This place is alright! Came with my parents, husband, and mother-in-law wanting some Venezuelan food. My family is Venezuelan and we have very high standards. My husband and in laws just wanted some yummy traditional food. We ordered some tequeños and a bunch of different arepas. These were solid but they were nowhere near the best we've had. We also got some of their house-made lemonade and we did enjoy it! The locale is cute and simple. The staff was a little standoffish but it wasn't a big deal. This is a decent option if you're in a hurry, or if it's very convenient. read more

We had a delicious but difficult to eat soup at Coco's Bistro last night. The soup, or stew, was called Sancocho and was a special being offered. This is an order at a counter they call your name when your food is ready sort of place. Once it was obvious we didn't know what to eat as we stared at the overhead menu board, our order taker turned on the charm and sold us on this soup, made with short ribs. We also got a set of three Empanadas, which were described as being small size. I thought the soup broth was delicious, rich in flavor. Using a plastic soup spoon for eating larger items showed I didn't know how to eat this particular popular Latin dish. I finally gave up and started using my hands to separate meat from excess fat and bone, and I have no idea how else you can eat the corn still on the cob without just picking it up. The Empanadas were indeed small and were mostly thick pastry. We liked the place with its bright white faux brick walls and food photos. Nice background music played. It's a small place, I counted 5 tables and a few more seats facing out to the parking lot. Everyone was friendly. read more

Coco’s Bistro - Sancocho - Latin American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The ambiance when you walked in was very welcoming. The service was kind, nice and did not have to wait long to get my food, which was very fresh. They let us know the specials the had without us having to ask. And the Venezuelan dessert, marquesa(Dulce de leche), was delicious. read more

Having never had Venezuelan food we were looking forward to trying this place.Inside it's relatively small yet clean space. You do have to order from a counter and they call your name to come and carry the food tray back to your table. Napkins, condiments and plastic spoons were available at a nearby station. Kinda self serve all around. We ordered the sampler meal hoping to try a few items to see what we liked. I must say we didn't care for the dishes with all the fried dough and just didn't feel like we had a very healthy meal. We just weren't expecting everything to be fried. Maybe those who enjoy Latin food will be more forgiving but this just wasn't for us. read more

The customer service was excellent, and the food was absolutely amazing. The pabellón and the patacón were delicious, there are no words to describe how good everything was. Everything was cooked to perfection, just the way it should be, the Venezuelan way. I feel so proud to see Venezuelans representing our country's food and showcasing it at such a high level. This is a must-stop place in Sarasota. I highly recommend it!! read more

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Delicious, quick, clean! You can tell that all of the dishes are made with care- the staff knows the menu very well and is super helpful while making suggestions! read more

Place very nice clean modern look big menu the food we had was tasty the people very nice if I may say it was kinda pricy $$ I am not saying not to try it just beware it's $$ for what they offer now would I go back I d can't really say we eat out lots and just our thoughts there are so many great Latin restaurants in the area besides all the restaurants available at mall area n downtown so restaurants on the edge of town should be competitive hey give it a try read more

Always looking for some good Latin food wherever I go. This time around I had a taste for Venezuelan. Found this place, & I knew it was a definite spot we just had to check out. Walking in I could tell we hadn't been either. Go straight to the counter and you will find handy menus as well as it on their wall above. I took the menu and we went for our usuals - a cachapa - folded corn pancake with massive amounts of two cheeses, & added shredded chicken. Second was an arepa pabellon - shredded steak, sweet plantain, shredded cheese, & no black bean. We split both of these but my fave was th arepa while my husband's fave was the cachapa. I love the sweet plantain with my arepa to balance off the salty of the shredded steak. I also asked for a side of garlic sauce that makes it over the top good. My husband loved the cachapa. It's a bit sweeter bc it's a corn pancake. He loves all the cheese which is way too much for me. Inside is thick white Venezuelan Xheese, while on the top is shredded cheese and Mayo. Inside is also additional shredded chicken which is extra. Service is simple, and nice. If you speak Spanish that's good, if not, just point. Space is clean and they have tables and chairs inside and outside. Good spot in Sarasota for a Venezuelan Fix! read more

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I tried the cacha pas today and my personal opinion about the food is: The cheese was very salty and the corn cachapa need to more tender

The food was excellent! The portions were medium. The prices were very high. My overall option is the value is not good considering the high prices and eating off paper plates and plastic silverware. With the premium prices. I would at least expect real plates and real silverware. Lunch here today was $83 (without tip). For 3 people. 1 woman and one teenage girl both who don't eat much. I think they could be more successful with some Minor changes. read more

Outrageously good. Got the burger and fried plantain sandwich with shredded chicken. Everything is 10/10. Including the side sauces and the tiny crispy fries that come with the burger. Perfection. The food is exotic in all the right ways. Different enough to make it interesting, yet relatable enough that it's something everyone can enjoy. Love this place. Will be back regularly. read more

The pabellon and cachapas are delicious! My wife and I really enjoyed the food here. My wife is from Merida, Venezuela and she vouched for its authenticity. read more

I am so glad we found this restaurant! Delicious food!! It was a perfect casual Friday date night with my boyfriend. We were very impressed! I was a little nervous to order but the owner was so friendly and helpful. read more

Food is amazing. Love the arepas and lunch bowls. Never a long wait for your food and everything is fresh! read more

This place is wonderful. The decor inside is minimal but very clean and inviting. The staff were warm, inviting and helpful too! I got the Pabellón arepa and I am a big fan. It's not like any arepa that I've ever had before. They are served more like a sandwich with two cakes rather than a stuffed street style. At first I thought it was a little pricey for one arepa, but when I got it, it all made sense. It's more like almost two arepas worth of food. The sweet fried plantains against the salty savory beef and cheese was just phenomenal. I enjoyed every bite and would love to try another type while on my trip down here. They do have soda by the can (Coke products) for $2.50, also some little single serve wines and beer in the cold case too. Looks like there is maybe a dessert of some sort in there as well but I did not get one this time. My only bummer is that there's no coffee here - will have to try somewhere else for that! read more

Coco’s Bistro - Pabellón arepa - soooooo good! - Latin American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Another family visit=another obligatory visit to Coco's! It is utmost among their favorites when they visit. All the dishes were extraordinarily delicious, as usual, which makes it difficult to chose a favorite--you'll just have to try them all like we did. The service is always first class and we're always treated like family, in a cozy, quaint and friendly atmosphere. read more

Amazing place, amazing food and amazing people! If you want something really tasty... this is the place! Nice and clean. I promise you won't regret it. read more

Coco’s Bistro - Grilled Chicken Lunch - Latin American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Cute little Venezuelan cafe, the coffee is REALLY strong lol but these arepas were delicious. Very messy so make sure you grab lots of napkins bc they were super juicy. The cafe is very clean and the staff was super friendly and very informative. Enjoyed our morning and would love to come back and try something else they have. Service was fast as well. read more

Coco’s Bistro - Arepa Ham And Cheese - Latin American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Went here on a recommendation of my sister that lives in the area. Super tasty. She's a big fan of the coco burger as I eat limited gluten I went a different route. All three of us tried a Cachapa with steak added. Soooo good. I'll be stopping back next time I'm in town. read more

Coco’s Bistro - Cachapa with steak - Latin American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

A new eatery specializing in Venezuelan cuisine. A casual space with a brown and white color scheme. They have seating for around 30 including a few seats outside. They have authentic Venezuelan food ,appetizers like labeling,arepas and patacones. They serve burgers and entrees such as empanadas and tequenos. Service was great and will be back to try other menu items. read more

Nice little Venezuelan eatery. We had tequenos, arepas -- Reina pepiada and pabellon and they were excellent! The place was very clean and staff was on point. We took home two Hallacas, seasonal holiday food typical of Venezuela and I am ordering 20 for my entire family coming from California for Christmas. Great find! read more

Tucked around the corner of a strip mall, Coco's is a hidden gem! Coco's real, fresh, authentic, well crafted Venezualan food in a casual yet clean delli. I had the plaintain sandwich with pulled chicken. It was a delight. Richly sauced and flavored chicken encapsulated by sweet, fried plantains in lieu of bread. A harmony of flavors! For dessert, I had the key lime mousse which you grab yourself from the refridgetor after ordering at the counter. Like a key lime pie in a cup. I need not resort to puffery in saying that Coco's a five-star restaurant for almost any occasion! read more

Sooooo delicious! The staff was very kind and efficient. The food was fresh and prepared quickly. We wanted to make a pit stop for lunch before heading to the Siesta Beach and after hitting the outlets (Ellenton), but wanted something different. We don't have many, if any, Venezuelan cuisine places in Baltimore, and decided to check this out based on the reviews and menu. I knew my husband and mom would like the arepas, and saw the traditional pabellón (platter with rice, beans, shredded beef and plantains) that my kids could eat. My 7 year-old son is super picky with food and he enjoyed the meat and rice. I had the patacón with shredded flank steak, which was so yummy. For dessert, my mom and I shared the key lime marquesa. It was so good that we were tempted to try another flavor but restrained ourselves! We are looking forward to the next time we get to visit. It was the perfect lunch for our trip! read more

I live so close to this restaurant that I end up there a couple of times a month. It's so easy to come home tired and just want delicious comfort food. Coco's is the place. The staff is amazing and friendly. Service is prompt and quick. The restaurant is always very clean. I just love the Blondie (pro-tip-add the house-made mozzarella to the gouda) and the sweet plantain sandwich with shredded chicken. Other places in town make a plantain sandwich but Coco's is the best. The dessert mousses are the perfect size. The Nutella is so good. Sometimes, the chef makes his own hot sauce, which is perfect on the arepas. We had friends in town recently who have celiac disease so they have to be very careful where they eat. They just loved how flavorful Coco's was and that they could eat there safely. For those of us who have served in the military, there is a nice discount. I believe this applies to law enforcement and fire as well. I'm a huge fan and got take out (again) from there last night. read more

I got the "blondie" arepa and a potato/cheese empanada. Everything was very fresh and had great flavor. I will definitely be going back to try other menu items! read more

Coco’s Bistro - Arepa - Latin American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Nice selection of food. We tried the double burger, beef arepa, and the chicken and beef empanada. Everything was really tasty. The service was really nice. read more

Service was amazing! Super nice and friendly,speaks Spanish and English making it easier for everyone. Food is always so fresh and amazing even makes changes to fit exactly what I like. Restaurant is clean and a very friendly environment for everyone. Food always looks amazing and is always fresh. I will continue coming back here! read more

Delightful, fast Venezuelan takeout at s reasonable price point. The arepas were delicious. The fillings superb. The key lime marquesa was amazing. Not to be missed! read more

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I waited 45 minutes only to get the wrong arepa. Very slow and poor service. After waiting and asking to cancel my order they brought me the wrong arepa. I cancelled my order and they still charged me for juice! Awful. read more

Great food full of lots of flavor. Platanos are fabulous. I bought several dishes to go and they were all delicious. Quick and Great polite service.I'll be back. read more

had lunch here a couple of Saturdays ago. Place is very clean and staff very friendly. We went with a breakfast arepa along with a ham and cheese and a shredded steak arepas. all three were made with quality products, you could tell by the taste and care put into them. read more

Came back again! This time we tried a few different items. The empanadas are excellent, taquenas are amazing, and the cachapa is literally the best thing I've ever eaten in my whole life holy god you need to eat here read more

Coco's Bistro offers really good Venezuelan Cuisine. The food is fresh and the service is fast and friendly. My husband and I had the Pabellon arepas (sandwiches). They also offer chicken nuggets if the kiddos are with you. They have two tables outside so you can bring your well behaved pooch. read more

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Cute little place, wonderfully friendly, walk up and order. Areap with chicken and cheese, very light and tasty.

Awesome Venezuelan food! The people are super friendly and the chicha is delicious as well as the arepas!!!

Today November 27th /2024!! terrible awful service, I am driving from Tampa with my two little ones, we were exhausted and hungry, my kids dropped food at the car, I walked in the kids into the restaurant while I was finding their sippycups and one diaper, as soon as I walked in the waitress told me she was recording my children ( according to her they were on their own) are you kidding me ? a 1 minute wait time and she threat me that how is possible the kids were there without me, hello I am single mother, I was sure kids were safe and I never stopped eye contact on them, how she didn't see me ? its awful, this is the kind of lots of drama and tv dramas produce in low minds!! by the way no willing to stay there or eat at any means, customer service is key in any business !!!! I am claiming if my kids recording is out this is the evidence, she is violating my kids privacy rights, she can't record my kids (without any parent authorization) read more

Always an amazing experience at Coco's!! Number 15 with Madura is amazing. It's our second time getting it and it's incredible every time. read more

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Very good clean fast food. Very clean place to eat and great service. Highly suggest if you like South American flavors !!!

The food is so good. This is my favorite restaurant is Sarasota. The staff is wonderful. Don't miss it.

Super súper recomendado, excelente servicio al cliente El ambiente es súper agradable Y la comida es súper rica read more