Wow - excellent fresh authentic food and friendly service! Everything made fresh after ordering…read more It's located in the foodtruck park and I got it to go but even on a hot day there are plenty of fans and tons of places to sit. I'd highly recommend and look forward to returning!

Good friendly workers…read more Look like a family's team everybody doing Dooers! Good tasting Fast Flavors and sizes. Maybe one recomendation (refill.the nestea) Definitely ill come back Btw (by the way) Ask for tequeños (cheess fingers)

This place is great. Fantastic breakfast, highly recommend. The staff was super nice and the food…read morequality on point.

This is an absolutely beautiful, family-friendly restaurant! The food was very delicious,…read moreparticularly the pastelitos, and the Venezuelan coffee was very good. The service was very friendly and prompt: the café has a warm and pleasant environment, highly recommend it!

Absolutely enjoyed lunch today at this cute little spot! The food was delicious, the service was…read moreamazing, and I couldn't be more content. I came here because of the positive reviews. Glad to say that I, too, am leaving a positive review! :)

It took me over a year to realize Gusto Gourmet was more than just a cute cafe but a legit option…read morefor Venezuelan cuisine. Their unique position as one of the only Venezuelan spots in the loop becomes even more niche when one realizes that part of the menu is also Mediterranean / Middle Eastern (#1). If that's not Houston in a nutshell, I don't know what is. The place sports a casual vibe with a clean and bright interior. It's been practically empty with every visit, but I suspect the takeout game is strong here. There is limited parking in the back of the restaurant and the narrow alleyway entrance is somewhat easy to miss. Food wise, I am not disappointed. Their cheese cachapa is the stuff of dreams and includes a number of stuffings from ham to shredded chicken / beef. My vote is for their pabellón, which is a nice combination of shredded beef, black beans, and sweet plantains. For cheese lovers, the double cheese is perfectly indulgent with the sweetness of the cornmeal. The main draw for me was the arepas, which is something I missed having had so much of it back in NYC. La Pelua (shredded beef, mixed shredded cheese) is one of my go-tos, but my all-time favorite is the reina pepiada, a shredded chicken mixed with avocado topped with sprinkled salty white cheese. It's a staple in the Venezuelan arepa game and while their version is very solid, I'm just extremely thankful that it's available. Their breakfast platters are a big draw, which mainly consist of scrambled egg combos paired with arepas and various proteins. I think their yuca buñelos, tequeños, patacones, and especially their mandocas are incredibly underrated. The latter is practically dessert since it's mashed plantains with the cachapa stuffed with sugar and cheese. While they're not known for their empanadas, I do think their cazon (#2) is unique and their potato and cheese is always hearty. The shredded beef is a nice alternative to their arepas or arepitas (side) and make for an excellent snack on the go. Fans of Venezuelan cuisine who find themselves in the inner loop owe them a visit and I highly recommend calling ahead of time to ensure they have items available and to get a jump on the wait time for takeout. They are a slept on gem in the neighborhood and one that I hope sticks around for a very long time. _____________ (#1) The owners are Venezuelan and Syrian. The sweetest couple. (#2) Dogfish? It's really a mini shark.

While it's possible I'm among the minority, I'm incredibly happy with the offerings here. In the…read morelast couple of years since moving from NYI, I haven't found many legit Venezuelan options until recently here at Sabor Venezolano. I'm pleased to report that the food lives up to the name and most everything was quite sabroso and very Venezuelan. The place is bigger than it looks from the outside, but seating is really limited to solo diners and small groups. There are counter seats toward the back and small cafe tables in the front. There are some refrigerated items for grab and go while ordering is done at the counter. I'd recommend calling ahead of time for faster pickup. If you're able to order in Spanish, do it. The food gets a thumbs up. Much of the menu is Venezuelan specific which includes cachapas, arepas, tumbarachos, patacondes, and tequeños. While they have a "menú Mexicano" that features quesadillas, tacos, burritos, and tortas, I'd avoid it if at all possible. The arepas might appear to be smaller, but they're packed. I personally loved their jamón y queso guayanés, in which the latter is a thick slab of gooey cheese. A similar arepa is their mechada y queso guayanés, which is equally tasty and I appreciate that they have cazón (#1) as an option. The pelua (beef + cheese) and reina (shredded chicken with avocado) will be my perpetual favorites and the cachapas with tequeños are also particularly hearty. The food is a bit pricier than most Venezuelan fare I've had previously, foodflation never surprises me anymore. Given how often I'm in the neighborhood, I already know that I'll be here more often than not. __________ (#1) Nothing like a little shark to get your day started.

Solid Venezuelan food…read more If you are craving tequeños, an arepa, empanada, or such victuals, this is a solid spot. Counter service, order and they bring your food to your table. Ambiance is an ethnic strip mall restaurant, with Latin flavor. Salsa music playing, people coming and going is it what is. I'm a fan.

De Maracaibo Bros, is Venezuelan American Food truck. Running across them was a treasure. We got a…read morequarter of a pound cheese burger but felt like a pound. Loaded even with potato fries. Meat seasoned to the Gods! Please stop by!

I just walked in the door about 5 minutes ago. First time ever coming into this establishment. The…read moreyoung lady working the front counter was too sleepy to help or give me answers to my simple questions. I asked about their Monday BOGO special for cachapas, she lays her head down and starts waving her finger up and down. I asked her if she could speak up (because the TV was blaring) she continued to mumble. I asked her if she was ok, she said yes but she's sleepy. Apparently too sleepy to provide a modicum of customer service. I was really looking for to trying their food since I've passed them so many times before. Needless to say I'm not paying for bad service at the onset... The place was empty. I can't help but to think it's because they are sleeping on their customers. I see your response, which is exactly why I didn't bother to ask for a manager. This can't be the first time someone has received bad service like this because the young lady was too comfortable with her behavior. You'd do better to speak with your staff to not give zero star service. Thanks but no thanks.

OVER PRICED AND SMALL PORTIONS. The food is ok, but not great. They are sure proud of their…read moreproducts because they price them as if no one else sells the same food. Not worth the drive. Super embarrassed for this place.

Perfect spot to get Excellent Maracaibo- Venezuelan breakfast!…read moreClean!!!! Fast and Delicious!! Call ahead if you know what you want or show up and ask all the questions about the menu! Dude, you won't regret it!!!