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Office Happy Hour at Your Desk: 30-Minute Takeout Spread With Empanadas, Plantain Chips & Salsas
Turn your desk into a stress-free happy hour in just 30 minutes with empanadas, plantain chips, and bold dipping sauces. This guide breaks down portions, quick reheating, and setup tricks to keep everything crispy and crowd-ready. Perfect for office teams that want big flavor without the mess.
Post-Workout Fuel: High-Energy Fillings for Empanadas and Add-Ons That Travel Well
Empanadas are the ultimate post-workout food: warm, portable, and packed with protein. This guide shares top filling combos, sides, and travel-proof tips so you can refuel fast—without sacrificing flavor.
From Fridge to Table in 15: Best Ways to Store, Reheat, and Serve Takeout Empanadas
Extra empanadas are never a problem—unless you reheat them wrong. This guide breaks down exactly how to store, chill, and reheat takeout empanadas so they stay crispy, cheesy, and safe to eat, whether it’s midnight snacking or tomorrow’s lunch. From air fryers to office ovens, you’ll know exactly what to do in under 15 minutes.
Sides, Not Just Dips: What Goes With Empanadas For a Complete Plate (Salads, Rice, Plantains)
Empanadas aren’t just dips and done—build a full plate. Use our 4-element framework (fresh, creamy, crunchy, comfy) to pair salads, rice & beans, and plantains, plus sauces, hosting portions, and reheat tips so everything stays crisp and craveable.
What Are Arepas? NYC’s Quick Guide to Styles, Fillings & When to Choose Them
Arepas are NYC’s go-to comfort food for late nights, office breaks, and everything in between. This guide breaks down what they are, the difference between Venezuelan and Colombian styles, the fillings New Yorkers order on repeat, and when an arepa is the perfect move. Whether you’re grabbing one on the way to the train or ordering a takeout box for the group, this is your quick, delicious shortcut to choosing the right one.
How Many To Order? Your Empanada Catering Calculator For Parties, Meetings & Game Nights
Planning food for a group shouldn’t feel like guesswork. This guide breaks down exactly how many empanadas to order for meetings, parties, game nights, and team shifts—plus portion tips, menu mixes, sides, reheating tricks, and sample combos you can copy. With the right formula, feeding any crowd becomes fast, easy, and stress-free.
Night-Shift Eats: Reliable Late-Night Foods & Ordering Tips for After-Hours New Yorkers
Night-shift New Yorkers, this one’s for you. From empanadas to smart ordering hacks, discover where to get hot, satisfying food after midnight no stress, just flavor.
Empanada Mama’s Thanksgiving Twist: Meet the Limited-Edition Turkey Empanada in NYC
Empanada Mama brings Thanksgiving flavors to NYC with its limited-edition Turkey Empanada a warm, portable twist on the holiday classic. Perfect for commuters, office crews, or Friendsgiving gatherings, it delivers cozy seasonal comfort without the fuss. Learn what’s inside, how to pair it, and the best ways to enjoy it on the go.
Empanada Mama Hell’s Kitchen: The Perfect Take-Out Stop Before Your Broadway Show
Catching a Broadway show and need something quick, hot, and unforgettable? Empanada Mama in Hell’s Kitchen serves up golden, hand-folded empanadas that hit the spot fast. From savory beef to sweet plantains, it’s the ultimate pre-show flavor stop for locals and theatre-goers alike.
Reheat Like a Pro: Oven, Air Fryer & Empanada Grill Methods for the Perfect Crisp
Bring your Empanada Mama favorites back to life with the perfect crisp and steamy bite. From oven to air fryer to grill, learn how to reheat your empanadas the right way—no soggy shells, just golden perfection every time.
Late-Night Food in Jersey City: Order In from Empanada Mama
When hunger hits after hours in Jersey City, Empanada Mama has your back. From crispy, golden empanadas to yuca fries and sweet treats, every bite is fried fresh and delivered fast from our Bergen Ave kitchen near Journal Square. Late-night food has never tasted this good or arrived this hot.
Best Empanadas in Jersey City: What to Order from Our Bergen Ave Kitchen
Empanada Mama on Bergen Ave is Jersey City’s go-to for crispy, golden empanadas packed with bold flavor. From savory beef to sweet Romeo & Juliet, every bite is fried fresh and made with love. Discover what to order, how to build your perfect combo, and why locals keep coming back.
From Bagels to Arepas: Where to Find a Typical Colombian Breakfast in NYC
Colombian breakfasts bring warmth, comfort, and bold flavor to New York mornings. From cheesy arepas to rich hot chocolate with cheese, NYC spots like Empanada Mama serve authentic dishes that turn breakfast into a ritual. Discover where to experience a true desayuno colombiano across the city.
Colombian Bakeries in NYC: Dessert Empanadas & Churritos You’ll Love
From late-night dessert empanadas oozing with guava to bite-sized churritos dusted in cinnamon sugar, NYC’s Colombian bakeries are the city’s sweetest secret. Each shop brings the warmth of Colombian tradition through flaky dough, caramel fillings, and café con leche that feels like home.
Arepas vs Empanadas: NYC’s Tastiest Debate
The debate between arepas and empanadas is a delicious one. These Colombian staples offer distinct experiences: arepas are soft, cheesy, and versatile, while empanadas are crispy, savory, and handheld. In NYC, you can find both at spots like Empanada Mama, where you can indulge in the best of both worlds.
Colombian Picada 101: The Shareable Platter NYC Is Craving
Colombian Picada is a shareable feast that's perfect for celebrations, featuring grilled meats, fried yucca, sweet plantains, and tangy sauces. This Colombian party platter is designed for sharing and offers a mix of flavors and textures. It's a must-try experience in NYC.
Colombian Restaurant Manhattan, NY: Comfort Classics to Try at Empanada Mama
When New Yorkers crave comfort food, Colombian cuisine hits the spot. From golden empanadas to sweet plantains, Empanada Mama in Manhattan delivers authentic flavors and homestyle warmth.
Argentinian vs. Colombian Empanadas: Dough, Fillings & When to Choose Each
In NYC, empanadas aren’t just food—they’re culture. Argentinian empanadas bring flaky baked pastry and bold meats, while Colombian empanadas deliver golden cornmeal crunch and potato-filled comfort. Whether you want refined flavor or street-food joy, both shine at Empanada Mama.
Grab-and-Go Empanadas for Busy Days: Boxes of 10 & Office Lunch Hacks
Empanadas are NYC’s perfect grab-and-go meal—portable, filling, and delicious. With Empanada Mama’s Box of 10, you’ve got a stress-free solution for office lunches, family meals, or late-night cravings. One box, endless flavor and convenience.
Vegetarian Empanadas Near Me: NYC’s Best Plant-Powered Picks at Empanada Mama
At Empanada Mama, vegetarian empanadas are anything but an afterthought. From cheesy, savory fillings to sweet plantain bites, our plant-powered options bring bold Latin flavors to NYC’s late-night food scene. Perfect for any craving, day or night.