Viva Empanadas
13 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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10 ratings
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1214 Troy Schenectady Rd
Latham, NY 12110
Most Recent Reviews
2 weeks ago
Two words… AMAZING empanadas. I’m super sensitive and I was 100% okay after. Separate gf frier and educated about celiac!
3 weeks ago
Tried this for the first time because it’s quite close to the Albany airport. Lots of GF options. My husband and I tried three different GF empanadas and thought all were great. It’s also inside a food hall that has lots of other vendors many with other GF options as well.
1 month ago
These were delicious. I actually got up and got a second helping! They were well informed about gluten-free needs.
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4 months ago
Son was visiting Union College and I confess I didn't have high expectations for GF selections in Schenectady. I was wrong! Viva was amazing. This place was a short drive, in Lantham. They have a separate fryer and prep for the GF empanadas. What a treat.
P.s. it is located in a very cool food court (i hate to call it that because its way nicer than that) so there are options for the whole family.
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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- — Dedicated fryer
- — Dedicated kitchen space
Other
- — Dinner
- — Lunch
- — Takeout
- — Good for kids
7 months ago
I have celiacs and GF empanadas offered. I called and they confirmed they use a separate fryer for the GF empanadas and everything is prepared separately. AMAZING empanadas and I highly recommend. I had 1 of each of the GF empanadas. The fillings were fantastic, and the crusts were the perfect texture without being oily. I am putting this on my list to frequent regularly from now on.
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
8 months ago
I had the GF corn, chicken and potato empanadas. They were amazing!
8 months ago
Food was delicious. Not sure about cross contamination.
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — Separate gluten-free menu
1 year ago
Delicious empanadas and good range of GF options.
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
1 year ago
Fantastic taste. No issues after I ate it.
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
1 year ago
I confirmed with her that the empanadas are GF and ate 2. Got glutened BAD
Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
2 years ago
Oh my goodness! These empanadas were heaven! ♥ The food was fresh, fast and delicious! I live in Plattsburgh but cannot wait to come back. Thankfully, I have family in the area. Thank you VIVA empanadas for an amazing culinary treat!
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
2 years ago
So good! We buys lots of extras for leftovers. Affordable, tasty and gluten free!!
2 years ago
Run don’t walk there. Food is excellent. In the food galleria behind Inovo kitchen off Route 7.
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — Separate gluten-free menu
2 years ago
Loved these empanadas. Tried three out of four of the gluten free and the D’verde and Cuban beef we incredible. Fast service and reasonably priced.
Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
2 years ago
Soooo delicious!!! Empanadas are all gluten free. They’re fried in separate fryers. We tried them all and they’re all so good.. and really affordable?! The location confused us at first, but you have to walk inside the Galleria 7 Market to find it.
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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- — Other dedicated equipment
- — Dedicated fryer
- — Knowledgeable staff
- — Dedicated kitchen space
2 years ago
Wonderful little place in Galleria 7
Gluten free dedicated friers
Wonderful staff
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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