Totally overpriced!! arepas were undercooked, plantains were actually overcooked, they have no idea what a Perico style eggs and not to mention the quality of the cheese, this people running this place have no idea what real venezuelan foof is all about, not even the cachapas were well made, i had never have crumbling cachapas, before and believe me i had been visiting many so call venezuelan places as i travel throughout the US been from Venezuelan origins i know what i am talking about. sorry, but very dissatisfied with this place, and on top of a all their Credit card payment form was not working, we needed to pay by writing a check, oh well bring cash if you still decide to eat there just in case.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Inge Schink
This restaurant is my absolute favorite. The food is as authentic as can be (coming from a Venezuelan). They offer a variety of items on their menu and the restaurant is a homey space that gives you a peek into the culture. 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Han
These shrimp empanadas live in my head rent-free. I don't know how they make they're dough but it is filled with buttery goodness (while not being heavy) and crisped to perfection. Highly recommend adding a fresh fruit smoothie
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alfredo Lopez-Bruce
Not a bad place to dine, lentil soup was good and nicely priced but the guava juice, arepas and empanadas were a bit too high, tasty and fresh but high on price.
Terrible attention, the owner, Mrs. Norah, a despotic person with little education. I would like to know where you took the human relations course... The food was terrible, the cachapa was a bit raw and bad for my taste! And the prices don't even mention it! I think he forgot the Venezuelan seasoning, and the kindness and affection that characterizes us as a good Venezuelan...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
mark keidel
Vegetarian options: Empanada with black beans and cheese, empanada with veggies, fried yuccA...
Food was awful, it was soggy and after one Two bites of a tequeno I started to feel sick. All the food was awful, it was cold and soggy. The service was also bad, we’re giving attitude and when we asked nicely when the food would be ready they ignored and when I asked again they didn’t give me a time, instead told me “it’s ready when it’s ready”. This was the first and last time I go there.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Cachapa Con Queso Blanco, Teque
JACQUELINE CORTES
First time having Venezuelan food! I had the chicharrón arepa with a pineapple juice and I am obsessed. Definitely coming back soon!
RoRo Gingy
Beautifully decorated restaurant, delicious food especially the lentil chicken soup, friendly service and for sure worth trying.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cachapa Con Queso Blanco
jennifer paz
I’m in CA visiting from Utah. Went to this place, ordered Tequenos, pastelitos, empanadas, tostones, lentejas, cachapas and arepas, and frescolitas! First the place didn’t smell good, after set the order my daughter asked how long they gonna take and the lady with white hair answer rudely “whatever it takes”. Of course I spoke up Telling her that is not a nice answer and she started arguing with me… yep! After all this bad moment we went home and when we tried the food we didn’t enjoy it! The empanadas were soggy, the Tequenos were sweet and greasy, the cachapas didn’t worthy the money, and the Tequenos just not good!!! So don’t waste your money and time! Adding they don’t have manners to treat with people. I’ve been living in this country for 12 years and Venezuelan rest people don’t know how to treat the costumers!
Thank you Solange for your service, sorry to have missed Nora’s pabellon. I enjoyed my chachapas with cheese and my pineapple n mango juice! Thank you for sitting with me! I was there 23 years ago with Illeana, Tim and my family for the opening!!! I have stopped in with my cousin, my mother from time to time, but had been some time, but the Venezuelan food comforted me and brought me joy!! My sincere compliments to the chef the day I visited!!! DAwne
Priscilla Lara
We’re from Houston, TX and love this place! My husband is Venezuelan and he says this food is like food from his mom’s kitchen back home!Platos de Lentejas is good , as well as lentejas & tequenos!
Alissa Rogers
Love this place! Every arepa I've ever ordered is fantastic. The empanadas are delicious.And the juices are so fresh -- gotta try the guanabana juice! Yum!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Venezuelan Arepas
Bryce Mander
This place is a family owned restaurant. The owner and all the family staff are friendly and generous. The drinks are all amazing and come in large portions. The food is all hand made and delicious. The chicken is tender, juicy, and full of rich flavors. We found this place by accident, and have been so happy to come back. We even celebrated our 8th year anniversary over lunch here. We highly recommend this place. It is worth visiting and becoming a regular customer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karina Cecilia
I have been coming here for at least 20 years. The quality has not changed. They have delicious food and yummy batidos. My favorite is the mamey batido and the tequenos. The guanabana is a close second. You can get your batidos with water or milk which is great for the lactose intolerant folk. The arepas are also very good. My favorite is the Reina pepeada. It's like a chicken salad sandwich. So good. The cachapas are yummy too. I don't think I've ever tried anything I didn't like here. I've had the maracuyá batido, and the mango as well. I've had the empanadas. I've had so many of the arepas. This place is a Santa Ana staple. I don't live in CA anymore but when I'm in town we have to stop here! My family and I love Mil jugos.
Totally overpriced!! arepas were undercooked, plantains were actually overcooked, they have no idea what a Perico style eggs and not to mention the quality of the cheese, this people running this place have no idea what real venezuelan foof is all about, not even the cachapas were well made, i had never have crumbling cachapas, before and believe me i had been visiting many so call venezuelan places as i travel throughout the US been from Venezuelan origins i know what i am talking about. sorry, but very dissatisfied with this place, and on top of a all their Credit card payment form was not working, we needed to pay by writing a check, oh well bring cash if you still decide to eat there just in case.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
This restaurant is my absolute favorite. The food is as authentic as can be (coming from a Venezuelan). They offer a variety of items on their menu and the restaurant is a homey space that gives you a peek into the culture. 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
These shrimp empanadas live in my head rent-free. I don't know how they make they're dough but it is filled with buttery goodness (while not being heavy) and crisped to perfection. Highly recommend adding a fresh fruit smoothie
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not a bad place to dine, lentil soup was good and nicely priced but the guava juice, arepas and empanadas were a bit too high, tasty and fresh but high on price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lentil Chicken Soup, Venezuelan Arepas
Terrible attention, the owner, Mrs. Norah, a despotic person with little education. I would like to know where you took the human relations course... The food was terrible, the cachapa was a bit raw and bad for my taste! And the prices don't even mention it! I think he forgot the Venezuelan seasoning, and the kindness and affection that characterizes us as a good Venezuelan...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Vegetarian options: Empanada with black beans and cheese, empanada with veggies, fried yuccA...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tostones, Venezuelan Arepas, Caprese Arepa
Food was awful, it was soggy and after one Two bites of a tequeno I started to feel sick. All the food was awful, it was cold and soggy. The service was also bad, we’re giving attitude and when we asked nicely when the food would be ready they ignored and when I asked again they didn’t give me a time, instead told me “it’s ready when it’s ready”. This was the first and last time I go there.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Cachapa Con Queso Blanco, Teque
First time having Venezuelan food! I had the chicharrón arepa with a pineapple juice and I am obsessed. Definitely coming back soon!
Beautifully decorated restaurant, delicious food especially the lentil chicken soup, friendly service and for sure worth trying.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cachapa Con Queso Blanco
I’m in CA visiting from Utah. Went to this place, ordered Tequenos, pastelitos, empanadas, tostones, lentejas, cachapas and arepas, and frescolitas! First the place didn’t smell good, after set the order my daughter asked how long they gonna take and the lady with white hair answer rudely “whatever it takes”. Of course I spoke up Telling her that is not a nice answer and she started arguing with me… yep! After all this bad moment we went home and when we tried the food we didn’t enjoy it! The empanadas were soggy, the Tequenos were sweet and greasy, the cachapas didn’t worthy the money, and the Tequenos just not good!!! So don’t waste your money and time! Adding they don’t have manners to treat with people. I’ve been living in this country for 12 years and Venezuelan rest people don’t know how to treat the costumers!
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Thank you Solange for your service, sorry to have missed Nora’s pabellon. I enjoyed my chachapas with cheese and my pineapple n mango juice! Thank you for sitting with me! I was there 23 years ago with Illeana, Tim and my family for the opening!!! I have stopped in with my cousin, my mother from time to time, but had been some time, but the Venezuelan food comforted me and brought me joy!! My sincere compliments to the chef the day I visited!!! DAwne
We’re from Houston, TX and love this place! My husband is Venezuelan and he says this food is like food from his mom’s kitchen back home!Platos de Lentejas is good , as well as lentejas & tequenos!
Love this place! Every arepa I've ever ordered is fantastic. The empanadas are delicious.And the juices are so fresh -- gotta try the guanabana juice! Yum!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Venezuelan Arepas
This place is a family owned restaurant. The owner and all the family staff are friendly and generous. The drinks are all amazing and come in large portions. The food is all hand made and delicious. The chicken is tender, juicy, and full of rich flavors. We found this place by accident, and have been so happy to come back. We even celebrated our 8th year anniversary over lunch here. We highly recommend this place. It is worth visiting and becoming a regular customer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been coming here for at least 20 years. The quality has not changed. They have delicious food and yummy batidos. My favorite is the mamey batido and the tequenos. The guanabana is a close second. You can get your batidos with water or milk which is great for the lactose intolerant folk. The arepas are also very good. My favorite is the Reina pepeada. It's like a chicken salad sandwich. So good. The cachapas are yummy too. I don't think I've ever tried anything I didn't like here. I've had the maracuyá batido, and the mango as well. I've had the empanadas. I've had so many of the arepas. This place is a Santa Ana staple. I don't live in CA anymore but when I'm in town we have to stop here! My family and I love Mil jugos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cachapa Con Queso Blanco