Holy God, Almighty, where do I even start? This is hands-down the best place to eat if you need to…read moregrab something on your lunch break in Trenton. Immediately when you walk in, it's clean, it's spacious, it has plenty of seating. You have plenty of space with your dishes when you go to sit down. You can look out the window and enjoy your lunch. The food... my God the food. I can't wait to come back here again. I will say they give you enough to last you to the next lunch day lol. But I will be coming back with updates when I try more things here. I got the steak platter and all the ingredients are so fresh, it's so well-made. Nothing tastes old, the flavors are amazing. I really have nothing bad to say. I will say the only hiccup is the workers don't really speak English, however, they do provide you with the phone so they can translate what you're saying, which is great. I waited an appropriate amount of time for dish like this and will be telling everyone I run into about this place. It's peaceful, the music is calming. You're not overly loud like a lot of these restaurants. It's clean, and the food is great! I found my new lunch spot. Update: went back the next day with my leftovers from my previous visit. Decided to try the beef empanada with the sauce that I missed the first day. Some kind of cilantro not spicy sauce. Also got the tres leches. Hands-down the best tres leches I've ever had in my life. And when I tell you that sauce puts the empanada over the edge. That's exactly what it needed. I will be coming here all the time!

Ordered the rice with shrimp but please note that it has ham and chicken with a couple of plátano…read moremaduros. Very delicious, this will be on my lunch break again. Also ordered their empanada pabellón, cheese, black beans, chicken and maduro. Note that it's a corn masa so it's gluten free and so so delicious I'm definitely coming back. I ordered on the phone and when I walked in 15 minutes later my food was ready. Service is fast and friendly. Cute decor and you can sit on your lunch break.

Came on a Thursday afternoon to grab a quick bite to go. Sat at the bar and was given a menu…read morequickly. Sadly this place is super dark, definitely a dive bar experience. I ordered the pabellón empanada, who was very tasty, the meat was delicious and the masa was very good. I also ordered tequenos but I wish they were not in a plastic container since they are fried. The side sauce was ok but edible.

The reviews for this place were all over the place so I was hesitant to go now that they are more…read moreof a Venezuelan restaurant. I was honestly really shocked to walk inside and have it look more like a hole in the wall bar than a restaurant, plus the giant tv screen with security were pretty off-putting. We decided to not be so judgey on the dark decor and instead test out some plates from their extensive menu. Hubby ordered a shrimp arepa and a chicken arepa. He preferred the shrimp arepa, I liked the chicken better. I ordered a Patacon con todo (a large plantain fried and filled like a sandwich with meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato and pink sauce). The sandwich was good, but had way too much sauce. My son had the steak with rice and beans, and the steak was awful. It was chewy, overcooked and full of fat. The beans were also not that great. Overall, I didn't feel like the customer service was great here (our server was fine, but nothing to really note), the place is super dark and gloomy (the music was not even good), combined with the giant security cameras...it's a miss for me. If you are single and looking for a place to grab a drink and some real food, I think this would be the place for you.

It's so cute inside and the staff is super nice…read more The drinks and cheese sticks things were delicious. The patron piton was delicious.

We had our gym guys lunch here Friday and it was really a great experience. The food was fantastic…read moreand the service was friendly and efficient. If you wanted to try food from Venezuela this is the place.

Great place close to home. I would highly recommend. I was welcomed by Owner who was very pleasant…read moreand excited to share her menu. I love the decor it was modern and tranquil. It was exactly what I craved. I ordered and couldn't wait to get home and share with my family. Took attached pictures at restaurant as fearing not having the mind set to remember to do it at home. Jeje I ordered a little of three categories. I bought empanadas, patecone and a sampler of patecone. They were all so delicious. We vow to sit and eat there soon. Highly recommend to stop by for made to order food with the freshest ingredients.

I'm no Venezuelan arepa connoisseur -- let's make that clear before anyone comes for me -- but I've…read morehad my fair share in different cities, and this place... does the job. It may not be the best I've ever had, but when that arepa craving hits, this place steps up like a reliable friend who may not have it all together but still shows up with snacks. The fillings are tasty, the textures hit close enough to the mark, and honestly, it scratches that very specific itch only a warm, messy, cheesy arepa can. It's the kind of meal that makes you say, "Yeah, I could've had better... but I'm still very happy right now." So no, it won't change your life -- but it'll absolutely save your day.

Staff is very friendly. Quick service and delicious tasting empanadas. I got the carne molida…read moreempanadas and they were fresh, flavorful, and crunchy exterior and juicy interior. Amazing value for the price as well. Definitely will be back go try other items.

The arepa was buttery and corn-y flavor The dark meat roast…read morewas tender but gravy was salty and thick and rich. I felt like there wasn't much dimension. I was so full after though The plantains were also sweet and yummy. Would go back for this!

Third time getting food from here. This place has made it to my top 5 of my lifetime restaurants!…read moreThe staff is always incredibly helpful and friendly and the inside is nice and quiet with fantastic music. I haven't had a single bad dish here. If you're debating on stopping by just do it!

The last time we had arepas was during a Mexico vacation a million years ago. They were delicious…read more When my love shared the Yelp link for Que Rica's and said, "Shall I bring home dinner from here?", my response was, "Does Pinocchio have wooden balls?!?" -- Yuca Fries - perfectly fried and seasoned -- Esquite - street corn in a cup. What? Are you kidding me? So good but RICH. Your cholesterol will soar -- Westmont Arepa - shredded beef and fried cheese. Delicious! -- Black Betty Arepa - house-made black bean burger and plantains. Yes, please! -- Empanada - we were too stuffed to try it but looking forward to lunch tomorrow This was the cure for what ailed us on a rainy Thursday evening. We opened a bottle of Cabernet and enjoyed every minute of our dinner. Good stuff!

I lovedddd it, $25 for a chicken bowl and their (mozzarella sticks) I didn't think it was bad at…read moreall and the size of the chicken bowl was enough for two!

I came here with a co-worker late at night and this place was still busy! After having one dish I…read morecan see why. The family operated restaurant has some great authentic dishes and the flavors are spot on. The staff is super friendly and they speak Spanish. I had the Shredded beef rice bowl with beans and sweat plantains. They asked me if I wanted cheese on my dish, but because I'm Puerto Rican and you never put cheese on Rice and Beans I said no thanks. But I will say that as a Latino this place took me home in a bowl. The beans were just like my wife makes, accept it's a different bean. The shredded beef had some much of that hispanic flavor I love so much. The beef was super tender and the plantains were fried to perfection. Now I know this is an Arepa bar and I should have had an Arepa but I am not a fan of Arepa's. It's a texture thing for me, but I love the items that go inside of them. As for my co-worker, He had two Arepas and a sugarcane lemonade drink and a cheese stick. He loved every bite! So Arepas are a must buy here along with a rice bowl like I had. Side note: you got to try their sauces! Their hot sauce is called Picante and is made with Habanero peppers. Look out for that one it's super hot! The garlic Sauce and the cilantro sauce taste great but the colors will confuse you. I bet when you see the sauces you'll guess the wrong color with the flavor. So to end this long review, I say yes you should stop by the place and have a meal. It's small and there is only one table so you might want to get your order to go.

I would definitely recommend coming here the ambience is very nice the customer service is…read moreoutstanding and the food is delicious they make you feel so welcomed and everyone treated me so nice and greeted me with a smile the tuna was so yummy and the sandwich came with a macaroni salad and a pickle They have coffee smoothies and also Spanish food The ambience is also very clean and organized

The bagels are at this world. They have every kind of bagel you could think of anything you want on…read moreit and the smoothies are awesome. The service is friendly polite. And reasonable price

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.

At Maracaibo you can expect a lovely environment of hearty music, playful conversations, pretty…read morefood and drink presentations. The service wasn't too bad, my cup ran empty every now and then but wasn't egregious. Let's talk presentation, the way drinks and food come out is clearly something the head of Maracaibo wanted to place extra detail on. Though the extra presentation is a bit gimmicky, it still got the job done for the most part. The sampler came in a giant Ferris wheel contraption. Not pictured, but my cocktail came with floating cotton candy. Nevertheless, the food was still incredible. The sampler is a must, not only for the presentation, but for the delicious eats that can push you out of your comfort zone. For first time Venezuelan eaters the amount of ways plantain could be prepped and served may be jarring, but I would encourage bravery and just try everything and anything you can on the sampler. Each bite was worth it! Let's talk main entrees, you won't be disappointed by the portions. If you enjoy plantain, definitely go for the patacon - if not, I'd suggest holding off as you may get your fill of it elsewhere. The skirt steak (churrasco) was cooked to my liking, went well in my patacon sandwich. It is massive, I couldn't eat it all - had to take some back. Onto the arepa bowl. Though the contents of the bowl instead could be something you may get elsewhere (like Chipotle for example), it's the addition of the arepa bowl blended with the flavors of everything else and the sauces they drizzle on top that completes this dish. It's unique and it screams for you to taste and pay attention. Overall - great foods, great ambiance, great people. Bit gimmicky but it is what it is.

A cool local spot. Lots of drink variety They assisted me…read moreon a few different beers Customer service was awesome They assisted me and even went into to store to give me some thing to try Lots of seating inside Stays open late

Great food. Great service! Awesome drinks, great atmosphere. You can't beat the price. Amazing…read morewaitresses you got to come down and check it out.