Love the food at arepas cafe! The tequenos and the sauce it comes with is a must!…read more I got the chicken arepa which was delicious and so filled! I think these are some of the best and most filling arepas shop Service: very kind and helpful Ambience: a nice and fun space to eat!

Hidden gem, and highly rated, casual Venezuelan restaurant located in Astoria…read more Recommend - the Jugo Papelon and their Ensalada De Lasa with grilled chicken 4th Photo -World Cup Official football (Trionda)

I haven't found many good Venezuelan places in New York - and while this one is tiny, it punches…read moreabove the waist compared to others in Manhattan. PRO: - great coffee & food - has a market (although it's tiny) - and also sells frozen tequeños (not made in-house, good to have some at home) - makes tequeños in-house - great tres leches CON: - a lack of good A/C? - no golfeados Service was overall friendly, although the first trip I had there, the young female barista (who was great and did latte art) didn't give off friendly vibes. A lady in my second visit however, was much friendlier. The place overall gives off a simple vibe - perfect for a quick bite and college students (not so much for families or a full dine-in experience). Still - I no doubt will return as I'm happier with the food there than in most other establishments nearby.

It's fine, nothing special. I feel as though the arepas are missing something or maybe they just…read morearen't very good. I had also heard that the arepas were incredible here so that was misleading. The cheese tequeños were a great treat though. Overall, however, I was very disappointed my the whole situation.

We had dinner at White Maize during our trip to New York, and it was such a great introduction to…read moreVenezuelan food. We started with the vegetarian appetizers - the mandocas and tequeños. The mandocas were on the sweeter side, while the tequeños (fried dough filled with cheese) were warm, crispy, and absolutely delicious. For my main, I ordered the Pabellón Vegetariano arepa, and it was packed with flavor. It was fresh, satisfying, and one of those meals that leaves you already thinking about coming back. I also tried the sugarcane drink, which was just okay compared to how much I loved the food. The restaurant itself is clean, modern, and really cute, making the whole dining experience even better. Overall, a fantastic meal, and I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for flavorful Venezuelan food in NYC.

White Maize || Chelsea…read more yummm, def outside my usual comfort zone the cachapa isn't quite my usual vibe but still good -- probably a "with a friend" order next time vs solo drinks and apps though?? really good. the tequeños and my la fresa drink were both winners

Didn't expect to like this place as much as I did. Be prepared though, the portion sizes are huge,…read moreand they don't skimp on the cheese. Food is delicious, affordable, and good for a filling bite without breaking the bank. I believe they also make their cheese which is delicious and chewy. They also have sugarcane juice and passionfruit juice, and I personally liked the sugarcane one a lot, even though it's been already pressed and is sitting there.

Only ordered delivery, but anything I've ever gotten here has been so insanely good. If you haven't…read moretried it you should. Delicious

With the World Cup underway and the United States taking on Turkey, I wanted to salvage what was…read moresupposed to be a great night for Venezuelan food after attending a lackluster Yelp event in Jackson Heights. Thankfully, my visit to El Budare Café was a delight. The wait was a bit long, but given the occasion--and the Venezuelan parade taking place outside--I'll give them a pass. The $11 beef arepa tasted like it was made from scratch, and every bite showed it. Toasty, savory, juicy, crunchy, and generously sized, it definitely hit the spot. The place certainly is built to enjoy with a huge group. It is not loud and packed with dancers, but I am sure there are dancing on other occasions.

super solid venezuelan place thats also quite affordable. when i visited there were tons of kids…read moreand the world cup was on so definitely family friendly. ended up just getting the el budare mix which had a bunch of fried appetizers. my favorite was the mini cachapas which had corn in the dough. i thought the shredded beef and chicken were a bit tough though.

Former loyal customer, but I will never return after awful experience. They had outdated location…read moreissues. ​Once there, the kiosk didn't work, and staff told me to place a delivery order to their own building just to get food. To make matters worse, the online checkout blocked me, and when I asked for help, a manager working on her laptop rudely snapped that there is a $13 minimum; The combo they offer is $12. She completely refusing to accommodate a $12 standard combo for a customer standing right in front of her. Absolute lack of basic customer service and a broken system. Avoid. Ill never be back.

I order 2 arepas from Costas several times a year, usually a combo of the pepito, pepiada and/or la…read moreflaca... stop by their window and place an order... just half a block from Macy's/ Herald Square. pepito: grass fed short rib, sweet onions & avocado-cilantro. pepiada: organic shredded chicken, mayo, lemon, shallots & avocado-cilantro sauce. la flaca: queso guayanes, sweet plantains, avocado & green.

Pretty cool spot next to a park. It's very small but there's some seating area right in front of it…read moreand just a few steps away, you can sit down in the park and enjoy your food. I was just thirsty, so I ordered the chicha. Chicha is a specialty Latin American drink made with milk, rice, cinnamon, and possibly condensed milk/caramel? It is a bit like drinking rice pudding. The lady there when I first came was speaking on the phone for quite a while, and continued talking as she was taking my order. She also didn't really speak English but we did our best to communicate until her daughter got there. The drink itself is pretty good. It seemed quite expensive at first ($8 or so) but the portion is amazing and the drink is very rich, so you don't need much of it. It is super sweet and super dense with some globs in it, but maybe that's the way it should be. It seemed they had some of it premade already. So, this is a nice spot, but not my favorite ever.

Right between the ferry and the park is a little spot that will transport you to the islands. The…read morearepas were amazing, felt home made and the workers were so sweet and helpful when we ordered. Perfect stop for a quick snack on the go or for a relaxing meal under the shade in their provided seating!

Rear dining room is great if you don't wanna see what your date looks like, nor the prices…read more.. The short rib is the most overpriced thing I've ever eaten. I think it was like $110 and I only ordered bc of a great Michelin review. Will never trust them again. Im such a fool. I took the remainder home with hopes someone else might enjoy but it was rejected! I'll make you a better short rib! One of the most unfortunate dining experiences for the price. If you have the money, it's prob fine. But for a special night and meal out, PASS!

Customer service was great when I went to pick up my order but the food was not what I expected…read more The 4 variety empanadas were crispy, delicious and fresh but the shredded pork bowl was extremely awful and I'm not sure what seasoning they used but it was completely inedible and for me to not just push through a meal and waste it, means a lot because I hate to waste food. I'll maybe try a different type of meat because I had beef in one of the empanadas and that was good. For those ordering online, I would like to mention that Somehow Casa Ora and Lulla's bakery operate together. I ordered at Casa Ora but had to get my food at Lulla's. I'll probably go back solely for the empanadas and maybe try a different menu item.