Yes, they’re pricier than Empanada Mama, maybe some would call them bougie empanadas. Don’t care, they’re great.
The first was the Malbec-beef one, which I got at the HK location. As you can see from the menu, it’s beef, olives, and caramelized onions. All flavors came through clearly and it was damn delicious. The hot sauce worked really well with it too, although I couldn’t tell you exactly what was in it.
The second one was spinach, mozzarella, and onions, from the Turnstyle Market in the 59th St station. I saw from some old photos that the cheese used to be Asiago, and the current formula *is* something that could be done without flavor (e.g. some random pizzeria that doesn’t know what it’s doing), but it was also excellent. Sealed my confidence in the rest of their menu, and frankly, it’s weird to find some eats that I think are worth specifically going to the Turnstyle Market for.
Infinite_Carpenter
I found them to be greasy without any crispiness or crunch.
rattler44
I love their caprese, their others are good too but idk that was the standout one for me
Tasty-Structure-8979
This place is great. Empanada Mama has been a reliable spot for me for 20 years but this is a tasty and totally different version. Two or three is a totally satisfying meal. Good sauces. Fresh product.
mrs_david_silva
Thanks; will check them out this weekend!
thegypsyqueen
They are incredibly generic
onewitharms
I’ve only been there once, but they had really really good hot chocolate too!
enuffofthiscrap
I still can’t wrap my brain around eating in a subway station. I am old.
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Yes, they’re pricier than Empanada Mama, maybe some would call them bougie empanadas. Don’t care, they’re great.
The first was the Malbec-beef one, which I got at the HK location. As you can see from the menu, it’s beef, olives, and caramelized onions. All flavors came through clearly and it was damn delicious. The hot sauce worked really well with it too, although I couldn’t tell you exactly what was in it.
The second one was spinach, mozzarella, and onions, from the Turnstyle Market in the 59th St station. I saw from some old photos that the cheese used to be Asiago, and the current formula *is* something that could be done without flavor (e.g. some random pizzeria that doesn’t know what it’s doing), but it was also excellent. Sealed my confidence in the rest of their menu, and frankly, it’s weird to find some eats that I think are worth specifically going to the Turnstyle Market for.
I found them to be greasy without any crispiness or crunch.
I love their caprese, their others are good too but idk that was the standout one for me
This place is great. Empanada Mama has been a reliable spot for me for 20 years but this is a tasty and totally different version. Two or three is a totally satisfying meal. Good sauces. Fresh product.
Thanks; will check them out this weekend!
They are incredibly generic
I’ve only been there once, but they had really really good hot chocolate too!
I still can’t wrap my brain around eating in a subway station. I am old.