Island Empanada

Veg Options Empanadas, Vegan Sides

Limited vegan options chevron_right

★ 4.2 · $$ · Hours

Quick BitesTakeoutLunchDinnerGroups

Amenities: wifi Wifi

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the 'Veggie Lover' vegan empanada" "Try the 'Veggie Lover' vegan empanada"
"Call ahead to order baked or uncooked empanadas to avoid fryer cross-contamination"
"Vegan red hot and green medium sauces available"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  rice and beans, rice and peas, empanada rice and beans — fan-favourite
rice and peas — fan-favourite
empanada — fan-favourite
plantains — fan-favourite
 

thumb_up Praised for:  many vegan options, fast service many vegan options ×3
fast service
 

Island Empanada offers a casual fast food experience focusing on Puerto Rican cuisine with a modest selection of vegan empanadas and sides. Popular for takeout, it has options suitable for mixed dietary groups and is appreciated for its flavorful rice, beans, and plantains. The venue emphasizes convenience and variety, albeit with shared cooking equipment that might concern some vegans.

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schedule

Hours

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Sunday 11 AM-9 PM

Monday 11 AM-10 PM

Tuesday 11 AM-10 PM

Wednesday 11 AM-10 PM

Thursday 11 AM-10 PM

Friday 11 AM-10 PM

Saturday 11 AM-10 PM

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2142 Merrick Ave
Merrick
NY 11566

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Spinach Rating

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External ratings

star 4.3 (159 reviews)

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star 4 (2 reviews)

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Vegan Friendliness

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Limited vegan options

Vegan Options

some

Protein Options

plant-based meat, beans, rice, plantain

Menu Clarity

clear labeling

Staff Knowledge

Basic Understanding

Warnings info

Cross-Contamination Risk

Island Empanada

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Vegan Friendliness

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