The Best Empanadas for a Spring Picnic in NYC
- 08 Jul, 25
- Admin
Empanadas are the culinary treasure of Latin America. These crispy, flaky pockets filled with a variety of flavorful ingredients are the perfect meal for people of all ages and tastes.
Empanadas are golden, crescent-shaped pastries that can be stuffed with savory or sweet fillings, making them ideal for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert! From tender beef, chicken, and seafood for meat lovers to delicious plant-based fillings for vegans, empanadas are truly a crowd favorite.
The Art of the Empanada: A Bite-Sized Journey Through Latin America
Originally from Spain and Portugal, the empanada found its way to Latin America, evolving into a staple across many countries. Each region adds its own twist with different dough types, fillings, and cooking techniques. Traditionally, the dough is made with refined wheat flour for that signature flaky texture, but nowadays you can also find gluten-free options. Empanadas can be either baked or deep-fried.
Their portability and customizable nature made empanadas popular everywhere — from street food markets to family gatherings and even corporate events. Catering with empanadas is a growing trend in NYC, and many people love to grab them as a quick snack or for on-the-go meals.
Productos Como En Casa’s Menu Celebrates This Diversity
Productos Como En Casa proudly offers a fantastic range of classic and creative empanada varieties, making it one of NYC’s top Latin food destinations. We’ve been recognized as one of the best NYC empanada spots for years, and we know exactly what our customers crave.
Here are the must-try empanadas you shouldn’t miss on your first visit.
Must-Try Empanadas at Productos Como En Casa
The Ultimate Spicy Chicken
A golden-brown empanada filled with spicy chicken.
If you’re new to empanadas, start with Productos Como En Casa’s ultimate spicy chicken empanada. It features slow-cooked chicken breast with the bold flavors of Picante sauce — a familiar taste served in a delicious new way.
For a fuller meal, add a side of rice and beans or pair it with guacamole and plantain chips for a satisfying snack. A refreshing ginger ale or cola pairs perfectly to wash it down.
Everyone’s Favorite: Ground Beef Corn
A golden-brown empanada filled with seasoned ground beef and sweet corn.
This Colombian-style traditional empanada blends savory ground beef with sweet corn, creating the perfect balance of flavors. It’s one of the most ordered dishes at Productos Como En Casa and always a hit.
Pair it with rice and beans, avocado, or guacamole with plantain chips for a complete meal. Lemonade or passionfruit juice are excellent palate cleansers between bites.
The Classic Cheeseburger
A golden-brown empanada filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and pickles.
Who says empanadas can’t be innovative? The Cheeseburger empanada is a modern twist on a classic favorite. Ground beef cooked with traditional Latin spices topped with cheddar cheese melts into a gooey, flavorful filling inside a crisp pastry shell.
Seafood Special
A golden-brown empanada filled with fresh seafood.
If you love seafood, this empanada will impress you. Productos Como En Casa’s seafood filling combines fresh tiger shrimp and crab meat in a savory stew seasoned to perfection. Each bite delivers a coastal flavor that will keep you coming back.
Cheesy Indulgence
A golden-brown empanada filled with steak, mozzarella, red pepper, and onions.
This empanada is pure indulgence. Featuring top round steak strips mixed with mozzarella and a Latin twist of spices, it creates a creamy, caramelized filling that melts in your mouth. Pair it with caramel and cheese or a Coke for the ultimate treat.
Our Bombay Empanada
A golden-brown empanada filled with Indian-inspired chicken and chickpea curry.
For fans of Indian spices, this empanada features a juicy filling of chicken and chickpea curry with cilantro and caramelized scallions. It’s crispy on the outside and flavorful inside. Vegans can also enjoy a customized chickpea version.
The Dessert Empanadas: Nutella & Banana
A golden-brown empanada filled with Nutella and banana.
Finish your meal on a sweet note with our dessert empanadas. Among various options like Belgian chocolate and warm caramel, the Nutella and Banana combo is the most popular. You can also add a scoop of ice cream or drizzle caramel or chocolate for extra indulgence.
Productos Como En Casa: More Than Just Empanadas
While our empanadas are the star of the show, Productos Como En Casa offers a wide variety of other local and exotic dishes — from breakfast to dinner, coffee, tea, and juices.
Our healthy salads, including Greek and Caesar, are packed with bold dressings and seasonings that transform everyday greens into flavorful meals.
For the true food lover, try our Bandeja Paisa — a Colombian classic featuring grilled skirt steak, chicharron, chorizo, maduros, fried egg, avocado, rice, beans, and arepa. It’s a gourmet experience on a plate.
Other favorites include our Smoking Beef Smash burger and Ham and Cheese arepas. Our Arroz Con Pollo is a must-try Colombian shredded chicken dish served with sofrito sauce, yellow rice, peas, onions, red peppers, and maduros.
Whether you come for the empanadas or to explore the full menu, Productos Como En Casa promises a flavorful journey through Latin America. Order online or schedule takeout for quick, delicious meals made just like home.
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