Cesar's Empanadas Truck

This truck has been around for many years. They even expanded and were up to about 3 trucks. They really WERE the best empandas ever. Unfortunately, the quality decreased. I could barely find the shrimp in the shrimp empanda and it tastes like they changed from white meat to dark meat in the chicken. I know this is probably due to inflation, but it's sad the quality went down after all these years. I hope the owner sees this message and amps the quality back up.

Convenient spot for me for a snack. Ordered a ground beef and a chicken empanada. Was served a warm, crispy shell with well seasoned filling. Fast and friendly service and had no problems paying cash. Paying with card looks a little inconvenient for them. Would go back again and recommend for a quick, tasty snack.

Had the chicken and cheese empanada last night at around 11:00pm and woke up at 5:00 throwing up the entire thing. The meat/cheese was clearly bad and sitting out too long. My friend had the chicken and was fine.

I had the empanadas here and they were delicious. I’m not a fan of empanadas in general but these were good. They were lightly fried and the filling was tasty. I got the vegetarian empanadas, spinach and mushroom and liked them both. They have a lot of meat and vegetarian options.

I’ve been going here for YEARS! [Since 2018 I think.] They have BY FAR- they best Empanadas & their Chicken over rice w beans…*chefs kiss* I go OUT OF MY WAY to add this stop to my routine lol

The best empanadas in New York. I have been going to this soccer field for many years and they have never changed the flavor. I love them👍🏼❤️ They have empanadas made with chicken, meat, cheese, vegetables, shrimp… 🥟🍗🍤🧀 they make quesadillas and tacos… 🌮🥗🌯 they don't have many natural juices, 👎🏼 they only have lemonade. 🍋 And it is very difficult to find parking around there, but I highly recommend it. I’m dominican and l can say they have the best empanadas in NYC⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 🇩🇴🇺🇸

The truck is here many hours a day! It was 8 am and there was fresh coffee and a delicious and delicious roll seasoned beef empanada! The truck is the cleanest food truck I’ve ever seen! I have been coming here for years, come see them!

wow. super juicy and perfectly seasoned meats. this place is the absolute perfect snack to fill up and or save a minute if you're waiting at the dmv around the corner. the beef had a great sofrito profile and the chicken with veggies just bursted with awesome flavors too. the hot sauce was vibrant and really hit it out the park. can't wait to come back

Caesars Empanadas is hands down one of my favorite food trucks in Brooklyn! It's right outside the Atlantic Barclays train station, parked perfectly in front of the Apple Store, so it's super convenient when you're coming off the train and craving something good. There's usually a line, but it moves fast. I always order the classic chicken empanadas--crispy, perfectly golden crust with juicy, flavorful chicken inside. I did try the chicken spinach, empanadas once, but I still prefer the regular chicken more. The green sauce they give you? Just the right kick of spice without overpowering anything! Prices went up a bit (used to be $3.50 without cheese; now it's $4 regardless), but honestly, it's worth every cent. If you're ever in the area, you should try it out. Quick service, incredible empanadas, and always a satisfying experience!

These are my favorite empanadas in NYC. There's no one can make them any better in New York City. I swear to it, everyone I know goes to this truck to get these delicious empanadas, savor or sweet, and regular food as well. The staff is friendly.The price point is a great and the food is always fresh. My go-to choices are the regular chicken or the chicken and cheese with the green sauce. I may go again this week, lol.

Literally the best empanadas in the city! Me and my family have been eating these empanadas for over a decade at this point and there's truly nothing better. The service is always nice and super fast and the food is never not fresh, hot, and delicious. Both locations are just food trucks so nothing fancy but don't let that deceive you, the food is seriously so great. This place is one of my favorite spots in all of NYC and remains to be one of my favorite places to bring friends from out of town. Will likely be back with the next too weeks!

I'm a big fan of this place. The first time I tried it was when they had a small truck in Williamsburg, but now I prefer going to the one at Atlantic Terminal since it's closer to me. I always make sure to order the beef and spinach, but if they don't have it, I go for the chicken and spinach or beef and cheese options. The birria tacos with consome soup are also a must-try, and the staff is incredibly friendly. What makes it even better is the convenience of it being a food truck.

Love their empanadas! I love the chicken,beef and the spinach one also love the lemonade (just ask to hold the ice) lol but other than that they are awesome and their barria tacos is top notch mush chefs kiss ! I go there for breakfast you can enjoy their empanadas anytime of the day

Stumbled onto this food truck for a quick bite. They have a multitude of fillings. My favorite was the beef. The empanada fillings were okay, but was really good with their green sauce. The truck accepts Apple pay which was a huge plus. The lady running the truck was very sweet and kind. I hope I run into her again if I'm in the area.

I went to this place on a Saturday and the birria tacos is $5 each. I got a 3 birria tacos and a soup and everything was $18 and chance, I saw my bank account and this people charge me more than that ($24). even with "taxes" or "card fee" it shouldn't be that much. Plus the tacos and the soup was cold, I literally eat it right there. You guys have to stop doing this.

Haven't been to Brooklyn in a few months, but I would miss my train for one of Cesar's Mashed Potato Empanadas! How is this food truck not Zagat rated!? Delicious!

I've passed this truck HUNDREDS of times and somehow never got myself to stop. Was in need of a savory snack one day and stopped by. They have a wide selection of empanadas, with a good selection of veggie ones too! I got the mushroom one, as well as the spinach and cheese one. Perfectly fried without being greasy! They were nice and crispy, and well filled! They also accept credit cards with a 50 cent fee. The spinach and cheese one was my favorite. So glad to have tried it!!

Today, I discovered there is such a thing called as an air empanada. How are they in business? I have been passing by this truck for years and decided to give it a try. I don't recommend. I got two empanadas on my way home. One was empty and the second barely any chicken in it, hence flat as a roti. This establishment should be introduced to fat empanadas from Empanada Mama (best in NYC), so they know what $3.50 empanadas should be filled with and how much filling should be in it, if they even decide to have a filling.

Amazing empanadas. Very fast service. I loved the sweet plantain ones. Love the food truck vibe Can't wait to go back and try their tacos.

Even when it wasn't along the way, I wanted to make a detour here for a quick bite. There are 2 Cesar trucks right across each other, one big one small. Not sure what's the business strategy in that but let's roll with it! The high school memories drove me to order that Chicken w/ Cheese Empanada ($3.50) and Beef Empanada ($3.00). Hmm, things have sadly changed since I last remembered them. The empanadas were given to me lukewarm, and on my first bite, I thought I would be hitting meat, but all I got was the skin. It was identical to the feeling of opening a chip bag. Still, once you reach the loaded chicken or beef, you're in for a toasty treat. Especially if you get them with cheese, there is just so much flavor and juice going on in there you don't even need sauce. But the jalapeno green sauce does help in upping it a couple levels! They were being cheap with the green sauce portion though. Cesar, nonetheless, still delivers a satisfying empanada meal. Perfect for the size and price, these filled pastries are a bang for your buck and a must try whenever you're in the area.

I feel so pretentious when I say I've had better xyz elsewhere or in a different country but I do not mean to sound that way--I only wish to share what my basis of comparison is. I'm one month past a work trip to Bogota where I had the chance to learn about Colombian empanadas on a food tour. That being said, Cesar's truck is one that I pass frequently to and from Whole Foods. I stopped once recently to have a snack after putting away my groceries. I ordered one beef, one rice and beans, and one birria empanada. I found the crust delicious and not too oily. The ground beef empanada was a little disappointing in terms of how moist it was. It was not dry but I've had much juicier filling from Empanada Mama in LES. All empanadas were good and had a nice amount of filling but they were not tasty enough to warrant a second visit.

Best empanadas! $3 each n 50c more w cheese. Beef is really good. Spinach n cheese is also good. I took 5 empanadas home n put in in the toaster. Sooo good.

Cesar's Empanadas is one of my top NYC food trucks. Reliably parked at the end of Hanson and Ashland Place, across from the Apple Store and the LIRR side of of Atlantic Terminal, Cesar and family makes the perfect hand pie. Get one for a snack, get three for a meal. Cesar has three vehicles and you may see any or all of them: a big white truck with two windows that does tacos and plates, a bright blue truck for Cesar's Cafe that carries everything, and a small coffee kiosk style cart that only carries empanadas. If there is a line, it moves fast, so don't get upset when you see all the fans. The staff are super fast and efficient. Every. Single. Empanada. Here. Is. The. Bomb. The empanadas here are fried and flaky and warm and have the right ratio of crust to filling. I love the beef and cheese, the spinach, the chicken with veggies, the guava. They make a blueberry pie, a birria beef, a shrimp. They also do burritos and plates and tacos, but when I see the truck all I crave are the empanadas. They're a perfect impulse snack. Cash is preferred, and you MUST get the green salsa (jalapeno cilantro).

I stopped by this food truck after a job interview. The line was pretty long so I guess the food had to be good plus it smelled good so I was down. I got two steak tacos and two cheese empanadas. Empanadas are my new favorite thing and it's pretty hard to screw them up. The steak tacos were a miss, the steak was not seasoned at all but the other fresh ingredients and tons of hot sauce masked it somewhat. The empanadas on the other hand were amazing and I should've just ordered empanadas but I wanted to be greedy and have them both. For a quick bite if you're out and about you can't go wrong but to take a trip from another borough to come here I would not recommend it.

You can't miss this truck if you're near Atlantic Terminal and the Apple store. There's also a cart with the same name on the same block. I'm assuming they're both owned by the same people. The empanadas are very good and quite hefty. The pastry shell isn't that crispy, but I'm glad it's nice and thin. The chicken empanada is great, but the chicken with vegetables one is even better. It's filled with soft and tender pieces of corn, string beans, and carrots. Anything with veggies means it must be healthy, right? The chicken in both is surprisingly juicy and very flavorful. One is perfect for a snack on the go, or you can grab two and make it a meal.

Love it! I came for a visit and our crew loved it. We ate here every night for like four to five days.

If you want to pay for overpriced fried dough with cockroach eggs, be my guest. Zero fillings, unsanitary and overpriced. Not to mention the owner is a rude and condescending when I told him there was a bug in my empanada. You try to support small businesses and this is what happens.

I have always gotten empanadas from this cart and the one near Atlantic terminal entrance and it every time is has been delicious and had not giving me any problem. Until it did. I got food poisoning from a chicken empanada I got from the cart near the terminal entrance. I know it was from it because I hadn't had anything else that day. I'm so disappointed. I'm never eating from this cart again.

I've been going here since high school ( I'm a college grad at this point) & the flavors have always been consistent! These are some of my favorite empanadas & will continue to be as long as they stick around!

This is very close to my job so I've been here plenty of times. The tacos are pretty good and some empanadas are decent. Last time I went I tried the spinach and bean empanada. The spinach was ok and the bean was TERRIBLE. Like so dry and flavorless like they just rinsed some beans and threw them them inside an empanada. Very disappointing especially for their prices smh. I feel like they shouldn't serve veggie empanadas if they're just gonna half ass them. Just stick to serving meat/cheese.

Love the empanadas wish I could have some now but moved out of state but always fresh

Solid wonderful cheesy pockets of delight. A wonderful quick snack if going to fire island on the LIRR to see Frank.

Come back to Williamsburg! We miss your delicious empanadas! So good. We recommend the bean and bean and cheese.

I've been meaning to go here for the longest time, being that it's on an extremely busy intersection and noticeable to everyone. I finally got the chance and was thrilled, as everything was exactly the way it should be. We had to Birria tacos which were up there with the greatest Birria tacos. We also had the consommé, which was to die for. I'll be back soon to try more items.

I dare you to eat just ONE empanada! It's just impossible. Cesar's Empanada is soooooo delicious and addictive. It's a good thing it's located far away from me! hahaha However, every time I'm near Barclay Center or Atlantic Terminal, I start jonesing for these empanadas! They're fresh, hot and oozing with flavorful goodness. Oh, and they're actually HUGE! @ just $3 per empanada, this is just a fantastic deal! They have a huge variety of empanadas for whatever you're craving and even have vegetarian and dessert empanadas! Cesar's has a wide menu - it's not just empanadas. They also have tacos; burritos; lamb, chicken and fish platters; quesadillas and even fish & chips! I've never had anything other than the empanadas. Perhaps one day I'll try their other menu items....but my priority is always the empanadas! Ohhhhhhh, and do NOT forget to get their Green Sauce....it's a total MUST!

Beef and chicken empanadas (with vegetables, $3.5 each) were incredible!! The empanadas are very good and quite hefty. The pastry shell isn't crispy, nice, and thin. The filling is incredibly tasty! I personally liked the beef emapandas, paired with the white sauce it is so good. There are pieces of corn, string beans, and carrots. Perfect for a quick snack, or get a couple of deals you will have one meal you will not regret. Guaranteed mhmm

Absolutely the MOST delicious empanadas I have ever tasted. They've been operating for 10 years and it gets busy during lunch time. It's located next to the side entrance to 2 Hanson Place by a small bank. The owner is very sweet. The chicken on a stick is moist and flavorful but it's the chicken empanadas that is awesome! I'm in town for training so I wanted to taste local fare for a quick lunch and I found it !

They have a large variety of flavorful empanadas. Their vegan tofu mushroom is delicious. Crispy on the outside with savory filling. If you're craving something sweet, you can always get the sweet plantain. Even with a line they are fast paced and are always pleasant and friendly. Good spot to grab a quick snack.

I'm spoiled by Mama's Empenadas and a few other really good places to get empanadas. I only had two dessert empenadas from the big truck by the Apple store. One blueberry and one guava/cheese. They were both very mediocre and blah. The guava filling was watery and spilled out. The blueberry filling was ok. The crusts were not crispy or that tasty. Meh. Probably best to get a fresh empanada from an actual storefront business.

I wait on that line over 15or 20 mins I picked a bad choice buy that crap Birria That's why I gave it two stars it was a joke then think I waited 10 minutes to get it maybe more She handed me little bitty bag I should've! Ask for money back It literally was the size of the palm of my hand no bigger Will never order that again there the way five dollars

I've always wanted to stop by and try an empanada from this business. However, whenever I passed by it in downtown Brooklyn there was always a long line. This time there was no line so I decided to try one out. I was unsure of which one to try since it was my first time and I decided to try the chicken empanada. I waited until I arrived back to my car to eat it. I fell in love at the first bite, it was so good. It made me so happy inside. It was flavorful without being overseasoned and the dough was light and flaky and not sautéed in oil. I was impressed by this flavorful empanada for only $2.50. I was upset at myself that I only purchased one and almost turned my car around to go back and purchase another one. I've tried empanadas at several restaurants and this has been the best empanada thus far. I know understand why the lines are always long at the other location. I'm good with it now because if I'm in the area, I will be standing on it too lol. I'm a fan of Cesar's Empanadas now. If you haven't tried this place out yet, please make it your business to patronize this business because it is definitely worth it.

Pretty overall underwhelmed by this place and surprised by the reviews because I think I expected much more. Stopped by on the way home from running errands and walked outside to Whole Foods to eat them. Super quick service, probably fried and left out because mine were soggy. Order was ready in less than 10 seconds. Maybe a 2-3 minute walk and they were kinda soggy. Decent pricing for a snack, 3-4$ an empanada Ordered 4 different kinds of Empanadas. They had other options for food, tacos, burritos, etc. none of them were particularly crispy or warm with the exception of the crust, which was fried and dry in an over oiled way. 1. Beef with spinach (3/5) - pretty underfilled imo and the spinach itself gave most of the flavor. 2. Potato (2/5) - pretty bland, felt like boiled potatoes but good with the salsa 3. Mushroom (3/5) - flavorful and one of the better ones ordered 4. Spinach and cheese (3/5) - pretty flavorful as well. Cheese helped. I think I'll stop by and try one again and hoping I'm pleasantly surprised.

I love LOVE love the empanadas here. It's HUGE, both in size and flavor. And the green hot sauce is so delicious, I want to take straight shots of it. The empanadas are so good, my co-workers used to ask me to pick up 20-30 empanadas for office parties. My favorite are the chicken and beef. They have about 6-8 other fillings, but those two seem to be the most popular. The empanadas are simply the best and I have been eating at this truck for about 10 years. They have expanded to a few more trucks and even one dedicated to tacos, but I always go back to the delicious empanadas. So good!

It's been a while but to date, Cesar's Empanadas is still one of the best food truck food ...in the ranks with The Halal Guys. Though CE has quite a large menu, a constant favorite is spinach and cheese empanada - packed with lots of spinach in good ratio with the cheese... delicately fried (not dense) which is my preference of empanada...and nicely hot for some time in the wax paper bag! Heaven! Usually, I order 2 of these...(blush, blush). Another favorite is their fish taco. Fish is quite plump and this place doesn't skimp out on the key ingredient...and for $4! Yum-my & for the bang for the buck! Imho, beats some of taco chain places I've been to which cost a bit more & get less kinda deal...probably bcuz of real estate. Another plus is location, which CE is in a very happening / perfect spot to stop for a quick comfort eats --- close to Atlantic Terminal & Mall & Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). It's great to be in NYC and enjoy all the Great Cheap Eats!

The Birria tacos were actually really good, could have been a little more crispy though. I also got the plantain empanada and it was amazing. The slight sweetness, the crunchiness of the pastry, definitely recommend.

This is a great place to stop for some Mexican food downtown. Their tacos are bomb! I've had the chicken, steak and both were delicious. They also have great empanadas. They have one for everyone. I normally get chicken and beef with cheese. Both are amazing! Great snacks if you're looking for something quick. It's also very hot and fresh. They make it to order. All in all good stuff!

Perfectly made flaky golden crust and juicy beef w spinach & chicken w spinach empanadas. Oh my goodness. Def satisfied my hunger pangs. And their beef tacos are an explosion of flavor in your mouth. Yumz! I just discovered TODAY 05.22.18 that they accept credit cards. No more trekking down here looking for cash to spend . Cause who carries around cash with them nowadays? Oh their red sauce is out of this world good too. Have an empanada , you'll thank me later. =]

The nerve of me to be so close to this place for so long, and to only have made the stop last night. These empanadas are delicious! Spinach & Cheese + Shrimp for the win y'all! These were really made to perfection, and I can't get over how good both of them were, especially the shrimp. Usually anytime I opt for something with shrimp, the shrimp is very scarce. Not only was there a good amount of shrimp inside, but this shrimp alone was just mouth watering and seasoned to perfection. My taste buds are ready for another one. Don't forget the green sauce. Extra plus is they take cards!

This place is a dream come true! Kind of like if I was in a band that was fronted by Paris Hilton, but when we went to perform at the Garden, we couldn't find our bass player. And for some reason I had a full beard. Except that's not really a good dream. And uh...not one I had either. What I meant to say is that this place is a dream come true in the sense that it's offering the most delicious of empanadas, in the most convenient of locations, at very reasonable prices. Every empanada I've tried has been damn good. It's pretty telling that once I got one with chicken, and I didn't even miss the cheese that I forgot to order. You read that right: I made one of the classic blunders (the most famous of which is 'never get involved in a land war in Asia'), and the quality is so high at Cesar's that it DIDN'T EVEN MATTER. (Is a chicken and cheese empanada also fantastic? Of course it is.) It's also pretty telling that we've been known to grab some empanadas, go take care of some business in the misery that is the Atlantic Terminal Mall, and then come back out and get more empanadas. Even though we'd already eaten lunch, and had imminent dinner plans. Basically, you should come eat some empanadas because you will be happier than you would be if you didn't. You can sit on the ledge of the mall, pour tiny amounts of red or green hot sauce (both superb) onto each bite, and fend off the rats with wings* that congregate by your feet, hoping for a small morsel of empanada. Well, I'd sooner lick it off the sidewalk than let you have anything, you disgusting vultures. _____________ *You may know these as "pigeons."

Best empanadas! Great vegetarian choices. Make sure to get the spicy green or red sauce to dip them in.

I finally tracked "Cesar's" van down! This place moves around so it was tough to find. I was on my way to another location, but I needed to find out. When I walked over there was a crowd already forming. Empanadas were on my mind and I wanted to try them. When it came to me to order, I got two. They are pretty big and served hot. It was a match made in heaven! The meat and the cheese blend was sensational! The flavor was better then any empanada I've had. I can speak for Brooklyn when I say find this truck, it's worth the trip. I recommend the beef and cheese.

Most people don't know but I'm a little obsessed with empanadas. Cesar's empanadas are definitely my top 5 empanadas. I alway get the chicken empanadas with green sauce, don't forget to ask for that cause it is crack. The empanadas are a good size and no skimping on the ingredients.

This food truck is a staple in this area of Brooklyn, They are always there when you need them for a quick bite on the go. The empanada prices range from $2.50 to about $4:00. They have meat, vegetarian and desert empanadas. There is also a burrito truck next door that has other items made by the same company. Every time I'm in the area I stop by. This time I had chicken and cheese, beef and spinach and dulce de leche and banana. All were fresh, hot, flaky and larger that the usual sized empanada. My favorite was the chicken and cheese. The flavors were distinctive and well balanced. The chicken to cheese to dough ratio is perfection. The chicken was well seasoned and juicy, and the outside was crispy and flavorful. The beef was good, however, it was bit bland in favor. It was a good portion of beef and spinach. And the hot sauces helped. The last one I tried was the dulce de leche and banana. I liked the flavor of the center filling, however, the texture was similar to melted peanut butter with a few pieces of banana in it. Also, I felt the outside was missing a sprinkle of sugar on it. All in all, it was very good. I will go back.

These empanadas are so delicious that I feel the equal a sin. I cannot get enough of the chicken and cheese or the shrimp one

Real simple, I had a mashed potato empanada, it was amazing, NO Grease, $3. This truck is worth a visit.

Most cultures have their own version of wrapped dough stuffed with Flavorful fillings. Chinese have dumplings, Indians have samosas , Italians have Ravioli, and us Spanish have Empanadas! Woohoo :) I have been dying to try this food truck and finally had the chance. This is a family owned business, the owners are Japanese but raised in Peru. They speak better Spanish then this little Dominican girl haha. I ordered a lasagna,a chicken and a shrimp empanada. They then gave me a Nutella banana empanada on the house which was so creamy and sweet, just like a crepe. The empanada dough is made of wheat flour, its crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. Shrimp empanada: The Shrimp was seasoned very well, it was nice and peppery with a good amount of Shrimp pieces. Chicken empanada: Chicken was deliciously seasoned as well with some veggies. This was my favorite of the bunch. Lasagna empanada: had tomato sauce, ground beef and gooey delicious mozzarella cheese. They were all delicious. Definitely check them out!

Best empanadas I've ever had- the beef tastes fresh I'm trying not to eat too many They also have vegetarian options like bean & cheese