Empanadas Cafe
“And although I enjoy fried empanadas, the Argentinian baked ones are very special and less heavy.”
“for starters, the empanadas are baked, not deep fried, which makes them lighter, not greasy, and puts emphasis on the delicious fillings.”
“The chimichurri and spicy sauce which tastes home made was a nice compliment to the empanadas and the spicy sauce kick is just right.”
Empanadas Cafe
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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My honest opinion is that these guys know empanadas inside out. I've eaten here 3 times and the food has been consistently tasty. I know… They have 100 types to choose from but if you try the spicy chicken once you will probably repeat that choice over and over again. I'm glad they stuck to baked empanadas which is the original Argentinian style. The people running the show are very friendly and love to describe each empanada so you can have some background info to make the best choice.
Another things that stands out is the red spicy sauce. It is addictive and no extra charge.
Finally I know they get their pastries from Las Chicas, a respectable bake shop in NJ. Plenty of drinks to choose from even NJ's own stewart's root beer.
Take out is also a smart choice. Just heat it up in the microwave for 5-6 minutes.
Give it a shot and I repeat don't forget the SPICY CHICKEN EMPANADA!!
What I like about this place
-lots of option for empanadas: beef, chicken, cheese, veggie. And a few deserts and coffee drinks
-empanadas are well sealed and aren't too messy so it's a good grab and go snack
-they offer a chimichurri and a hot sauce and are killer!
What I don't like
-place is really small so if you are waiting a couple of minutes while they heat up you empanada or make you a coffee there is barely anywhere to stand
-they've only been in business for a few weeks so not very organized
Let's get to the important stuff, the food! So I only tried the caprese empanada. The way the cashier described it, is that it's like the Italian dish with mozzarella, tomato, basil, onions (caprese usually doesn't have onions but ok…). I expected cheese and lots of it. Although the filling was flavorful, it was snowy my large chunk of tomato and onions with barely any cheese. More cheese please!!! The dough was thin and golden brown on the outside but thick enough to hold the ingredients together and not get soggy.
Will be back to ray more flavors
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Came for a late afternoon snack. Best service ever! They brought me my empanadas outside – have never received table service for a 4$ snack. The 'spicy chicken' and 'brocolli' are both very good. Both the sauces were spectacular. Highly recommend this place.
My friend and I were walking around look for food late at night, and she mentioned that this place just opened up – I didn't realize it was so new.
Well, first off…there's a great variety of baked empanadas. They have meat ones and veggies ones, and let's just say…we had 5 between us to share, and we walked away with 14 to take home (you get 2 free when you buy a dozen). Haha, I guess it's safe to say we liked them and wanted to try more.
My friend's favorite was the pork – it's flavorful and a little sweet.
My favorite was the caprese one – I thought it was light and refreshing with the tomatoes.
We also tried the spicy chicken, ham & cheese, shimp & crap, beef, chorizo, and the hoboken (bacon + egg). All were good!
Also, the people working there were super friendly. The owner came out from behind the case to ask for our thoughts and made sure things were ok. It's worth stopping in!! I hope it stays around.
Lastly, I think yelp has them closing at 3. That's incorrect. They are open until 10 on most days – I forget if Friday or Saturday have later hours.
such a great addition to washington street, it's authentic, well-done, and different – which Hoboken needs more of.
for starters, the empanadas are baked, not deep fried, which makes them lighter, not greasy, and puts emphasis on the delicious fillings.
they have so many varieties and i've tried so many and love them all.
Perfect spot for a quick lunch or snack. if you're in a rush and can't wait for them to be heated, the empanadas heat up nicely at home 🙂
love love love
Location: downtown Hoboken is surprisingly attractive and appears to be a new place for Great food
I am very much in a mood of cheap lunch and this new place came to my mind. Lol so I headed there.
The place is small, 3 tables. But when j got there, there was no line. I quickly decided to ft their spinach empanadas and ham and cheese empanadas.
Food: they did heat up but it was still cold inside. So it loses half of the joy empanadas but the food is filling and good tho
I recommend u to try but am them to heat up a little bit longer
Price/ cheap
3.5
May need to come back to have a hot empanadas so I could be less bias.
Came here for breakfast couple weekends ago. Absolutely delicious!!! We shared a few empanadas, then ordered a few more, all were so delicious! Chicken, spinach, ham and cheese…. Another spinach.. They were so fresh, flavorful, well seasoned, and homemade tasting and baked. Very traditional in incorporating various flavors (sweet, spice) with meat and vegetables. The empanada is an ancient food. The restaurant is clean, with elegant and simple decor, and very warm and hospitable service. The dipping sauces are the bomb. Next time, I will buy some for home. The coffee is very delicious, strong, and smooth. Really a perfect dining experience. And although I enjoy fried empanadas, the Argentinian baked ones are very special and less heavy. These truly appear to be a labor of love. Next time, I can't wait to try the dulce de leche pastries.
Impressive new cafe in Hoboken. The empanadas are Argentine style, pre-baked, then heated in a small oven when you order. There is a great selection, enough to satisfy a meat, cheese, or veggie craving. The prices are fair, averaging about $3 each, but you could wolf down quite a few if you're super hungry. You order at the counter (very nice people, by the way, props), and a few minutes later the empanadas are brought to your table, steamy hot, served on a wooden cutting board with zesty homemade chimichurri sauce and a tangy hot sauce.
The cafe itself is petite, maybe seating about 10-12 inside, perhaps more outside with weather permitting. Definitely recommended for a light lunch, light dinner, or a late night treat.