Empanadas Restaurants in Queens, NY

“Best Empanadas I've had! Great black owned business in NY, Everyone at my job loves this place“

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

“Seating is limited - the food fresh and tasty- NYC rated A restaurant- staff friendly“

“great location. perfect size. food is on point 💥💯🇪🇨 great portions and I jave never been disappointed! com on Come All!“

“Small spot, not a lot of seating. The woman at the counter not the most welcoming but nice enough. The coconut flan was absolutely delicious ($5). Not too sweet. Very creamy. My mom is a flan snob since she makes it herself, and she loved it!“

“**The Empanada Spot – A Hidden Gem That Just Became My Obsession ★★★★★**

I’ve driven past The Empanada Spot a hundred times and always told myself “one day.” Well, that “one day” finally happened last week when a late-night craving hit. Let me tell you: I walked in curious and left absolutely mind-blown.

These are not your average empanadas. I ordered the classic beef, and when they handed me the bag I could already hear the faint sizzle through the paper. One bite and I legitimately stopped in the middle of the parking lot — the dough is perfection. Golden, flaky on the outside, soft and slightly chewy within, with that ideal crisp edge that shatters just right. The filling? Juicy, perfectly seasoned ground beef with a depth of flavor that makes you wonder how something so simple can taste this good. It was still piping hot, the kind of hot that forces you to do the little “blow-on-it” dance, and I’m not even mad about it.

What elevated the whole experience was the vibe inside. Even late at night, the staff greeted me like I was a regular they’d been waiting for all day. Smiles everywhere, genuine enthusiasm when I asked what their favorite was, and zero rush even though they were clearly winding down. It felt like walking into a friend’s kitchen who just happens to make world-class empanadas.

I’m already plotting my return — the chicken, the cheese pull on the queso ones, maybe the spicy pork if I’m feeling bold. The Empanada Spot didn’t just satisfy a late-night craving; it created a new addiction.

If you’ve been sleeping on this place like I was, do yourself a favor and go. Your taste buds will thank you, and you’ll probably end up writing a review just as obnoxiously enthusiastic as this one. 11/10, no notes. See you in line.“

“Upon entering i immediately felt like i was back in DR, the chicken yaroa was so perfectly seasoned, easily the best i’ve had. The picadera had the best chuleta ahumada and their natural cherry juice was very good as well. They’re open late which is very convenient“

“I've been coming here for years and years, and they're always reliable. The empanadas are great to feed a large group of people. They're great when you're coming home from the bar at 2 AM. Seriously, I'm thankful for this place.“

“This place is pretty good for a fast food restaurant! It's open late, it's cheap, and you don't wait too long for your food. I also appreciate all of the options that the big menu has, it allows people with dietary limitations to have some more options. The food is not premium stuff but like, what would anyone expect for a quick and easy fast food joint? My favorites are the papa rellena and yuca rellena. Thanks for doing what you do guys 👍🏼“

“The food here was good because i was with a group of people and the staff and the staff bought the ham and cheese, Hawaiian and others. The service was reliable and the atmosphere was busy because people cooking it and meal time.

Kid-friendliness: This place is kid friendly because kids can come with families to come here.

Wheelchair accessibility: This place is wheelchair accessible because it is on street level.“