THE BEST EMPANADA ANIHLU'S COFFEE HOUSE — Restaurant in Town of Hempstead

Had really high hopes for this place--especially after reading the reviews. As a fellow Ecuadorian, I was excited to have a place where I can enjoy my country's delicacies. At a glance, they have a varied menu, not just with empanadas but with additional Ecuadorian delicacies. We walked in and several other patrons were waiting to be attended to. Two small tables were filled with plates, meaning no one had time to pick up after these tables. I should've left then, but I really wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. Food that we ordered: Churrasco and two baked empanadas (1 chicken - 1 beef). We did want to try Ecuadorian cuisine, but it was towards the later of the day and I understand things run out, so unfortunately we were not able to. Food wasn't superb but they do have room for growth. My suggestions would be prioritizing the service and atmosphere of the place. I am willing to try them out again, possibly on a weekday when they hopefully aren't bombarded...

I was actually surprised that this little coffee shop restaurant has plenty of variety of ecuadorian food like empanadas de verde and yuca encebollado and more. Flavor was ok on the encebollado but it wasn't really bad it was good the empanadas were delivered the natural juices on point hopefully this place keep adding more choices to the menu the big issue here is the location it's not really a Nice location because right in front of the place people were smoking and dealing do the owners have to do...

El ceviche le faltó más limones y sal y el shrimp sabía un poco a tierra , the ceviche was not that great need more lemon and salt I m Ecuadorian and this ceviche does not taste ñike the one we made . My ceviches are way better lol, y el bolon de queso need a little salt I guess it was ok!!! They need to work a little better...