I’d rather eat at McDonalds if I’m stuck in Times Square. The empanadas here taste like they’re from 7/11. (If you must have empanadas in NY, walk 10 mins to Empanada Mama on 9th Av).
I just had a spicy chicken empanada and it was like a rewarmed hot pocket. Dough soft not flaky. The flavors not unlike frozen food popped in the oven. Pretty disappointing.