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Explore Empanada Mama LES's diverse menu featuring Colombian and Surinamese baked empanadas, hearty arepas, and refreshing Latin beverages. Enjoy quick, friendly service in Manhattan’s vibrant Lower East Side at 95 Allen St. Perfect for dine-in, takeout, or catering events.
Introducing the Menu at Empanada Mama LES
Empanada Mama LES offers a vibrant culinary journey through Latin American flavors, specializing in handcrafted wheat-baked empanadas and hearty traditional dishes. Their menu stands out with diverse fillings like the zesty Spicy Chicken slow-cooked in a signature picante sauce, the savory Cheesesteak infused with Latin spices, and the rich Viagra Wheat, a seafood stew brimming with fresh tiger shrimp and crab meat. Vegetarian options like the Eggplant Parmesan and Greek Spinach Pie empanadas add depth and variety, ensuring there's something for every palate.
Accompanied by a range of classic sodas and unique Latin beverages such as Postobon Apple and Malta Goya, the meal feels thoughtfully complete. Customer praise highlights both the authentic flavors and warm, attentive service that transform dining here into a welcoming experience. Empanada Mama LES brilliantly marries tradition with a modern twist, making it a standout destination for Latin American comfort food in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
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Top round steak strips, mozzarella, red pepper, and onions with a Latin twist
Mama's seafood stew with fresh tiger shrimp & crab meat
Spicy chicken breast slow-cooked in mama's special picante sauce
Ground beef cooked in traditional Latin spices with Cheddar cheese
Jerk marinated chicken with Swiss cheese
Oxtail with Jamaican pepper, chipotle, wine, onion, carrot, thyme, and maduros
Caribbean-style roast pork, sofrito seasoned yellow rice, and pigeon peas
Chicken breast slow-cooked with sofrito sauce
Slow-cooked birria beef, sweet roasted corn & peppers, Oaxaca cheese & cilantro lime rice
Spicy & tangy marinated shredded chicken with blue cheese on the side
Curried chicken with chickpeas, cilantro & scallions
Charcoal grilled chicken, sautéed white mushrooms & melted mozzarella cheese in our homemade Jack Daniel's bourbon sauce
Traditional Brazilian-style with ground beef, olives, onions & potato
Spicy & tangy marinated shredded chicken with blue cheese on the side
Simple & delicious, stuffed with mozzarella cheese
Mama's tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese
Ground beef cooked in traditional Latin spices with Cheddar cheese
Top round steak strips, mozzarella, red pepper, and onions with a Latin twist
Slow-roasted pork, ham with mozzarella & a touch of sofrito
Slow-cooked birria beef, sweet roasted corn & peppers, Oaxaca cheese & cilantro lime rice
Oxtail with Jamaican pepper, chipotle, wine, onion, carrot, thyme, and maduros
Mama's ham & cheese melt
Ham with sautéed pineapple & mozzarella cheese
Jerk marinated chicken with Swiss cheese
Macaroni, Cheddar cheese & bacon in a creamy cheese sauce
Pepperoni slices with tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese
Marinated pork slow-roasted to perfection
Caribbean-style roast pork, sofrito seasoned yellow rice, and pigeon peas
Slow-cooked beef marinated in traditional Colombian spices with onion
Chicken breast slow-cooked with sofrito sauce
Spicy chicken breast slow-cooked in mama's special picante sauce
Spinach & mozzarella cheese with sautéed onion
Mama's seafood stew with fresh tiger shrimp & crab meat
Colombian pork sausage, Cheddar cheese, eggs, and Spanish onion
Slow-roasted pork, onions, peppers, Cheddar cheese, & BBQ sauce
Colombian corn empanada stuffed with mozzarella cheese
Traditional Colombian-style ground beef
Mushrooms, cabbage, ginger, soy, scallions & cilantro
White rice & red beans
Chicken breast slow-cooked with sofrito sauce, carrots, & peas
Steamed potatoes, carrots & Lima beans
Mama's seafood stew with fresh tiger shrimp & crab meat
Tomato, oregano, basil, red wine, Parmesan & mozzarella cheese
Classic Greek-style with spinach & feta cheese
Sautéed with onions, Latin herbs & spices
Sautéed with sofrito sauce & red peppers
Warm caramel with mozzarella
Nutella & bananas
Apples & cinnamon baked
Guava with mozzarella cheese
Regular, mild, or hot
Fried yucca served with avocado sauce
Spicy guava sauce, sour cream, & guacamole
Fried sweet plantains
Mashed fried green plantains & garlic puree
Grilled Colombian sausage with arepa & lime
Plantain chips, pulled pork, cheddar cheese, black beans & guacamole
Strips of grilled skirt steak, grilled chicken, fried arepa, yucca, chicharron, chorizo, and tostones
Cheddar cheese, guacamole, tomato, pickled jalapeños, with side of chips or salad
Served with choice of white or yellow rice
Colombian style oxtail soup with yucca, green plantains, corn on the cob, recaito, cilantro & onions with a side of white or yellow rice
Colombian-style shredded chicken with sofrito, yellow rice, carrots, peas, onions & red peppers served with maduros
Grilled skirt steak, chicharron, chorizo, maduros, fried egg, avocado, rice, beans & arepa
Braised skirt steak cooked with yucca, potatoes, tomatoes, red peppers, onions & Colombian spices, served with rice, pico de gallo, & salad
Grilled skirt steak marinated with traditional Latin herbs & spices. Served with rice, beans, salad & chimichurri sauce
Marinated chicken breast, seasoned with traditional Latin herbs and spices. Served with rice, beans, salad & chimichurri sauce
Latin-style chicken stew slowly cooked in sofrito sauce, yellow peppers, potato & garlic. Served with white or yellow rice
Plain homemade arepa
Sweet corn griddle cake
Ground beef cooked in Latin spices with cheddar
Roast pork, black beans & mozzarella cheese
Mama's ham & cheese melt
Slowly cooked chicken breast in picante sauce
Romaine & iceberg lettuce, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro & scallions with house cumin dressing
Romaine lettuce, kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, imported feta cheese & oregano with Greek dressing
Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, homemade croutons & homemade caesar dressing
Marinated rib eye steak, caramelized onions, peppers & mushrooms, pepper jack cheese & Argentinian chimichurri sauce
All-natural spice-rubbed chicken, avocado, arugula, bourbon glaze, crema de queso, and ciabatta bread served with homemade crunchy mac & cheese
Crispy fried shrimp patty, toasted bun, chipotle mayo, pickled jalapeños, red onion & lettuce
Roasted pork, sliced ham, swiss cheese, dill pickles, mustard on a pressed ciabatta bread
Marinated chicken in mexican chiles, melted pepperjack cheese, chopped lettuce & onions, sliced tomatoes, creamy avocado and mama's boom boom sauce.D
Impossible vegan double patty (8oz) melted plant based Cheddar cheese, chopped lettuce & onions, Jalapeno Vegan Mayo & Honey BBQ sauce
Served with homemade dulce de leche & bitter-sweet chocolate sauce
Traditional Colombian-style flan
8 oz
8 oz
1 oz
1 oz
1 oz
2 oz
2 oz
2 oz
2 oz
2 oz
Side avocado
Side of avocado sauce
2 oz
Scrambled eggs with tomatoes, scallions, and white rice mixed with red beans & arepa
Scrambled egg, fried bean cake, ham, ranchero sauce, chipotle, cheddar, & guacamole
Grilled skirt steak with fried eggs, and papas chorriadas served with grilled baguette
5 Cheeseburger, 5 Bourbon Chicken & 5 Mac N' Cheese Wheat Empanadas, with your Favorite Half Tray Side!
5 Cheesesteak, 5 Buffalo Chicken, 5 Pizza Wheat Empanadas served with your favorite Half Tray Side!
5 El Jefe (Birria), 5 Spicy Chicken, 5 Spinach & Cheese Wheat Empanadas with your half tray side!
Includes Fork, Knife, Napkin, salt & pepper Or Spoon with Napkin
Includes only plate
Includes cover & straw
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Diet coke.
Sprite
Ginger ale
Postobon Apple
Postobon colombiana.
Malta goya bottle
Poland spring bottled water.
Club soda
Enhanced with a proprietary blend of minerals to give it the clean, fresh taste you want from water.
Sparkling mineral water, sourced and bottled in Monterrey, Mexico, offering a refreshing and crisp taste.
Mango juice
Pineapple juice
Cranberry juice
Lemonade
Watermelon lemonade
Cherry lemonade
Colombian hot chocolate.
Cafe tucano.
Regular or decaf.
Esse cafe.
Double espresso.
Cappuccino.
Earl Grey, English breakfast, lemon ginger, or green tea
Hot tea - english breakfast.
Hot tea - green tea.
Served with honey and lemon.
Iced coffee
Iced cappuccino
Any two empanadas served with a side of white or yellow rice & black or red beans
Colombian-style shredded chicken mixed with sofrito, yellow rice, peas, onions, and red peppers served with house salad on the side
Slow roasted Pork shoulder, ham, mozzarella, swiss, sofrito, pickels, mayo, mustard served w/ Lentil soup.
Cucumbers, avocado, tomatoes, romaine & iceberg lettuce, cilantro, & scallions with house cumin dressing topped with grilled chicken
Crispy fried shrimp, toasted bun, chipotle mayo, pickled jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, red onions, and avocado served with homemade potato chips
Felipe is the absolute best! He’s so accommodating and always such a delight every time we come. He’s the sole reason why me and my friends always come and he always greets us with such welcoming energy. Anytime he’s our server he always provides outstanding service and a great experience!
Opening hours, the full address and the best way to get there are all on the restaurant page. Booking policies differ from place to place — so call ahead, or simply walk in.