Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieLow-key counter-serve chain featuring classic & creative empanadas, plus sandwiches, juices & shakes
What to order: Chicken empanadas · Salchipapas · Parcha (passion fruit juice) / chinola juice · YaroaFrom Google Maps reviews.
I ordered a Chicken Cachapa and it was nasty and it was not cooked correctly. Very disappointed as I ordered this for my lunch and I was not able to eat it.
The delicious food and very good Personal and nice people around
The empanadas were decent, most of them tasted pretty similar but I did appreciate the variety on the menu and the overall concept of the place. That said, I was disappointed to see a B grade from the NYC Health Department posted outside, and it’s been there for quite a while now. The interior didn’t feel clean, and it looked messy behind the counter, which made me a bit uncomfortable. I really want to like this place more, but between the long-standing B grade and the condition of the space I
From the Nov 13, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
No one on shift holds the required food-safety certificate.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or applied by someone unlicensed.