Colombian·Gramercy, New York·$·★ 4.2 Google
Empanada Mama East Village
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Corn empanadas and arepas are available, but all are fried in shared oil with wheat empanadas, creating a high cross-contact risk for gluten-free diners.
Gluten-Free Offerings
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Cross-Contamination
High
High cross-contamination risk in this kitchen.
Staff Knowledge
Low
Limited staff knowledge reported — ask for a manager.
Illness Reports
None
No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.
GF Labeling
Not labeled
GF Options
63 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mixed
About
Empanada Mama in the East Village is a 24/7 spot known for its vast selection of over 40 empanada flavors, including the standout "Viagra" seafood empanada. It's a go-to for a quick, satisfying meal, especially late at night. The place is a neighborhood staple, offering Colombian dishes like arepas and chicharrones. Kendall Bajek owns the restaurant, which is part of…
GF Menu
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63 items
View Full Menu ↗Salads
Avocado salad
Romaine & iceberg lettuce, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro & scallions with house cumin dressing
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Small side salad
Small green salad with romaine & iceberg lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro & scallions with house cumin dressing
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Dessert
Homemade flan
Traditional Colombian style flan
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1 scoop of ice cream (vanilla)
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Sides & Sauces
White rice
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Yellow rice
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Red beans
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Black beans
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Home made plantain chips
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Side of guacamole 8oz
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Green sauce
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Red sauce
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Blue cheese sauce 1oz
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Chimichurri 2 oz
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Chipotle mayo 2 oz
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Garlic puree 2 oz
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Guava sauce
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Sour cream 2 oz
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Pico de gallo 2oz
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Side of avocado slices
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Side skirt steak
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Side grilled chicken
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Side grilled shrimp (8pcs)
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Side of avocado sauce 8 oz
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Tapas
Guacamole & plantain chips
Regular, mild, or hot
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Fruit Shakes
Passion fruit shake
Passion fruit shake
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Mango shake
Mango shake
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Blackberry shake
Blackberry shake
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Avocado shake
Made with milk and vanilla ice cream.
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Vanilla shake
Vanilla shake
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Banana shake
Made with milk and vanilla ice cream.
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Hot Drinks
Black coffee
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Cafe con leche
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Hot tea
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Cafe latte
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Cappuccino
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Double espresso
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Espresso
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Columbian hot chocolate
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Iced Teas & Iced Coffees
Sweet iced tea
Served with honey and lemon.
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Iced cappuccino
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Iced coffee
Iced coffee
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Iced late
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Juices
Homemade passion fruit juice
Passion fruit juice
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Homemade mango juice
Mango juice
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Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice
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Lemonades
Lemonade
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Watermelon lemonade
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Cherry lemonade
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Sodas
Diet coke
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Coke zero
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Sprite
Sprite
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Ginger ale
Ginger ale
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Postobon apple
Postobon apple
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Postobon colombiana
Postobon colombiana
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Red bull
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Jarritos
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Mexican coke
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Can of coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves
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Fanta
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Water
Dasani bottled water
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Topo chico
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Smart water
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Logistics
Address
239 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
Phone
(646) 589-0226Hours
Monday10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Saturday10:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Sunday10:00 AM – 11:30 PM