The quintessential empanada is crisp, golden brown on the outside and the filling juicy, tender and decadent on the inside. Whatever your preference — the traditional beef filling, chicken, cheese or even going outside the box with a chocolate or guava filling as a dessert — empanadas are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries one. And in Long Island, only the best empanadas reign supreme!
2024: Long Island Voted Angie’s Empanadas Best Empanada!
Angie’s Empanadas
98 30th Street, Copiague
(347) 992-7734
A fall festival, winter vegan popup, holiday market, and tree lighting extravaganza are just some popup venues for the island’s purveyor of empanadas. Angie’s Empanadas debuted their new food truck and has been on the go since. The cottage company started out at farmer’s markets and then moved around the island quickly, showing up wherever fun Long Islanders gather. Everything is made from scratch. Recipes are authentic. And whether you order your empanada with meat, chicken, pork, or vegan, the savory sensations are stupendous. Don’t skimp. Try two varieties of the delicious meat pies owners Angie and Moe make with love. Specialties include bacon cheeseburger, spinach & ricotta, Cubano, mushroom, and jackfruit.
2023: Long Islanders Voted Island Empanada of Ronkonkoma Best Empanada!
Island Empanada of Ronkonkoma
601 Portion Rd., Suite 13, Ronkonkoma
(631) 617-6427 – islandempanada.com
Empanadas are a delicious snack that can be flavored in a variety of ways. Island Empanada of Ronkonkoma understands the value of a good empanada recipe and their ability to serve up the tasty dish has earned them respect and admiration in the community. Island Empanada is owned and operated by husband-and-wife business partners Roy and Kathy Pelaez. Known for their delicious empanadas—based on a recipe that Roy has perfected over the course of 20 years—Island Empanada of Ronkonkoma is the only restaurant that specializes in empanadas on Long Island. A self-taught cook, Roy trained in both Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, where he mastered the art of empanada making. He also crafts a secret sofrito seasoning that gives the empanadas an authentic “taste of the islands.”
2022: Long Islanders Voted Island Empanada of Ronkonkoma Best Empanada!
Island Empanada
Multiple Locations
631-617-6427 – islandempanada.com
Who doesn’t love an empanada? Ronkonkoma’s Island Empanada has mastered the art of the empanada, and there isn’t a stuffing that they won’t try, so there truly is an empanada out there for everyone. If you want to go traditional, Island Empanada has a number of beef options to choose from. If you’re feeling more adventurous, you can stuff your empanada with shrimp, pork or bacon mac and cheese, just to name a few options. Want one stuffed with cheese? Island Empanada has it. With its extensive menu of doughey and meaty delights, it’s no wonder that Island Empanada has become a fan favorite among Long Islanders!
2021: Long Islanders Voted Island Empanada of Ronkonkoma Best Empanada!
Island Empanada of Ronkonkoma
601 Portion Rd #13, Ronkonkoma
(631) 617-6427 – islandempanada.com
Who doesn’t love an empanada? Ronkonkoma’s Island Empanada has mastered the art of the empanada, and there isn’t a stuffing that they won’t try, so there truly is an empanada out there for everyone. If you want to go traditional, Island Empanada has a number of beef options to choose from. If you’re feeling more adventurous, you can stuff your empanada with shrimp, pork or bacon mac and cheese, just to name a few options. Want one stuffed with cheese? Island Empanada has it. With its extensive menu of doughey and meaty delights, it’s no wonder that Island Empanada has become a fan favorite among Long Islanders!
2020: Long Islanders Voted Island Empanada of Ronkonkoma Best Empanada!
Island Empanada of Ronkonkoma
601 Portion Rd Ste 13, Ronkonkoma
(631) 617-6427 – islandempanada.com
Who doesn’t love an empanada? Ronkonkoma’s Island Empanada has mastered the art of the empanada, and there isn’t a stuffing that they won’t try, so there truly is an empanada out there for everyone. If you want to go traditional, Island Empanada has a number of beef options to choose from. If you’re feeling more adventurous, you can stuff your empanada with shrimp, pork or bacon mac and cheese, just to name a couple of options. Want an empanada full of cheese? Island Empanada has it. With their extensive menu of empanadas, it’s no wonder that Island Empanada has become a fan favorite among Long Islanders.