I've been to Arepa Mania a handful of times since it opened and it never disappoints. I was there…read morethis past weekend again and was waited on by the owner. It's a small place and I believe it's family run. Every one is friendly and service is great This time I had an Arepa stuffed with pernil,which is slow roasted pork. It also had black beans and cheese in it. It was outstanding. The pork was tender and perfectly seasoned. I also had an empanada stuffed with beef,delicious. I strongly recommend this restaurant the food is great and the prices are reasonable. Also many items are gluten free including the Arepas and empanadas.

The restaurant knows that good taste trumps trends. Food came out looking and tasting perfect…read more Staff members at Arepa Mania welcomed even our fussy eater. In addition to good dishes, the mood is excellently set. This place maintains consistent standards.

Atmosphere & Vibes: The vibes here are great--comfortable…read moreand inviting with a dim, cozy setting and plenty of seating. I prefer doing take out though. Food & Favorites: I mainly come for the empanadas, which have a nice variety of flavors, from classic to more experimental options, all of which are still really good. They also offer some solid platters, and the sweet plantains (maduros) are a favorite for me! Overall Experience: A great spot with delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere, making it a go-to place for a satisfying meal.

Wow. This place exceeded my expectations. Cute restaurant. Lots of light. Nice dj on Sunday. Good…read moremusic and wasnt so loud we couldn't speak. The staff outstanding. Every worker was amazing. The empanadas were the best I've ever, ever had. Crispy outside. Great filling to ratio. Seasoned well. Not oily. The flavor was soft and delicate. The sangria was delicious. I highly recommend. The blackberry margarita was outstanding. Almost had a hint of a michelada to it. We ordered the platano relleno. Definitely order that. Again the best one I've ever had. Sweet, fresh and the juxtaposition of seasoning to meat and cheese and plantsin was beyond delicious. They also have good Columbian sodas. The apple and cola weren't overly sweet. The pork chicharon ceviche was again the best I've ever tasted. The chicharon here is impeccable. The onions weren't soggy and weren't potent. The blended well with the citrus and chicharon. The bandeja paisa was outstanding. Every protein was cooked perfectly. We ordered steaks that were juicy. The veggies amazing. The cgar grilled tasted yes. Theres an onion and tomato side I could eat plates with the rice. Thats how good it was. The guava and apple empanadas were like fall in the mouth. Well be back. Everything else was phenomenal too. Mango, chicken. Xoxo.

All the time I use to go clubbing around here back in the day this is the spot everyone went. I…read morefinally after all the years have tried it. Came at night around midnight. Everything is made to order and fresh on the spot. Service at the register fast and good doesn't take too long to come from the kitchen. They have Arepas, Patacon, Pastelitos, Cachapas, and Natural Juices. Dining room authentic old school very clean. For dessert please try the passion fruit cheesecake it's to damn good.

Fresh food. Service is always amazing. Place is very spacious and such great vibes. Definitely…read moreworth it

This is a small local spot where you will find good tasty food. It's not a lot of ambience to…read morespeak, but the customer service is really good and you will enjoy your meal.

Reposting this because apparently me calling MYSELF the Spanish/Portuguese term for foreigner got…read moreme reported or flagged and the original was deleted. This was DoorDash, so keep this in mind. Delivery took FOREVER, so that could have affected the food. Also, I was working, so I was intermittently trying to stuff my mouth while completing documentation, meetings, and other tasks. I got several types of empanadas. Shredded chicken, cheese, shredded beef, pollo. My pollo mechado (chicken and cheese) and carne mechada/queso (shredded beef and cheese) were cancelled, as they were out of stock. I also got the club house pollo, which was disappointing, but that might have been affected by the fact it was delivered rather than consumed in-house. Made with grilled chicken, egg, bacon, cheese, ham, and accompanied by French fries, the sandwich fell flat for me. Pretty sure it would have been better hot and fresh, so I wouldn't deter anyone from trying it. But it could have used some seasoning. People rave about this Venezuelan place, so by all means try it . . . they have breakfast platters and sandwiches (mostly various combos of bacon, egg, cheese, ham), arepas, Venezuelan hotdogs. Other hot sandwiches like the Cubano and Philly cheese steak (but let's be honest--your corner bodega is better). Multiple types of burritos and other Venezuelan fast foods. Again . . . please try this place, especially in person. My food was delivered and took a long time, which again, isn't optimal. I'm not a fan of corn casings, which is a preference thing and a *redacted word that rhymes with bingo* thing, I am so embarrassed I can't make myself love corn tortillas and empanadas. And the mood was off, I was working. The empanadas, regardless taking so long, were delivered HOT! From what I read, the brick and mortar restaurant is clean, calm, and enjoyable, and they have a huge variety of Venezuelan dishes. Don't listen to me, and give it a try yourself, especially in person, not by delivery!

Come to Pizza Cachapas Y Mas, you'll like it. I loved the style and the ambiance of this place…read more These guys got a wonderful menu too. Staff are really nice and service is very quick. Overall it was a great experience, if I'm in the area again I 'd definitely go back.

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.

I heard about this place from a few people. I decided to make an adventure out of it and take a…read moretrip to the heights. Two busses later, I found myself on the corner of 202nd and 10th....looking for the Patacon Pisao Truck. I got a little worried at first because I was expecting an actual truck parked outside in the middle of the street. No not at all. It was hidden but there was signage and a door. Their set up was so cute because it looked like a store front and it was still a food truck. I get to the actual spot and snapped a few pics. Thankfully I went early enough and there was no line. Maybe about 2 or 3 people placing their orders and that is about it. I placed my order and went with the grilled chicken patacon and a chicken empanada. I'll start with the chicken pastelito(fried round crispy patties). I was blown away by how huge it was because I am Puerto Rican and ours are half the size (then again, these are Venezuelan). Not only was it huge but it was so heavy. It was filled with chicken and mashed potatoes....I've made something similar but it paled in comparison to this. It was full of flavor, not greasy, and jam packed. I munched on it while I waited for my order (I was planning on taking it home to eat). The sauce they served on the side complimented the pastelito perfectly because it was similar to the ketchup mayo and garlic aoli I make at home but it had some spiciness to it which I LOVED. On to the actual patacon. Years ago, an old friend of mine mentioned patacon to me and I swore she was absolutely crazy especially once she explained what it was...tostones...but giant monster sandwich sized tostones with meat, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes in between...a sandwich. I digress. They had several different types to choose from but I kept it simple since it was my first time and went with their original grilled chicken patacon. It consisted of the grilled chicken, queso frito (fried white cheese), green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, ketchup, and wasakaka sauce. I didnt sit down to eat it until I got home and I am so glad I did. This was delicious. I never thought something with simple ingredients could come together deliciously. It didnt get soggy. The meat was tender and the fried cheese was the greatest touch. I ordered 2 patacones, 1 pastelito, and a bottle of water. It came out to $19 which I think is totally reasonable. This place gets 6 out of 5 bites from me. I will definitely be returning soon to try other items on their menu.

The empanadas can be overwhelming. It's stuffed with potatoes chicken and cheese. I'd prefer more…read morechicken than potatoes. Maybe corn ground beef and potatoes as a suggestion. Service is okay. Cash only if your wondering. Ambiance - food truck. Grab your food and go vibes.

Stizzy Sazon is as good as it gets! It's a bit expensive (especially if you order from Uber Eats),…read morebut the extra $$ is well worth it. Trust me-- every single bite will leave you in food heaven! For our meals, we ordered two of their Build Your Own "Large Size" meals, which comes with two proteins and two large sides. See below for all the details! MEAL ONE: I ordered the salmon and stewed pork chops for my mains and the mac & cheese and rice & beans for my sides, and I must say it was yummy all around. Seriously, I'm not kidding when I say everything was mind blowing! That mac & cheese -- wow, it is 'slap your mama' good.... and probably the most butter I've eaten all year but worth every bite. Likewise, the salmon was out-of-control good! As for the beans & rice and pork chops, they were tasty as well and rounded out the meal nicely. MEAL TWO: Tony had the fried chicken fingers, creamy garlic chicken, French fries, and rice & beans. He loved every bite as well and, after I begged him a few times, reluctantly let me taste a few bites. So I can also attest his choices were yummy all around, too. The only other thing we ordered was a dessert of Dulce Du Leche to share. There are no words. (Note I quickly downed the entire thing and only let Ton have one little bite.) Trust me: Order this, and you will also inhale it. Final thoughts: We DEF be ordering from Stizzy again... and again... but maybe not too often b/c eating too much of this amazing food could lead to Type 2 Diabetes if not eaten sparingly. Oh, and next time, we'll be picking up our meals to save the extra cash charged by food delivery services.

I ordered from this restaurant run by a grandmother & her granddaughter through UberEats & enjoyed…read morethe meal I ordered! It was a combo with one protein & two sides, so I got the boneless chicken chunks, mac & cheese, & mashed potatoes. The sides weren't the greatest, but the chicken chunks were very flavorful! I look forward to trying other items on their menu in person hopefully in the near future!

Jaleo Bar & Grill never disappoints. I ordered the mixed fajitas and they were absolutely…read moredelicious. The staff was extremely friendly and very helpful, which made the experience even better. They also have live music on some nights, which is always a hit and adds a great vibe to the place. I've been coming here for a couple of years, even before the name change, and it's always a great time. Can't wait to get back again.

Visited for a comedy show. Tried the BBQ ribs with rice and plantains. The ribs were large and…read moretender. Order was reasonably priced. Service was good, but staff speak very little English so trying to get an understanding of unfamiliar items was fruitless. They're in a very active location with no valet or private parking. There is a lot across the street that offers a few free spots but its obviously hit or miss. Otherwise there are meters out front and on surrounding streets. Would consider again when in the area.