Well, howdy y 'all! If you ever find yourself wanderin ' 'round Albany, NY, and you get a hankerin ' for some downright delicious grub, you best mosey on over to Llama Empanada at 469 Delaware Ave. I reckon it 's a place you won 't soon forget.Now, I done went there and ordered myself three empanadas and a passion fruit lemonade to wash it all down. Let me tell y 'all, every single bite screamed fresh and homemade. Felt just like when Ma used to whip up somethin ' special in our old country kitchen back home.The empanadas I tried? Chicken and cheese, beef and cheese, and hold your horses chorizo and cabbage. That last one? It hit me right in the feels. Reminded me of the glucke my Polish Bab...
The empanada dough was too thick for my liking. Empanada flavors we tasted included chicken; chicken and cheese; beef and cheese; spinach; Peruvian mac and cheese, which seemed like regular mac and cheese to us. Fried plantains are good. Dolce de lecce cookie was so-so. We ordered the dolce de lecce empanada too, which was better than the cookie. The yellow rice and chorizo didn’t taste homemade — when it comes to rice, if it tastes like I could have made it better, it’s a big let-down. We ordered chips and guacamole and didn’t select “extra guacamole,” and were a little disappointed by the size of the standard container, too.
The empanadas at this restaurant are fantastic. We tried the cabbage/chorizo empanada for lunch and it was delicious, while the Dulce de Leche empanada was rich and gooey. We enjoyed them so much that we ordered a variety for dinner. They reheated well in the air fryer and all the flavors - chicken, beef, and chicken/cheese - were excellent. However, we were not big fans of the tamales. The yellow sauce did not enhance the meal, but the cilantro sauce was superb.
The staff is nice. The food was not to my liking, but it may be to yours. It may be that I'm just not accustomed to the textures and flavors. I tried stewed chicken, rice, beans, and plantain. We also had roasted pork. It was just okay.
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I’ve had the bean and cau cau empanada- both really good. Other vegan options include the yuca fries and apple empanada. Great tasting food
These are the best empanadas I have ever tried. The prices are very reasonable and they also serve homemade lemonade. Absolutely delicious!
Beef and cheesy chicken Empanadas came unseasoned on the inside. Green sauce was very good though.
We placed a large order of a variety of food. Unfortunately, we weren’t impressed.
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We placed a large order of a variety of food. Unfortunately, we weren’t impressed.
Very bad service, the last straw is that they prepare the same dishes.
Personal Lunch: One Empanada And A Side Of Rice And Chicken Or Rice And Chorizo. (Must Be Ordered At Least 24 Hours In Advance)
Personal Lunch: One Empanada And A Side Of Quinoa Salad Or Bean And Mango Salad (Must Be Ordered At Least 24 Hours In Advance)
Personal Lunch: One Empanada And Rice And Beans Or Plantains (Must Be Ordered At Least 24 Hours In Advance)
100 Or More Empanadas (Must Be Ordered At Least 24 Hours In Advance)
Bean And Mango Salad: (Must Be Ordered At Least 24 Hours In Advance)
50 Or More Empanadas (Must Be Ordered At Least 24 Hours In Advance)
75 Or More Empanadas (Must Be Ordered At Least 24 Hours In Advance)
Rice And Chicken (Must Be Ordered At Least 24 Hours In Advance)
Rice And Chorizo (Must Be Ordered At Least 24 Hours In Advance)
Tres Leches Cake (Must Be Ordered At Least 24 Hours In Advance)
