Science.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious empanadas, waiting to go again..
Overpriced
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Best empañadas in Queens. They offer fried or soft taco empañadas that I can’t stop eating. It’s not fancy - it’s on a street corner. But there are always people hungrily waiting for their orders. It’s absolutely worth the trip!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great empanadas. Been going here for years.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Empanada Tray Mini Empanadas, Corn Flour, Chicken Empanada
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