First time trying Venezuelan food and it was a wonderful experience. We ordered a chicken and beef arepa, a mixed meat patacon de maduro, tequenos, and mandacos. The food came out quickly and everything tasted delicious. The arepa and patacon had a very generous portion of stuffing. Staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant was clean and somewhat busy. read more

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Our family came in for lunch. We ordered two hamburgers for the kids, beef empanadas, tequeños, a sweet patacon beef sandwich, and a pepito. The food came out fast, the empanadas and tequeños were really good. The kids hamburgers were dry and the meat patties were thin and didn't taste fresh. The sweet beef patacon was filled generously with delicious steak. The pepito sandwich was also good. We ordered a tres leches that was ok, it had a weird after taste. read more

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Wow, wonderful food that I haven't had the pleasure of eating before. The chorizo arepa was super tasty. I also got to try a Maltín to drink which was delish and similar in flavor to root beer. I will return to devour some more of the menu someday. read more

Maxi Arepa - Brewed malt beverage. - Venezuelan Near Me - Katy, Texas

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This place is very clean , they have a variety of options ! Service was great . I will be coming back read more

Maxi Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Never eaten an arepa. Stopped in with a friend and 2 very sweet young ladies helped us order. Sat down to eat in. Hot sauce bottles were a bit sticky. Our food was brought over to the table; fresh, hot, and a large portion! Meats were very flavorful. Love you get a whole bottle avocado sauce. Couldn't eat it all. Nice that to go containers are available by the drinks. read more

Fui este Domingo y ordenamos una arepa de pollo empanadas y una pepiada. La arepa de pollo eataba bien salada. La seño que estaba tomando la orden muy seria bien aburrida. Deben de poner alguien que este alegre que represente el restaurante. read more

They change the filling of the empanadas. Now it is just a gooey mix whether it's beef or chicken and they both taste alike. Just a mixed meat in a blender with some starch dough inside the crispy shell. No meat taste just a starchy dough mix of a filling. I think they are attempting to use machines to make the empanadas, but in the process the taste went to zero. The corn shell is still crispy, but the filling is horrible. Go back to the old way, please read more

The patacones are to die for. Plantains are a delicacy in my culture so I'm always down to try anything that has plátano in it. This has to be one of the best places I've eaten at in katy. Service was fast and the prices were reasonable. read more

Maxi Arepa - Carne Patacon - Venezuelan Near Me - Katy, Texas

Really loved this food. Specifically got the patacon, chorizo with platano maduro. Everything was well seasoned, cooked well and tasted super yummy. Also very happy when I see hispanic places have maltas, not just the Goya brand. Employees were really nice and the place clean. We arrived there and ordered to go and everything was ready in about 10 minutes(we ordered 4 different patacons and one arepa). We sat in a booth while we waited, and all the booths there have their own TV. read more

Maxi Arepa - Patacon- chorizo y platano maduro - Venezuelan Near Me - Katy, Texas

I enjoyed my Parrilla Mixta with Carne and Pernil. It was large and served with an abundance of fries. The nice lady at the counter was friendly and helpful. I prefer table service and this I has counter ordering. They were out of tea, so I had to have soda. My dad me complaint is they charge the same for tap water as fountain drinks. read more

Maxi Arepa - Parrilla Mixta con Carne y Pernil - Venezuelan Near Me - Katy, Texas

We tried Maxi Arepa for the first time this past weekend and it was absolutely amazing! We got the tequenos, a shredded beef empanada and the chicken arepa. The sauce they had on the table was delicious with all of the food and paired perfectly with the different things we got. All of the food was amazing the staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean. read more

Moving away from Venezuela when I was 14 years old hasn't been easy, and what I miss most is our food and the authentic flavors I grew up with. Maxi arepa is a really special place for me because it was one of the first Venezuelan restaurants in Katy. It reminds me that I still have a piece of Venezuela close to me, even though I am super far away. But every time I visit them, it feels like home. The first time my family and I visited Maxi Arepa was amazing, thanks to the smells of arepas and everyone gathering to celebrate, reminiscent of a well-known restaurant from Venezuela. I got very emotional because that was one of my grandma's favorite restaurants back there. I remember she would always take us on the weekends and enjoy good food with the best company. The owners and employees always greet their customers with a smile and the best attitude, which I believe makes a huge difference in our culture. Their food is always delicious, and I don't think you will find a better arepa or patacon anywhere else. My favorite plate from the menu is the patacon maduro with grilled chicken- it's a ripe plantain with chicken, Pico de Gallo, and cheese. It just tastes exactly like it was made in Venezuela. Also, their tequenos and parrillas are very good and perfect for sharing, as they bring a lot of food, which, if you don't eat much, is perfect for 2 people. What I really love about going to these Venezuelan restaurants is that it connects all cultures together. Every time I go, I can see many different cultures --Americans, Colombians, etc. --and I love it when people who don't know our food ask for recommendations and are willing to learn about our country and culture. It shows to me that food or the sense of belonging can bring individuals together and make them feel proud of where they come from. I know this small business is valuable to Venezuelans in Katy and Houston because we know it came from a lot of hard work and passion to bring a little piece of our Venezuela here, and their dedication shows. I would really love for other people to support them by not just buying a meal, but to help a family's dreams keep alive and open to taste something good and different. If you have never tried Venezuelan food, I highly recommend this restaurant. They are always going to welcome you with open arms and the best energy, and that is why, when I feel a little sad or start missing my country, I stop by since his place feels familiar. It is one of my comfort foods that helps me connect with my people, music, and language. Also, I want to thank Maxi Arepa for bringing the best flavor and taste of home to Katy. I'm sure all Venezuelans are happy and thankful to enjoy a place like home away from home. read more

Been coming here for almost 5 years now and it's always 10/10. The flavor never fails, the service is great and quick. The ambiance feels like home. read more

Maxi Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Katy, Texas

I started exploring Venezuelan cuisine about 2 years ago and fell in love with tequenos and arepas! This place had the best tequenos that I have ever had. Unfortunately, I did not much care for the arepa that I ordered. I know that the place is called MAXI arepa, but I think less means more as the individual flavors get washed away when there is too much going on. read more

Maxi Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Katy, Texas

Driving around looking for some good food for dinner I found this place next to the gas station, they do a lot of Togo orders from what I see while I was there. Good food great service but they don't have everything that they offer in the menu, most of the items were out or not available at this place, according to the server she said that they never had those items available at this location but they are on the menu:) weird but yeah that's what she said. My arepas were amazing and the few more items that I ordered were the bomb, the sauces super delicious. I can wait to go back and see if they have more items on the menu to try. Please excuse my bad typing. read more

Food is great! The menu has a variety of Venezuelan dishes. The service is ok.. they could be a bit more friendly.

They don't sell Maxi Pads, and are not owned by soccer players Maxi Lopez or Maxi Rodriguez of Liverpool, nor Maxi Priest, the singer, who just wants to be close to you and do all the things you want him to. But aside from that false advertising castigation, they're an excellent choice for Venezuelan street food. If you want some good arepas in Katy, one of the largest suburbs in the world with over 300,000 residents, there are not many options, but this one is a good option. It's great that there's finally good Venezuelan food in Katy, because Houston itself has a few good options. We find them to be tasty and delicious and well worth the trip. They're not the cheapest but they are delicious enough to make me say that you should come here and give it a try, five stars. Some of the other reviews might be questionable or fake but I would give it five stars for the taste every time. Although I do usually deduct a star if I think there's a lot of fake 5-star reviews, but I'll make an exception here. After all, arepas in Katy? Awesome. read more

This place is a hidden gem! The staff are super friendly and helpful. We tried the chicken and beef empanadas... both were very good but beef was my preference of the two We had a Cachapa which was a perfect blend of flavors and textures! SUPER YUM! My husband had a Maxi Arepas with chicken and he said it was very flavorful and delicious. For dessert we had their version of flavored ice with Cream on top. We had the coconut and the strawberry. Overall Very impressed and excited that this whole meal was gluten-free read more

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Buena calidad y proporcion precio recomendado 4 personas probamos las arepas de Reina. Parrilla mixta excelente. Patacon de pollo y wrap de pollo todo muy bueno read more

This is my second time trying their Patacones! Omg they are delicious. Highly recommended! Will be coming back! The place was super clean. The service was food. read more

Maxi Arepa - Patacon de res y pernil Delicious - Venezuelan Near Me - Katy, Texas

Great food and chill ambiance. Good food and friendly staff. Small establishment that is usually full of authenticity. The passion fruit juice is a refreshing find that pairs well with the savory ness of the parrilla. read more

Maxi Arepa - Carne Parrilla - Venezuelan Near Me - Katy, Texas

Pretty good chicken arepa although I've had better at other restaurants. They were also all out of Reina Pepiada (chicken and avocado) and it was about 7pm on a Friday. The Venezuelan style hot dog was pretty tasty. Large menu. Friendly service. Ample parking. read more

The food is good. customer service is TERRIBlE. the lady taking orders at the front has a horrible attitude. She was annoyed the entire time. will not be coming back due to the horrible service. read more

Excelente comida, sabor y servicio!! Daria 5 estrellas, pero el baño es poco higiénico :( read more

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Good service, clean fries and burger, also free refills when you get one cup, I recommend this place 100%. read more

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It is so fantastic. The food is beyond phenomenal. Please do not hesitate to try this place out. We have been wanting to try out it out for a while now and we finally pulled the trigger. We ordered the Maxi Arepa with carne and chorizo and it was more than we expected. They are definitely not shy on the meat portion. We are beyond impressed. read more

Maxi Arepa - Maxi arepa with carne and chorizo. As you can see, they are not shy with the amount of meat and cheese. - Venezuelan Near Me - Katy, Texas

Overall the food was good. The only thing I would suggest they improve from everything we tried is their empanadas. The dough was sooo thin that it was super crunchy and it felt more like we were eating a cracker. The place is small so it gets crowded easily but we still were able to find a table. They have a person that goes around the tables, I don't know if it's a manager or owner or just a bouncer but he was nice and asked customer how was the food, although it also felt like he might be checking people to see if they were almost done with their tables. I think their serving staff needs to be more attentive. They just go drop your food at the table and leave. We had to wait a while to get our drinks because the lady that brought our food wouldn't even ask us if we got everything or we were missing something. I get that they are not waiters but that doesn't mean that they can't be attentive. Because of this same issue, we had to wait a good 20 minutes to get our to-go boxes and at the end despite having asked one of the servers to get it, we had to get up ourselves and ask somebody else to give us the boxes. All while we were seeing the server just talking to another server in the kitchen. In conclusion, it is a good place if you want to try Venezuelan food. The wraps and the pepito were delicious, same with the patacones. I do think they can improve in the service and in the long run they'll benefit from it since tables will clear quicker and they'll be able to serve more customers. read more

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I've been to this restaurant on multiple occasions. Sadly, on Friday night 4/21/2023 I ordered the Patacones Carne with sweet plantains and got food poisoning. I had severe adnominal pain with vomiting and diarrhea. I ended up in the hospital at 1 AM with continued pain and was released at 6 AM. I am beyond disappointed that this establishment was not properly handling their food. I have submitted this issue to the health department and I hope this does not happen to anyone else. read more

Empanadas were great-- nothing to say there. Not digging the arepas bc they are not like the smaller ones I am used to but my goodness this Chicha needs to be taken off the menu, taken off the planet. Whoever invented that drink was in a desperate situation. That's a smoothie you make when you are a kid home alone and only have 3 ingredients in the house. It is literally a Pasta Smoothie made with condensed milk and cinnamon. Like actual pasta. That's $5 I will never get back. I will learn about something next time before I order it on a whim. I just would never think someone would make a smoothie out of pasta. read more

Maxi Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Katy, Texas

I ate there on Saturday April the 29th, I had cachapa, 1 pastelito de cane ans 1 coffee, I got food poison, severe stomach ache, vomiting and diarrhea. Very upsetting this restaurant does not have good food handling procedures. I felt so so sick, later during the week I was told the restaurant was closed temporarily. read more

This is my first time trying Venezuelan food and really liked it. Will definitely come back.

This place is absolutely fantastic! Great place to stay and sit or be in and out. My boyfriend and I went to try their empanadas. He ended up getting an arepa. Very impressed with how quickly it was out and how amazing it was. Going to be back soon!! read more

Maxi Arepa - Carne Mechada Empanada - Venezuelan Near Me - Katy, Texas

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The staff was friendly, the food was hot and fresh. Everything tasted great. My favorite was the queso y papa empanada. read more

Maxi Arepa - Empanadas - Venezuelan Near Me - Katy, Texas

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La comida es súper rica y a muy buenos precios, la empanadas de carne y la arepa mixta con chorizo y carne son mis favoritos

Cute family owned spot that has amazing Arepa's. I highly recommend this place. Great customer service as well!

We went in to get cepillados. She takes our order, we pay, and she says she'll get to making them in a sec. So we wait. She serves at least 3 parties (of multiple people each) before my husband went up there to ask about our order. She stares at him with a blank face and then is finally like "oh I forgot". She then proceeds to still serve one more party, while we're standing there. And then she makes our cepillados, and hands them to us, no apology, nothing. She didn't say anything. I'm not usually one to scream "racism" right away, but considering we were the only non-Latin Americans in there, and we were the only ones not being served... I mean, that speaks for itself. Thanks for the customer service. read more

Love their food. However, ordering over the phone is literally impossible. They never answer the phone. I would LOVE to order arepas for takeout but they don't answer!. I'm always on the go and don't have the luxury of waiting or sitting down at their cute place to eat. Being able to order ahead would earn this place another star from me. read more

Amazing food. Will definitely come back. Both my wife and I enjoyed everything. Highly recommend and will be back

I went last night to try something new walking in to the place was packed so we both thought if it's packed then the food should be good right ??? Well we ordered a burger and the burger was good nothing to say about that but the patacone de pollo was disgusting at first nothing wrong with it but half way it tasted weird almost like it something was bad then we smell the patacone and it nasty not going to this place again 02/11/24 read more

I used to like this place but lately customer service has gone bad. Spent $70 for and only have the food was prepared. Drove 25 just to see the order wasn't complete. Drove 25 min back and ask them for fresh arepas since now everything was cold. They took the food in back and just recooked the same food and tried to pass it off as fresh. Asked for a refund due to I don't trust them any longer read more