Island Empanada
Caribbean, Vegan Empanadas
Vegan options
Good vegan options ★ 4.7 (169) · $ · Restaurant · Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Latin · Hours
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating wifi Wifi
Popular tips: "Try the 'veggie lover' and 'nada-beef' vegan empanadas"
Must-try: rice and beans, veggie lover empanada, empanada
Praised for: friendly service, cozy atmosphere
Island Empanada specializes in Puerto Rican comfort food with a focus on empanadas, including some vegan choices such as the 'nada-beef' and 'veggie lover' made with plant-based ingredients. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, suitable for lunch or dinner with options for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Despite sharing fryers with non-vegan items, the venue offers baked or uncooked vegan empanadas upon request and has accessible facilities.
schedule
Hours
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
location_on
directions
Navigate on Google Maps
2142 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566
Vegan Friendliness
iGood vegan options
C
- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Clearly marked
- STAFF Friendly
- PROTEIN plant-based meat, beans
Some users reported cross-contamination — worth asking about sauces before ordering.
More in Merrick
Two scores: Spinach Rating grades the food. Vegan Friendliness grades how easy it is to eat vegan here.
How we rank →The app is the full experience.
The live map, every ranking, and the dishes worth ordering — free, no signup.
Merrick All Cities