I came to have a breakfast after my honey moon, and the service was pleasant, the servers were kind…read moreand thoughtful. The actual place has a beautiful roof decorations (my husband told me I've never seen a roof like this before) and the music background makes you and the ambience feels complete like a sensation of enjoyment, the music is not loud and is traditional Venezuelan music. Love it

Pabellón found 3 pieces of black plastic in the order of pabellón. I initially thought that it…read morecould be from the black silverware provided but they were intact.

I hah a big order if empanadas! My first time trying them and they were delicious!!! It was really…read moreeasy to make the order over the phone, José was very helpful when taking it! Food quality was great, definitely will come back!!

I've been coming to Donde Adela for years, and over time I've sadly noticed the quality of the food…read morego down while the prices continue to go up. We ordered takeout today, and the buñuelos were undercooked inside..doughy, crumbly, and not fully cooked through. They're definitely not supposed to be like that. What made it more disappointing is that they're about $6 each. At that price, I expect much better quality. We also ordered a bandeja paisa. The carne asada was tough and lacked flavor, and the beans honestly tasted canned and bland. Again, I could overlook some of this if the food were reasonably priced, but this plate is over $30. On a positive note, the patacón con todo was good, chorizo had flavor and the jugo de lulo en agua was good and refreshing. Overall, the experience was just okay. It's disappointing to see a place I used to enjoy lose some of its quality over the years. Unfortunately, for the price, I'll probably go elsewhere for Colombian food in the future

Firstly, the service is amazing. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and super clean. The staff…read moreare incredibly nice and the owner offered to get my dog water as we sat outside. The food itself is very much worth it, the Arepa is as beautifully cooked nice and crispy on the outside and the flavors were nicely balanced. The garlic and picante sauce paired perfectly. Nothing was over powering or underwhelming. I would def come back here again! Thank you for a delicious meal!

My first time trying Arepa and I'm a fan now…read more The bread is very unique, kind of reminds me of an english muffin but made out of corn. I had the Pabellon Arepa and even though I don't like sweet in my food I think the plantains went very well with the rest of the ingredients in the sandwich. Overall, it was very enjoyable. Also came with two dips which is always a plus. I do think the price is a little too hefty for what it is though. For that reason, I am not sure how often I'd go back, but I'm glad I tried and I think so should you.

I love the food here. The quality is amazing and the service is always great/quick. I have tried…read morealmost everything on the menu and as a Venezuelan I can say this place has my stamp of approval!!!! This place is forsure in my top 3 favorite Venezuelan food places in all of SoCal!!! I never mind driving here from Culver City because it's SOOO worth it. I recommend the cachapa, the arepa de pabellon, and the pastelitos!!

Delicious arepas and cachapas! Finally, a Venezuelan arepa joined in LA! Arepas and cachapas used…read moreto be one of my go to comfort food items in NYC because it's quite easy to find them. But when we moved to LA 5 years ago I couldn't find any place that made them! Lots of pupusas here (though that's entirely different) but not a lot of arepas for some reason. So I was thrilled when I learned about Nova. And they did not disappoint. Both the arepa and cachapas were excellent!!

Bella Cuba was a great find. The food was really good, fresh, and full of flavor, and the portions…read morewere solid. The service was friendly and attentive, and everything came out pretty quickly. What really stood out to me was the price. For the quality of the food and the amount you get, the prices are excellent. It's getting harder to find places where you can sit down, get a good meal, and not feel like you overpaid. Great food, good service, excellent value. Definitely a spot I'd come back to and recommend!

I've been to several cuban restaurants in the area but Bella Cuba is my favorite. Food, service and…read moreatmosphere is always exceptional when I visit. I came here with my friend last Sunday 8/16/26. for a late lunch. We were promptly greeted by staff and led to a table by the hostess. Our server came over after a few minutes and took our drink order which was a Pitcher of Sangria. Highly recommend it if you never had it before. My friend ordered the garlic chicken plate his favorite dish there while I decided on the saute Oxtail plate. It was my first time trying the Oxtail and it was delicious. The meat was tender and fell off the bone easily. The Oxtail was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. And came with side of black beans, white rice, and plantains. As we ate we notice that it started to get busier in the late afternoon early evening. I bet it's due to its reputation more than anything. Will return, highly recommend for cuban food.

Good authentic pupusas, would recommend they even have a store right next to it which is…read moreSalvadorian. Great service too.

Honestly, the customer service was disappointing. We already found it inconvenient that the…read morerestaurant is cash-only, but we were prepared to pay. We ordered two tamales, and while the server was entering the order, we asked if we could add a third. The look and attitude we received made it seem like adding one more tamale was a major inconvenience. We didn't want to be difficult, so we simply kept the original order. What's frustrating is that we were literally trying to give the restaurant more business, yet somehow adding one tamale seemed like too much to ask. I understand that mistakes happen and everyone has bad days, but the attitude made the experience unnecessarily uncomfortable. If adding a single tamale is that much of a hassle, I'll gladly take my business somewhere that actually appreciates it.

Great food with great service. Arepas are one of the best north of the equator. Nice outdoor patioread more

I returned to Encuentro Cafe after many years. I decided on the trio of Venezuelan Empanadas with…read moresalsas and a match latte. I have to say, I was very fond of the empanadas. I loved the crispy outer shell of the corn meal, not to mention the fillings. They offer ground beef, chicken, or cheese. I went with two beef and one cheese. The ground beef empanadas were delicious. The ground beef was very good. It was well seasoned and came with a light red sauce. The best thing that I liked about the cheese empanadas was that they did not hold back on the cheese! The white cheese was of a very good quality and tasty. The empanadas came with a trio of sauces as well. They were all excellent. The cilantro sauce was creamy and mild, but packed with delicious flavors, the red sauce was also mild and rich in flavors, and the Serrano peppers sauce was a little spicier and had good flavors. I loved all three of them. The matcha latte was good. The hospitality was very good. The two young ladies at the counter were super nice and helpful with the menu items and such. I look for to trying the arepas. They offer a lovely dining patio.

I'm so delighted to know we have another cozy corner that lets us revel in the tasty treats and…read moreflavors of Latin America here on the westside. Aside from being a cute and cozy spot to take in a refreshingly sunny day, the Arepa Stand really is holding up and manages to STAND out from the flavor giants commanding the bustling corner of Venice and Beethoven like Saby's and BBQ +Rice and their delectable cultural flavors. With just an initial try, The Westsider arepa prepared à la Zeus, how I'll affectionately call it from now on, comes with plantains for an extra touch of Latin America's culinary staple. Definitely will be back to give something else a try! Thank you Zeus for the taste of Venezuela you're sharing with the neighborhood.

We live a 5 minute walk away but the past weekend the line was too long, so we went today,…read moreWednesday. Got our order in right away and about five minutes later the food was bought out to our table. The shredded chicken in the Red Queen was nicely spicey, the chorizo in the east LA was perfect. Gonna try the 405 next time! Will for sure be going back!!

Fantastic food, extraordinarily delicious and ample servings to be found in this small hidden gem…read moreright off the main strip. Definitely worth a return visit to try some of the other options. And a nice fruit and soda mix case to draw from.

I am so impressed by this place. The quality of food is superb, the taste of the food is delicious,…read moreand the presentation of the food, even in a to-go plate, is beautifully done. Everything is fresh and cooked to order. The service is friendly and quick and I appreciate that. I had the Reina con tajada arepa, and not only was it delicious, it's incredibly filling. The price point is definitely worth it and I will be back!

Otay Ranch Farmers market on Tuesdays. We tried Los Chamos for the first time. We honestly passed…read morethem up a few other visits but this time we ordered. We ordered the Pabellon to eat and the Chicha drink. Let me tell you the flavors were amazing; great combination of them on the pabellon. The ladies at this location were very nice and great service.

The most kind and amazing people you will ever meet. Super hardworking and so welcoming. Not only…read moreare the amazing people but their food is AMAZING!! There is so much flavor and it's absolutely delicious. I love their cilantro sauce with either their chicken avocado arepa or carne mechada. Best mechada I've ever had! Their food is super clean and their drinks are delicious! I love their passion fruit juice. When I want something desert like I get their horchata like drink (I'm forgetting the name of it for some reason I'm so sorry ) Super good though and I love them and their food so much!