We were craving Venezuelan food so bad while visiting the area and this was the perfect place to stop at. When you walk inside of Gusticos, you instantly feel like you're in a little store in Venezuela. Looking around, the smells, products, "chucherias". They're all a staple of the flavors of Venezuela. Gusticos Bistro is husband and wife owned and they were a pleasure to chat with. They work so hard and truly deserve all the small business love. We ordered the arepa vegana, mandocas and a cachapa with a maltin polar malta to share. My favorite thing here is that they bring you little fried mini arepitas with nata as a little something to share. This already makes the whole experience so awesome. The arepa was gigantic and super filled and of course almost impossible to eat without making a mess haha but we loved it. The cachapa was delicious, sweet and savory. The mandocas were pretty good too but I will have to say my grandmas are my grandma's hehe. They have a wide selection of just about any and all of the Venezuelan antojitos you can want. From tequeños to empanadas, cachitos to tostones, this place has everything that brings you back to Venezuela. It was so awesome getting to visit this Venezuelan spot, feeling the warm and welcoming environment all while getting to enjoy delicious and generous food. read more

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We decided to go back to our roots, eat some venezuelan made food from SCRATCH. The owners were there and were really welcoming Food was awesome, cant complain. Maybe more nata but my preference. Mandocas do have Anis so it has a really strong taste. The spot has some nice things to buy from homeland. Will be back! read more

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Wow ! Amazing spot ! This is a hidden gem located in Deerfield. My partner was waiting in line over at the tag agency so I decided to grab us some food while we wait and I was greeted by the owners a very sweet couple who used to have their very own cow farm back in Venezuela ! They cooked up some fresh empanadas for us and while I waited we chatted and they even let me try out their braided cheese that's made daily ! It was delicious! 10/10 the empanadas were amazing! Mary one of the owners was super nice ! read more

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I've enjoyed this little bistro for years! It's grown so much since Covid. I was assured by the staff that empanadas are made with corn flour. And they tasted delicious! read more

As a venezuelan, loved the vine of the place and all the little trinkets they had which reminded me of home. We went with a group of four and got the mandocas and venezuelan sampler platter. It was the perfect amount of food. The owners came by and talked to us which made us feel heard and cared by. Definitely will recommend this place to any latin food lover read more

Gusticos Bistro - Venezuelan Sampler - Latin American Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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This bistro feels like visiting your Venezuelan best friends who can do everything criollo perfectly and they make you feel at home every time. The owners are genuinely lovely people. From their yummy cachitos, arepas rellenas, empanadas, Hallacas, to the pabellón criollo and delicious, homely carne de res and chicken soups. Take-home natillas and pre prepared foods. Perfect to visit at any time of day. read more

The restaurant has a really vibe-y atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor (under the plaza awning) seating. The waitress served us from outside which was a pleasant surprise, as I thought we'd have to order inside before transiting back out. My partner's arepa looked phenomenal, and my breakfast was also really good. Wasn't a fan of the plantain donut ring things but I love trying new things so it was still a great choice. read more

Gusticos Bistro - Arepa Tumbarrancho - Latin American Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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Had the best experience here this morning! We ordered a couple of empanadas (shredded beef & domino - both amazing) & tried the cachapas (I'm literally obsessed with this dish now) with coffees. We sat inside which was decorated so cute, but the offer outdoor seating as well. The service was top notch & they didn't seem annoyed at how many questions we had as it was our first time at a Venezuelan restaurant. We already have plans to return! read more

I absolutely love this place it's small but I come here whenever I am craving Venezuelan style arepas. They are so good, very quick to make the food and the people in the restaurant are so nice! 10/10 recommend! read more

Outstanding!! Best arepas in town. Staff is really accommodating and friendly. Great place for intimate meet ups with a significant other or a group of friends looking to catch up without annoying crowds. I highly recommend. read more

My first time having an Arepa and it was 10/10 great experience, great service, great environment. I would post a picture but i couldn't stop eating cause it was so good ! Definitely would come back read more

I've been craving an arepa for quite some time now, so I was happy to see Gusticos Bistro in a shopping plaza near my home. The atmosphere is simple but elegant and relaxed, and I was warmly greeted by Rosalina, my server. I found exactly what I wanted, an arepa with chicken and a mixture of white cheeses. It was perfectly prepared, and very tasty! The flan was homemade, authentic, and also quite delicious. (I don't understand what the price level shows as '$$$$', the prices are very reasonable & I think '$$$' would be more accurate.) I highly recommend Gusticos Bistro. If you're not familiar with "comida venezolana", this would be the perfect place for you to start! read more

We really enjoyed breakfast here! Outdoor seating was very nice. Our server was great and who I think was the owner came to ask how we enjoyed everything as well. read more

Gusticos Bistro - El Venezolano Breakfast and Cachapa with Pabellon - Latin American Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

Ay Dios mío!!!!! Que RICOOOOOOO!!!! My bf and I stopped in and did we leave happy!!! The food was DDDDDDDDEEEEELISSSSHHHHH!!!! We got there hungry and left there feeling like zombies of how good everything was. Per my bf this is a legit Venezuelan food spot. We will most definitely be returning and we recommend to others. A must stop by to eat!! The owner super nice and made you feel like he invited you to his own home to eat!! My bf has the lemonade. OH MY GOD! Best lemonade ever!! read more

Excellent Venezuelan food we had for breakfast. The place is really cozy and the food was amazing with less of options read more

Gusticos Bistro - Arepa Reina Pepiada - Latin American Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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My mom is from Venezuela so I grew up with arepas, tequenos and all of that good food. This place is delicious and authentic. I've been here twice so far and have loved the food each time. It's a small business and the owners are awesome. Very friendly folks. I ordered: Tequenos - Some of the best tequenos I've had in a while. (they are kind of like cheese sticks but doughier and more delicious). They came with a garlic cilantro dipping sauce. Arepa pabellon - So GOOD. This arepa has all of the ingredients of the national dish of Venezuela; Shredded beef, black beans, fried sweet plantains and an obscene abundance of grated cheese. Very messy but worth every bite. 10/10. The only downside is the food comes out SCORCHING HOT. I had to let my food cool down for about 10 minutes before I took a bite. No big deal to me, better hot than cold. Would be perfect if the food were not as hot though. They also sell traditional Venezuelan snacks like torontos and cocosettes. These can be difficult to find at most supermarkets so it's nice to see them in stock here. They also have freshly made traditional Venezuelan cheeses. I got a block of palmizulia and it tastes extremely authentic! It's an awesome place overall. I look forward to exploring more of their menu.. I'll try their reina pepiada and cachapas next. Can't wait! read more

Gusticos Bistro - Arepa pabellon, PERFECT - Latin American Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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3.5 stars. The restaurant has potential, but the food is pretty bland. I got the Arepa with Shredded Chicken -- it lacked flavor until I doused it in hot sauce. Some of the chicken was blue, which was questionable. The arepa itself was good, but I have had better. If I am in the area again, I will go back and try something else. read more

Gusticos Bistro - Arepa w/ Shredded Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

My hubby and I stopped in for an Arupa. When we got here the owner was so sweet and attentive, she gave us different foods to try. The Tequenos were so yummy! The peloton de carne & Beef Arupa were Amazing! We wanted to try everything but our belly's were full. We did get a beef empanada to go. So definitely coming back to try more! We highly recommend this fabulous restaurant. It's well worth it! Don't forget to say, "Muy Sabroso!" read more

The food was wonderful. We order a Reina pepiada, una empanada de pabellón, y arepa de carne mechada. All 3 were delicious. My favorite was the empanada. It exterior was crunchy yet soft. It was the perfect combination of fresh, sweet, crunch, and deliciousness. It taste like a piece of heaven. I also order their coconut lemonade. That alone was to die for. Staff attention was on point. Friendly, funny, charismatic and fast. I don't usually leave glorious reviews but this one deserve it. read more

Gusticos Bistro - Menu - Latin American Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

We went at lunch time. Service was good. I recommend cachapa con queso. Delicious! I also bought Telita cheese, nata and other Venezuelan products. read more

Had great tasting cachapas here! Small place with inside and outdoor dinning. Also has a section for Venezuelan sweets. The servers were very attentive and kind. Great service and food overall. read more

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This has to be my favorite local spot. Not only is the food absolutely delicious but the service is impeccable. It's a true gem when you find both in one place. This has definitely become a favorite of mine since moving to the area. read more

Has potential. We walked in, sat ourselves, no one came to our table for a good solid 5 minutes. I was about to walk out. We were so hungry though that we almost couldn't leave. Mind you, there are only 3 or tables inside and about 5 or 6 outside. There were 5 people working there. Slow service. Our server, once she came, attended us, but then left on break halfway through our meal. At the end we had to stand up and make a line to pay. The food was ok. The place was clean. The prices were not bad. Like I said, potential. If that potential doesn't come to fruition soon though, they'll be someone else there taking their place. read more

Very delicious! So much flavor! The waitress is super friendly! It's an enjoyably pleasant atmosphere. Wide variety of Venezuelan treats and snacks. Would definitely go back read more

Gusticos Bistro - Hot Dog - Latin American Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

Bad service waiting to long for service an don't bring a time drinks and food never come back again

Gusticos Bistro is absolutely awesome! Great food and super filling! The arepas are delicious I usually get the shredded beef and cheese or pabellon and both are delicious! The meat is juicy and full of flavor! My friend got the gringo arepa and he loved that and my fiancé gets the empanada! The owners are so friendly and go above and beyond bringing sauces out for us to try and making sure everything is delicious! read more

Love coming here for breakfast super delish food. The waitress are super nice and helpful with any questions you may have about the menu. The ambience it's quite . They play some music but you are able to keep a conversation. Sometimes on the weekends they do some special events. Great Venezuelan food . read more

Gusticos Bistro - Latin American Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

Ordered arepa w chicken lacked flavor and the papelon with limón reminded me of kava but not the good one. read more

Gusticos Bistro - Papelon con Limon - Latin American Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

I was visiting from out of town and am not familiar with Venezuelan food. I'm so glad I took a chance on Gusticos! The arepas and dessert and espresso were amazing. And the man who served us- maybe the owner? Was so patient with my elderly mother and our unfamiliarity with Venezuelan cuisine. Loved this place and will definitely be back next time I'm in So Flo read more

Honestly I dont know why I hadn't found this place before. Incredible, amazing and more than far beyond this is the place to eat cheap and get a nice meal Venezuelan gastronomy all over and even get yourself some stuff to go to your house. I had a diet coke and a wonderful Reina pepiada (basically avocado and pulled chicken with sauce) and cheese Cachapa (which is corn with milk like a tortilla). The flavor, the season and everything was just amazing and delicious. Most importantly paid 11 dollars (tax included) with everything I got. The customer service was extremely good. They always helped me with the recommendations and let me try without even asking the cheese and what they had. Venezuelans are such friendly and humble persons, even the owner was totally gentle and very friendly with a brilliant smile. We latinos rock. The restaurant was comfy, detailed cleaned and super nice for a date. They offer both inside and outside dine in which is great. And please YELPERS I CALL YOU TO Come here and try this amazing wonderful CHEAP EATS!!. Suit yourselves with the amazing photos! read more

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Their food is really good, however the service depends one why time you go. Good sometimes take a while and they may forget about you. It's a small and nice place. read more

Really great lunch and just the arepa I needed. Also the tres leches is definitely recommended.

Amazing! My friend and I come here from time to time for their delicious lunch specials and cafe con leche. The staff is lovely and accommodating. Highly recommended read more

Muy sabrosa la comida, lo cual no es fácil pues varios ingredientes no es comun encontrarlos. La cachapa y las arepas espectaculares, igual los jugos naturales. La atención impecable y el ambiente sencillo, limpio y acogedor. Solo cambiaría hacer un café mas intenso y cremoso. Ya lo hemos recomendado! read more

While looking for Venezuelan arepas, we found this incredible place. The arepas were delicious, really well made. My family and I are very glad to have a restaurant as good as this close to home. It's pretty much our happy place. Not to mention that the service is excellent. We will definitely be returning soon. read more

This is a great place. The food is delicious and the workers are so nice.The one thing is that its sometimes crowded.

For the price you're better off going to a restaurant with entres. Over priced arepas and overall overpriced for the portions you get.

Stopped by and got some cheese empanadas and mandocas. Very authentic and yummy!! Also got some frozen food to go.. great to have that option when you don't want to cook. Staff was very friendly. read more

A little piece of my home country and town. You can find a little bit of every flavor of our food and treats. Great food and service.

This store moved recently from a fairly obscure location on Powerline Road, to this new store on Hillsboro Blvd. The same very nice people run it, and they have a lot of great food products. They sell frozen tamales and taquitos, empanadas, and cachapas. They also have Venezuelan arepas, and serve breakfast and lunch. The owners make Venezuelan cheese too, and it's delicious. They also sell a delicious green sauce, Guasacaca, which has parsley, cilantro and garlic as main ingredients. It's like a chimichurri (Argentinian) or pebre (Chilean). Well worth a visit! read more