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Big Yummy

3.1 (27 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago
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Arepa , Carne Asada Parrilla, Lomito Salteado
Yudy G.

The place has a great ambiance! Great food and a lot of variety! Empanadas are amazing!

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Liz G.

Interesting, lively Venezuelan restaurant here in Near Southside. It's a large space with lots of room for larger parties. Our servers were helpful with trying to explain the menu. "Roast meat" is more like steak. Hubby is a carnivore and enjoyed the selection of meats available as "extras" so he was able to make his own dish with pork chops and chichharrones. I had the tostones appetizer with a delicious pink sauce and strips of perfectly grilled picaña beef (like at Brazilian Steakhouses) topped with chimmichurri sauce. I added their fried cheese which may have been my favorite bite. Great for large groups or just a regular old date. If you can't understand the menu, look at pics online and ask the server what it is. I've not had a bad bite here.

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Nedelka C.

El restaurante está muy bonito y bien ubicado y cuenta con parking. Con respecto a la comidas: Morocho y arepas súper ricas. Las papas fritas saben literalmente aceite, aquí daría mi punto negativo. La atención buena pero no hablan inglés por lo menos la mesera que nos tocó. Pero eso se puede mejorar. The restaurant is very nice, well-located, and has parking available. Regarding the food: The Morocho and arepas were super tasty. The French fries, however, literally tasted like oil, which would be my negative point. The service was good, but the waitress who attended us didn't speak English. However, this is something that can be improved. Best mojito.

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David R.

Big Yummy is an unexpected find. Next to the old Twilite Lounge, there's a spacious restaurant serving upscale Venezuelan-Latin fusion cuisine with an impressive craft cocktail list. The menu is surprisingly long, ranging from traditional arepas and cachapas (corn pancakes) to creative fusion dishes like sushi or hamburgers. Servers are professional and attentive and plentiful. I tried the pastelón (a layered dish with potato and cheese) and the Criollo breakfast (which comes with eggs, cheese, arepa, shredded meat. It was the perfect Venezuelan breakfast plate at $13.99). Pure comfort food! I needed more time to study the menu before visiting. There are lots of traditional Venezuelan dishes that you might want to research ahead. Coming back for the arepas (especially "La Cabimera") and apparently the nightlife? I pasted the menu below for convenience. APPETIZER - Tequeitos (Cheese Sticks) with Cheese Sticks - $9.50 - Tequeñón (Large Cheese Stick) - $2.50 - Tequerayos (Ray-shaped Cheese Sticks) - $4.50 - Yucca Cheese Ball (Yucca is a root vegetable) - $3.00 MANDOCA (Sweet Corn Ring) - Plain - $2.50 - With cheese - $5.99 EMPANADAS (Stuffed Pastry Turnovers) - Chicken - $3.00 - Shredded meat (Carne Mechada) - $4.99 - Seasoned fish cheese - $5.99 PASTELITOS (Small Pastries) (All $3.00 except where noted) - Cheese - Chicken - Shredded meat with cheese - Shredded meat ($3.50) CACHAPA (Sweet Corn Pancake) ($13.00-$19.99) - Cheese - $13.00 - Mixed Cheese - $14.99 - Venezuelan Fresh Cheese (Queso Fresco) - $14.99 - Roast meat (Carne Asada) - $16.99 - Shredded meat (Carne Mechada) - $15.99 - Chicken (Pollo) - $15.99 - Pork Chop (Chuleta) - $15.99 - Fried Pork (Cerdo Frito) - $19.99 AREPAS (Cornmeal Patties) - "LA CABIMERA" - Cheese (Queso) - $5.00 - Venezuelan Fresh Cheese (Queso Fresco) - $8.00 - Queen Pepiada (Chicken Salad with Avocado) - $10.99 - Roast meat (Carne Asada) - $12.00 - Shredded meat (Carne Mechada) - $12.00 - Pork Chop (Chuleta) - $11.00 - Chicken (Pollo) - $12.00 - Spinach (Espinaca) - $12.99 - Plantain (Plátano) - $12.99 - Yucca (Yuca) - $12.99 SPECIALTIES - Mini Cachapa (Small Sweet Corn Pancakes) (x3) - $9.99 - Tostones (Fried Green Plantains), cheese and cream - $9.99 - Yummy Sample (Assortment) - $45.00 - Party Sizes Pasapalos (Party Appetizer Platters) - $29.99 - Tostones with Picaña (Fried Plantains with Top Sirloin) - $18.99 - Chicken Wings (Alas de Pollo) - $12.99 - Ceviche (Citrus-Marinated Seafood) - $18.99 SUSHI PLATTERS (Platos de Sushi) Various rolls priced $16.99-$19.99 SUPREME DISHES (Platos Supremos) - Big breakfast (Desayuno Grande) - Caesar salad (Ensalada César) - Veggie burger (Hamburguesa Vegetariana) - Upper deck burger (Hamburguesa Especial) - Techno burger (Hamburguesa Techno) - Sliced grilled chicken (Pollo a la Parrilla en Tiras) 1. BIG SMASH - $14.85 - Gin - Limón (Lemon) - Basil Leaves - Olive Saccharum 2. THE GOLDEN BOY - $14.85 - Mezcal - Passion fruit - Pineapple Juice - Lime Juice - Dash of chipotle tabasco - Roasted Pineapple Syrup - Garnish: Salted blue corn husk 3. THE GARDEN PARADISE - $14.85 - Tequila - Melón (Melon) - Cilantro Syrup - Lime Juice 4. MARGARITA TRADICIONAL (Traditional Margarita) - $12.85 - Tequila Reposado (Aged Tequila) - Triple sec - Flor de Naranja (Orange Blossom) - Limón (Lime) 5. MARGARITA TONY - $12.85 - Tequila cristalino (Crystal Clear Tequila) - Miel de agave (Agave Honey) - Limón (Lime) 6. CLOVER CLUB - $13.85 - Ginebra (Gin) - Crema de frambuesa (Raspberry Cream) - Vermut (Vermouth) - Hierbas (Herbs) - Limón (Lime) - Polvo de Rosas (Rose Powder) 7. NEGRONI - $13.85 - Ginebra (Gin) - Campari - Vermut Rosso (Red Vermouth) 8. PALOMA - $13.85 - Tequila - Mezcal - Campari - Limón (Lime) - Sirup simple (Simple Syrup) - Toronja (Grapefruit) 9. MOSCOW MULE - $13.85 - Vodka - Jarabe de jengibre (Ginger Syrup) - Limón (Lime) - Ginger beer 10. GIN AND TONIC - $13.85 - Ginebra de preferencia (Gin of choice) - Limón-Toronja-Naranja (Lemon-Grapefruit-Orange) - Romero-Pimienta-Pepino (Rosemary-Pepper-Cucumber) 11. MOJITO - $13.85 - Zumo de limón (Lime Juice) - Sirup simple (Simple Syrup) - Hierbabuena (Mint) - Ron blanco (White Rum) - Passion fruit option 12. MOJITO FRUTOS ROJOS (Red Fruits Mojito) - $13.85 - Sirup de Frutos Rojos (Red Fruits Syrup) - Ron Blanco (White Rum) - Hierbabuena (Mint) - Limón (Lime) 13. SANGRIA - $12.85 - Sangria - Vino (Wine) - Frutas picadas (Chopped Fruits) - Sprite 14. ORGASMO - $13.85 - Baileys - Licor de café (Coffee Liqueur) - Leche (Milk) 15. THE GENY MIMOSAS - $10.00 SABORES (Flavors): - Piña (Pineapple) - Cranberry - Naranja (Orange) 16. QUEEN'S PARK - $13.85 - Ron (Rum) - Demerara - Limón (Lime) - Menta (Mint) - Amargo bitter (Bitter) 17. DRY MARTINI - $13.95 - Vodka - Ginebra (Gin) - Aceite de oliva (Olive Oil) - Aceitunas (Olives) 18. ESPRESSO MARTINI - $16.95 - Ginebra (Gin) - Vermouth - Licor de café (Coffee Liqueur) - Espresso

Abby M.

I'm really torn writing this review. The concept, the decor, vibe; it's all there. The food was delicious too. The service needs a lot of fine-tuning.... To preface this, I don't speak Spanish. But I love Venezuelan food. But not knowing Spanish led to some issues understanding the menu and communicating with the staff. None of that affects my experience. You can't get authentic food without getting this kind of experience.... My issue was that I sat at the bar so I could quickly get in and out, as I was eating by myself. All I wanted to do was get my Arepa and empanada fix then head out. I saw this place on yelp and wanted to provide pictures to help get their reviews up. And another bartender at a local spot recommended this restaurant. It took 15 minutes after sitting at the bar and I finally had to go ask the hostess if I can get help. People kept looking at me, but would not approach. I was unbelievably frustrated as the restaurant was pretty much empty and many servers were looking at their phones just ignoring me. After I did eat, I paid with my phone using the QR code on the receipt. At some point between leaving my seat, walking to the bathroom, then walking to my car there was a misunderstanding that I didn't pay for my check. The hostess came out to my car asking for payment. Explained to her I have it on my credit card showing the charge. She then realized they made a mistake and let me go. It was just so awkward for both her and I. I eat here again 100x, but I would just do a pick up order. Unfortunate with the vibe being so cool. Hope to see the operations improve. The menu font looked strange like their printer messed up. Very difficult to read. Which I know must be frustrating because the material the menus are printed on is of high quality.

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Cole B.

The food was delivered quickly and tasted very nice. The bartender was kind and knowledgeable. Very nice ambiance

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