Island Empanada
Caribbean, Vegan Empanadas
Vegan options
Limited vegan options ★ 4.1 (517) · $ · Restaurant · Caribbean, Latin, South American · Hours
Popular tips: "Order the baked vegan empanadas to avoid shared fryer contamination"
Must-try: Jamaican patty, patacón, rice & beans
Praised for: friendly service
Island Empanada delivers Latin Caribbean fast food with a casual, quick-service style. Vegan offerings include two empanadas, a plant-based meat option called 'nada-beef', and sides like rice, beans, and plantains. The venue is wheelchair accessible and is popular for lunch and solo dining, with friendly staff noted for accommodating vegan requests, including baking empanadas on demand.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 11 AM-9 PM
Monday 11 AM-9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM-9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-9 PM
Thursday 11 AM-9 PM
Friday 11 AM-9 PM
Saturday 11 AM-9 PM
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601 Portion Rd #13, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Vegan Friendliness
iLimited vegan options
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- VEGAN OPTIONS Few · 2–3 dishes
- MENU Clearly marked
- STAFF Friendly
- PROTEIN tofu substitute (plant-based 'beef' in nada-beef empanada), beans, rice
Some users reported cross-contamination — worth asking about sauces before ordering.
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