My mouth is still salivating from this place ! Huge shoutout to my fellow vegan traveler & yelper for this recommendation! My husband and I are just so impressed with the Venezuelan flavors coming outta this tiny kitchen . The owner was a pleasure and kept checking on us.. So many vegan options ! The lentil & chickpea empanadas were delicious . How have I never had a vegan arepa before ? Loved the plantain sandwich so much I'll have to come back ! They can also make vegan pantacones. The juices are a must , not too sweet. . I went with the parchita & hubby ordered the papelon . If you find yourself in Palm Springs , you gotta hit this gem . read more

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A total unexpected stop! First things first, should you swing by and grab something? Yes absolutely! I came in around noon for a spur of the moment grab and go lunch. This small hole on the wall joint is perfect for this wants food truck only group that I would see regularly at the village fest Street fair downtown! Staff was on it and I ordered quickly without any fuss two empanadas to try out since I have never been here before! Bonus points for the gluten-free as well as vegetarian options! While I waited for my food, the kind stuff brought me over a stand for my phone as well as a cup of their passionfruit juice! I have to order this next time. It was tart and refreshing for the warm afternoon. Seating wise they have a long bench that runs along the wall as well as a bar against the window with a few tables scattered inside. Casual grab and go or quickly snack on your food between shopping vibes. The empanadas came out hot and packed in a beautiful little box perfect for me to take on the go with a small container of their hot sauce. Beef was filled and so tasty. I will definitely get this one again as well as the garbanzo bean one appeared to have lots of veggies in it as well! Empanada was so crunchy and perfectly fried on the outside, keeping everything warm and juicy inside! I think this would be an amazing option to take for a picnic or on the go given how well made they were! I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the empanada options or maybe something else from their menu to sit and enjoy! A couple that was eating their lunch appeared to be well taken care of by the staff who is happy to answer any in all questions about the menu. I can't wait to come back. Thank you for a delicious bite. read more

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Paste-litos is an absolute gem for anyone craving authentic Venezuelan treats. You can really tell the owners put their heart into everything they make. The empanadas are perfectly crispy and packed with flavorful fillings, and the tequeños are simply irresistible, golden, cheesy, and cooked to perfection. What truly sets them apart is their incredible sauce, which adds the perfect kick and takes every bite to the next level. Every item tastes fresh and made with care, and it's clear they're passionate about delivering quality. read more

This was my first time having Venezuelan food and I loved it! I tried one chicken arepa, one potato and cheese empanada, and one beef pastelito. I also tried two different salsas. Everything was delicious, especially the arepa, so I will be back again! read more

Paste Listos - Top: chicken arepa with mozzarella. Middle: potato and cheese empanada. Bottom: ground beef pastelito. - Venezuelan Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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Great experience, - friendly owner that took the time to explain the menu, offerings,. We opted for the pastelitos ( ground beef & ham/cheese) and empanadas (shredded beef & potato/cheese), tasty food items and great gluten free options. Must stop for next time we're in Palm Springs. read more

Paste Listos - Shredded Beef Patacon Green Plantain (5/4/26) - Venezuelan Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Wow. This is a MUST stop in the Palm Springs area. The food is so fresh, so delicious and the family that owns it could not be kinder. Also they have incredibly amazing vegan and vegetarian choices. We tried the amazing empanadas (traditional Venezuelan empanadas from corn dough that are naturally gluten free ). They had various meat fillings that sounded amazing. We had the vegan lentil and chickpea ones and they were so well spiced and flavorful. We also tried the arepa which was the best arepa I have ever had. My husband who traveled in south America said it was the best he has had. We had the patacones , made vegan with black beans, mushrooms and eggplant and everything was incredible. Their house made juices were soo good and interesting and not overly sweet. Everything was made from scratch. The conversation with this Venezuelan family was the cherry on top. We are so happy we found this place for our short vacation here. read more

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One of the hardest working husband & wife I've ever seen: she preps & cooks while he waits, cashiers & buses tables. Please be sure to tip them! Amazing simple menu featuring mostly (corn flour) empanadas, (wheat flour) pastelitos and (gordita) arepas and more that are delicious and filling. Whether you're picking up take out or dining in at one of the few tables while watching the flow of satisfied customers, it's always a great experience. read more

Great service! Delicious food! Ambiance great! We need more businesses like this! Great place to try if you haven't! read more

Wow! Had both the shredded chicken and shredded beef arepas. The arepas were light and flavorful, easily the best I've ever had. The meat was flavorful and moist. Jesus (I think he's the owner) is the nicest person, and he checked in to see if we needed more sauce, water, etc. What a hidden treasure!!! read more

Amazing service and variety of options. Workers were so amazingly friendly. Came here for my first time trying arepas. Was very pleased.

If you're looking for great empanadas and arepas, then head over to PasteListos Venezuelan food at the corner of Tahquitz & Sunrise in Palm Springs. You might be familiar with their great tasting empanadas if you ordered them at the Villagefest street fair in downtown Palm Springs on Thursday nights. PasteListos opened a permanent storefront just a couple weeks ago and we love going in to support a local business. Best empanadas we've ever had! Recommendation: (1) Shredded Beef Empanada (2) Potato & Cheese Empanada (3) Ground Beef Pastelito read more

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What a cute little Venezuelan place! Very clean! The owners Jesus and Daisy are super sweet and accommodating! And the food is simply delicious between the empanadas and the Arepas and the patacone, yum! Yum! Yum! Also very affordable! I've been there two times and I love it. I will continue coming back! read more

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To start off the owner was amazingly friendly. Made sure we had menus as soon as we walked through the door. While packing the order he was making sure we knew which empanadas were which. Now for the food. The beef was the tastiest. Flavorful. The gluten free crust tasted great. Couldn't tell they were GF. We had the chicken, lentil and chickpeas empanadas as well and all were tasty. We got the non/GF fruit ones and they were great. We can't wait for our next trip to Palm Springs so we can try the sandwiches. read more

If you are in Palm Springs you must visit this place! We saw it as we drove by on Saturday and on Monday,on our way out, we stopped by for their delicious food. Empanadas de shredded beef, chickpeas and lentils. Pastelitos de guava and cheese, apple and blueberry. ALL of them good. We were greeted as we walked in, there is plenty of parking, and will be going back next time we are there. Oh and a Juan Luis Guerra cover was playing in the background. Excellent music, customer service and food. read more

Jesus and wife are very passionate people with an exceptional way to treat people and serve the Best Venezuelan food. Feels so good and welcomed every time we come here . This is a Jewel in the desert! Love this place read more

Paste Listos - Venezuelan Near Me - Palm Springs, California

The food was incredible--amazing flavor! The atmosphere was very pleasant and clean, and the customer service was wonderful. I will definitely be coming back! / Auténtico sabor venezolano, la comida es deliciosa, y la atención es excelente. El lugar es muy lindo, agradable, y muy limpio! read more

It is a triple digit weather today so we were looking for something quick and tasty. As soon as we entered, we were greeted by a friendly man and his daughter (?). They patiently answered our questions and gave recommendations. We ended up ordering the chicken patacon sandwich which they did half with cheese and half without - so nice! I've never had a plantain sandwich before so it was a surprise of sweet + salty flavors. I loved it! So delicious. We also got the beef, chicken, and potato + cheese empanadas which are made with cornmeal - wow! First time I've had these kind of empanadas as well and was delightfully surprised by the crispiness of them. The fillings also had good flavor and the sauces were a perfect accompaniment. We also had the passion fruit and sugarcane lime drinks which were so refreshing. If you're ever in the area, I would def recommend! read more

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This place is the real deal! You can taste the love in their food and the quality of their meats! You feel at home when you walk through the door. The owners are eager to serve you and answer any questions you may have. You need to try it! read more

Paste Listos - Shredded Beef Arepa w/ a passion fruit beverage. Next level! - Venezuelan Near Me - Palm Springs, California

I wish I could leave 6 stars. The food service was topnotch so good it's become one for our favs! Trust me when a say Check it out! Bon appétit read more

Paste Listos - Were all the magic happens - Venezuelan Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Ordered a Chicken Empanada and a Beef Arepa, both were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend supporting this husband-wife locally owned spot for lunch when you get the chance. They treated me very well. read more

Genuine Venezuelan food is hard to come by, and family owned shop brought back nostalgia and fantastic food to my Venezuelan born boyfriend. The shop owner (the father) was so incredibly hospitable and made it feel like eating with family. We basically got one of everything and made sure to come back during the last day of our vacation to bring some goods home. The shredded beef arepa had so much flavor and was a generous portion. The cornmeal was super flavorful and the meat was tender. The patacon was hot and stuffed to the brim with slaw, tender meat, and warm cheese. Highly recommend you give them a try! read more

Paste Listos - Shredded beef arepa and beef patacon - Venezuelan Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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I don't even have my food yet and I'm coming back. This guy is a great business owner. Super friendly and very attentive. The food smells amazing.. So I tried the empanadas and they are delicious. Crunchy light and flavorful. I highly recommend this place.. read more

The customer service is great at this Venezuelan eatery. They are very friendly and explain everything well to newcomers. I tried the chicha drink and it was so thick you can choke on it. They said it's sweeter than horchata, but they didn't say it was thicker. I like trying new things so I loaded up on these empanadas: corn and cheese, lentil, shredded beef and potato and cheese. I also got the ham and cheese pastelita. The corn and cheese empanada reminded me of the cheese sticks at Hot Dog on a Stick (in a good way). I also got a pork arepa and it was good, but a bit too greasy. I loved the sauces. They gave a green and red sauce. The green was fresh and flavorful. The red was good but in a different, toned down way. The desert was excellent as well. I had the tres leche. It was a tiny individual size that was the perfect amount. It was sweet, but in a natural way. It didn't taste all artificial. The ambiance was cool too. It has shiny gray epoxy floors and vibrant walls. They put in a little effort with their look. I would go back here for lunch or a snack! read more

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The service was top tier as soon as I stepped in the door. We were greeted and welcomed and asked if it was our first experience with Venezuelan food (it was). Through the entire time we were there we were catered to as if we were part of their family. I felt at home to be honest so the ambiance was 10/10 including the decor. Now, the food.. 10/10. We had the pork arepa and it was cheesy and the meat was SO well marinated, seasoned, and cooked. You can actually see into the kitchen and watch them make it. We got 2 empanadas: potato and cheese (my fave) and beef (savory). We tried their tequeños and they were amazing and cheesy and crispy. For desert we got a pastelito. We opted for the guava and cheese and again 10/10. Finally, our drinks. We got what is essentially their aguas frescas--a papelon (natural cane sugar and lime) and a parchita (passion fruit.. my FAVE). I can't wait to go back soon. read more

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Incredible food and quality!!! Great value for everything in the menu....the empanadas, the cheese fingers , and the guava and cheese are unbelievable good. The personalized service exceed expectations!!! read more

My experience with paste listos was very bad . The owner was very angry. I think he was angry because it was Saturday afternoon ( lunch time) 114 degrees outside and no customer. I want my food made with love not anger #ANGERYBIRD read more

MUST TRY!!!! We ordered one of everything and all we kept saying was "WOW!" Absolutely DELICIOUS food and top notch exceptional service. Jose and Daisy are absolutely sweethearts. We can't wait to come back!! read more

Paste Listos - Patacon - Venezuelan Near Me - Palm Springs, California

The food here is absolutely delicious. Authentic Venezuelan cuisine. We tried everything and all of it was delicious. Highly highly recomend! read more

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Food is excellent and very friendly owner. We are here yesterday for the first time and came back today for more.

The food is unique and delicious. I usually get it to go, but decided to eat in today. It's a cute space. The owner is super-friendly and accommodating. read more

The owner is friendly and attentive. All the food we tried was delicious! We ate 3 empanadas (chicken, lentil, and potato/cheese). We had the ham and cheese pastelito. Lastly, we had the pork arepa (#3) and the shredded beef patacon. I had it with the ripe plantain which gave the meal some sweetness. For drinks, we tried the papelon (sugar and lime) and the parchita (passionfruit) which were both refreshing and tasty. read more

Best arepa I had with fresh ingredient. Glad there are lots of gluten free options including empanadas. Owner was so helpful and proud to share his Venezuela heritage. read more

Paste Listos - Arepa queen pepiada and papelon drink - Venezuelan Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Stopped by here soon after we landed in Palm Springs and it hit the spot. What a lovely hidden gem! Lots of vegan options which felt really well thought out and not your usual bean-and-cheese fare. I enjoyed my vegan arepa which was bursting with flavor and texture. They also brought out some spicy dipping sauces on request which were amazing. Casual atmosphere with ordering at the counter, and very friendly service. We're planning to stop by again. read more

We had lunch at Pastelistos and it was a fantastic experience. I read some local reviews boasting about their food so we had to try for ourselves. I had the shredded beef and cheese arepa and my husband had the cheese arepa and they did not disappoint. We also shared some delicious empanadas. Everything was fresh and made to order. Aside from the great food, the owners were very kind and the small restaurant was spotless and welcoming. We will definitely be back! read more

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Arepas and empanadas are gluten free! Food was full of flavor. Service is friendly and very helpful.

Stopped at this place because it's hard to get Venezuelan food at home, and they had some vegan items on the menu. So glad we did. It's run by a husband and wife couple who are dedicated to the customer service and selling great food. They have photos of all the food options. The resturant is super cute. They even have stands for your cell phones. Highly recommend! The food was great! read more

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Delicious food! The only thing better is the service!!! Outstanding place, do not miss it!!!!

I cannot stress how amazing their food was! I wanted to try it my first trip to Palm Springs but couldn't but made it the second trip and I am so happy I did. The meat and Guava & Cheese Pastelitos were delicious and their empanadas and salsas were also great! The owner and woman making the food were also very sweet and wholesome people. I can't wait to go back on my next trip. read more

Paste Listos - Guava and Cheese Pastry / Guayaba y Queso, Ground Beef Pastelito - Venezuelan Near Me - Palm Springs, California

So good and the service is A+! We love it so much we had to pick some up for our trip to Yosemite (that's Yosemite falls in the back). I can't get enough! read more

Paste Listos - We love Pastelistos empanadas so much we had to pick some up for our trip to Yosemite! - Venezuelan Near Me - Palm Springs, California

What an amazing surprise to have this absolute gem now in Palm Springs. Such wonderful people making authentic and delicious empanadas from Venezuela. The customer service is fantastic as well. It's easy to become a life long customer. Try them for yourself and tell your friends ITS THAT GOOD. Pastelistos you're on speed dial read more