Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market

Name: Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market
Address: 1000S 8th Avenue, New York, NY, 10019
Price range: $
Rating: 4.8

Columbus Circle · Latin American

1000S 8th Avenue, New York, NY, 10019Directions

4.8570 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 baked empanadas with 3,767 Blackbird check-ins at the Columbus Circle Underground Market.

Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market is a $ Latin American restaurant in Columbus Circle, New York. It has logged 5,290 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 29d ago

Why go

Criollas Baked Empanadas is a $ Latin American stop in the Columbus Circle Underground Market with 5,290 all-time Blackbird check-ins and a 4.8 Google rating from 605 reviews. The highlighted review language points to freshness, filled empanadas, and authentic Argentine empanadas.

This reads like a quick bite: baked empanadas, a small seating footprint, and party-box ordering that one reviewer said was delivered on time and a huge hit. Friday and Wednesday are its busiest Blackbird days.

editorial/ updated 29d ago

Neighborhood story

Criollas Baked Empanadas is listed in the Columbus Circle Underground Market.

editorial/ updated 29d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird has logged 5,290 all-time check-ins here.
Friday and Wednesday are the busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google shows a 4.8 rating from 605 reviews.
One highlighted reviewer specifically praised the beef and corn empanadas.
One reviewer notes two small tables for seating.

editorial/ updated 29d ago

Did you know

Criollas has drawn 5,290 Blackbird check-ins, with activity recorded from November 2025 through August 2026.

editorial/ updated 29d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

Coffee

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryGood for kids

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 29d ago

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5,290

Neighborhood

Columbus Circle

Last 30 days

332 check ins

−51% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market

The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 29d ago

Review signal

4.8

570 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 29d 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 5,290 check ins on Blackbird.

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

Criollas Baked Empanadas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market is busiest on Friday 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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