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Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market

Columbus Circle · Latin American

1000S 8th Avenue, New York, NY, 10019Directions
4.8★★★★★★★★★★570 reviews

People say this spot offers delicious, authentic Argentinian empanadas with various flavorful fillings like beef, ham and cheese, and corn. They also highlight the reasonable prices for the quality and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests mention the staff are consistently friendly, attentive, and provide fast service.

Argentine empanadas with 3,767 Blackbird check-ins at Columbus Circle Underground Market.

Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market is a $ Latin American restaurant in Columbus Circle, New York. It has logged 5,335 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
criollasempanadas.com

The experience

Modest Argentinian restaurant fixing up homemade empanadas, soups & cookies, plus coffee.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Criollas Baked Empanadas is a Latin American spot at Columbus Circle Underground Market, known in reviews for baked Argentine empanadas described as fresh, filled, and “made with love.” It has a 4.8 Google rating from 622 reviews.

Blackbird shows 5,335 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Friday and Wednesday as the busiest check-in days. Reviews mention beef and corn empanadas, and one reviewer reported that two boxes ordered online for a party were delivered on time and in perfect condition.

Seating may be limited: one reviewer notes two small tables for a few people to sit. Another review mentions that different empanada flavors were easy to identify by the folds in the dough and their key.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Neighborhood story

Criollas is located at Columbus Circle Underground Market.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Criollas has a 4.8 Google rating from 622 reviews.
  • Blackbird shows 5,335 all-time on-chain check-ins.
  • Friday and Wednesday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • One reviewer praised the beef and corn empanadas.
  • One review notes only two small tables for seating.
  • Two boxes ordered online for a party were reported delivered on time and in perfect condition.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Criollas has logged 5,335 Blackbird check-ins, with Friday and Wednesday as its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

Coffee

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryGood for kids

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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Flynet check ins

5,335

Neighborhood

Columbus Circle

Last 30 days

159 check ins

−73% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually quiet right now

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2a12p10p
Monday10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday10:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Inside Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market

The experience

Modest Argentinian restaurant fixing up homemade empanadas, soups & cookies, plus coffee.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.8

570 Google reviews

$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Guide

Inside Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market

The experience

Modest Argentinian restaurant fixing up homemade empanadas, soups & cookies, plus coffee.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Criollas Baked Empanadas is a Latin American spot at Columbus Circle Underground Market, known in reviews for baked Argentine empanadas described as fresh, filled, and “made with love.” It has a 4.8 Google rating from 622 reviews.

Blackbird shows 5,335 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Friday and Wednesday as the busiest check-in days. Reviews mention beef and corn empanadas, and one reviewer reported that two boxes ordered online for a party were delivered on time and in perfect condition.

Seating may be limited: one reviewer notes two small tables for a few people to sit. Another review mentions that different empanada flavors were easy to identify by the folds in the dough and their key.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.8

570 Google reviews

$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Neighborhood story

Criollas is located at Columbus Circle Underground Market.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

Coffee

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryGood for kids

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Criollas has a 4.8 Google rating from 622 reviews.
  • Blackbird shows 5,335 all-time on-chain check-ins.
  • Friday and Wednesday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • One reviewer praised the beef and corn empanadas.
  • One review notes only two small tables for seating.
  • Two boxes ordered online for a party were reported delivered on time and in perfect condition.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Criollas has logged 5,335 Blackbird check-ins, with Friday and Wednesday as its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market?

Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market has logged 5,335 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market busiest?

Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market is busiest on Wednesday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market serve?

Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market serves Latin American cuisine.

How expensive is Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market?

Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market is in the $ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market?

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