Cocina Casera South American Restaurant

Small place, delicious food, excellent service. We had beef and chicken areas, and an appetizer. All were delicious, great sauces, fresh, flavorful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great service, great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wow this was absolutely delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is bananas!! No, really! I had no idea that arepas and tostones could be so freaking delicious. I wish I'd found this place years ago, I'm going to have to eat here 2 or 3 times a week for the next year just to catch up!! Eat here, you will not regret the choice!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chef Diaz is crushing it right now. The arepas were exquisite, particularly the vegan chorizo (I'm not vegan!). I usually avoid yucca and I was commandeering them from my wife and indulging in the three lovely sauces. With a pisco sour and an absolutely perfect mango mousse, we were delighted.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I'm so excited about this place that I told 5 friends about it before I even finished dinner! Our meal was super flavorful and satisfying. Lots of options. Can't wait to come back and try all the other menu items!

Food: 5

Service: 5

So delicious. Cute, little, clean walk up window cafe style inside. Great for a quick bite. Great healthy option!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is super flavorful without feeling heavy, and everything tastes fresh and thoughtfully made. You can tell they care about quality. The portions are great, the service is friendly, and the whole place has a warm, welcoming vibe. Easily one of the best spots in White Center — we’ll definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stopped in at this cozy restaurant after watching roller derby at the nearby skating rink. This was a fantastic find + bonus find, if you or someone in your party needs gluten-free options.

The head chef/owner is a registered dietitian, which is awesome and she takes care in food preparation, including having a separate fryer for those of us who are celiac and/or need the safety of gluten-free prep. The only food item that has gluten is the empanada, everything else is gluten-free. Do let them know if you have celiac and/or need the separate fryer.

There were 3 in our dining party and we all ordered 3 drinks, 2 appetizers, and 3 entrees. Total with tip was $150 - the food was excellent and filling, I can’t wait to go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is delicious and the staff are wonderful. This is my new go-to spot. They offer halal options too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went there with my family for dinner. We were treated very warmly. It was so small that it only had two tables for 4 customers each. But, it was neat and clean, quiet, and comfortable. The food was just okay as it was missing a touch of a little more seasoning and flavor.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Amazing food, cozy atmosphere, great service, and very kid friendly! My arepa was so good: crispy, cheesy, tender chicken, with spicy sauce. We had to try all three cakes and savored every bite!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

their tostones are incredible!! lots of flavor and i’m sure the rest of the things on their menu are just as good. never really eat south american food but i was pleasantly surprised! picked this place on a whim and so glad i did. they’re open decently late which is nice for night owls. the staff was also incredibly friendly. highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This small South American–style restaurant turned out to be the right spot for our Boys Night Out. The cozy, homey atmosphere makes you feel instantly welcome, and the food absolutely exceeded expectations.

We sampled a variety of appetizers from arepas, empanadas, yuca fries, criollo soup, and salad — each one bursting with authentic flavor and perfectly prepared. For our main dish, we tried the chicken mechada bowl, and it was the perfect finale — hearty, flavorful, and beautifully presented.

Chef Ángel and Eda, the lovely couple behind this place, make the experience even more special. They’re warm, friendly, and go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need. It truly feels like dining in a friend’s home.

Though the restaurant is small, it offers a big-hearted experience — great food, genuine hospitality, excellent service, and fair prices. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more of their dishes with my family. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic South American / Venezualan comfort food in the White Center area!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5