The Empanada Spot

4.4 (761)restaurant

Grab crispy Colombian corn empanadas and a kicky green sauce at this tiny, counter-only spot in Queens.

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Beyond the signature snacks, the kitchen turns out larger plates like tender, well-seasoned grilled chicken platters served with rice, beans, and sweet plantains. Visitors note a contrast in portion sizes: the platters are generous, while the specialty empanadas are small three-bite pockets. The Oakland Gardens space is built for speed and transit, offering standing counter space only with no chairs, making it ideal for takeaway orders.


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