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

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.

Well, now. Finding truly authentic Venezuelan cuisine wasn't on my 2026 bingo card (as the cool…read morekids say), but I'm definitely stamping this square. Dios mio, what a meal! There was not a bad bite to be had. We might've cut the roofs of our mouths with the crisped-to-perfection Patacón, but I don't care--I think all sandwiches should be encased in fried plantain instead of bread. And the succulent pernil filling? Dios mio otra vez! Though, tbf, when is pernil ever a bad choice? Then there was the stuffed-to-the-brim Cachapa filled with carne mechada and Venezuelan cheese. It was enormous. Like, Jesus pulling from the neverending fish basket enormous. It never ended. We had to take it home. But before we did, I practically ate all of the arepa, which was the sweetest, bursting-with-corn-flavor arepa I've ever had outside of South America. It was so good, I practically cried with every bite. Tears of corny joy, mind you. We got an entree of grilled fish (Filete de Pescado a la Plancha), which came with a complimentary side--in our case, arroz amarillo cuz I gotta have my grains. The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside, meltingly tender on the inside. As with everything else, it was also way bigger than it had any right to be. Finally, we ended with what we THOUGHT would be a small item--the Arepa Arcoiris Llanero--but we were mistaken. It was stuffed so full of fresh avocado, shredded chicken, and various veggies that it had to be further encased in a paper wrapper for fear of the arepa wrap giving up on its job. We didn't make it more than a few bites before having to regretfully pack it home, but those few bites were chef's kiss. Venezuela has long been on my bucket list (who doesn't want to see Mount Roraima or Angel Falls?), but until I can get there, I'll be more than happy to "settle" for coming to this beautifully modern paradise of culinary delights. Throw in the huge portions and unbelievably low prices, and it's kind of a no-brainer to make the trip.

I was looking for a classy, yet fun, restaurant for a celebratory dinner when I discovered…read moreMaracaibo. I could tell from the photos that the vibe was lighthearted and trendy, and the reviews of their food were also excellent, so it was the perfect choice. We pulled up in our ride share and noticed that valet parking was available, which was helpful to know for the future. We ascended the several steps up to the lobby, where we checked in and were then escorted to one of their two dining rooms. We were greeted by our nice server and then I went to look for the restroom, only to discover that there was a single bathroom for all diners. I found that odd, particularly because, though the restaurant was not super crowded on that evening, I know that it could be busy on weekends. Anyway, after waiting around five minutes, I was able to get inside and then rush back to my dining companion. We both reviewed the drink menus, intrigued by the fruity, tropical concoctions on offer. I settled on the Ex Keeps Calling, which was made of Don Julio Tequila, passion fruit, cinnamon, Cointreau, lime, Aperol, and mint. The orange-colored drink arrived in a rocks glass on a large wooden board that also included an antique telephone that was ringing. It was such a playful presentation! The cocktail resembled a passion fruit margarita, but had slight bitter notes from the Aperol and sweetness from the cinnamon. I could not detect the mint, but the cinnamon really made the drink memorable, in my opinion. My partner ordered the Guarapita, which included Patron Reposado, guava, pineapple, lime, and thyme, and was served in a large rectangular glass that looked like a purse and even had a leather strap attached to it. The drink was decent, but tasted like cotton candy, so it was a bit too sweet. From a food perspective, we were very intrigued by many items on the menu and decided to start by sharing the Trio De Cesticas De Platano Rellenas, a set of three plantain cups with protein stuffing. The menu said that we had our choice of fillings between beef, pork, and chicken, so we had assumed that we would receive one of each. However, the trio only accommodated one variety. We choose the beef and were thrilled with how juicy it was. The meat was tender, and the marinade was juicy and savory. The plantain cup, however, was a bit dry and was potentially premade. For my entree, I selected the Pechuga de Pollo, which was always a favorite dish of mine. The chicken breast was pounded into a massive, thin filet that was juicy and well-marinated. That was a contrast to my companion's Lomo Salteado, a dish of stir-fried beef with onions, tomatoes, and spices that included pretty dry and chewy meat. The dish also had a few large potato slices that looked like they had been fried, but tasted baked. Those could have used a bit more flavor. Both dishes came with our choice of side dish. I went with the mixed vegetables, and he went with the yellow rice, both of which were good but needed more pizazz. Overall, we loved the tropical rainforest atmosphere, childlike cocktail presentations, and tasty food. We just felt that the dishes could have used some additional seasoning. However, we would gladly return.

Fairly new Venezuelan spot on Metropolitan Ave. My family is from Venezuela so I was eager to try…read more The decor is very nice and colorful. I went twice and had great experiences both times. I had two arepas- reina pepiada and papellon, along with tequeños and a chica smoothie. Everything was delicious. There was only one person working, so there was a little wait for the food, but it wasn't bad. Highly recommend.

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)

I was never a big fan of arepas. I've tried them a handful of times and wasn't particularly wow'ed…read more I assumed perhaps this specific dish wasn't my thing, but after trying this cafe, I realized that I simply haven't tried good arepas before! My friend and I came for a late lunch on Tuesday. There were plenty of seats available, and we were seated close to the entrance. The staff was friendly, and our server in particular was clearly passionate about Venezuelan cuisine and was excited for us try to their dishes. My friend ordered their pulled pork arepa, and I ordered one of their rice plates. The arepa was filled to the brim. It was full of beans, meat, and topped with cheese. My plate was absolutely delicious and its aroma filled the restaurant. The meat was tender, well seasoned, and saucy. The plantains were pan fried to perfection, tender and sweet. The beans were flavorful. I could have just that with rice all day. Writing this review is making my mouth water. Maybe I should return there soon!

If you're a burger connoisseur, order the Venezuelan Burger. Best burger of my life 10/10read more

This place was great! We ordered food via Uber Eats. The delivery was SO QUICK! And the food was…read moreabsolutely delicious! I ordered the build your own bowl for $13.95. They have so many options to choose from and the ingredients tasted so fresh. I will definitely be ordering from here again! You can definitely get healthy options from here, there is something for everyone!

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.

Good, authentic Arepas…read more Good service Im a repeat customer Parking is a bit tight, but worth the effort

HIDDEM GEM! Amazing…read morearepas and Venezuelan street food. Service beer and liquor as well. They h e happy hours from 4pm-7pm every weekday. One of the issue I have with this place is that it doesn't have true identify...is it a bar? A restaurant? A restobar? A cafe? Pro: great bartender who makes great drinks ($7happy hour margaritas as delicious), affordable ($), and PET FRIENDLY Cons: closes at 9pm (for an area that lacks bars, a 9pm close time is too wary), lacks identity, location is off the beaten path, bit boring. Personally, I prefer upbeat places with a crowd on Fridays and Saturdays. This place is rather quaint and quiet. I wouldn't go here to celebrate with a group of friends. Not much action. But if you want a unique Venezuelan street food culinary experience along with a drink or two, this might be your one time go to place.

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.