Encuentro Cafe former The Congress Cafe

Great brunch spot served by real Venezuelans who know what they’re doing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My husband and I shared the tequenos, el vainero and vaca mariposa. For drinks we had the Mexican spiced mocha and guanabana juice. The food was served with 3 house made salsas - one red, one green, and a creamy green. Everything was fantastic and the vibe was lovely. Great decor and plants everywhere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious food and very friendly staff!

Cute spot, great food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is absolutely delightful. The Arepa was exquisite, everyone was so kind and friendly.
The restaurant was clean and organized which is very important, it speaks discipline, dedication and love for your dream.
Thank you so much for making this creation.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A great Venezuelan brunch experience. The arepas were bountiful and huge and delicious. The salsas served with the same were really good. The mango jugo was fresh, not fake, and very tasty. Their breakfast special (el criollo) was also tasty, really good shredded beef. But in my opinion, the arepa bar selections were standout. Location and staff were great as well. Friendly, accommodating and the location was quaint, clean, very nice, and easy access to old town for the día de los muertos festival. Great job!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: El Criollo Our Signature Breakfast, Venezuelan Salsa, Venezuelan Arepas, Venezuelan Board

I got the Arepa Pabellon and it was delicious. Nice atmosphere, easy to talk.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Me encanta this place 2nd time there, the food is excellent, the service too, the place is busy so make sure you are no in rush, Make sure you try arepas, if you have kids Tequeños their are like cheese stick and they’re are really good, I also try the pasión
Food juice really good, park across the street.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food and service. Local and delicious. Do not pass a chance to eat here up! Unique eats but also classic staples.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had their classic Venezuelan breakfast + mocha + fresh guanabana juice, really tasty. Service was wonderful too, the server Jennie was doing a fantastic job.

This place is a good choice if you're wanting something different from tacos ,a San Diego staple, but still getting South American Cuisine. The Mexican Mocca and Arepas are a must try.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Wowwweee the food here is soooo good. And yes the Mexican mocha is really as good as all of the reviews say. We were eating the salsa by the spoonful. Service was really helpful too. YUMMMM!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I ate here on a whim at 11am when I was super hungover and jet lagged and OMG it was so good. Get the Mexican mocha you won’t regret it!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

This was a wonderful place to eat. They were very accommodating to my wife's food allergies! She was so so happy to find a good meal with protein!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5