Patacon Pisao NYC is a small 9 seat restaurant featuring excellent Venezuelan food. Originally…read moreestablished in 2005, they know how to do it right. Festive atmosphere and service is informative and polite. I recommend dropping in whenever you're in the L.E.S.

I was hoping for better here. I like the idea of this place, but the execution is not good. I had a…read moresuper crunchy yet tasteless cubano patacano. It's a plantain chip bun and tons of meat inside. The inside was good and lots of meat but overall so little flavor. The "bun" or plantain top and bottom is so inedible it feels.

Love the food at arepas cafe! The tequenos and the sauce it comes with is a must!…read more I got the chicken arepa which was delicious and so filled! I think these are some of the best and most filling arepas shop Service: very kind and helpful Ambience: a nice and fun space to eat!

Hidden gem, and highly rated, casual Venezuelan restaurant located in Astoria…read more Recommend - the Jugo Papelon and their Ensalada De Lasa with grilled chicken 4th Photo -World Cup Official football (Trionda)

Nicole gave us a really good service, they take care about you and are kindly. We truly recommend…read morethe tequeños with guava

I haven't found many good Venezuelan places in New York - and while this one is tiny, it punches…read moreabove the waist compared to others in Manhattan. PRO: - great coffee & food - has a market (although it's tiny) - and also sells frozen tequeños (not made in-house, good to have some at home) - makes tequeños in-house - great tres leches CON: - a lack of good A/C? - no golfeados Service was overall friendly, although the first trip I had there, the young female barista (who was great and did latte art) didn't give off friendly vibes. A lady in my second visit however, was much friendlier. The place overall gives off a simple vibe - perfect for a quick bite and college students (not so much for families or a full dine-in experience). Still - I no doubt will return as I'm happier with the food there than in most other establishments nearby.

White Maize || Chelsea…read more yummm, def outside my usual comfort zone the cachapa isn't quite my usual vibe but still good -- probably a "with a friend" order next time vs solo drinks and apps though?? really good. the tequeños and my la fresa drink were both winners

Mmmm, tasty Venezuelan in the heart of the city--albeit it with the Manhattan mark-up. $18 for an…read morearepa is....wow. On the other hand, you don't have to schlep to Union City, which is probably where the best Venezuelan fare in the Tri-State area is. So...there's that. Definitely come with a group of four (more will be a bit of a squeeze, as the space isn't big--another Manhattan tax). Get: - Mandocas: Kick off your Venezuelan journey with these sweet plantain fritters soaked in raw sugar cane syrup and stuffed with Venezuelan farmer's cheese... - Tequenos: Or get these--a darker, sweeter, similar concept - Guac & Tostones: I didn't actually want these, but our friends needed a more familiar safety blanket during their intro to V food. The fried green plantain accompaniments were a nice change, though - La de Pollo Cachapa: If you love sweet corn, I can't think of a better representation than cachapas. This was a tasty offering, though half the size of others I've gotten--but the pulled chicken and cheese filling was flavorful, as was the corn crepe itself. Cutting it to share, though...that's a messy endeavor - Venezuelan Ceviche: I would skip this unless you really, really want seafood, but that's because I prefer the zesty, citrus-y Peruvian-style ceviche over the tomato-bomb variants. There also wasn't a TON of seafood because, well, Manhattan mark-up. So save your $$$. - La de Pabellon & Vegetariano Arepas: No Venezuelan meal is complete without arepas, IMO. We got two, because we were greedy little piggies. I actually preferred the Veg one, which was overstuffed with avocado, black beans, sweet plantains, and cheese--mmm. The other was filled with shredded beef, which is a solid, tasty choice if you must consume animal flesh. As with the cachapa, though, cutting these to share was a nightmare in spilled cheese and splashed beans. Let's just say, we might've drained the restaurant's supply of wet wipes by the end. For drinky drinks, we opted for the Venezuelan sugarcane classic Papelon (which wasn't as sweet as you might think), and the freshly made Passion Fruit Juice. Might try their cocktails next time, but I just can't pay those Manhattan mark-up prices anymore. Service was fine, and the ambience--true to the restaurant's name--skews clean and white. Note that the Chelsea website's menu is hard to read, but the Brooklyn location's menu is slightly different and doesn't include everything that Chelsea has.

Their cooking is spot-on. A cut above other neighborhood options. The food quality here is…read moreexcellent. The staff operates at the highest level. No aspect of this place fell short.

Very good venezuelan food, delicious, authentic and affordable. Keep doing good for all the…read morevenezuelan food lovers. Thank you

Didn't expect to like this place as much as I did. Be prepared though, the portion sizes are huge,…read moreand they don't skimp on the cheese. Food is delicious, affordable, and good for a filling bite without breaking the bank. I believe they also make their cheese which is delicious and chewy. They also have sugarcane juice and passionfruit juice, and I personally liked the sugarcane one a lot, even though it's been already pressed and is sitting there.

Only ordered delivery, but anything I've ever gotten here has been so insanely good. If you haven't…read moretried it you should. Delicious

Got takeout, service was good, the place itself was a typical Hispanic spot in Jackson heights,…read morenothing out of the ordinary - arepa la rumbera was the best thing ever, it was so fatty, so cheesy, so flavorful, and I was impressed with how well the takeout arepa held up - arepa Reina pepiada was also really good, just eclipsed by how good the rumbera was - chicha was solid, chicha is life

With the World Cup underway and the United States taking on Turkey, I wanted to salvage what was…read moresupposed to be a great night for Venezuelan food after attending a lackluster Yelp event in Jackson Heights. Thankfully, my visit to El Budare Café was a delight. The wait was a bit long, but given the occasion--and the Venezuelan parade taking place outside--I'll give them a pass. The $11 beef arepa tasted like it was made from scratch, and every bite showed it. Toasty, savory, juicy, crunchy, and generously sized, it definitely hit the spot. The place certainly is built to enjoy with a huge group. It is not loud and packed with dancers, but I am sure there are dancing on other occasions.

Former loyal customer, but I will never return after awful experience. They had outdated location…read moreissues. ​Once there, the kiosk didn't work, and staff told me to place a delivery order to their own building just to get food. To make matters worse, the online checkout blocked me, and when I asked for help, a manager working on her laptop rudely snapped that there is a $13 minimum; The combo they offer is $12. She completely refusing to accommodate a $12 standard combo for a customer standing right in front of her. Absolute lack of basic customer service and a broken system. Avoid. Ill never be back.

I order 2 arepas from Costas several times a year, usually a combo of the pepito, pepiada and/or la…read moreflaca... stop by their window and place an order... just half a block from Macy's/ Herald Square. pepito: grass fed short rib, sweet onions & avocado-cilantro. pepiada: organic shredded chicken, mayo, lemon, shallots & avocado-cilantro sauce. la flaca: queso guayanes, sweet plantains, avocado & green.

Pretty cool spot next to a park. It's very small but there's some seating area right in front of it…read moreand just a few steps away, you can sit down in the park and enjoy your food. I was just thirsty, so I ordered the chicha. Chicha is a specialty Latin American drink made with milk, rice, cinnamon, and possibly condensed milk/caramel? It is a bit like drinking rice pudding. The lady there when I first came was speaking on the phone for quite a while, and continued talking as she was taking my order. She also didn't really speak English but we did our best to communicate until her daughter got there. The drink itself is pretty good. It seemed quite expensive at first ($8 or so) but the portion is amazing and the drink is very rich, so you don't need much of it. It is super sweet and super dense with some globs in it, but maybe that's the way it should be. It seemed they had some of it premade already. So, this is a nice spot, but not my favorite ever.

Right between the ferry and the park is a little spot that will transport you to the islands. The…read morearepas were amazing, felt home made and the workers were so sweet and helpful when we ordered. Perfect stop for a quick snack on the go or for a relaxing meal under the shade in their provided seating!

Food and Service are top tier in this establishment. Wife and I had our first date here and we…read morealways come back to celebrate - Casa Ora never disappoints.

Rear dining room is great if you don't wanna see what your date looks like, nor the prices…read more.. The short rib is the most overpriced thing I've ever eaten. I think it was like $110 and I only ordered bc of a great Michelin review. Will never trust them again. Im such a fool. I took the remainder home with hopes someone else might enjoy but it was rejected! I'll make you a better short rib! One of the most unfortunate dining experiences for the price. If you have the money, it's prob fine. But for a special night and meal out, PASS!