Best Empanadas in Manhattan
Based on 0 critic and audience reviews analyzed across Manhattan
Golden, flaky, and stuffed with flavor. Manhattan's empanada game spans every Latin tradition.
La Churreria
“A Nolita Spanish café whose empanadas feature a thin, flaky crust filled with rich, savory fillings — the beef and the spinach-and-cheese are standouts, fried to a perfect golden crisp.”
Empanada Mama
“A Hell's Kitchen late-night institution cranking out dozens of empanada varieties with a satisfying, handmade dough and boldly seasoned fillings that fuel the Theater District crowd.”
Nuchas
“A Midtown empanada chain serving crispy, baked empanadas with inventive fillings like green chorizo and three-cheese — a quick, quality lunch option with wide availability.”
The Migrant Kitchen - Upper West Side
“An Upper West Side kitchen serving Latin American–inspired empanadas with fresh, high-quality fillings and a flaky crust that elevates the grab-and-go format.”
Margon
“A Hell's Kitchen Cuban lunch counter where the empanadas are fried to order with a crunchy shell and hearty beef or chicken filling — a no-frills Midtown classic since the 1960s.”
Ollin Restaurant
“An East Harlem restaurant serving handmade empanadas with Latin American flavors and a tender, home-style dough that reflects the neighborhood's vibrant culinary tradition.”
Sophies Cuban Cuisine
“A New York mini-chain of Cuban lunch counters whose empanadas are reliably crispy, well-filled, and affordable — a quick, satisfying bite for the workday lunch rush.”
Empanadas Monumental
“A Washington Heights empanada specialist producing large, generously stuffed empanadas with thick, golden dough and richly seasoned fillings that reflect Dominican tradition.”
White Maize
“A Chelsea restaurant specializing in Venezuelan arepas and empanadas, where the corn-based empanadas are crispy, golden, and filled with well-seasoned meat and cheese.”
Café Cortadito
“An Upper West Side Cuban café whose empanadas feature a flaky, buttery dough wrapped around savory fillings, served alongside strong Cuban coffee in a cozy neighborhood setting.”
Flor de Mayo
“A Broadway institution blending Peruvian and Chinese cuisines, whose empanadas reflect this unique fusion — crispy, well-spiced, and served as a satisfying starter or snack.”
