The Empanada Spot
61-09 Springfield Blvd, Oakland Gardens
(718) 224-2209
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Rico 😋
Food is consistently good. My favorites are the rice and beans, corn beef, and wheat ground beef empanada. Employees are very nice and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Take them to go cause you can’t eat there. The empanadas and Salchipapas are delicious! Love this place! I always call in advance to order them and pick them up after 30 minutes. 💕
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great tasting authentic empanadas, CS usually gets orders wrong, can communicate better
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
I’m an Argentinian guy and very stick to my Argentinian empanadas culture. But this Mexican empanadas make me think about wich one is the best. They are really amazing. I’m really glad that the owner is a very proud if his culture, sharing her grandma’s recipe to let the word enjoy the best other than we already know about the great Mexican culture. 1000% recommended. Looking forward to see a chain of this brand.
Atmosphere: 5
Easily one of the family favorites. The picada is amazing. The staff is friendly and the food top noch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Green Sauce, Sweet Plantains
Amazing food. Get the fried yucca.
Food: 5
The empanadas are good, can't deny that but their service is so slow. You can't really eat there as there are no tables and chairs. How come the value meal ends up to be more than when ordering a la carte? Make sure you order in advance for pickup, at least 20 minutes.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
**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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corn Empanadas, Sauce, Green Sauce, Pink Sauce, Beef Empanadas, Chicken Empanada
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Delicious empanadas fried fresh to order. They are so crunchy and packed with flavor. They are clearly made with love and the girls at the front have great service, they greeted me with a big smile when I came in for the first time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was immediately welcomed as I entered the door. It was my first time so I was not familiar with the menu. The woman at the register was so sweet as to walk me through the options. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Standing room only. So you order and go. The food was delicious! I will be back not.only because of the food but the warm customer service (which is lacking many other places) Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome food 🥘
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great quick meal (10 minutes, cooked fresh). Tried 3 different flavors and they were all great!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is delicious. Empanadas are amazing. Love the cheeseburger ones but they’re all delicious. Great customer service. Only problem they have no seating. I know it’s because of the rowdy kids who come out of school so I’m not mad at that.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corn Empanadas, Sauce, Green Sauce, Cheeseburger, Pink Sauce, Beef Empanadas, Chicken Empanada, Cheeseburger Empanada
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