Comments on: Empanada Joe’s Is Coming to Midtown

By: Gene

Gene — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:39:33 +0000

I found the empanadas delicious when eaten w/ the sauces available. The best part is that I don’t feel like I’ve eaten a greasy restaurant in the process. These babies are evidently baked instead of being fried and that is a big plus. You can chow down without feeling bloated.

I think these guys have a bright future after a few kinks get worked out.

By: Cleanliness next to Godliness

Cleanliness next to Godliness — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:45:47 +0000

Finally the voice of reason. Critically panned? Not by all the happy customers I saw when I tried it out. Personally, I’d rather pay three-something for an item from a nice clean restaurant than two-something from a street vendor whose cart has been God only knows where. Liked all the empanadas I tried: the Argentine beef, the Dolce sausage and peppers and the pina colada. It’s definitely a nice change of pace. See you in line.

By: foodman

foodman — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:34:13 +0000

all the above coomments were written befofore the store even openened. I ‘ve eaten there, it’s great, dellicious food,healthy food not fried like the above mentioned and definitly worth the price. if you don’t enjoy this stick to your tired old burgers, pizza, and sushi borough people.

if you don’t enjoy

By: Alla

Alla — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:39:40 +0000

Love Empanada Mama on 9th Ave, they have soooo many flavor combos, also offer a small menu of food.

By: Offbalance

Offbalance — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:51:56 +0000

I agree with Susan – I usually get my empanadas at the Crepe cart on 53rd street. They’re small, but filling.

By: Lou

Lou — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:30:38 +0000

Seriously, $2.50 is tops for me… Most of the time these $2.50 ones are made up mostly of dough. On the streets on the Bronx these bad boys go for $1.25- 1.50, and they are much, much better.

By: DubbininBklyn

DubbininBklyn — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:16:31 +0000

Buy the frozen ones and heat them yourselves. The prices restaurants charge for these things are criminal…

By: Mamacita

Mamacita — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:15:35 +0000

It pains me to pay more than a buck for a empanada, same with tamales. But it’s NYC, so there you go.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:43:04 +0000

I had empanadas last week from a cart on 50th (crepe cafe cart). They were $2 each, $3 for 5. I thought both the beef and chicken were pretty good.

By: Spam

Spam — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:37:43 +0000

Outside of Midtown lunch boundaries, but they deliver inside Midtown lunch boundaries so it’s ok. Empanada Mama on 9th and 51st. Huge selection of empanadas at about $2.50 a piece, very good, plus they bring it with delicious green sauce.