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4.5 (116 reviews)

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Sara T.

This was my first time having Venezuelan food, and it was delicious! They were very helpful in recommending some dishes to us. We opted for two different arepas (beef, pork) and their seafood arroz. Everything was delicious. I also tried their papelon con limon drink and also very sweet and refreshing! I would say the crowd favorite was probably the seafood rice dish! Very flavorful and lots of shrimp as well (also a lot of olives - FYI for people that are not as into olives). But definitely a favorite!

Empanada (ham & cheese)
Art C.

Very attentive I join the choir or excellent reviews. My wife discovered Paramo and we headed there for lunch. It was somewhat busy when we arrived for our first visit, so we asked if we could sit outside. Good timing for us, they just started using their outdoor space a few days ago, everything looking fresh and new. Our server was right over. What a friendly guy, very patient with us, very helpful, very attentive throughout the meal. Even when we were leaving, I think everyone in the front smiled and waved goodbye. If you want to feel appreciated, this is the place. In looking over their menu, I was very impressed with their menu. The menu itself is first class, well laid out, nice pictures, descriptions in two languages. Did I mention this is Venezuelan cuisine? Anyway, even with this wonderful document my wife needed much help and recommendations from our server, which he happily provided. As for the food, I started with their ham and cheese Empanada, which came with a spread. My wife and I liked this fried example, there was a sweetness to the crust. Not as much ham as I would have liked, but still good. For my main entrée I had their Steak Pepitos, a steak sub with a flavorful sauce or sauces and topped with some crunchy little potato sticks. While it was a bit expensive for a sub, it was also a large sandwich. I do like large sandwiches and I liked this one.

Lilly B.

On Sunday mornings my husband and I love to find new places to have brunch and this cute place was the lucky winner. Paramo serves Venezuelan food. The place has only been opened a month. Very clean, attentive & friendly staff and delicious food. They also offer live music on Friday & Saturdays from 7pm-10pm. Support your local business. Go give them a try

Empanada
Carmen D.

Let me start by saying the food was good. We had the arroz con pollo and some beef empanadas. The chef can cook! No doubt. BUT HERE's the BIG negative. The staff sucks. Mr Chef you need to get a new group of employees for the front of the house or you will soon have no customers. When we walked in we waited while the employees hung out behind the counter, laughing and talking. Six empty tables and no one addressed us. About 5 minutes later one of the gals came over and sat us. We waited for sometime and finally we ordered and waited again for what felt like forever. Empanadas came out. We were missing a fork had no extra plates that I had asked for. Then the entry was delivered to our table and dropped on the table as she scurried away. We finished our meal and had to wait, wait and wait again. Finally I had to go over to the counter to ask for a check and a refill of water. I was shocked to find the whole staff bent down eating dinner. Behind the counter. The hell with the customer The staff was unfriendly and even appeared bothered to serve us. I've never had an experience like this. Very disappointed.

Café con leche
Sheyla H.

The food was fantastic. From the café con leche and freshly squeezed orange juice to the pita omelette and the plantains with picadillo. I have no clue how I didn't know about this place before. We shall return many many times.

Amanda J.

Great experience. The service was on point and our server was super attentive. The barista clearly likes what she does and is very good at it. The food was fresh and delicious. Expect your dining experience to be an actual experience and not and in-and-out meal. I had the Venezuelan breakfast with the shredded beef, delicious. My son had a beef empanada, also delicious. My son is in a wheelchair. The staff helped accommodate us with a table that suited our needs. The outdoor area looks super cute but it was too warm for us the day we visited.

Arepe
Shawn L.

The food is fabulous!!! And the portions are very generous. We ordered the Thursday Soup of the Day that came with a side of rice and salad. Arepa pabellion criolla and empanadas with cilantro cream.

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Arabelle G.

First time trying this restaurant and Venezuelan food really ! Beautiful and clean. Loved every détails inside as we were seated in the dining room the waitress gave us the menus that have lots of choices, a lot of breakfast, lunch and desserts. They are a good choice of coffees also . Food was delicious. We will come back to try more

Rachel L.

Food was incredible. We tried the Venezuelan platter empanadas, arepas, etc. Everything down to the black beans and rice was stellar. Our waitress was very friendly and provided great service. Will definitely be back the next time we're in town.

Cancelled order by Páramo.
BrandoBecca D.

Would be zero stars if possible only because they cancelled our online order because they didn't have one smoothie we ordered. Didn't find out until I showed up at the restaurant to pick up the order and was told they didn't have an order for us. Would have been a $70 food order and the restaurant cancelled it over a $6 drink. The food here is actually excellent, however, they've lost a long time customer due to their service. Didn't even offer to make it right. We were charged for the order and now have to wait for the money to be reversed.

Caffe con leche
Ellen G.

Beautiful place. 1st time so decided to get takeout. Got two coffees w milk, works of art. All the food was delicious. Fried rice w steak, beef empanadas, yuca freeta, patacones de carne machada, all were I want to come back w friends and try more food

Soursop with almond milk
Beverley A.

Friendliness is what brought me in. The staff here were very patient with all my curiosity. They answered all questions with kindness. The food recommendations were amazing! I enjoyed every bite of my Patacones dish with shredded beef. I gorged on that immediately I sat in the car. The dish was flavorful! Reminded my slow stewed homecoming. I had a recommendation to try soursop almond milk and I was surprised the taste blended well together.

It's not just pretty.
Michael S.

Out for a ride to nowhere on the motorcycle when I found this place and what a find it was. An ultra-inviting atmosphere that's inhabited by a staff that will convince you're home. And that you want to order a lot of food. (It took my super-powers not to as I was only here for a coffee stop). I ordered a White Mocca which was finely crafted by an incredibly enchanting barista. In addition to the fine expresso and decadent white chocolate, I swear I could taste love in that cup. I decided immediately that I would make the long drive back the following weekend with my honey so we could try all some of the magical items that were taunting me from their menu. Hurry there. This place won't be obscure for long and we know how much you hate waiting in line.

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