The Migrant Kitchen - Upper West Side

So far I’ve been twice and I’ve been pleasantly surprised with each new thing I try and find myself wanting to come back and try something else! It’s perfect for a snack or a meal and also very affordable. The lemonade is amazing and anything with cheese - empanadas, grilled cheese, max & cheese! I’ll definitely be back :)

Feb ‘23 update: the management made it right and I had a very enjoyable visit. Rating adjusted. Unfortunately very disappointed with the size and quality of the empanadas, considering how overpriced it is. The crust was soggy (meaning it was microwaved), while the meat was dry and lacking flavors. I also didn’t like that the server was looking intently at the tipping screen during the payment. Giving two stars since he was otherwise friendly.

Awesome place to grab a quick bite to eat! The employees are incredibly friendly and it’s a newer, clean-feeling shop. I got the carnitas shawarma and a sausage, egg and cheese empanada. Highly recommend the carnitas shawarma! The pork was so tender, no gristly or fatty pieces at all. It had strong flavor with a freshness added by the lettuce and tomato. The empanada was fairly average, a bit cold in parts. I’d come back for the carnitas shawarma.