The Empanadas were delicious, as always..the Green sauce is Amazing..always buy a container for later!!!!! Goes well with so many dishes!!!A bit cramped inside, but I guess that lends to the atmosphere inside... I did sit outside once also....its great on a nice day!!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Empanadas Combo
Jonathan Adams
We love this place. Nothing fancy — but great vibe and always good food. The arepas and empanadas are so varied — you can have a fun and different meal every time you go. Last night, however, our server was just so funny yet respectful (he said “ladies first” to my wife, which I say too) — we loved him. Recommend so highly.In the spring and summer — sit outside in the sand. So chill.Parking: Park behind… not a ton of spots but it’s usually fine
Been a while since I've been here last, but the food is still amazing a ever, maybe better. Fantastic cocktails too. I've been searching for a place that puts egg whites in drinks!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Works, Arepas, Pernil Arepa
Glyn Churchman
Our first meal here. We had a very enjoyable lunch. Wine and margaritas were very good. Service was very good whiter helpful. I had the Pernil and the mussels with chorizo. The wife had the chicken wrap. It was fantastic with its veggies and shiitake mushrooms.The Pernil plate was a little bland and unseasoned, but that’s my only complaint. The meat was very tender.We will come back and try other things on the menu if we’re in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
John Mozier-Tichy
Still got it. Best pibil in fairfield county.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arepas
Damon Cerreta
Steak sandwich is phenomenal. Every bite was a humbling reminder that I’m ok with being out of shape.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David J. Balducci
Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard
This was a stunningly bad meal. The first sign was that the avocado slices were brown. The empanada smelled and tasted like it was fried in old oil. The pulled pork was fatty and a little gross. Even the chocolate cake was bad — so bad that we didn’t take a second bite.
Food: 1
Garrison Manne
Great food, great service and nice people ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan Bryan
Super busy place. But the food is amazing!!! Brought me so much joy ?. This is my new spot for amazing food!
Food is delicious and priced at a great value. Authentic Venezuelan plates (my favorite are the arepas) that keep you coming back.
Stephen M.
Valencia is the most popular place in town for good reason. This place got the Food Network stamp of approval years ago and it's been rolling ever since. The food here is a non-traditional/non-authentic take on Venezuelan food with other Latin influences. Normally that description would make me nervous, but don't worry, the flavor is something that cannot be denied. The arepas and empanadas come in a variety of filling options... you really do want to try them all and so far I've had no misses. You must pair the savory ones with the magical green sauce. The green sauce here is simply divine and belongs on just about everything on the menu. Valencia has a regular menu, but there's always a special/seasonal menu that always excites me because they offer delicious choices such as birria nachos, crab gazpacho, and even cocktails. Occasionally I will order something that I probably wouldn't get again like the bahn mi because it was incredibly dry or the birria tacos (2 tacos for $15), but that just makes me want to come back and try something else. This is totally a spot where you can catch a buzz whether you post up at the bar to try a drink from their fascinating cocktail menu or if you're in the mood for a boozy brunch. This place is always packed on the weekends including their outdoor beachy vibe seating when the weather permits, so it's recommend to call ahead for a table. Great choice for groups even though the inside can be a bit compact. I've been bringing friends, family, and work associates here for years and they always ask me when the next time we can go back!
The Empanadas were delicious, as always..the Green sauce is Amazing..always buy a container for later!!!!! Goes well with so many dishes!!!A bit cramped inside, but I guess that lends to the atmosphere inside... I did sit outside once also....its great on a nice day!!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Empanadas Combo
We love this place. Nothing fancy — but great vibe and always good food. The arepas and empanadas are so varied — you can have a fun and different meal every time you go. Last night, however, our server was just so funny yet respectful (he said “ladies first” to my wife, which I say too) — we loved him. Recommend so highly.In the spring and summer — sit outside in the sand. So chill.Parking: Park behind… not a ton of spots but it’s usually fine
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado, Works, Cuban, Arepas, Arepa Combo
Been a while since I've been here last, but the food is still amazing a ever, maybe better. Fantastic cocktails too. I've been searching for a place that puts egg whites in drinks!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Works, Arepas, Pernil Arepa
Our first meal here. We had a very enjoyable lunch. Wine and margaritas were very good. Service was very good whiter helpful. I had the Pernil and the mussels with chorizo. The wife had the chicken wrap. It was fantastic with its veggies and shiitake mushrooms.The Pernil plate was a little bland and unseasoned, but that’s my only complaint. The meat was very tender.We will come back and try other things on the menu if we’re in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Still got it. Best pibil in fairfield county.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arepas
Steak sandwich is phenomenal. Every bite was a humbling reminder that I’m ok with being out of shape.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a stunningly bad meal. The first sign was that the avocado slices were brown. The empanada smelled and tasted like it was fried in old oil. The pulled pork was fatty and a little gross. Even the chocolate cake was bad — so bad that we didn’t take a second bite.
Food: 1
Great food, great service and nice people ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super busy place. But the food is amazing!!! Brought me so much joy ?. This is my new spot for amazing food!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great spot to come in and get quality food at a great price!! The pernil arepa and Cuban torta were excellent!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, Arepas
I went with my family and we were more than satisfied!!! Everything delicious and excellent service!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food reasonably priced.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salsa, Empanadas Combo, Cuban Sandwich
Food is delicious and priced at a great value. Authentic Venezuelan plates (my favorite are the arepas) that keep you coming back.
Valencia is the most popular place in town for good reason. This place got the Food Network stamp of approval years ago and it's been rolling ever since. The food here is a non-traditional/non-authentic take on Venezuelan food with other Latin influences. Normally that description would make me nervous, but don't worry, the flavor is something that cannot be denied. The arepas and empanadas come in a variety of filling options... you really do want to try them all and so far I've had no misses. You must pair the savory ones with the magical green sauce. The green sauce here is simply divine and belongs on just about everything on the menu. Valencia has a regular menu, but there's always a special/seasonal menu that always excites me because they offer delicious choices such as birria nachos, crab gazpacho, and even cocktails. Occasionally I will order something that I probably wouldn't get again like the bahn mi because it was incredibly dry or the birria tacos (2 tacos for $15), but that just makes me want to come back and try something else. This is totally a spot where you can catch a buzz whether you post up at the bar to try a drink from their fascinating cocktail menu or if you're in the mood for a boozy brunch. This place is always packed on the weekends including their outdoor beachy vibe seating when the weather permits, so it's recommend to call ahead for a table. Great choice for groups even though the inside can be a bit compact. I've been bringing friends, family, and work associates here for years and they always ask me when the next time we can go back!