Stella’s Empanadas has been serving up their delicious, one-of-a-kind empanadas for over 13 YEARS! They have been voted New Jersey’s BEST every year since their doors have opened! They have been featured in The Star Ledger, New York Times, Food Magazine, and have even been spotted on NJ New Channel 12 and Telemundo! Famous for their (over 30 flavors) empanadas, they’re known to have something perfect for every taste bud! And you can’t forget that this small family owned and operated business has the family vibe! All customers are treated like they’re part of Stella’s family, because what could be better than feeding your family with empanadas made with LOTS of TLC!
Based on 271 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
615 Elm St, Kearny, NJ 07032
Phone: (201) 955-3663
Website:
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Hours
| Tuesday |
11 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–5:30 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–5:30 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday |
9 AM–1:45 PM |
| Sunday |
Closed |
| Monday |
Closed |
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Reviews
Mike Eye
While visiting the Ramsey Farmers Market I came across Stella’s Empanadas. Empanadas come in various varieties. I purchased a box of six which included: beef, chicken, bbq pork, potato and cheese. These were pre made in were in a cooler. The cost was $15 or $2.50. Instructions were on the box. When we came home we tried some. The flavors were okay, unfortunately there was no sauces in the box. Therefore, they were missing something. I believe empanadas are best when just made with dipping sauces and a salad. So try them.
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Joey Portela
Wow! This place is Great!! I tried several different empanada flavors . And they were all really good!! They were baked fresh while I waited. The women that work there are very nice and helpful!!
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Laura Gorman
I am picky about my empanadas and thought Stella’s was great. My boyfriend and I liked the beef, chicken+cheese, chicken+rice, philly cheesesteak and mac+cheese. Service was also good, we were able to pickup timely and the price was reasonable. Definitely will be our go-to place!
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Katy Nowell
Was at the Gem and Fossil convention and stumbled upon this GEM of a food truck. Easily the best empanadas I’ve ever had. I got there late and they were sold out of most, but they had a Mac and cheese one that was INCREDIBLE. The chimichurri is some of the best, most flavorful ever. Will 1000% be back, the workers (or owners) were also so nice and gave me extra empanadas for no charge because they were closing soon! Thank you!
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Vinnie Chenzo
This place has amazing food and great service for the value the money you’re getting. There were only $2 paramananda in the and ponatah’s were excellent made fresh every day. To family run establishment with family Recipes that are absolutely delicious. I would definitely go back because it’s fast and delicious and homemade. Here are a few pictures of are delicious and ponatah’s as you could see from these pictures and others they’re extremely consistent what they produce.
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Justin
Ordered a 15 empanadas today, mostly beef of some kind. The filling was bland and no sauces included. Purchased two hot sauces and they tasted like they were poured from a bottle. This place is most definitely overrated as well as overpriced. If you’re thinking about going here for empanadas, snap out of it and head to Domingo’s Bakery on Kearny Ave!
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Jay
The empanadas are made to order. Fresh, piping hot, absolutely delicious! Golden brown crust, light and soft with a Lil crunch on the edges and the fillings are just as tasty. Ordered the spicy chicken, spicy beef, plain beef and beef and cheese, beef and potatoes. They were all equally delicious but the spicy beef was my favorite. The ladies who run the place are lovely and very efficient, the wait was not long all. And you can watch them prep the empañadas right there! I’m definitely going back.
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Mark McGraw
Very friendly atmosphere, good quick service, and tasty empanadas that are a good size (they also make dessert empanadas).
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Brian DiBartolo
Great little locally owned shop. Stella was extremely friendly and helpful with empanada recommendations.
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Morena Tunky
Absolutely delicious. I could eat a whole box of them
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