2024: Bronx Voted Empanadas RD Best Empanada!
Empanadas RD
1971 University Ave
(347) 726-4990 – empanadasrd.com
What started up as a simple food truck in Santo Domingo now has a home in the Bronx and a cult following. Empanadas RD is Dominican Street Food done right. Started by Chef Mariale Ramos and Chef Marito Rodríguez you can find real Dominican flavor right here in the Bronx. The minute you step into the restaurant you feel like you stepped into the real deal with homemade dough and so many fillings to choose from. From chicken to beef to a Baconpopper Empanada. Then wash it all down with a sip of authentic Dominican Mavi, a fermented drink. It’s no surprise this is a favorite dining spot on University Avenue. Check it out but be warned you will leave full!
2023: Bronx Voted Claudy’s Kitchen Best Empanada!
Claudy’s Kitchen
5981 Broadway
(718) 884-7378 – claudys.com
Claudy’s Kitchen in the Bronx has elevated the empanada experience to an art form, with one standout stealing the spotlight as the borough’s best. Bursting with flavor and encased in a golden, flaky crust, the empanada at Claudy’s Kitchen is a culinary triumph. Picture biting into a perfectly crafted pocket filled with succulent meats, vibrant vegetables, and a symphony of spices that dance on the palate. What sets Claudy’s empanada apart is the commitment to quality and authenticity. Each bite reflects not just culinary expertise but a passion for creating a genuine taste of Latin American cuisine. Locals and connoisseurs flock to Claudy’s Kitchen for this empanada masterpiece, where tradition meets innovation in a perfect blend, making it a must-try for anyone seeking an unforgettable culinary journey in the heart of the Bronx.
2022: Bronx Voted Claudy’s Kitchen Best Empanada!
Claudy’s Kitchen
5981 Broadway
(718) 884-7378 – www.claudys.com
The first time you eat an empanada at Claudy’s Kitchen you’re hooked. The oh-so-sensational selections among an array of authentic preparations include Aji De Gallina, the chopped chicken with savory onions and tomatoes, spicy yellow pepper cream, Ground Beef, and Empanada Verde which is spinach, mozzarella, and caramelized onions, make this Hispanic-owned Peruvian restaurant your local source for empanadas. Instant enjoyment from bite one to the last few pieces lingering in your mouth will make a taste memory that is bound to bring you back any time hunger hits. You will dream about the half-moon folded-over dough stuffed with the most delightful essence and flavors of savory, yummy goodness.