Best places for empanadas in Hell's Kitchen
We track 8 places in Hell's Kitchen where the empanadas comes up unprompted. 7 sit above the bar. EZ Paella & Tapas is first here (95), Baires Grill - New York second (93). This is mostly $$ territory ($15–30): 57% of the list. Places here also get named for pernil, ropa vieja and burrito.
- Median Sweet Score here: 65
- Typical place carries 846 ratings
- 8 deliver
- 7 take reservations
- 2 have outdoor seating
- 2 open for breakfast
EZ Paella & TapasTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 3,698 ratings.
Baires Grill - New YorkTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 846 ratings.
Fusion Bar and Grill Peruvian/MexicanTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 1,165 ratings behind it.
GuantanameraLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
El CocoLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
RubbyLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Empanada Mama Hell’s KitchenLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
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empanadas in Hell's Kitchen, briefly
What is the best empanadas in Hell's Kitchen?
EZ Paella & Tapas currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 95, built on 3,698 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many empanadas are there in Hell's Kitchen?
We track 8. 7 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does empanadas cost in Hell's Kitchen?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 57% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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