What a gem! It's a spacious clean space with lots of seating. You order at the front counter and…read morethey call your number. The carne asada had a beautiful smokey flavor, and our tostones came out hot and perfectly salty. Each tray comes with the creamy green sauce and a hot sauce. They also had about four aqua frescas at the front (pineapple, sugarcane with lime, mango, and passion fruit). The bathroom code is 2351, and the password for WiFi is Caracas1

I really enjoyed the flavor of these arepas, they were genuinely delicious, especially the shredded…read morebeef. I had one there and ended up ordering four more to go because I liked them that much. That said, I did end up with some pretty intense stomach issues afterward, enough that I spent the rest of the day, the night, and even into the next day dealing with it. I think it may have been the red sauce they use, but I'm not even completely sure. It was the only thing I had eaten that day, so it's hard not to connect the two. It's a shame because the arepas themselves were really good, which makes the whole experience a bit conflicting.

SO GOOD! Favorite spot of the day , hands down. What a great way to end our day trip to Vegas!…read more We started with two appetizers which were more on an amuse bouche. Small in size but packed with flavor. The Himachi? We could've eaten ten of them. Deeeelicious. The main course came out while I stepped away for a few minutes so I missed the fire show, but got to see it when another table got it later. The taste of the beef was absolutely amazing and loved the accrucements that accompanied it as well. We ended our meal with an almost missed Tres Leches. (Silly me didn't ask for the dessert menu, almost had grounds for being left in Las Vegas!). I'm so glad we circled back and got it, cause it was fan freakin tastic Service also was amazing - our server was so patient and kind

CHICA a Latin restaurant inside the Venetian on the same first floor as the Casino floor. This…read moreplace is super nice and overall the interior is dark and dreamy. I came here for brunch, and the menu was small but tasty. I had green juice, coffee, and sparkling water. I was for sure very thirsty. For food, I shared a potato flauntas which is a must order! The taste was great and super flavorful with the sauce all over it. I ordered a gem salad because I was feeling like I wasn't eating enough vegetables at all during this trip. Service was super nice and overall I did enjoy all the drinks and got super hydrated. Wouldn't mind coming back to check out their dinner options for sure.

These arepas are literally one of my recent obsessions. Like I find myself thinking about all the…read moretime. The Reina is delicious, one of my favorite things when I want something lighter. The beef and cheese arepa is so freaking good. And for some reason the arepitas keep calling me back. They're little unfilled deep fried arepas and they come out piping hot with some crema and I LOVE them. The staff speaks very little English and my Spanish is so bad on a good day, but they're so nice and we can still get the job done . I've never walked out of there without being stuffed and happy. They also have an event space...I'm like hell yeah if anyone wants to invite me to an event catered by Ricas...I will be your plus one!

Yummmm!! These…read morearepas were so delicious! I got the Reina-chicken/avocado. Yummm it was made fresh. Arepa was perfect. I also got the beef empanada which was so good as well! Everything was worth the wait! Service was nice. I had to wait a bit since they were cooking it fresh. Casual ambiance. Everyone needs to check this place out!

I don't know if there has been a name change but Dandino's was nowhere to be seen. Instead, the…read moresigns said Sabor Panp Anccs Tipico. I had read the reviews for Dandino's and I wanted to try their South American food. I ordered two items--a mechada arepa and a mechada empanada. Mechada is Venezuelan shredded beef. The arepa is made with corn flour in rounds and filled with whatever filling you choose. The empanada was not sealed, but was partly open. Arepas are a common food in Venezuela and Columbia. There was a bit of a language problem but we got past that. I took a seat and enjoyed the singing by an older man who played the keyboard and sang to entertain in the food court. When I ordered, I was told it would take 7 minutes and that was right on. The woman I ordered with arrived at my table with my arepa and empanada in that time. She then brought my Coke. First off, the food was blisteringly hot. I had to wait a bit to be able to enjoy. That showed me the freshness of the making of the items. The mechada was excellent. It was juicy and the sauce with the shredded beef had a super flavor. I'll be back but I'll mix my order and get a cheese empanada and a different arepa. It's worht the stop here. It is close to UNLV and I'm there often so there's not much of a drive. Note: This is a cash only place. No credit cards or contactless payments.

We came to the plaza for the vegan Mexican spot next door, but this arepas spot was also on my…read morelist! It was a coincidence and I ended up buying a cheese arepa. It was fresh and delicious. I will be back! Plenty of parking outside and this is located inside the El Mercado Plaza.

Solid value for some of the best Venezuelan food around town. The fact that it's on wheels just…read moremakes the hunt a little more thrilling. Mr. Cooker is a Las Vegas food truck that's been around for a little over a year now. I'm surprised at how few their review count is, despite their appearances at such events as the Great American Foodie Fest, Sunset Park'd, and a Yelp Elite Event. The former two are sometimes derided for overpriced and lackluster food, which is true for some places. However, they impressed people including yours truly at the latter, which is why I was so glad to find them in the wild today. Well, "the wild" in this case is the inaugural running of a weekly food truck gathering at the Total Wine & More on Las Vegas Blvd (near Fry's / Town Square), and it's more like a ring of about ten trucks/trailers/vans showed up and these guys were in the thick of it. I knew that they'd be among the best, so I couldn't pass them up as I regrettably did at other food truck events. The man running front of house (or outside of truck, in this case) gave me a brief tour of some of their menu. I went for his favorite after finding out that I could get two different meat choices. My order of patacones ($8 for two) came out within perhaps 5 minutes still plenty hot, but I eagerly dug in to these creations of meat, cheese, and sauces sandwiched between fried, crispy plantains. That crispness stands out first and foremost. It's not a hard crunch, and it yields something substantial in your mouth that texturally reminded me of some chicken skins that I'd recently had. Speaking of which, the meats are no slouch. The pork was great, but the shredded beef was surprisingly juicy and rich in flavor. And the slew of sauces was complementary and not overwhelming, although some areas were less sauced. Fortunately, I soon noticed that they had squeeze bottles including one that contained more of that ubiquitous green cilantro sauce. Ask for them. They're important. I'm definitely going to revisit Mr. Cooker soon. I definitely need to try their arepas, empanadas, pepitos, and perhaps one day a traditional certain comestible, if they ever source the right corn and cheese to craft the recipe to their liking. I'll be waiting.

The food truck photos looked good, but the items we ordered were mehhhhhh. The best part was their…read morecilantro sauce they had on the side. I think the empanadas were just not that great, and their cheese filled pastry dough thing wasn't special either. I'll be taking my business elsewhere.

Makers & Finders is the kind of spot that reminds you why local cafés matter. The energy hits…read moreimmediately--bright, lively, and full of people who actually look happy to be there. The coffee is consistently excellent, with real depth and flavor instead of the generic stuff you find on the Strip. The food is even better: fresh, vibrant, and clearly made with intention. I highly recommend the Arepa Paisa--comforting, flavorful, and perfectly executed--and the Dulce de Leche latte, which is rich without being overly sweet and easily one of the best specialty lattes in town. Service is upbeat and attentive without ever feeling rushed, and the whole space has that perfect blend of community vibe and quality execution. Makers & Finders is a must‑visit every time I'm in Vegas. Five stars, no question.

When I come to Vegas for a tradeshow, I like to find little places like Makers & Friends…read more The inside is cozy and charming. The Latin infused food is delicious. The brisket hash I had hit the spot. I also got a Mexican spiced latte that was perfect and has some of thr best latte art I've seen. (I owned a coffee shop). When it's not busy you can linger without feeling like you're taking up space. They also have an outdoor patio in the front with tables to sit and people watch. I'lll be back on my next trade show visit.

Came here with friends who recommended this spot. To what I understand, Tio Simon used to be…read moreArepas which I loved Arepas on Las Vegas Blvd so I was really excited. We were a party of 5 and they did get busy and thank God we were already seated and ordered our food. Food: Chicken Empanada Beef Arepas My friend ordered a couple of appetizers but I forgot what it was called but I'll upload the pix. It was good. The Empanada was delicious. I loved the texture and the chicken was flavorful. The Arepas was okay alone. But when you add the sauce it elevated and tasted so much better. The sauces were a green, spicy and another that is like an aioli. Now the negative. Service was horrible. 4 out of 5 of us got our food and the main person who we were celebrating did not get her food. We were already done and she finally got her order. I had to ask a couple of times for a cup of ice. I haven't drank can soda in a long time but it was $4.14. I was like WOW but ok. Overall, I'd still return because the food was delicious. The server just needs help. Im thinking she did not put my friends order in. I was Happy to see a guy walking around asking how's everything. We told him our friend didn't get her food and he asked the kitchen about it.

I'm Venezuelan and I can say this place is perfect if you want to try out some Venezuelan food. I…read moreordered a pepito, which is like a street food sandwich with chicken. The size of this pepito could feed 3 people I had YEARS since I had a pepito and this was so satisfying and delicious. My husband had a cachapa with cheese. For those who don't know, a cachapa is like a corn pancake, but this cachapa is not trying to be anything else but like a great cachapa. They gave us cilantro/garlic sauce, corn sauce, and spicy sauce to try with the pepito. I also had mango and passion fruit juice, it felt great with this summer heat, plus, that mango juice reminded me of the juice my mom used to make for me. Great service and super friendly people. Please try the pepito and the cachapas if you get a chance!

Everything was delish! Friendly service and happy atmosphere! I can't wait to come back again!read more

Purchased 2 empanadas to go, with shredded meat & potatoes, accompanied by a sauce. They were a…read morenice snack to fill that empty spot, right before dinner time.

Wow these empanadas were so good…read more The chicken empanadas were good I did prefer the beef empanadas had more flavor. The pique was good as well reminded me of my moms pique. I will definitely come back and try more plates.

Location: This food…read moretruck is located just outside the Premium Oulets North. The truck is parked on S Grand Central Parkway near the Nike store. So to access it you do have to park somewhere, then walk up if you're not already at the outlets shopping. Food: I ordered a beef empanada and two Arepas. The empanadas are very small. And the beef portion inside was very nominal. I mostly tasted potato. The empanada was very crispy which I loved. The arepa was filled with chicharrón which was tender and incredibly well seasoned. The cornbread bun was the perfect. It was soft but had a bit of crispness. Overall I really enjoyed the food. The food by itself is worthy of a 5 star rating. However the wait time for the food in my opinion is too long for a food truck, especially with the limited menu. I work across the street and it took just about 6 minutes to reach this truck walking. My coworker and I ordered the same items right after each other but food took more than 20 minutes to receive. I got the empanada immediately but the two arepas took a lot of prep time for both of us. That's not really convenient when you have only a 30 minute lunch.

One of the best food trucks in town. Most of their dishes aren't made for stand and eat festivals…read more These are dishes to be enjoyed with a fork but you are welcome to use your fingers. The plates may seem high priced but once you see and taste your food, you will say its worth it. I usually get the Surf n Turf but have tried the Picahna sandwich and the plate with the steak and sausage. I always get French fries so I'm not sure how their other sides are. Always friendly staff. Someday we'll go to the restaurant but I love the novelty of the food truck.

Seriously good steak. If it's your first time, try the Picanha on bread (steak sandwich) -…read moreexcellent flavor and you can tell it's quality meat, especially when you're a "medium well" gal like myself, lol. Shortly after they opened, we stopped in. I think the owner (?) helped us. While we were enjoying our meal, we asked about an item we saw a photo of on Yelp. We were curious as to what it was. Shortly after, he brought some out for us to try. It's little things like this that make for a great dining experience. On our second visit, we ordered the arepitas and it's one of my favorite sides! Service is excellent. Fast and friendly. We'll definitely be back!