Looking to sample the best empanadas around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable empanada hot spots in New York City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. Empanadas Cafe
Topping the list is Empanadas Cafe. Located at 56-27 Van Doren St. in Queens' Corona neighborhood, it's the highest-rated low-priced empanada spot in New York City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 475 reviews on Yelp.
This cozy cafe, which is run by a team of two sisters, offers empanadas in more than 20 traditional varieties. Last year, it was named among "The Best Places to Eat Near Citi Field Stadium."
2. Empanada City
Next up is Prospect-Lefferts Gardens' Empanada City, situated at 363 Lincoln Road. (at Nostrand Avenue). Established in 2017, this spot, which recently added a Bushwick outpost, serves up classic and signature empanadas for dine-in and takeaway, and with 4.5 stars out of 187 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
Yelp has lots more information about Empanada City.
"The Rodriguez and Almonte families are introducing empanadas that are infused with spices and flavors from our native Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic," per the bio section of the business's Yelp profile, "creating an unmistakable blend of meat, cheese, vegetable and fruit-filled empanadas that are unique. Accent them with our three homemade dipping sauces that promise to keep you coming back for more."
3. Cesar's Empanadas
Brooklyn food truck Cesar's Empanadas, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving this spot to score cheap empanadas 4.5 stars out of 200 reviews. Included in Thrillist's list of "The Best Food Trucks and Carts in NYC," Cesar's Empanada's can be found parked near Atlantic Terminal and Barclays Center at 16-32 Hanson Place.
Yelper Wenya Z., who reviewed the food truck on March 4, wrote, "Cesar's Empanadas are definitely my top five empanadas."
Vicki C. noted, "Super meaty filling with a flaky crust. So good!"
4. Cachapas y Mas
Then there's Cachapas y Mas, a Venezuelan restaurant in Inwood that has earned four stars out of 345 Yelp reviews. Specializing in Venezuelan street food, including meat and cheese empanadas, this spot has received praise from Eater, Grub Street and other outlets. Head over to 107 Dyckman St. (between Nagle and Post avenues) to see for yourself.
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