Ruben's Empanadas

Editorial Review

by Contributor at Citysearch

Since 1975, this local favorite has been offering a hefty selection of empanadas, soups, rice and beans and more, most of which can be had for less than $5.

08/14/08

Soooo Good.

by amaelena at Citysearch

I've only ever had the Spicy Chicken Empanadas (Though several times). the reason being, they're addicting. I get cravings for them. so good and addicting. 2 of them fill me up for an easy $7 lunch. the cheapes i can find in Soho.

• Pros: Addictingly good.
• Cons: Tiny Store, gets packed.

09/12/07

Good finger food for the discerning foodies...

by agapitog at Citysearch

Portable and delicious are the best way to describe the empanadas. They have a diverse selection of empanadas for a wide variety of tastes. Anything wiith meat and cheese would have made me happy. Good and filling snack to walk and talk with or to enjoy a leisure lunch time. They do have seats inside but it gets crowded quickly.

• Pros: Tasty flaky empanadas...portable and delicious
• Cons: Expensive...you need at least 3 (maybe 2 for the lighter crowd) to satisfy your hunger.

03/25/05

Good food, good people.

by juiceguy101 at Citysearch

There's a neon sign that reads good food in the window. That's what they serve here. Everything is good. $3.50 is worth it for a tasty empanada in SoHo. The service is also really friendly. They make it feel like a real neighborhood place. Thanks Mo!

• Pros: Breakfast Sausage, Mo
• Cons: None

02/13/03

great food, but expensive

by naini at Citysearch

they have awesome empanadas...but i think they're a bit too pricey.....$3.50-$4.00 for a rather small empanada is pretty expensive, considering the fact that it is more a take-out kind of place than an actual restaurant....

• Pros: Tasty
• Cons: Expensive

09/26/02

Filled with goodness, but no so filling

by che_pibe_1 at Citysearch

Had 2 empanadas that were very good. I probably need to eat 3 to satisfy my lunchtime hunger. I understand the need to charge more because of the location, but $3.50 is a bit much for one empanada that's smaller than a beef patty. I'll go back when I'm in the mood for a little something.

• Pros: Quick Service
• Cons: Expensive

08/22/02

Empanada-riffic

by russkahn at Citysearch

Best empanadas in town, hands down. Friendly staff, to boot. Check this place out!

• Pros: delicious