Venezuelan Restaurants near Lauderdale Lakes, FL

“Made the Hellacas I had ordered today... OMG they were so delicious. I will definitely order more again soon. Thank you ❤“

“These empanadas are on another level! 🥟✨ The dough is perfectly thin, golden, and just the right crunch. But the real magic? The filling — every single flavor I tried was rich, mouthwatering, and full of personality. One bite and you’re hooked… trust me, your taste buds will thank you! 😋“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Absolutely incredible Venezuelan food! This food truck is a hidden gem that delivers authentic flavors, generous portions, and amazing quality every single time. The arepas are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, packed with flavorful, tender fillings that taste like they were made straight from home. The empanadas are golden, crunchy, and full of rich, savory goodness, and the sauces take everything to the next level.

You can truly feel the passion and love put into every dish. The food is fresh, comforting, and bursting with traditional Venezuelan flavors. On top of that, the service is warm, friendly, and welcoming—you’re treated like family from the moment you order.

If you’re looking for authentic Venezuelan food that will leave you craving more, this food truck is a must-try. Easily one of the best food experiences around. I’ll definitely be coming back again and again! 🇻🇪🔥“

“Wifey wanted authentic Venezuelan food and this place hit the spot. We got fish and beef empanada and it was so freaking good w their cilantro ? Sauce . Yellow green farmers market is where this booth is located at and parking is $10. The market is only open on weekends so just be aware of that.

We got some tequenos as well and man oh man were they cheesy w a hint of saltiness . Sooo sooo good .

We came back the next day cuz it was so good but they ran out of empanadas sad face . I got a beef pepito sammie and wife got chicken. Arepa . The pepito was so good but a little messy. Her arepa was delicious . The chicken sauce was amazing . Great service and right in the action of the market .

Parking: Trying to find the parking spot drove me insane“

“Venezuelan burgers at Trino — trust me, ignore the outside and go in.

This Coral Springs location has only been open about a month. It used to be a Peruvian restaurant called Italo (same owner), and honestly the exterior still carries that awkward in-between energy. Blacked-out glass, neon, very much “is this a vape shop or an adult bookstore?” vibes.

Then you walk inside — and it’s a complete personality shift.

The interior is a full-on nerd shrine: Star Wars posters, Marvel art, retro signs, guitars on the wall, framed pop culture everywhere. Clean, bright, casual, and clearly meant to be fun. It feels intentional, not kitschy.

The food absolutely backs it up.

These are Venezuelan-style smash burgers — double patties, aggressively juicy, stacked with white cheese, Munster, bacon, potato stix, and a soft toasted bun that somehow holds together despite the chaos. You can see it in the cross-section: no dry beef, no filler, just meat, fat, cheese, and crunch.

But the real differentiator here is the sauce situation.

They bring out squeeze bottles like you’re about to conduct a science experiment:

• Ajo (garlic)
• Blue cheese (excellent)
• Bacon (ridiculous)
• Sweet corn (unexpectedly great)
• Trino sauce (tangy ranch-style)

Get fries for the table and just start mixing. This place understands that sauces are not a garnish — they’re the point.

Beyond burgers, the menu goes full Venezuelan and Colombian: perros (loaded hot dogs), cachapas (sweet corn pancake sandwiches), empanadas, patacones. This isn’t a burger place pretending to do Latin food — it’s Latin street food that happens to do burgers extremely well.

Bottom line:

The outside may make you hesitate. Don’t. Inside is fun, the burgers are legit, and the sauce game alone earns the visit.

A genuinely solid addition to Coral Springs — and one I’ll be going back to.“

“I am a nutritionist and I can recommend this place more. Their ingredients taste clean and natural. I can tell they prioritize quality over quantity as their menu is very simple but every single item of it, is DELICIOUS! If you are looking to “cheat” a bit on your diet but without much guilt. I absolutely recommend this place!!!“

“Es buena la atención de sus empleados, la comida riquísima , y música en vivo espectacular me encantó me sentí en mi país vzla gracias“

“This is our favorite OYSTER shack in Broward county!!! The Oysters never disappoint, fresh, large and many varieties to choose from. Their Rockefeller oysters are our favorite !!! The owners treat you like family and their cost and hospitality is A+!!! A proud customer since 2024 😊 🦪🥰❣️“

“Amazing authentic experience. Great food!!“

“We enjoyed a lovely brunch sitting outside, savoring well-prepared food, the sun, and a refreshing breeze. This Venezuelan and Argentine bakery offers delicious pastries, flaky croissant sandwiches, a variety of empanadas like cheese, beef with raisins, and spinach & cheese, along with specialty coffees. You order from a large menu inside, and the staff brings it to your table. While there are some indoor tables, we preferred dining al fresco. The mousse served in its own chocolate cup was both creative and heavenly! The service was friendly and accommodating, the space is clean and bright, and it’s clear this spot is a local favorite. With plenty of free parking and a view of the charming fountain, Crocante at “The Walk” in Coral Springs is perfect for lunch while shopping or a relaxed meet-up with friends.“

“Mas agradecida imposible, una belleza de chicos, y una comida espectacular, el pasticho venezolano, la chalupa, Dios las hallacas, una delicia . MIL GRACIAS.“

“Visiting from Seattle my kids followed the bubbles, this stand is tucked away from the main part of market. We had the hallaca Venezolana for the first time (thats similar to tamale) it was soooo delicious! Also had the pan de jamon. I highly recommend! Going to go back to take some hallaca Venezolana back to our room. Friendly service!“

“(Translated by Google) The best empanadas, sandwiches, breakfasts at the Exxon Hollywood gas station.. fast, easy to order, there is always a place to sit.. Clean.. Parking.. Prices are very affordable.. Variety on the menu.. They always serve you with great joy.. Thank you girls for your excellent service..(Original)Las mejores empanadas sándwiches desayunos en la gasolinera Exxon Hollywood.. rapido facil de pedir siempre hay donde sentarse .. Limpio .. Parking .. Los precios son muy accesibles .. Variedad en el menu.. Siempre te atienden con mucha alegria .. Gracias chicas por su excelente servicio..“

“Excellent service added to the quality of their dishes... I can highlight the loin... it was delicious and the snack service composed of mini tequeños, mini empanaditas, not to mention... all very delicious 100% recommended... I am going to attach 2 photos that I took of my plate and the snack service... I was delighted ?“

“Las mejores Arepas del mundo!!! El servicio es excepcional!!!!“

“We got the tequenos,empanadas,cachapa and a few more items,it was all very good and the service was good,the food came out fresh and quickly,we came as soon as they opened this time and they set up quickly and served us,this isn't the first or the last time we'll come!“

“Tudo delicioso 😍localização conveniente.“

“Las mejores de las mejores Arepas !!!! Recomendado“

“SUPER RECOMMENDED
We came from Altamonte Springs
Visiting and we discovered this place. Like having a great friend that is a marvelous cook! That’s how you are treated here. Great vibe great food
A must is you visit the Area“

“We were visiting from Georgia and this just so happened to be the closest coffee shop. We ended up going 3 times in less than 24 hours..Best cup of coffee I have ever had!! Cannot recommend the cafe con leche w/ coconut and the white chocolate mocha enough!! The egg, ham, & cheese croissant was also delicious and the shop itself is adorable!“

“You have to eat here! My husband and I stopped in for a quick bite while we were in the area and am so glad we did. The food was absolutely delicious! We tried the chicken wings, truffle fries and the steak. OMG the steak! Such friendly service and love the atmosphere, everything was nice and clean. Stop in you will not be disappointed 🤩“

“Eran buenos y ahora en un nuevo lugar más espacioso están mejor.“

“The first time I passed by the station, the Venezuelan flag outside caught my attention so much that I couldn't resist passing by to "snoop around" the place. I met a very kind and willing man.You find a variety of empanadas, cachitos, tequeños, hallacas... I tell you that I ordered a Cazón empanada, and then cheese, what a well-made food, as well as beautiful, divine.Another recommendation is the Hallaca, it is Caracas style, so well presented that without hesitation it captures you from the smell to the taste.I apologize for the photo, but we didn't have time to take it before… hahaha.Mr. Luigi Thank you.“

“Found this little place on Yelp. Stopped in for a quick bite as we headed to the airport. The food is fresh, amazingly tasty and authentic. CACHAPAS were off the charts good 😋😋“

“We were visiting from Georgia and this just so happened to be the closest coffee shop. We ended up going 3 times in less than 24 hours..Best cup of coffee I have ever had!! Cannot recommend the cafe con leche w/ coconut and the white chocolate mocha enough!! The egg, ham, & cheese croissant was also delicious and the shop itself is adorable!“

“Found this little place on Yelp. Stopped in for a quick bite as we headed to the airport. The food is fresh, amazingly tasty and authentic. CACHAPAS were off the charts good 😋😋“