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    Cocktail list - June 2026
    Alison C.

    I was looking for a classy, yet fun, restaurant for a celebratory dinner when I discovered Maracaibo. I could tell from the photos that the vibe was lighthearted and trendy, and the reviews of their food were also excellent, so it was the perfect choice. We pulled up in our ride share and noticed that valet parking was available, which was helpful to know for the future. We ascended the several steps up to the lobby, where we checked in and were then escorted to one of their two dining rooms. We were greeted by our nice server and then I went to look for the restroom, only to discover that there was a single bathroom for all diners. I found that odd, particularly because, though the restaurant was not super crowded on that evening, I know that it could be busy on weekends. Anyway, after waiting around five minutes, I was able to get inside and then rush back to my dining companion. We both reviewed the drink menus, intrigued by the fruity, tropical concoctions on offer. I settled on the Ex Keeps Calling, which was made of Don Julio Tequila, passion fruit, cinnamon, Cointreau, lime, Aperol, and mint. The orange-colored drink arrived in a rocks glass on a large wooden board that also included an antique telephone that was ringing. It was such a playful presentation! The cocktail resembled a passion fruit margarita, but had slight bitter notes from the Aperol and sweetness from the cinnamon. I could not detect the mint, but the cinnamon really made the drink memorable, in my opinion. My partner ordered the Guarapita, which included Patron Reposado, guava, pineapple, lime, and thyme, and was served in a large rectangular glass that looked like a purse and even had a leather strap attached to it. The drink was decent, but tasted like cotton candy, so it was a bit too sweet. From a food perspective, we were very intrigued by many items on the menu and decided to start by sharing the Trio De Cesticas De Platano Rellenas, a set of three plantain cups with protein stuffing. The menu said that we had our choice of fillings between beef, pork, and chicken, so we had assumed that we would receive one of each. However, the trio only accommodated one variety. We choose the beef and were thrilled with how juicy it was. The meat was tender, and the marinade was juicy and savory. The plantain cup, however, was a bit dry and was potentially premade. For my entree, I selected the Pechuga de Pollo, which was always a favorite dish of mine. The chicken breast was pounded into a massive, thin filet that was juicy and well-marinated. That was a contrast to my companion's Lomo Salteado, a dish of stir-fried beef with onions, tomatoes, and spices that included pretty dry and chewy meat. The dish also had a few large potato slices that looked like they had been fried, but tasted baked. Those could have used a bit more flavor. Both dishes came with our choice of side dish. I went with the mixed vegetables, and he went with the yellow rice, both of which were good but needed more pizazz. Overall, we loved the tropical rainforest atmosphere, childlike cocktail presentations, and tasty food. We just felt that the dishes could have used some additional seasoning. However, we would gladly return.

    Cute bill plate
    Alice X.

    Amazing little place tucked away on a corner of JFK blvd. The interior and ambiance is so cozy and excellent for a date. The service is also professional and friendly. The food is excellent as well. Great seasoning, steak grilled to perfection. Presentation is also so well thought out with the arepas on a big wheel. The prices are so reasonable as well. Great spot for a date, anniversary or any celebration.

    Sampler Venezolano
    Dwight F.

    At Maracaibo you can expect a lovely environment of hearty music, playful conversations, pretty food 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.

    Tequenos
    Melissa R.

    What a vibe! Came for dinner on a Friday night and it was pretty busy - we didn't have reservations as I tried to make one online but didn't see any availability so I assumed maybe they don't utilize them. We were seated right away near the bar area which was very loud and hard to have a conversation without yelling (the only true downside). The service was great and attentive. The food? Delicious and not overpriced! I wish I remembered what our first appetizer was called but I can't remember! It was similar to a papa rellena but not made with potatoes, nonetheless it was tasty! The Tequenos cheese sticks were also delicious. My husband and I enjoyed our entrees (shredded beef arepa bowl) & el classico pabellón, very similar but the arepa bowl was just that - an arepa BOWL stuffed with rice, beans, cheese, avocado, and meat of choice. It was delicious and super filling! We ended the night with an order of churros which we really enjoyed and are looking forward to coming back on maybe another night to see if the noise levels differ. Parking is valet which is convenient if you're not familiar with the area (street parking mainly).

    La Venezolana Arepa - so delicious (sorry bad lighting!!)
    Rach S.

    My new favorite restaurant! After spending a month in Venezuela last summer, I've been searching for authentic Venezuelan food, and this place nailed it. My boyfriend and I started with tequeños, and they were so good we had to order a second round. I got the arepa "La Venezolana," and it tasted exactly how I remembered, even down to the cheese so it was super authentic. Beyond the food, the entire experience stood out. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and the staff were so friendly and attentive (and bilingual which was great). Definitely coming back !! :)

    MCBO sample (Ferris wheel)  Ceviche chichiriviche Red snapper  Picanha  Skirt steak  Yucca fries  Queso frito

    Absolutely incredible, Maracaibo is a must try. The service is wonderful. The food is extremely flavorful, & the restaurant itself is beautiful

    Salmon a la Parrilla
    Jordan N.

    I'm a little embarrassed that this place isn't named after Caracas - only because the zulianos (Maracaibo is in the Venezuelan state of Zulia) really made this place so good! It's currently my favorite everyday Venezuelan restaurant in the New York Tri-State area, with a wide plethora of menu options of various home-cooked meals that isn't limited to Venezuelan street food - while it doesn't have everything, it has much more than most local Venezuelan restaurants. I tried their empanada margariteña (seafood) which is true to the ubiquitously humongous size of the empanadas typical of Margarita Island on the other side of the country from Maracaibo, but since these are zulianos, they cut up these in half instead of keeping it whole (this is like breaking pasta in half in my opinion, Italians- you get me). Nevertheless, the food presentation is lovely - we also got a mini sampler, all of which were yummy and also included arepitas dulces which I haven't seen in years (and loved), arepitas fritas with nata, cachapitas, tequeños cheese sticks, and bite-size beef empanadas. I would definitely order this again! The punta trasera (picanha) cut was also great, as well as some other dishes. And passion fruit drink to go with it as well. Everyone was happy with the meal. Service was friendly, courteous, and understanding even if was in broken English. Small parking lot on site. Ambience was on the upscale casual side, with reasonable prices. See you soon, Marabinos!

    Churrasco
    Tuli S.

    We came on a Saturday night and were able to get a table for 7 within 15 minutes! It's valet parking only so plan to have cash if you drive. The sampler ($17) was very cute and a great way to try a bunch of appetizer items. I had the churrasco ($30) and most of our group had seafood dishes. All were fairly priced, fresh, and large. The churrasco came with one side only (no rice and beans), so I ordered the sweet plantains. It was a perfect medium and came with chimichurri. The fried snapper also only came with one side and no sauce. We asked for a sauce and ended up with salsa, which did not pair well. If the snapper came with a sauce that would definitely make the dish a lot better. It was packed and there were a ton of birthday celebrations so it was busy. Service was not great, but I would eat here again.

    Marta F.

    It will be hard to find parking so use valet. Walked in and was seated right away, the aesthetics of the this restaurant is beautiful. The drinks are outstanding and served in a creative fashion. The food was very good and even more creative. They have a sample appetizer that is served on a Ferris wheel Will definitely be back!

    Marcela L.

    Came to the restaurant for a private event so we were upstairs. They have valet parking which is great because it's in a busy area. They work off tips. We were greeted upon entering. The event space is really nice with a bar area. Loved how they set it up. Servers were very attentive. The appetizers were delicious. My faves were the calamari and chicharron. The food was buffet style which included sweet plantains, white rice, chicken and beef. They also had salmon. They served churros and tres leches as the dessert. The churros were so good and fresh!

    Yuca Frita con Ajo y Queso
    Sarah P.

    The food was DELICIOUS! I got a churrasco Patacón that was incredible. The service was on point and they even had live music when we went!

    Festive drinks and creatively prepared dishes.
    Steven Jon K.

    I was pleasantly surprised by this Venezuelan restaurant on the main street in Union City. There is valet parking available, or you can park on several side streets up the hill. They have a specialty called cachapas which were delightful, in addition to arepas and batidos which are better known features of traditional Venezuelan cuisine. Some vegetarian choices are available and they will adapt other food items to be vegetarian. The staff is consistently helpful. There were quite a few young people in their 20s and 30s eating here on a weekday evening. I am planning to return soon.

    Sueño Mi Gente Cocktail (~$17)
    Aya E.

    Ordered: Sueño Mi Gente Cocktail (~$17): Diplomatico rum, coconut, passion fruit, fresh lime, jasmine tea cordial MCBO Sampler (~$17): tequeños, mandocas, mini empanadas, mini cachapas, and mini arepas La Monarca Arepa (~$12): roast chicken, guasacaca, avocado, cilantro, and mayo Churrasco (~$30): grilled skirt steak and chimichurri with a side (white rice & black beans) Tajadas (~$4): aka Sweet Plantains Aya's take: Marcaibo is a hidden gem in Union City! If you're like me and have driven past here many times, do yourself a favor and actually go in for a great meal. We had a dinner reservation but they weren't too busy since it was a weekday. Let me start by saying if you're into a pretty aesthetic, they have you covered! The Sueño Mi Gente Cocktail is probably one of the most beautiful cocktail presentations I've ever received. It was bright, fragrant, and refined. A fabulous drink to sip on during the meal! We then got the MCBO Sampler which again, blew me away with the presentation! It was brought in on a freaking ferris wheel! I was obsessed. I like that it made the experience more interactive as we kept turning the ferris wheel to try the next appetizer. Everything was fresh, tasted great, and was a great teaser for the meal. The only let down of this meal was the La Monarca Arepa. The chicken was cold and shredded (not what I expected when it said roasted chicken) and it was drenched in a guasacaca and mayo blend. There was no avocado or cilantro as far as we can tell. We abandoned it as soon as the Churrasco came out. The grilled skirt steak was cooked to a perfect medium, slightly chewy but tasted so much better with the chimichurri sauce. The side of white rice & black beans was so simple yet satisfying and this meal would not feel complete without the addition of Tajadas aka Sweet Plantains. They were sweet, tender, and complimented the savoriness of the Churrasco. All in all, it was such an enjoyable meal and I would absolutely come back!

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    White Maize

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    2.6 mi•Chelsea

    White Maize || Chelsea…read more yummm, def outside my usual comfort zone the cachapa isn't quite my usual vibe but still good -- probably a "with a friend" order next time vs solo drinks and apps though?? really good. the tequeños and my la fresa drink were both winners

    Mmmm, tasty Venezuelan in the heart of the city--albeit it with the Manhattan mark-up. $18 for an…read morearepa is....wow. On the other hand, you don't have to schlep to Union City, which is probably where the best Venezuelan fare in the Tri-State area is. So...there's that. Definitely come with a group of four (more will be a bit of a squeeze, as the space isn't big--another Manhattan tax). Get: - Mandocas: Kick off your Venezuelan journey with these sweet plantain fritters soaked in raw sugar cane syrup and stuffed with Venezuelan farmer's cheese... - Tequenos: Or get these--a darker, sweeter, similar concept - Guac & Tostones: I didn't actually want these, but our friends needed a more familiar safety blanket during their intro to V food. The fried green plantain accompaniments were a nice change, though - La de Pollo Cachapa: If you love sweet corn, I can't think of a better representation than cachapas. This was a tasty offering, though half the size of others I've gotten--but the pulled chicken and cheese filling was flavorful, as was the corn crepe itself. Cutting it to share, though...that's a messy endeavor - Venezuelan Ceviche: I would skip this unless you really, really want seafood, but that's because I prefer the zesty, citrus-y Peruvian-style ceviche over the tomato-bomb variants. There also wasn't a TON of seafood because, well, Manhattan mark-up. So save your $$$. - La de Pabellon & Vegetariano Arepas: No Venezuelan meal is complete without arepas, IMO. We got two, because we were greedy little piggies. I actually preferred the Veg one, which was overstuffed with avocado, black beans, sweet plantains, and cheese--mmm. The other was filled with shredded beef, which is a solid, tasty choice if you must consume animal flesh. As with the cachapa, though, cutting these to share was a nightmare in spilled cheese and splashed beans. Let's just say, we might've drained the restaurant's supply of wet wipes by the end. For drinky drinks, we opted for the Venezuelan sugarcane classic Papelon (which wasn't as sweet as you might think), and the freshly made Passion Fruit Juice. Might try their cocktails next time, but I just can't pay those Manhattan mark-up prices anymore. Service was fine, and the ambience--true to the restaurant's name--skews clean and white. Note that the Chelsea website's menu is hard to read, but the Brooklyn location's menu is slightly different and doesn't include everything that Chelsea has.

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