Empanada Mama Introduces the New Piñaloca Empanada at Hell’s Kitchen
Empanada Mama has never been afraid to get creative with its empanadas, and its newest limited-time creation is bringing tropical flavors straight to Manhattan.
Meet the Piñaloca, a new dessert-inspired empanada filled with creamy coconut cream cheese and sweet pineapple, creating the perfect balance of rich, creamy sweetness with unmistakable piña colada vibes.
The Piñaloca is available exclusively at Empanada Mama’s original Hell’s Kitchen location, making it a must-try for both longtime fans and first-time visitors. It’s the latest example of the restaurant’s commitment to offering unique, handcrafted flavors that you won’t find anywhere else.
Wrapped in Empanada Mama’s signature golden, flaky pastry, every bite delivers smooth coconut cream cheese paired with juicy pineapple for a tropical-inspired dessert that’s both comforting and refreshing. Whether you’re finishing off a meal or simply craving something sweet, the Piñaloca offers a vacation-worthy flavor without leaving New York City.
“We’ve always believed empanadas can be both traditional and imaginative,” said Socrates Nanas, owner of Empanada Mama. “The Piñaloca is our way of bringing those tropical vacation flavors into one of our signature pastries. It’s creamy, fruity, fun, and something guests can only experience at our Hell’s Kitchen restaurant.”
Hell’s Kitchen Manager Jen says customers have been embracing the new addition from the moment they see it.
“People immediately smile when they hear what’s inside,” she said. “The combination of coconut cream cheese and pineapple gives off those classic piña colada vibes, and after the first bite, they’re already telling friends they have to come back for another.”
While the Piñaloca is exclusive to Hell’s Kitchen, Empanada Mama continues to serve its extensive menu of more than 40 empanada varieties across its growing family of locations, including Lower East Side, Times Square, East Village, Upper East Side, and University City in Philadelphia.
For anyone looking to escape to the tropics, without leaving the city, the Piñaloca is worth the trip. Rich, creamy, sweet, and wrapped inside Empanada Mama’s signature crispy crust, it’s a limited-time flavor that’s as unforgettable as summer itself. And remember, there’s only one place to find it: Empanada Mama’s Hell’s Kitchen location, located at 765 9th Ave in Hell's Kitchen, NYC