Empanada Mama UES

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1435 1st Ave
New York, NY 10021
Discover Empanada Mama UES, your local spot for authentic Latin & Colombian food on the Upper East Side. Just a short stroll from Central Park and the Met, we serve 40+ empanada varieties—wheat, corn, or baked—along with tapas, hearty meals, and fresh soups. Perfect for a museum day lunch, a quick bite, or catering your next event with Mama's Party Pack. Pair your meal with our homemade lemonades or fruit shakes. Dine in, take out, or order delivery—your taste of Colombia awaits!

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4.020 reviews
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Miss B.
9/5/2025

Stopped here after a party in Bk travelling back to the Bx. These empanadas never fail. Ordered 2 bourbon chicken melt, 1 buffalo chicken & a ginger ale. Customer service was good. They...

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Melissa G.
8/25/2025

Tonight was my first time ever trying Empenada Mama. I was getting home late and this was on my way back. I took my food to go. I got home, plated my food, and was genuinely impressed. They gave...

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Anthony P.
8/2/2025

Empanada mama is a classic. A classic! I had them from time to time growing up. There is a wide variety of empanadas you can get, from classic and authentic to more modern/fusion/experimental....

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Christina H.
12/16/2024

At first taste, the empanadas are super tasty and warm. However, they are super deep fried and hurt my stomach shortly afterwards. I'd recommend this establishment if you're fine with the...

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Ivy W.
11/10/2024

My partner and I are obsessed with this place. They have so many different flavors to choose from and all of them are so good. Recently, I've started trying the corn empanadas, which are super...

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