East Harlem Empanada Lady

I was a little skeptical about this spot but I was wrong this is delicious Spanish appetizers. Stop by have pastelillo and her fresh squeezed juice

Best patelitos ever. Chicken n cheese or shrimp are my favorites Along with the passion fruit juice. .awesome prices. Fresh ingredients. I must say i love this food stand and i have been a fan n frequent customer for years.

«The shrimp empanadas are to die for!!! Try the passion fruit juice. You won’t be disappointed.»

My little brother played baseball here and I would always see a line of people waiting to buy the empanadas. I always wondered what the big deal was until I finally tried one. OMG I have to say this lady has the best shrimp empanadas I have ever tasted. The empanadas are nice and flaky while the filling is this delicious shrimp in some amazing sauce. She’s constantly frying a fresh batch so you never get one that’s been sitting there for long. You can also get delicious super sweet passion fruit juice that goes great with the savory empanadas. If you are in the area and are lucky enough to pass by when she’s there do not pass up the chance to try these empanadas.

For $ 2.25 you get a beefy empanada and a small ice cold lemonade. Her empanadas taste fresh and they should considering she’s constantly frying up a fresh batch due to the lines that form at this tiny food cart. Spanish Harlem is full of Spanish restaurant that serve empanadas, but I doubt you will find a better one than hers. So next time you happen to visit the Harlem area, take a walk around 112^st. And Madison, have a empanada or 2, you won’t be disappointed.

If i had a Cuban abuelita who pinched my cheeks no matter how old i was, said things like «finish your chorizo nino,» smelled like baby-​powder with a hint of garlic and made the best Empanadas in town — The EHEL (call her Ethel) would be my choice!
This lovely smiling ball of of a woman serves a variety of great empanadas that are perfectly golden, crisp and toasty! Bite off the tip and squirt some scorching hot salsa into the body for the perfect pre-​park walkin’ food.
I’d marry her but Grandpa-​shaved-​ice beat me to it
NOTE: she’s really just at the corner of 112^th and Madison (it’s just a cart — so there is no real address) and she does not come out when it’s cold but she’s worth the wait