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Island Empanada

Restaurant Meal takeaway Meal delivery Latin american restaurant Puerto rican restaurant

😠 $22 gets you 4 empanadas and 2 sodas at this place. I understand adjustments have to be made to combat inflation, but this is ridiculous especially when you consider that they weren't even that good. Obw 5-6 people behind the counter and no one to wipe down dirty tables? Smh People often mention empanadas, delicious, good, cheese,


Address

601 Portion Rd #13, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Website

www.islandempanada.com

Contact

(631) 617-6427

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (461 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 8 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: empanadas (12) delicious (9) good (8) cheese (6)
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  • 4/5 Angela H. 5 years ago on Google • 185 reviews
    We were heading home and looking for some quick bites. The empanadas were fresh out of the kitchen, delicious, and not greasy. Our favorites were the pernil and the pastelon. The relleno de pappas were wonderful! The stuffing inside everything was filled to the brim; there wasn't a big void inside the food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Icemike6969 1 year ago on Google
    $22 gets you 4 empanadas and 2 sodas at this place. I understand adjustments have to be made to combat inflation, but this is ridiculous especially when you consider that they weren't even that good. Obw 5-6 people behind the counter and no one to wipe down dirty tables? Smh
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 nasha n. 3 years ago on Google • 205 reviews
    These empanadas are so delicious. We got the philly cheese steak, chicken and cheese, beef and cheese flavors. They were all good. It's a good spot for a quick take out lunch. Lots of parking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Frank C (. 4 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    I wasnt ware that a place so good were in my neck of the woods so i recently tried the island-inspired Cuban sandwiches at "Island Empanadas," located in Ronkonkoma and they were absolutely delightful! The extra cheese and sweet plantains added a perfect touch. I highly recommend anyone to come and savor these delicious flavors.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sheena T. 5 years ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Very fresh and tasty empanadas. The mini loaded potato balls are my favorite! The staff is very friendly and helpful. Great place to eat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tara S. 6 years ago on Google • 9 reviews
    I've been coming to this place for years and always telling other to come here. I have yet to be disappointed! Dinner and lunch specials are great deals! My favorite empanadas are the spicy cheese, chicken bacon ranch and the Oreo empanada. I can't recommend this place enough!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Beth M. 2 years ago on Google
    It was my vegan daughter who suggested this place. I would have liked it more if they were freshly made.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jeannette Rivera N. 2 years ago on Google
    Really disappointed as a puerto rican, plantains seemed to be those that came on a box you can find at any supermarket. Sorry if I mistake, but for me they just tasted like those. Empanadas doesn't taste like the ones you can get in Puerto Rico or some places around the city. I think that for someone that isn't familiarized with puerto rican food or haven't tasted it in other places, this quality could be something that impresses them, but not for me. I hope this point of view can improve the way puerto rican food is represented and also the quality.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lan T. 2 years ago on Google • 99 reviews
    The 6 mixs empanada was good but the Fiesta Fries it was plain needed a sauce.. the extra sauce I got 4 red spicy it ok little spicy but jello kinds like and the 2 green sauce was painful just parsley n water no taste.

  • 4/5 Jonathan “Jsaviour” C. 1 year ago on Google • 29 reviews
    The food is pretty good. One of the few places that get the Cuban sandwich right. The recent addition of Yuca fries is a delicious idea. I only wish the atmosphere didn't feel like a chain restaurant.

  • 5/5 GE C. 1 year ago on Google
    The pernil is always delicious and well seasoned! Wish the arroz con gandules portion was more until I actually finish the meal and realize how full I feel! But still wish it were slightly more. My fav empanada is the pastelon! Happy I stopped in after a long day for some me time and comfort food!!

  • 4/5 Yugvf M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good I like the food but it's expensive. I do love the cheese empanadas and the plantains a lot! They're nice people.

  • 5/5 Christina M. 1 year ago on Google
    The empanadas are delicious and fresh. I work for an airline, and they are so good that I place orders and take them with me to work. From Ronkonkoma to LGA. Friendly staff ..Rate more then 5 stars

  • 3/5 Giovanni R. 10 months ago on Google
    For a snack this place is aight ill attend again but not my first choice for empanadas. It's an I. And out joint. Cuban empanda I recommend 👌

  • 5/5 Edward B. 11 months ago on Google
    Great food! Clean kitchen!!!! Great owners! (Always giving back to the community) You can't go wrong! Lunch for 1 or food for a whole group - They have you covered.

  • 2/5 Johnny M. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered 10 or so empenadas of different types. Every single one burnt to a crisp. The worst empenadas I've ever had. Tried a second time, just to give a fair shot, abs again burnt. It's like eating a flaky hockey puck.

  • 5/5 Ian P. 2 years ago on Google
    Empanadas are a delicacy. Especially this place which is a national treasure. Mac and Cheese empanadas are the best thing on Gods green Earth.

  • 5/5 star t. 2 years ago on Google
    Got a nice greeting when I walked through the door , staff was very friendly and helpful. I had the pulled pork meal and added a Chipotle empanada to my order. Everything was hot, fresh , and delicious. My Empanada had just the right amount of " heat " to it. Store was clean and well maintained. I highly recommend the restaurant.

  • 5/5 Rissa “Renjigurl” R. 1 year ago on Google
    you simply cannot beat the food and the price. they make everything fresh yet it comes out quickly. staff is always full of smiles. please just put more island empanadas everywhere ❤️

  • 4/5 Vito “Zeus” M. 2 years ago on Google
    Food wasn't really hot, but is definitely delicious!

  • 5/5 Chris S. 2 years ago on Google
    Got to go, their empanadas are the best. So much to choice from. Met owner Roy Pelaez love his vision and mission statement. 10 years & still going strong. Locations throughout the island.

  • 5/5 Krysta M. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible empanadas. Everyone always begs for more! Sweet staff who go above and beyond to serve delicious food. 👍👍👍

  • 2/5 Jade 8 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I went to a fair last night and their truck was there so I decided to give it a try. I am pescatarian and asked them if they fry their veggie empanada in the same oil as the beef and chicken. They assured me that it is cooked separately. After eating it i notice that my stomach starts to feel a little funny. I wake up the next day and have an upset stomach and constantly having to use the bathroom.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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