Queens Empanadas With Savory And Sweet Fillings To Go
Chef Luz Helena Bermudez fills chicken, potato, chicharron, and sweet plantain empanadas at 56-27 Van Doren Street.
🥟 Window Orders On Van Doren Street
At this Queens counter, empanadas are prepared shortly before serving, keeping the focus on a fresh handheld meal. Chef Luz Helena Bermudez and her team use traditional, artisanal methods. The fillings range from chicken and potato to chicharrón and sweet plantains, while the spicy jalapeño empanada comes with homemade green salsa. That spread gives you a choice between savory and sweet, with familiar ingredients in a portable format.
One important detail is that the cafe has no indoor seating, so plan on ordering to take away. Customers order through one exterior window and collect their hot food from another. It is a simple routine, but worth knowing before you expect a table. The cafe is at 56-27 Van Doren Street in Queens. It opens at 8 AM on Mondays and 7 AM Tuesday through Sunday, closing at 8 PM each day. The empanadas are designed to be eaten without utensils, making them easy to carry along.
