If I'm Uptown on Dyckman late night, this is my go-to spot, no question. When that hunger hits after hours, this place delivers every single time. The cheese sticks are a must when you visit. They are perfectly breaded, fried golden, crispy on the outside and melty on the inside. They come out hot, stretchy, and exactly what you want late at night. Their empanadas? Fire. The beef is juicy and packed with flavor, the chicken one is tender and well-seasoned, and that pink sauce... yeah, that sauce is elite. Creamy, tangy, with just enough kick to make you keep dipping until it's gone. I also ordered the chicken cachapa -- soft, slightly sweet corn pancake, stuffed generously and cooked just right. It's comforting, filling, and hits different when you're craving something authentic. Also on a late night on Dyckman, doesn't get better than this. The juices are fresh and refreshing, the perfect balance to everything savory. Service is quick and straight to the point, exactly what you need whether you're grabbing takeout or sliding into one of the small tables to eat in. The spot itself is small and cozy, no-frills, real neighborhood vibes all day. Overall, this is a classic Dyckman late-night Venezuelan staple. Great food, quick service, and flavors that always come through. If you know, you know. read more

i love it here the food is absolutely amazing and they're sauces are extremely delicious i'm always craving this

Very good Yoyo I brought that can feed two. It was sweet and savory and the fried cheese added just the right amount of salt flavor it needed to balance the flavors. This was a really good sandwich. I also picked me up some green sauce to go. Customer service was good, I was allow to sample a drink called Papelon and it quite refreshing. It had the taste of a lemonade and tea mixed together. The restaurant is big enough to dine inside or out with bathroom availability. I would definitely visit this place again for more dishes that I'm not familiar with. I'm giving thumbs up and Happy Yelping! read more

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Ohhh, it's been way, way too long, Cachapas y Mas! At one point in life, the Pardner and I were regulars at this clean, bustling Venezuelan cafe on Dyckman. It was our go-to for arepas, patacones and, yes, the eponymous cachapas after jaunts in Inwood Hill Park with our pup. But it's been a few years... On a whim, we recently decided to drop by our old haunts and see how this lovely little establishment has aged. Conclusion: way better than we have. ;) If anything, it is even more delicious than it was before. For one thing, you now have to opt IN to that orange sauce that used to drown just about everything that came out of the kitchen unless you begged repeatedly for it to be omitted. That is a big fat win in my book. Cachapas are excellent as is, sans orange sauce. At one point they were overly sweet; the ones in our recent order were far more dialed back -- still a touch sweeter than we prefer (I just want to taste the natural sweetness of sweetcorn), but quite enjoyable. The arepas at CYM are heavenly. They are tender on the inside, crisp on the outside, generously stuffed. Proteins are moist, tender and flavorful; vegetarian options wide ranging and well made. All arepas come with a touch of green matter so you don't worry that you'll die of scurvy in the next 24 hours. The Pardner and Progeny 1, no lightweights, couldn't eat more than a single stuffed arepa. Empanadas are also unusually excellent in a neighborhood full of excellent empanadas. CYM's are made of 100% corn masa (e.g. wheat free) and well filled, a good stunt double for Colombian empanadas or any other masa-wrapped empanada, on the smaller side for structural stability. The deep fried crusts are beautifully golden and crisp, but well blotted and non-greasy. Chicha is thick enough to eat as a pudding with a spoon. Muy rico! The kiddos happily declared their undying love for Venezuelan food after eating here. :) It's awesome. Just go. read more

This was my first visit, and I tried the chicken empanada and chinola (passion fruit juice), which totaled $10. Unfortunately, it wasn't worth it. The place is small but nicely decorated. However, I noticed one employee working very hard to prep and serve customers, while others were on their phones. As for the food, the chicken empanada was underwhelming; nothing special or particularly flavorful. The chinola tasted like what you'd find at most empanada or juice shops; nothing unique. I'd like to try their sandwiches, but I'm hesitant, as I'm concerned the price might not match the quality. read more

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I stopped by Cachapas y Mas on Dyckman with a friend Friday evening and I'm glad I did. We were headed to a cigar lounge and the maracucha burger was on my mind and is on their menu. It's exactly what the doctor orders BEFORE you go out for a night of drinking and cigars. The Maracucha is the unsung hero among the burgers in this competitive food genre of NYC. For fifteen bucks, you get a loaded burger of the non smashed variety that will satisfy the most demanding appetites: a thick beef patty with ham and bacon, American cheese, potato sticks, lettuce and tomato, with their sauce. Pardon me if I left anything off that list, which stacks the Maracucha at least six inches high before they wrap it up. However this past Friday, I would upgrade the Maracucha with the Venezuelan queso de mano for four bucks each burger, $19 total per Maracucha. Queso de mano, for the uninitiated, is a hand pulled cheese that is similar to mozzarella and this cheese is found in a lot of the offerings on the menu at Cachapas y Mas. Adding the queso de mano to the Maracucha puts this burger over the top for me. It adds a depth of flavor and richness to the burger that is as great on the palate as it is to see, increasing the stack height above seven inches unwrapped. This is for those with an appetite and about to go out on the town or to rescue you possibly from a hangover after going out on the town. This is for those who are tired of all the other hyped burgers, the smashed burgers that leave you wondering where is all the meat. This is for those looking for something different, immensely satisfying, and at a price point well under what is offered at those hyped places which can top out over thirty bucks. This is for the cheeseheads. Try the Maracucha with queso de mano and let me know what you think... Four stars! read more

Time to update this review as they remain consistently good and a go to spot for new when in Inwood. I've been coming here for years, ever since the time I used to live in Inwood. To this day, I have yet to come across a cachapas that rivals what they make here. While the prices have gone up to keep pace with the increase in prices, this is still cheap and the quality remains consistent. read more

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Came here before heading over to the Met Cloisters and it was so good. The woman at the register was nice and patient with my broken Spanish skills. The two of us ordered two arepas to share- the Reina pepillada (chicken salad with avocado) and the pabellon. The pabellon was my favorite. Savory from the beef, beans, and cheese, with a slight sweetness from the plantains. The Reina pepillada was also very good. To drink we got the chinola (passionfruit) juice and the sugarcane lemonade. Both were very sweet and tasty. read more

One of my favorite Venezuelan food in NY!! They empanadas are great, the pastelitos amazing, the sauces and the pan dulce! OMG Sadly we live far in Astoria and can't go more often!!! read more

Cachapas y Mas - Pastelito de carne molida, la salsa de ajo atrás y la cara de mi esposo de felicidad - Venezuelan Near Me - New York, New York

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I always love getting a pollo cachapa with everything. They are the best, I am not lying. When it comes for cachapas - this is where it's at. I no longer live in the Bronx, but they surely see me coming every few months to get my order with a chinola juice and a sweet/savory cheese stick. FIREEEEEE. read more

Cachapas y Mas - Cachapa Venezolana - Venezuelan Near Me - New York, New York

This is the last time I get food from this place. I don't care how hungry I am or how late it is, I refuse to lower my standards anymore. This place is open late which is why I always end up giving them a chance, but each time it feels like my food has been put in the microwave for an hour. This place puts real Venezuelan food to shame, i wish people knew how good and FRESH this type of food truly is. The food always has a cardboard like taste, it never tastes fresh and always comes later than expected, for delivery or in store. I understand they're always busy and overwhelmed but it's been years of low quality and if a business strategy is lowering the quality of the food then why would people pay money to indulge? Do better. read more

Cachapas y Mas - Venezuelan Near Me - New York, New York

Tastes and flavorful but inconsistent about portions and food quality poor cuts of meat and dry sometimes Oyher times delicious Complete Hit or Miss it's a roll of the dice! read more

The quality here sets the standard for all other places. Attractive space with workers who actually care about guests. The staff was notably outstanding. The meals offer excellent taste and leave you content. So yummy!!! read more

Cachapas y Mas offers both style and comfort in its space. The portions ensure you won't leave hungry. The team's service was truly remarkable! The inside looks amazing and feels right. I appreciate this place completely. read more

I found this spot when wandering without a plan. This place operates beyond the five-star scale. The food consistently delivers satisfaction. Workers are friendly and ready to help. Coming to this place was a great choice! read more

Food is yummy, and you get full with one! Although ngl, the East NY location is a little better but overall they're always delicious. It's a bit packed, but they're nice and move pretty quickly. They have a patio and it is a welcoming place to eat in. read more

I ordered the Patacon with shredded chicken and a Papelon (lemonade with cane sugar). Good food and very friendly employees. The ambience was nice, a lot of seating to eat inside and a small patio area to eat outside. Pretty affordable price. Does accept card and cash. ---- Ordené el Patacón con pollo mechado y un Papelón (limonada con azúcar de caña). Buena comida y empleados muy amables. El ambiente era bonito, muchos asientos para comer adentro. Precio bastante asequible. Aceptan tarjeta y efectivo. read more

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Love the Venezuelan cachapa in this place the service is very quick, attentive and friendly!

My friend had to order in spanish for me, but I've been craving cachapas ever since I tried it for the first time here! It's crazy how few places in the city make these. The corn cakes were crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, warm, and slightly sweet. Loved the cheese in it, reminded me of a warmed up slice of fresh mozzarella. Sauce really brought the veggies and meat together. The cold passionfruit juice really hit and completed the meal :) read more

Cachapas y Mas - Shredded Chicken Cachapa, Passionfruit Juice, Lemonade, (not sure what the item in the back is) - Venezuelan Near Me - New York, New York

2 of us shared the cachapas with full meat and cheese along with one tequeno and tequeyoyo. The cachapas was warm and sweet as I liked it and the pernil had a strong flavor that really stood out. I might opt for just pernil next time since it was hard to distinguish the meats. Or perhaps a less flavorful meat and pile on the 2 bottles of sauces they have (green, and a sweeter red). The cheese was not really melted which I would have hoped for. The snacks were good although I don't think they are a must have. The tequeyoyo had a fruit paste in it (guava?) that was just alright to me. read more

Cachapas y Mas - Venezuelan Near Me - New York, New York

Really tasty! We had arepas while in the area to visit the met cloisters. The pollo asado was better than the mozzarella, I'd pass on that. This spot seems very popular amongst people who live in the neighborhood. Ample space, prompt service, and yummy food! read more

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Plenty of seating inside and outside. Fast service, nice servers. The burritos are pretty good. I didn't love my cachapa, the corn was just too sweet for the filling and the beef was a little dry. Otherwise, sauces were good. I would come back for a burrito but not sure if I would try a cachapa again. read more

Cachapas y Mas - Shredded beef cachapas - Venezuelan Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious food, friendly atmosphere, and great place to stop to eat after hitting the Cloisters. Highly recommend!

I still love this place... Why, do you ask? I get all my Venezuelan antojitos fulfilled here. My favorite are the tequeños (doughy cheese sticks) and the chicken tacucho, which basically is like a a burrito minus the rice. The service is always good and quick. This place seems to have gotten popular in recent years, but for a good reason. read more

1/1 Ambience; 2/2 Food; 1/1 Service; 1/1 Value The restaurant itself is very colorful and vibrant, with an ambience that evokes a fun, casual meal with friends after a night out in the lively nearby bars and clubs scene. My entire group opted for the arepas. It was my first time trying arepa and they did not disappoint in the slightest bit. The food was made to order and served piping hot. The first bite was heavenly with two golden and crunchy arepas sandwiching the various filling with lettuce, tomatoes, fried queso and mild red and green sauces. I opted for the pollo mechado (shredded chicken), which was tender and flavorful, while my friends opted for pernil mechado (shredded pork) and the arepa pabellon (beans, plantains and beef). They do not stuff lightly-- every bite had a sizable filling to arepa ratio, but even afterwards we all needed cutlery to fork up the filling that fell out and into the foil. They are open late and the service was quick, efficient and friendly. While not a table service restaurant, there is plenty of bench seating and the staff will bring your food to your table. The staff were also all bilingual in English and Spanish. In all, Cachapas y Mas delivered on speedy and amazing food for a late night meal for all of us! read more

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great spot for authentic venezuelan food. perfect for after a visit to the met cloisters! read more

Cachapas y Mas - Arepa Vegetarian 'and Cheese Empanada - Venezuelan Near Me - New York, New York

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Solidly good! I went after going to the Cloisters and had a fried arepa. The toppings were fresh and the cheese plentiful. The staff is really kind and the sauces are delicious. Would go again. read more

Good Venezuelan food for a good price! Stopped by Cachapas y mas and tried their empanadas, pastelitos, and the guayanesa arepa. Everything was delicious and well-seasoned. I also tried the Chicha - I had never had it before but it was almost like a creamier/ thicker version of a Horchata. Definitely on the sweeter side, but was tasty as well. Cachapas y mas is open for delivery/ takeout during COVID times. They also have some outdoor seating available if you want to sit down for a bite. Will definitely be back to try the rest of their menu! read more

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Great service, great food! Will definitely return when I'm back in town! Ordered the full yo-yo con todos hold the ketchup. And the beef empanadas were amazing. The tequenos weren't for me. Would both recommend and return. read more

As per usual the food, the service and the ambience is always amazing. I've been going to Cachapas y mas for the last 10 years and the food is always amazing. read more

Just came for a cheese empanada and a chicha which I had for the first time. FIRE. If you like rice pudding the chicha is a liquified version of it. Cachapas seems to never miss. read more

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POST COVID REVIEW TLDR: Venezuelan comfort food. The tequeños are to be ordered under any means necessary. Fast & to the point. Food/Drink - 4/5 - Have gotten the patacon with shredded chicken + avocado, the cachapa with shredded chicken + avocado and of course their tequeños (Venezuelan cheese sticks). All are great but my go to has become the patacon and the tequeños. This food is great for when you want to indulge in comfort food. So yummy. Also word of advice ALWAYS get the tequeños... 2 at the minimum. No question. Service - 4/5 - Fast and to the point. The type of spot where what's cooking gets most of the attention and when it comes to fast food, I honestly would not have it any other way. Though the staff is kind, it has the perfect ratio of food & customer service for a fast food joint (more about the food and serving the customer fast). Decor/Ambiance: - 3/5 all ordering is outside. Pre-covid/when it was open it was the after club joint. You get a large menu and wooden bench tables inside to eat up thasss it. Nothing more, nothing less. The food is priority here and I ain't complaining! COVID Pre-cautions: 3/5 - Standard. Staff wears gloves and when ordering there are markers for social distancing. No temp check but ordering is outdoors only (no one allowed in) so it's not bad imo. Recommended for: when you want latin food that hits the soul. I think of it as Venezuelan comfort/soul food lol. , when u want to treat urself to good high calorie foods. For post covid and when things are safe, still recommended as the after move if you are bar hopping in the area. read more

Cachapas y Mas - Patacon with Shredded Chicken & Avocado. Tequenos may have been devoured at this point... - Venezuelan Near Me - New York, New York

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Went in for Patacones...Came out married to Cachapas...What else do you need to know? It's a love story! read more

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Not much of a sit down kind of place but the pepitas sandwiches especially the chicken pepitas are very very good nice contrast of flavors

I loved trying the food here! Even though it was busy, the folks working were really kind. I tried chapapa with mozzarella cheese and a tequeno. Do not make my mistake. Order at least three tequenos! I liked the chapapa with the sauce it came with. If I remember right, it tastes kinda like In-N-Out sauce. Without it, the flavor didn't wow me. It was good tho. I also tried a chicha which tastes like a thick horchata. Overall, it was a good experience! read more

Cachapas y Mas - Venezuelan Near Me - New York, New York

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I've been wanting to try this place for the longest time and was finally able to. At first, we walked in to ask if they're allowing indoors dining and they said yes, you can choose between eating outside or indoors. However, after being in our table for about more than 5 minutes, we were told that we have to go to the cashier and order there. I get it, there's a pandemic, short staff... but at least let your costumers know that the moment they walked in, and not when they're already seating at the table waiting for somebody to come. While ordering, the cashier didn't seem to know much about Venezuelan food. I asked for two cachapas and he said they only had mozzarella cheese and fried cheese. I asked for "queso de mano" or "queso guayanés" (these are the most typical Venezuelan types of cheese you'll find in a cachapa at any Venezuelan restaurant) and the guy clearly had no idea of what those were. I'm assuming this guy's name is Cesar P because that's the name printed on the receipt. Another employee came to take my order (a girl), after the first guy said OUT LOUD and with a horrible attitude "You come take this order". This girl was more approachable and appropriate, just nicer overall. I'll say this: food was good and prices are reasonable. However, maybe the owner of this restaurant, Mr Larry Villalobos or whoever is in charge, should prepare their staff better when it comes to venezuelan food. It doesn't matter where the employee is from, as long as they know what they're doing and know what they're asked for by costumers. MANNERS!! Make sure all your employees have manners. Just because there's ONE polite girl working there, does not justify the bad attitude of other employees. One last thing, I'm logically venezuelan and wanted to have a taste of my food and culture. Please don't advertise your "Jugo de Parchita" as CHINOLA. Absolutely no one in/from Venezuela uses the word Chinola to refer to Passion Friut, we called it PARCHITA. It's insulting. read more

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Always ordered via Uber eats but went for the first time this past Friday evening. The indoor seating is very colorful and there was enough space for everyone. It really felt like I was in Venezuela. Large portions when you order a Cachapa. My favorite part is the sauce and juicy grilled chicken. Try their Chinola juice! It's the bomb. read more

Cachapas y Mas - Cachapa y chinola - Venezuelan Near Me - New York, New York

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Love the food here. And the environment and service are great too. I had a patacon with shredded beef! read more

Cachapas y Mas - Venezuelan Near Me - New York, New York

If you're in the area of Dyckman this Venetian sandwich shop is a local treat with unique latin flavor. Kind of like an arepa but larger and heartier perhaps. Open late night. Affordable, eat in or take away. read more

This place is a short walk down from Fort Tyrion/The Cloisters and is well worth the trip. The yoyos with pork was absolutely delicious. Let them add all the condiments they would normally add. We also got a shredded chicken cachapas and I told them to hold the ketchup because it sounded weird. That was a mistake. The dish needed the additional sweet and sour of the ketchup. The location is pretty good. They have big, electronic menu boards with pictures of the dishes for the uninitiated. The staff was friendly and spoke clear, easy to understand English. The service is counter order and they call your name. Things were running a bit slow for us, but nothing too unreasonable. There was an odd smell to the place when we arrived, but I stopped noticing it once we sat down to wait for our order. I would definitely go back. read more

Cachapas y Mas - Venezuelan Near Me - New York, New York