“ The best! I used to live nearby & recently visited the area & it was just as good as back in the day! Def a staple! It's very small inside so def recommend calling ahead. Service is fast! ”

“ I have loved this place since the first time I tried it years ago. The quality of food and customer service has always been top notch. These are my absolute favorite empanadas to recommend, however I would recommend picking up as seating is a little limited. They have been a staple in the community for years, and rightfully so. Every choice on the menu is a good one. ”

“ The food was so good! We ordered over the phone and our order was ready exactly when they said it would have been. Our kids are picky eaters but they love the cheese empanadas! The only minor thing was that there is a 2.99% service charge for paying with a credit charge and this wasn't posted on their website. ”

“ I've been gate keeping Empanadas Cafe for the longest time haha but these are hands down the best empanadas I've ever had! They're stuffed with well seasoned filling, their empanada crust is crunchy and light, especially the corn ones, they come out PIPING FRESH & HOT... The must gets for our family: jalapeño cheese, broccoli cheese, breakfast, chicken and potatoes! ”

“ We love the empanadas and have ordered party trays of minis for various get togethers. The trays are nicely packaged and sturdy for transport and serving. Great finger food option for large groups. Don't forget the green sauce! ”

“ I went back to Empanadas Cafe. This hole in the wall (more literally a window with a pane of glass that slides open and a speaker to communicate through) is excellent. I had stopped by earlier in the week. They were closed. I was disappointed. But that is the nature of small businesses. I was attending an important memorial (I suppose that is implied or inherent: there is no such thing as an unimportant memorial, because it is significant if it is worth remembering) over at the Queens Theatre. There is a problem with that venue: a lack of fine dining nearby. Someone had recommended this place. Since it was not open and I had a hankering for empanadas, having planned on that meal, I went nearby. The result was disappointment, because the Latino pastry there was bland and warm over. By coincidence, I had a meeting in Corona a few days later. I ran to the venue, directly past Empanadas Cafe. They start early: I saw I could order breakfast. I did that. The turnovers were fresh, flavorful, and worthwhile. The hot sauce, homemade, was great. I felt good about supporting the owner. I wanted to leave a tip. This is not a criticism, except of myself. There was a wait. The owner warned me. I had a phone call I could make, so it was fine. The admonishment directed at me, and everyone in this crazy world of ours, is that if you want something not mass produced but for you, then of course you need to be prepared for serving you to need time to prepare. It was a normal duration. I noticed, standing there, they proclaim how The NY Times has written them up. I checked: it is true, and the little blurb was effusive, with a photo. For an unassuming neighborhood joint, without seating, that is great PR. It is deserved. My specific order was the beef and cheese empanada and the spinach and cheese. I had the Lulo soft drink. The next time I am in the vicinity and hungry, I know where to go. The purpose of Yelp is to point out good finds to others. Consider it done. ”

“ Food 4.5/5 Service 5/5 No indoor seating or outdoor seating. Mainly to go. Staff is friendly / food is good ”

“ This is an easy-to-miss, whole-in-the-wall cafe on a corner of 108 St in Corona. These empanadas are absolutely the best I've ever had, crunchy, not greasy, and full of filling. Well-priced and the ladies who work inside are super friendly and sweet. I will definitely be back to try the rest of their menu! ”

“ 4.5 stars! The website, Yelp! info and advertisements all say order trays a day in advance...but we gave it a shot and called at 5pm Saturday during a busy holiday weekend. By 6pm we had a beautiful tray of 50 mixed mini empanadas for game night - such a hit with all!! The only caveat was they gave us a mix of what was on hand - a very fair trade for having our platter in an hour! Yummy and fresh, as well as beautifully presented. Amazing bonus they color code their empanadas and offer a guide - no surprises! THANKS! ”

“ A cash-only carryout where the scantily clad cashier would clearly rather have been speaking Spanish (mine is quite limited), I had a range of breakfast options to select and was within walking distance of the US Open (among other attractions). They do have a vegan empanada with only vegetables for those in need, but I went for some with cheese, as well as a Nutella banana dessert. The dessert was good, but they had some little ice cream pops that I rather wished I'd noticed as well. My jalapeño cheese and my spinach ricotta were filling, and the crusts delightfully crisp. Paying in cash cost a bit less, and while they had only a few standing areas to eat at the corner, taking my food to the park seemed a better decision. It was distinctive, delicious, and convenient. ”