Nadas

Amazing empanadas! I tried three fillings and they were all fantastic, and this is one of the most affordable GF places in New York.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Very nice and smelled good but tested with my Nima and said it wasn’t gluten free.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Always one of my favorite spots! Highly recommend. Great for leftovers, too, so I normally buy enough for two meals.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Very tasty. Had to review immediately after eating it. GET THIS FOOD. We tried almost all the vegetarian ones, and we loved the guava and cheese one especially.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options

The nadas are great and for me, the place has been 100% safe. Despite people reporting the fryer contaminated, as a very sensitive celiac, I haven't had any problems. It was either a misunderstanding or it's been corrected.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

This place was heaven sent…until they had a limited edition empanada that was not gluten free and contaminated all the fryers.

There was a churro empanada made with wheat a little while back and it wasn’t really made-known that it had gluten in it—not sure if they’ve cleaned their facility or changed the oil since then, but they were a bit dodgy when I asked about it (I mean, if it’s cross-contaminated, then just be honest). I’m a super sensitive celiac, so I haven’t chanced it since then.

If you’re not worried about cross contamination, then these were my favorites: Mango pork Vegan chorizo Guava and cheese Vegan beef

I’m not even vegan and neither is my boyfriend, but they were so good that we would get them all the time! If anybody knows specifics about if they cleaned house, PLEASE write a review and let us know! I miss them lol.

***********UPDATE: MARCH 2024***********

It’s been about a year since I wrote the above review and, because of the influx of five-star reviews, I figured enough clean oil has been pumped through those machines to have cleared out their past gluten-filled mistakes…so I gave them another chance.

I’m glad I did because I didn’t have any reaction whatsoever! I ate there again the next day and still confirmed no reaction—YAY!!! I’m increasing my review by one star and safety heart for now, and will do the same the next time I eat there, but I’ll wait awhile to make sure it’s not a happy fluke lol. Still hesitant and I still don’t fully trust management because of how they handled the situation last time, but repairing the relationship has begun lol.

NOTE FOR DAIRY-FREE & VEGANS: In the first recent order, I asked for vegan empanadas and unfortunately was delivered cheese & meat empanadas. They gave me store credit and threw in a couple extras in the next order (which was really cool of them *gf brownie points scored*), but I remember mix-ups happening quite a bit before I got glutened there too, so just be careful and double-check your empanadas before eating them.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Great fast/fried food. Sometimes oil could be fresher but the flavor and filling is very good. Our favorite is the black beans.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Great spot! Delicious! Filling! We tried the beef, chicken, pork and mango and chorizo. Loved the pork and chorizo the best but they are all good. Couple chairs inside and outside but perfect to grab and go or take out. Worth a stop!! 100% Gf. How often can you get fried deliciousness ??

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

This was so wonderful the guava and cheese empanadas were other worldly and the spinach and cheese and blueberry and goat cheese were also incredible. The person working was also so kind and lovely. What a great little spot!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Stumbled upon this place by accident while walking in New York City and holy cow! Everything in their menu is GLUTEN FREE!! I was very skeptical because of all the colors, but the flavor did not disappoint. My favorite was the yellow and green (I think yellow was pork?) and my wife loved the yellow and red ones. It is a bit pricey but definitely worth it for me!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

A cute little takeaway place with two seats. A little heavy and salty. Better as a snack than a whole meal. The mushroom (“vegan beef “) with plantain and the cheese with guava were favorites.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options

100% Gluten Free! Excellent vegan options as well. Love this place!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Delicious! So good I went back twice! The chicken empanada was my favorite. Love being able to get a safe, yummy, street food type snack while out in NYC.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Tooooo die for!!!! Was out in city w group of friends who ate at a regular restaurant quick ran over and got a half dozen - everyone ate them on me & loved them - actually about to order them and ship to my house lol 😳🐷 they were that good!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Best empanadas I have ever had. An extremely grateful Celiac. We got every flavor!!!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Everything is gluten Free. The Empanadas were so good and fun flavor combos to choose from. The empanadas are on the smaller side so I’d say get 1 or 2 for a snack or 3+ for a meal.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

All empanadas are gluten free and delicious. Order from the food app if you want a dozen for store pick up because somehow its cheaper than getting it in store. My favorite is the yellow and red colored empanadas. I think it was pork and chicken? Either way I’ve tried almost all the flavors and all were great.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Always try to get an empanada when i travel. This was my place. Delicious !!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

WHAT A TREAT!! Run, don’t walk, if you are down in the WTC area.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The place is 100% gluten free, I was surprise to read 1-2 other comments about gluten attack, maybe the employee didn’t wash his hands but looks that the food is GF by nature, excellent empanadas, we tried 5 different flavors and all of them were successful

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I had a gluten attack if you look down you can see the comments of cross contamination in the past.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

100% naturally gluten free. Delicious and whimsical. So exciting to stumble on a place your non GF friends want to go to that is celiac safe. All white corn used. They have a stand at Smorgasburg WTC.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

So delicious and gluten-free. Easy to order, tasty options. Love the Latin flavors.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Love this place it’s so great to grab a quick snack and it’s delicious. Never get sick

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

It was absolutely delicious and so much more enjoyable knowing that it was 100% safe! The hot sauce was also the best hot sauce I’ve ever had!! I’m definitely buying a bottle next time I go…which might be tonight 😂

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

The empanadas were good not great. Idk if I’d necessarily go out of my way to eat them again, but if you’re in the neighborhood and looking for a quick and easy lunch, it’s a good option

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Loved Nadas and their coloful empanadas. We are from Ireland and hubby and I never had empanadas but heard all great things. Very flavorful and delicious. There is a couple of barstools to sit inside but not much sitting. Still a great place to eat. I also noticed the 1 dozen empanada is about 5$ less if you order for pick up on grubhub.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

So delicious and fun! Our favorite was the chorizo and cheese!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options

So good! I go out of my way to pick up Nadas when I have an event or party to go to. They make great celiac purse food :)

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The food tasted great, and an order of three empanadas was a medium sized lunch for me. Note that this location is a food stand outside, and it has limited days/hours and might also be closed during inclement weather or seasonally.

The area where the food stand is located has dozens of other food stands and large crowds of people. I don't think any seating is available, but there are bollards/lamp posts that are useful as a tiny makeshift table where you can stand and eat your food.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Fully gluten free Awsome. Stopped serving those pesky non gluten free items. Now again 100% gluten free.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Handled a crowd of 15 people in about 10 minutes, in the only celiac in the group and not one complaint from the normies. This is great GF!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Was just walking by when I saw this place. All of their empanadas are gluten free, so I had to try one! The guy at the register didn’t speak much English, but he was so nice and recommended the mango pork.

It was such a good empanada! Piping hot, juicy pork, sweet pineapple, and a spicy hot sauce to go with it all. I definitely will be back to try the other flavors!!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Delicious empanadas (the guava and cheese is my favorite) and friendly staff. In addition the empanadas, they also make fresh juices that are very good (the soursop flavor was especially delicious). Highly recommend stopping by this new place!

I recently reached out to Nadas to confirm if they are still gluten-free and received the following response: “We no longer make the churro empanadas—also they were made off-site. That being said we are 100% gluten-free.” They also confirmed that they will only be at the WFC location of Smorgasburg this year.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I love that everything is gluten free! My favorite is the green spinach and the yellow empanadas (I think it was pork!). But there is over 12 flavors and you can't go wrong. It is not super authentic because it's gf but there is total love in each empanada. All the employees are really nice too!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

the best. the service is always nice and the empanadas are fantastic. i’ve tried every flavor and don’t even know which is my favorite.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Delish

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I’ve been here a number of times and it’s always a good experience. Their empanadas are all gluten free, their churros aren’t. For the price and size of each, it’s so worth it. They’re open late so if you need an after a late night snack, or something during the day, it’s perfect!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options

Absolutely delicious, I loved the chicken and guava empanadas! I need to try more flavors!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

I think everything is gluten free? Someone else here says there are churros but there don’t appear to be. Feel free to ask yourself! Great empanadas!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

really great empanadas in a great neighborhood. my favorites are the mango pork and the guava cheese. if you have a nut allergy just stay away from the nutella one. so delicious i can’t wait to go back

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for peanut-free

No longer dedicated gf, with churros on the menu but made in separate fryer.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Delicious empanadas

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Delivery and Delicious

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

i had the beef, pork, chicken, and chorizo empanadas. i liked all 4 a lot. good quality food too! the dude behind the counter pulled out a table and two chairs for my girlfriend and i. good experience, will go back

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Wonderful experience, empanadas were delicious and staff there today was great.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

a must go !!!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent