Firstly, the service is amazing. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and super clean. The staff…read moreare incredibly nice and the owner offered to get my dog water as we sat outside. The food itself is very much worth it, the Arepa is as beautifully cooked nice and crispy on the outside and the flavors were nicely balanced. The garlic and picante sauce paired perfectly. Nothing was over powering or underwhelming. I would def come back here again! Thank you for a delicious meal!

I've been to Venezuelan Chamo in Pasadena twice now, but didn't get to do the review from my first…read morevisit. I arrived here for lunch today. They weren't super busy. Lucky me to be the first in line. What a beautiful restaurant with all the bright colorful decor! Cool atmosphere plus good lighting with several tables/chairs plus limited bar stool seating. There appears to be a hammock, too. Not sure if it can be used or it's just decor. One all gender restroom is discreetly in the back of the restaurant. Really great place!! The gentleman from the kitchen came out to greet me and asked what I would like. The lady behind the counter took over to take the remaining of my order. They both recommended the Reyna Arepa that is filled with shredded chicken, avocado, mayonnaise, and lime juice. An arepa is a griddlecake made of ground maize dough. It looks like a pocket to me. Anyway, that's what I got. OMG, it was so delicious! Tons of shredded chicken at every bite. Very well balanced between chicken, avocado, and mayo. Arepa was crispy and delightfully. SO GOOD! Highly recommend it. I also got the passion fruit juice that was delightfully refreshing... not too sweet... just perfect! Super nice and friendly staff. Amazing service. Tasty foods in great portions. Welcoming and warm ambiance. I'll definitely return to get more Renya Arepa and try other food items. If you're craving Venezuelan foods or trying it for the first time, this place is for you!

My first time having an arepa and I'm glad it was at The Arepa Stand!…read more We ordered: - The 405* - The Red Queen Both of these were extremely yummy! To me, shredded chicken has a tendency to have a rubbery texture and I'm happy to report that isn't the case with the Red Queen! Full of flavor and extra delicious paired with the Arepa Stand's hot sauce. It's difficult to choose a favorite between the two arepas I ordered, but I'm leaning my preference towards The 405 simply because I believe every dish with platanos and black beans is perfect. Obviously this was delicious and I can't wait to have it again! I will note that this is a very messy meal! Be prepared for a lot of spillage, but just know it's worth it. The Arepa Stand pops up at a few locations - enjoyed mine at The Hollywood Farmer's Market (every Sunday).

The Arepa Stand is a different but delicious take on arepas. Arepas are both Colombian and…read moreVenezuelan. Dating back thousands of years to indigenous populations, they were made long before modern borders existed. Both countries claim the arepa as a national staple, but they prepare and eat them differently. Here the corn masa sandwich is filled with various interesting ingredients. I ordered the Classic Combo which was a main arepa, the The Red Queen- Shredded chicken, pickled red onions, avocado sauce, dutch cheese and cilantro. The Classic Combo offers Your choice of arepa + drink + fried plantains. The arepa arrived huge and packed making it a bit messy to eat but that is not a big problem. The Plaintain were delicious. This combo was very filling and satisfying. For street like food the price was a bit high but the flavors were very tasty.

I am so impressed by this place. The quality of food is superb, the taste of the food is delicious,…read moreand the presentation of the food, even in a to-go plate, is beautifully done. Everything is fresh and cooked to order. The service is friendly and quick and I appreciate that. I had the Reina con tajada arepa, and not only was it delicious, it's incredibly filling. The price point is definitely worth it and I will be back!

Delicious food, it seemed like it was all from scratch. Ordered pabellon criollo, which has a…read moretexture similar to Mexican ropa vieja. The meat was tender and a little sweeter, though, with a different flavor. A friend suggested mixing the beans/rice/meat all together, and he was right: the whole was greater than the sum of its parts.. Green sauce was very fresh tasting and flavorful, but orange sauce may burn a hole in your hole. Parking in Glendale has AIDS, so either bring lots of quarters, download the "pay by phone" app in advance, lest you stand there for 15 minutes trying to figure it out it while the sun peeks from behind the clouds to make your phone virtually unreadable, or figure out the 888 number on the side of the meter.

I can't believe that I haven't left a review for Amara yet, because this is one of our very…read morefavorite places. Everything we've tried is fresh and delicious, but our personal favorites are the arepa la suegra with black beans and plantains, the churros (just a little bit crunchy and crispy on the outside but chewy on the inside and not too sweet), the guava pastelito, and of course the Venezuelan drinking chocolate. As much as we love the food, what really keeps us coming back is their hospitality and sense of community. As locals, we really feel welcome and it is great to see the same faces week after week. (Our husky is always especially delighted to see her BFF, Valeria!) Finally, while the small inside area has a nice cafe vibe, the sidewalk seating and covered patio have been perfect for us with our husky. Amara is the kind of place that makes Pasadena special, and I definitely recommend them if you are in the area!

I m glad I found a this place. Their hot chocolate was pretty close to European style. It was milky…read moreand thick. Their place was a bit tricky to get to. It's located right next to entrance of the public parking. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and ambiance was casual. The service was great. The server explained different hot chocolate styles they have and recommended me. Their empanadas were also delicious. I can't wait to come back here again. Highly recommended.

I loooove this place! It's so hard to find Haitian food in Los Angeles, let alone GOOD Hatian food…read moreand Island Flavors is definitely that spot. I've been here plenty of times now and love the staff as well as the party vibe ambiance especially when watching Haiti compete in the World Cup. I have ordered multiple dishes here and everything is delicious! I've had the Griot, Oxtail, Tasso Kabrit, Pate, Bannan Cups, Djon Djon Rice (black mushroom rice), Sweet Plantains, Bannan Peze (pressed plantains) and Passion fruit juice...basically the whole menu lol. Oh and can't forget my fave the pikliz!!! I haven't been to Haiti, but the owners are from there and brought their unique spices and flavors to Los Angeles. Whether I'm getting take-out or dining in, this food definitely hits the spot!

Glad to have found Haitian food in LA! I'm not an expert on it by any means, but married into a…read moreHaitian family, and we both were really pleased with the meal & service here. I got an oxtail plate, with djon djon & bannan peze. It also came with a little bit of salade russe (Haitian potato salad), pikliz, and sauce. The diri djon djon was so flavorful, definitely my favorite thing on the plate. The oxtail was seasoned well and pretty tender. The pikliz was good, pretty mild so I could enjoy it all. I tried some griot and thought it could have marinated longer. The portions felt very huge. The service here is really friendly and accommodating. The food came put after not too long of a wait and it was hot. The space is cool. It looks like an old diner. There's konpa playing in the background and games like Uno & Dominos available if you want to play. We also got two Haitian beef patties to go. They're legit! Came with pikliz and another sauce I never had before, it was green with a bit of spice and tang. The main downside is the location. It was fine in the daytime, but at night I wouldn't want to be alone as a woman here. That's just me though. Parking is metered on the street ($6/hr)

The Pabellón empanadas were absolutely delicious. It was my first time trying street Venezuelan…read morefood & I was satisfied. Maday was very sweet and took great care of us! Will definitely try again! 10/10 Gracias

From the owner: Our Venezuelan food is a celebration of tradition and flavor, made with love and the finest…read moreingredients to offer an authentic and memorable experience. Reflects our dedication and love to what we do. Here, you’ll not only find unique flavors but also a connection to the warmth and joy of Venezuelan culture. Our food stand out for their freshness, quality, and the special touch we add to each one, bringing you a taste of Venezuela in every bite. If you’re looking for something different and delicious, come try our parrilla plate!

Food is so really tasty, the portions were enormous and the service is outstanding. The ambiance is…read moreno frills. Straight forward and to the point... excellent quality food. We went with the cheese bread and the mixed plate. You could have fed 4 grown men. This is where you appreciate true to ethnicity food. No messing...no pretending and no nonsense. I don't think I could have bought the ingredients, seasoned and cooked this for any less than what we paid. The table next to us ordered the fried fish...as full as I was...I wanted to taste that fish. La Finda Antioquena, thank you for a great experience. We will recommend this place and WE WILL DEFINITELY COME BACK. I would give it 10 stars if I could.

To begin the service is horrible. Nobody I mean we had two different people come up to our table…read moreand neither of them greeted us. The woman (Sandra) who came up to our table was to ask us to move to a smaller table. Mind you we sat there so we could watch the World Cup game as we waited and ate. She was so rude about it!!! Then the waiter to finally came to take our order was also rude. Didn't greet us, they lack manners. I liked one of the empanadas but they have a different name, other than that their food was bland tasteless. I came here with a Colombian friend who wanted to try Colombian food in LA she liked her plate but it was the most simple thing you could order, steak rice and beans. Would never go back here ever... oh also the place was filthy they should keep their tables and floors clean come on.

Zema offers exquisite homemade cooking in a truck. The corn pies- "arepas " are very filling and…read morehuge! One arepa is enough to satisfy me at lunch. The fillers for the arepas of shredded beef, porky pig, and the queen take many hours to get cooked, the corn cakes are freshly cooked and are cooked in the spot.Hence, it takes about 5-10 minutes of waiting. The cheese arepa is also very tasty, it is supposed to be fresh cheese and not totally melt. This is not supposed to be a grilled cheese sandwich- for the people who have other expectations of the cheese arepa. Lastly, the tequeños and cachapas...Oh my! The cachapas are also homemade and require work. The cachapas are also made with sweet, fresh corn and they are accompanied with delicious, traditional Venezuelan white cheese. People back in Venezuela's capital, Caracas drive over an hour to a town - El Junquito, to eat these delicatessen. We are so fortunate being able to enjoy such delicious food at Zema. Thank you!

Venezuelan style food, nice staff and fast service, about $10~$15 for a meal, the wrap corn pocket…read moregot soggy and broken easily. The Queen - *** stuffed with shredded chicken salad and mayo mix dressing Hairy - *** seasoned shredded beef with sauteed veggies to[[ed with signature grated yellow cheese The Blondie - *** signature shredded chicken sauteed with Caribbean fresh veggies and grated yellow cheese Pabellon - **** shredded beef sauteed with veggies, black beans, grated white cheese and slices of sweet plantain, bold taste, rich in flavors, recommend