Stopped by at 1130 on Saturday; we were greeted and seated quickly. This location is great, it's off the heavy beaten path you get on the other side of the freeway. There is construction across the street, but it didn't take away from our experience. The restaurant is very clean, and comfortable; our server was super knowledgeable about the menu and she recommended patrons/ her favorites...plus it really has something for anyone here. Definitely recommend checking it out! read more

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Absolutely delicious ethnic restaurant. Surprisingly fair food portions and fresh taste.

I've been a regular for this place for a few years and there's not a single thing on the menu that disappoints. Everything is amazingly delicious and flavorful. Just before covid they moved into the newer bigger location and it has a convenient drive up window for picking up orders. They've really put in work in making the space feel welcoming and warm. The food is truly a place of comfort and there's never a bad time to indulge in it. It is family owned and operated and it shows in everything they do. Also check out the other location in Round Rock when in that area. read more

Arepitas - 3 piece Tostones and 1 chicken empanada w garlic sauce on the side. - Venezuelan Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

As a frequent visitor to Colombia, and realizing this restaurant is Venezuelan, I felt as if I were in Colombia in a very fine restaurant. The staff were very attentive, friendly, and very nice. When I am in Colombia I actually take my own spice mix to restaurants to accentuate the flavors of the foods served. I wish I had done this today but I drove the minivan and I keep that spice bottle in the Accord. Ups! :-) Not to worry. This is a VERY authentic restaurant and the staff are amazing. I highly recommend it. The experience is delightful! read more

Arepitas - Tequenos - Venezuelan Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

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The food was very good but we took our food to go so I can't speak to the service. My only issue was the $40+ for lunch for two. That price included one of the least expensive items on the menu and the other was mid-range. read more

Food was great! Fresh and so beautifully prepared! The service is friendly and you won't find a better light dinner spot. read more

Arepitas - Venezuelan Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

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Never ate Venezuelan food before but sooo good. Highly recommend the Tostodas!! They are on the menu as an appetizer but easily could be a meal. read more

The service was amazing, for 2 servers and an almost full house! Our order took a long time, but the manager (?) kept coming out and talking to us. The food was well worth the wait! Best thing I have eaten in a long time! We got comped 35%, in the end! Best food, best service! read more

Y'all! This place is a must try if you're in Harker Heights. Everything is just so delicious! I think the tostones were my favorite. They're fried to perfection, we added savory and not overly spiced beef and that's topped with their cabbage slaw, avocados and sauce. It is AMAZING and you should definitely order these! We tried a little bit of everything and all the food was incredible. It hands down is the best Venezuelan cuisine I've had. The garlic sauce that comes with the perfectly fried yuca is also noteworthy. As far as drinks, they have wine and beer but no liquor. Still Arepitas has a good selection if you're looking for an adult beverage and they also make sangria. The service is good. We had a table of 6 on a Saturday evening and there was no wait time. The drinks and food came out in a timely manner. They also have a drive through available as well as dine in. I 100% would recommend, I already can't wait to go back! read more

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I always had this restaurant saved in my bookmarks and I finally decided to give it a try. I was not disappointed at all. The decor on this inside would really have me a feel for Venezuela. For an appetizer we ordered tostones, which was plantain chips topped with mixed cabbage salad, white fresh cheese, some of their house sauces, clinatro and avocados. We had an option to chose 3 or 6. I'm glad we chose three because the entree was HUGEEEE. I'm also glad we decided to share that plate. We ordered The Parrillita Plate we had a choice between cabbage, fries or yuca fries. We chose regular fries. It was topped with steak + chicken + red bell peppers + onions + fresh cheese + avocados + cilantro and garlic sauce and we also added jalapeños. We also ordered a ground beef empanada. Unfortunately the only picture I took was of the appetizer. I was too hungry and forgot the rest, lol. Compliments to the chef. read more

Arepitas - Tostones - Venezuelan Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

I have been coming here for the past year but after this last visit with my family we will never return. The service is always so nice but this experience was absolutely disappointing... for starters apparently after looking at other reviews on Facebook they don't pay there workers on time. The wait time for the food was way too long. I ordered parrillita bowl and the portion size didn't match what I was paying, The other dishes at our table had similar problems. Overall, the food was way overpriced. The most disappointing part of my experience is when I got up to pay. I overheard a Male cashier talk about a possum being in the kitchen at some point. Absolutely disgusting. I will never eat here again. read more

The food is always amazing and the service is outstanding. Everything is fresh, delicious and the atmosphere is casual but nice. One of my favorite places in the Killeen/ Fort Hood/ Harker Heights area! read more

The food was amazing. The service was amassing. And I loved the music playing, it wasn't too loud either. read more

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Fantastic Venezuelan food in central texas. The restaurant is nicely decored and tons of natural light. I started with the tostones with shredded beef. Delicious, im used to the having some citrus flavored topping the tostones but it was my first time having them topped with a sweet sauce. Not bad. I also had the steak pepito, large sandwich generously filled with steak, onions and shoe string potatoes. I was only able to eat half. Also tried the arepa pabellón. Filled with shredded beef, beans, cheese and maduro. It cant get any more LATAM flavors than that. Our serves was very nice and attentive. Will absolutely return for more read more

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Service was great! The food was delicious and full of flavor! Had a great experience having lunch here and would highly recommend! Their deserts are also super yummy!! read more

Every single dish was full of flavor and phenomenal this is our second time here and they never disappoint. The staff is friendly and on point with service. read more

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Empanadas were delish! Great dough & fillings were plentiful Arepas dough was stale. I'd give a higher score but the main items are the arepas ... get that dough when it's fresh read more

I have brought many friends here because the food was very tasty. went last night and it was awful! I have always gotten one of their bowls. it USED to come with plantains and avocado and a nice drizzle of sauce. I ordered the exact same thing last night, and there was no plantains , two tiny slices of avocado, barely any sauce, and the yuka was so dried and hard I could not eat it. I'm so disappointed. I will not be going back. it was essentially $17 for a bowl of nothing. I sat at the bar as I usually do and the bartender never checked on us one time never asked us if we want dessert , never asked how the food was, never asked us if we wanted to refill drinks. The food took a really long time. It was an overall very disappointing experience. read more

This is our go to place around here. We don't eat out often but when we do we come here and pick random stuff because it's all amazing! The atmosphere is great too! The service is great! read more

What a gem, food was inventive, different and delicious! I will back, it is worth your time to come to this very clean restaurant with very friendly service and a full bar. read more

Big Bro and parental units were boasting about good food offered at this place, so when I came through a few months ago, it was a must stop. But as bad luck would have it, their POS system had shut down on them rendering them closed for the day as they tried to fix the problem. Since there was no way in knowing when that would resolve, we decided to grub next door. Fast forward a few months later, Big Bro suggested coming through again. I'd nearly forgot about that last experience, so, yeah. Why not. We walked in and half the tables were occupied. There was this sort of cozy feel for the place. I felt comfortable almost immediately. Big Bro got an order of tequenos (for dine in AND a separate order for take-out since SIL is a fan) and thought we'd just share whatever dish I end up with. He mentioned their servings tend to be big. We both agreed on sharing the parrillita rice bowl. The cashier, however, overheard our conversation and advised the bowl is only enough for one person. So Big Bro added an order of llanera arepa. I also wanted to give their ground beef empanadas a try, so I put in an order for that. I skipped the tequenos (I'm not really sure why) but Big Bro swears by it. (With a 2nd order to take home, I believe him.) The ground beef empanada is a great discovery. It isn't the typical empanada where this deliciously seasoned meat is encased in dough - they use ground yucca instead. It's an interesting texture that combines well with the well flavored filling. This deserves a 2-thumbs up. Big Bro has had the arepa before and liked it hence the repeat order. My rice bowl was pleasant to the eyes, it really looked good. The seasoning on the meat was on point. The avocado was a nice add adding a smooth texture. It was overall a pretty great dish. And on the contrary to what the cashier said, the bowl was plenty for two (especially when we added starters to our meal.) Big bro couldn't finish his arepa either. Took those to-go for a 2nd meal. FOOD: 4 SERVICE: 3 VALUE: 4 PARKING: Private lot. Shared with other spots. Not an issue. OVERALL: 3.75. Every table was occupied by the time we neared our meal's finish line. There were also a lot of phoned-in pick-up orders. I think it's fair to say they're popular. Recommending. Would return. read more

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When I first walked in I was greeted immediately and seated. The first thing I noticed was the cleanliness of this place was absolutely outstanding. All the staff were happy and it extremely nice. I started off my meal with an order of tequeños. I won't even compare these to cheese sticks because tequeños are in every way superior. They're not fried and greasy but still have that firm outer layer. The inside was soft and not overly cheesy. It came with some kind of dipping sauce that was good with them but honestly just by themselves they were fantastic. When I ordered I asked for a recommendation and Jackie (the waitress) recommended 3 things and I went with the caribeña. She definitely didn't steer me in the wrong direction. It was spicy but not overwhelming and the shrimp tasted like it just came off of the grill. You could tell they use fresh cabbage, bell pepper, and etc in it due to that crunch you get and great taste only fresh vegetables give off. It was absolutely delicious. For dessert I had the chocolate marquise (which sadly I forgot to photograph) it was savory and not overwhelmingly sweet. It was a perfect desert to have after my delicious meal. I would highly recommend coming by this place if you get a chance. I absolutely loved my visit I will definitely be coming by again! read more

Arepitas - caribeña - Venezuelan Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

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I instantly fell head over heels for this restaurant. The arepas are amazing! I had "The Blonde", it's made with grilled chicken and paired with cheddar cheese. Sometimes the simplest ingredients make for an unforgettable experience. Every time I took a new bite I was in awe of how incredible their food is. While dining, I also enjoyed a dirty mojito, it was absolutely fantastic, you have to order one when you stop by! The mint was fresh and the rum was of a good quality. Please come and try their food, you'd be missing out otherwise! read more

Arepitas - The Blonde - Venezuelan Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

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Really delicious and great service! I was by myself while traveling out of town and it was a great experience. Would love to go here again.

Img this was so delicious, so much that I forgot to take a photo to post!! None the less it's a must try!

Great service, good music and the perfect sangrias! Had dinner here and the portion was enough for lunch the following day. read more

Arepitas - Had steak & chicken with yuca. - Venezuelan Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

First time here, I ordered the Pabellon which consisted of shredded beef, black beans, plantains and cheese. It was delicious! Also order fries. The food was awesome, our server was very knowledgeable and the restaurant was clean and cute. read more

Very good food! The service was quick as well. Love the atmosphere! It takes 2 meals to eat the amount of food that comes on you plate.

I love this place!! Fresh and consistently delicious! Seriously some of the best food I've ever had. We've tried most everything on the menu and haven't found a single thing we don't like! Another poster suggested a sampler platter option, and I second this!! I'd love to have a little taste of several things since it's all soooooo good! read more

I usually don't give out 5 stars because I just don't think anything in life is perfect yet this place is pretty close to it. I like the atmosphere, I enjoy the servers, and I like the lady that works the carry out orders. This is just a nice place to go to when you need a good meal. You won't be disappointed. read more

Arepitas - Venezuelan Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

The food various food combinations on the menu are unique and exceptional. As well the atmosphere and customer service was excellent!

Awesome food, inviting Enviro, and amazingly delish food! I always have a great experience when I visit and or order from this restaurant?

I have never tried a Venezuelan cuisine before. This place hits my cravings for tasty and flavorful meat. They know how to make mouth-watering meals. Very good and attentive service. Good ambiance for eating. read more

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Delish food, great service, loved everything! Highly recommend this place! Restaurant is very clean

Pros: the food, drinks, and service were fantastic. The portions were huge and flavorful. Cons: no prices on the menu, you have to scan a QR code and give you name an phone # to get prices. read more

Service was great. Atmosphere was ok. Food tasted good but very quickly made my husband nauseous. At first we were very impressed everything came out fairly fast and looked great (meant to take pictures but forgot because we were so hungry). Unfortunately with in an hour of leaving my husband wasn't doing so great. Probably won't be back. There's no prices on anything so ultimately you have no idea how much you are paying for your meal til you get your ticket. Which kinda bothered me at first but ended saying whatever we are here we are hungry and our friends had been raving about this place. We got the around 3:45/4pm not too busy maybe 4 or 5 tables. read more

Went there for Valentines Day and it was nice to see it so busy! The servers were really nice and attentive & the lighting isn't harsh as some other places. The food was amazing! I got the llanera arepa and my boyfriend got their mixed pepito and we loved them both. We also tried their tequeños (my friend Mari recommended I try them) and they were sooo yummy!! Can't wait to come back read more

Upon walking in all of the servers greet guests with a warm welcome. That atmosphere is great and restaurant is clean. Food is also delicious and great servings. Looking forward to coming back regularly! read more

Arepitas - Bowl with plantains and Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

Food is good and depending on the items ordered, portions can be big. The establishment is set up nicely. read more

OMG. Everything is top notch here. The food is amazing, the service is delightful, and the cleanliness is comparable to none. Erica was our server, and she was attentive, genuinely kind, and an all-round delight. Im so full because I couldn't stop eating. The food is so good!!!!! There we're at least 4 others that checked up on us to make sure we were happy. Love this place. read more