Amazing food for a great price. Really chill spot. Great service…read more Grabbed breakfast here a couple times already definitely going back.

Awesome little Venezuelan hole-in-the-wall! Super friendly service and great food. Roasted pork…read morepatacones and ground beef pastelitos are excellent, but we haven't really had anything we didn't like.

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)

Tienen la mejor comida Venezolana y la VERDADERA CHICHA!!…read more Yo soy mexicana, y cuando mis amigas Venezolanas me dijeron de este lugar.... Voy o pido comida UNA VEZ A LA SEMANA! Love you guys!

Used to live in the neighborhood so decided to come back and celebrate my upcoming birthday with…read morefamily. I missed the guava and cheese pastelitos which were still as good as I remembered. The shredded beef with plantain and arepa were a great breakfast. So much food. Well worth it. The feel hasn't changed over the last so many years. It is a simple decor. Nothing over the top but foods just right. Honestly I wish it was closer to where I live now to go back more often. The Venezuelan coffee had the perfect level of sweetness. Only downfall was a bit of a hiccup with the food but it worked out in the end.

Love this place. We ordered a gaggle of food. Almost all of the pastelitos, a couple empanadas, and…read morea couple arepas. My fave was the pepperoni and cheese -- the cheese is the special part. In addition, we ordered a couple guava juices, pineapple juices, and even a funky grape soda. Our food was ready in a reasonable amount of time, including the time it takes to ake the drinks. The restaurant has a good family vibe to it also. I really like businesses like these. 5/5

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.

Great Venezuelan food! I have celiac (gluten-free) and I'm vegetarian and they have multiple…read moreoptions available. They even have a gluten free fryer separate from a regular fryer, which is great! The restaurant itself is very casual, few tables and friendly staff at the counter for helping decide. I tried the caxapa with cheese, 3 empanadas with various fillings, and the plain mini areas. All the items were good especially the caxapa and the empandas, though I think the combination of items I picked was definitely fryer-heavy. The sauces they were served with with are also a nice accompaniment. We got to go and excited to try out more of their menu!

This place is such a hidden gem. Every time I go, I am blown away not just by how delicious the…read morefood is but by how kind and attentive the people are. The customer service is honestly some of the best I have experienced anywhere. They treat you like family from the moment you pull up. They are so sweet, smiling, and genuinely happy to serve you. Even though it is an outside spot, they make it feel so comfortable and easy. They give you a little alarm so you can relax in your car while you wait, and it goes off when your food is ready at the window. It is such a thoughtful touch that makes the whole experience stress free. And then there is the food. Everything tastes so fresh, warm, and made with love. The tequeños are perfection, crispy on the outside and filled with gooey cheese that melts in your mouth. The empanadas are packed with flavor and always come out hot and fresh. You can tell nothing has been sitting around. It is made for you and handed to you at the perfect temperature. The freshness and care in every bite makes it stand out from anywhere else. I really wish more people knew about this place. Every time I drive by, I do not see as many people there as I think should be. This food and this service deserve a line wrapped around the corner. It is one of those spots you fall in love with instantly and then want to tell everyone you know about. If you want incredible food, warm customer service, and an experience that feels personal every single time, this is the place. I cannot recommend it enough.

La peor comida Venezolana que he probado en Houston. Los pasteles llenos de aceite por dentro, y…read morerotos, la presentación es muy deficiente. NUNCA vengan a comer aquí. Es botar el dinero

What a hidden gem! We ordered guava pastries and egg, bacon, and cheese empanadas. Both were hot…read moreand delicious! It's super cute inside and very clean. The ladies working that day were very welcoming. I can't wait to try more things.

Food was amazing, the service was even better…read more I was craving some empanadas and I saw this place was highly rated so I thought I would give it a try. Just my bad luck, the time I came in there was a kids soccer team and their parents in front of me. I placed my order behind them and waited patiently. 5 mins later my name was already called. The gentleman behind the counter ( I assume was the owner) made food for me on the house because he told me it would be a while. 10 mins later my food was ready! Both the baked and fried empanadas were delicious. if i could only pick only one I would choose the fried one. but if youre looking for something lighter defiantly go for the bake one. Amazing food and service. Will back again

Why 3 stars? Because the whole experience was a bit of a let down…read more --- --- --- I had this place bookmarked and wanted to check it out for a few weeks. I finally made the drive down 1488, but was a bit saddened by the events. Attempt #1: I drove over, put in my order and waited. A few minutes later, my buzzer went off and I was told that the gas for their stove top ran out and that they would have to refund me. It's unfortunate and it happens, but it was definitely not ideal since I drove 15-20 minutes just for this. Attempt #2: I sat in awful traffic on my way here that made my commute about 30 minutes. And then I waited another 20+ for my food after ordering, which I definitely did not expect. When I got home, I was pretty unimpressed with my pepito. And my wife felt the same about her California hot dog. I know this is about as small a business as they come and I hate to be too harsh, so I'll just leave my rating at 3-stars, though it's a bit of a round-up.

Foooooodddiiieeeessss I'm back!!! Sooo I was driving down to magnolia to pick up my sons pet some…read morepetsmart and on our way I saw this lot filled with cars but I also saw FOOOOODDD TRUCKS! Yasss food truck heaven here! We came across Latin 58 and saw their awesome menu. My husband got a guanábana drink and some guava tequenos, jalapeño and cheese tequenos, and lastly a chicken empanada. Wowowowow. The juice was amazing, had great fresh taste and the snacks were fire! They were delicious. The guava and cheese tequenos took me back to my home town L.A. when we're would hit up Porto's bakery for some guava and cheese bread. It was amazing! Definitely come check this place out and ask for Damaris, she was really awesome. Customer service was great and they even gave my daughter some really tasty cookies with sprinkles which she loves soooo much.

Mahi Mahi served with Famous Champagne Risotto and 2 grilled shrimp. We added 1 scallop. The…read morerisotto is like a decadent mac n cheese that melts in your mouth into creamy goodness. They give you complimentary Plantain Chips with Chimichurris sauce, rather than bread & butter like most restaurants. The Chimichurris sauce is phenomenal. In addition, when your meal is served they give you complimentary Grilled Vegetables with a small serving of the most delicious white rice.

Chimichurri's in Kingwood is a solid spot -- good food, good prices, and a really pleasant…read moreambiance. For the area, it's definitely one of the nicer options, and everything we tried was well-seasoned and fresh. Service was friendly, and the space feels relaxed but polished. That said, it's more of a "great if you're already in Kingwood" type of place. If you're thinking of driving all the way from Houston just to eat here, there are definitely closer spots in the city that offer a similar or even better experience. But for locals or anyone nearby, it's a dependable and enjoyable choice.

Great food. Long wait wait time but expected for arepas. If I had to be picky, give us fries as an…read moreadd on? I know it is not traditional but I'm just being picky.

Passion fruit juice was great…read more Arepa was large, split and filled almost to 90 degrees, which makes it a monster to eat. Fork and knives may be necessary. The pabellón or a filling with multiple ingredients is probably the way to go, unless if you want a lot of one kind of filling. Fried arepas is also better for holding the massive filling over grilled arepas. You get to choose. Shredded beef is better than the cubed beef that was in the arepa llanera which was a bit too chewy. Tequeburger is something new. It was good too, and heavy. I do not know if I would order this again and instead may just go for regular tequeños. It is an untraditional and creative novelty here, and for that reason it gets the attention and sells. Tequenos made into squarish shape instead of sticks are used in lieu of buns. Empanadas were perfectly crunchy on the outside and the filling was yummy, even the plain cheese.