The hidden gem of the city
“My little shop, really hidden, was the first step to turning an underground treasure into a citywide sensation.”
In 2020, we opened our first location in Columbus Circle Underground Market, and during those first couple of years, it was tough getting people to find us! Today, with many pop-ups around the city and expanding outside New York City, I still like to call Criollas a hidden gem.
From those humble beginnings, we've baked our way into the hearts of New Yorkers — one empanada at a time.
Mario Vivas
Founder & Owner
