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Empanada Mama

Empanada Mama Express

(Now Closed)
Latin American Restaurant and South American Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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  • Matt B.heart icon on user image
    Matt BressJanuary 21, 2014
    If you're into seafood, try the Viagra. Rich, sweet and even a little creamy with a hint of spice and big chunks of shrimp and crab. Plus, make you strong where it count!
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  • Shaireen K.
    Shaireen KarimMarch 30, 2015
    The express is never quite as good as the one in Hell's Kitchen.. Great for late night munchies after going out in the LES. Cheeseburger empanada is not quite traditional but is the best one!
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  • Ivie C.
    Ivie CJune 12, 2013
    Great yummy empanadas. The reggae time and Brazilian are to die for. The red sauce is pretty much Tabasco but the green sauce is yummy
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  • Manda S.
    Manda ShettletonNovember 11, 2012
    Spicy chicken! Mambo Italiano! Don't forget yellow rice and blackbeans on side. So happy that there's a downtown location now!
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  • Matt P.
    Matt PayneFebruary 1, 2013
    Go for the unique options. Cheese empanada is like a dessert! Still waiting for the Americano - it's only featured at the Hells Kitchen location.
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  • David H.
    David HuMay 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    While express doesn't necessarily mean express service, it's still got the spirit of the Hell's Kitchen location. Can't go wrong with the brasil.
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  • Jillianheart icon on user image
    JillianDecember 25, 2014
    You're living life wrong if a spicy chicken empanada isn't your end game after a night out on the LES.
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    💎TSeptember 16, 2014
    The Cuban Empanada is always a good and safe choice if you don't know what to get.
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  • Shannon D.
    Shannon DonnellyOctober 2, 2014
    Omg so good! The green sauce is amazing
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  • Will V.heart icon on user image
    Will VanderhoefMay 23, 2013
    The Cuban and Cheesesteak empanadas have to be tried. Oh and they deliver till 5am!
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  • Allison S.heart icon on user image
    Allison SchwartzApril 23, 2013
    Liked plantain empanada and also arepa! Good flavor in meat of arepa.
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  • Christine Y.
    Christine Y.February 13, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the corn empanada with cheese, Viagra (hehe), and spinach cheese,
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  • Sara K.
    Sara KimSeptember 3, 2014
    Spicy chicken whole wheat empanada with extra green sauce!!
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  • Dominick G.
    Dominick GonzalezApril 26, 2014
    Best empanadas ever!!! Make sure you get the hot sauce too!!!
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  • Baramee C.
    Baramee ChindavongAugust 13, 2014
    Great handmade empanadas! I like the reggaeton
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  • Mariza B.
    Mariza BaezaJanuary 26, 2013
    Inexpensive ($2.80 per empanada) and delish! Even better with the chimichurri sauce
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  • Ray L.heart icon on user image
    Ray LinJanuary 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Spicy chicken. Green sauce. Like this tip if satisfied.
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  • Leigh S.
    Leigh SansoneAugust 26, 2013
    Try the cheeseburger it's delish
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  • S L.
    S LJanuary 21, 2013
    Try the Philly one, its pretty good. The spinach one is more spinach than cheese.
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  • Theresa R.
    Theresa RoldanMarch 30, 2015
    Chorizo and chicken are great options
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  • Rafael G.
    Rafael GonzaqueApril 30, 2013
    The plantain chips are really good - fresh and warm!
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  • Stacks
    StacksJuly 19, 2013
    Had the spinach and cheese empanada. Delicious!
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  • Remington G.heart icon on user image
    Remington GuestDecember 7, 2013
    Believe the hype. Cheesesteak is yummy
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  • Michael C.
    Michael CMarch 26, 2014
    Tasty. Need to try all of the empanadas
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  • Najia H.
    Najia HamidAugust 8, 2014
    Cheeseburger empanada. Do it.
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  • Jackie W.
    Jackie WaitFebruary 8, 2014
    Be careful about the foursquare discount- they don't honour it on weekends sometimes.
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  • Maxime B.heart icon on user image
    Maxime BuryMarch 16, 2015
    Late night delicious, alcohol-soaking empanadas.
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  • Piqui B.heart icon on user image
    Piqui BerriosAugust 7, 2014
    The pernil empanada is pretty unique.
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  • Shardae V.
    Shardae VOctober 20, 2013
    Cheeseburger and viagra are amazing
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  • Tracey C.
    Tracey ChurrayApril 13, 2014
    Perfect drunk snack after a long hard night of karaoke at orchard boho.
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  • Olutosin F.
    Olutosin FashusiDecember 30, 2012
    empanadas are a lil over priced, wheat flour empanadas taste better than corn
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  • Kathryn P.heart icon on user image
    Kathryn PhillipsJuly 18, 2014
    Romeo and Juliet empanada is amazing!
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  • Brad W.
    Brad WilliamsFebruary 1, 2013
    Get the Spicy Chicken, Reggaeton, and Viagra
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  • Margaux R.heart icon on user image
    Margaux RMarch 19, 2014
    I could drink the green salsa. I have.
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  • Alicia
    AliciaOctober 27, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Anyone know what's going on with the Allen Street location?
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  • Ro
    RoMarch 15, 2013
    Check in and buy one get one free!
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  • Alex C.heart icon on user image
    Alex CasariegoApril 16, 2015
    Best empanadas!
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  • Matt R.
    Matt RestivoOctober 9, 2013
    cheesesteak, Italian, cuban
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  • Neol C.
    Neol CaponeApril 24, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Their always here when your DRUNK or hungry!! Lol =)
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  • Ina J.
    Ina JOctober 14, 2013
    Beef and mint sauce
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  • Rehema T.
    Rehema TrimiewJune 26, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Viagra is always good!
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  • Jessica A.
    Jessica ADecember 12, 2013
    Just get one of each. No joke. 👌
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  • A S.
    A SJuly 14, 2013
    The green sauce.
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  • César P.heart icon on user image
    César PérezAugust 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Reggaeton empanada is my shit!
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  • Tom K.
    Tom KulaJuly 4, 2013
    The special doesn't work. Apparently they said next time it works lame.
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  • Peter P.
    Peter PottierApril 21, 2013
    Mediocre food at best. They also don't redeem their special.
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  • Kevin N.
    Kevin NJanuary 11, 2013
    Overpriced. Terrible service.
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  • Tom K.
    Tom KulaJuly 4, 2013
    Terrible service
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  • Natalia Q.
    Natalia QuinteroJanuary 1, 2014
    SANCOCHO DE COLA FTW 😍🍵
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  • Leo S.
    Leo SkvirskiyFebruary 6, 2015
    Вообще ничего не понравилось. Жирно, сухо, солено и остро. Хз че всё так тащатся.
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