Been here a few times now, and the food has never disappointed. I usually get a pabellón arepa and/or some empanadas, and they're always great. Service is friendly too. read more

I happened to stumble across this place because I was going to order at a restaurant close by but they looked like they were going to take a long time. I walked by Cariaco and they had pictures of their food on the window and I was curious. Walked in - had no idea what I was ordering but the description sounded good. OMG - I couldn't be more happy that I was lead to this restaurant. The woman in the front was very sweet they were quick but all food was made fresh! I ordered the Arepas Pabellon and was soo impressed. It was delicious. I have never had Venezuelan food before, but this will not be the last time. I am already craving it again. I will be back! I highly suggest to anyone who is reading this right now, go and enjoy. read more

Cariaco To Go - Venezuelan Near Me - Glendale, California

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I just found this gem Everything I tried was delicious, I will definitely be back. Hands down the best arepas

Really amazing taste I thought I been tried the best empanadas in Miami but here has best one so far read more

Cariaco To Go - Beef and cheese - Venezuelan Near Me - Glendale, California

Had a craving for arepas, and wow this place did not disappoint. Helpful staff. Fast service. But mostly, just so incredibly delicious Flavors and texture were spot on - so yummy. Generous portions too. They even threw in a Venezuelan chocolate for a sweet note afterwards. read more

I love this place! It's small, but there always seems to be a place to sit whenever we get there, very clean and it's family owned which is amazing, they are ridiculously sweet. We've dined-in and have ordered takeout and not once have been disappointed. The tostones are great, the empanadas are amazing, the arepas are BOMB, the papelon is a thing of beauty. We mostly went in for lunch/ dinner, but recently found out that they're open for breakfast. So of course we had to try out their breakfast arepas, again, not disappointed. The eggs reminded me of eggs my grandma would make when I was a kid. Can't wait for them to start adding dinner! If I could eat there everyday, I would and I don't think that my boyfriend would argue against it. read more

I got three mini empanadas for like...around 9.dollsrs? These things were slightly larger than silver dollars. They were over 50 percent potato. I mean wth. Honestly the flavor was good but come on with that price. There's a place down the street selling empanadas bigger than three of these combined for 3.50 read more

This place is delicious. (Fried) Arepas are one of my favorite things in the world because of the texture, taste, and endless possibilities of fillings it can hold. Luckily, Cariaco really knows how to fill these bad boys. I had the pabellón which is a traditional dish infused into the arepa. It's a delicious mix of tender shredded meat, black beans, and well-seasoned plantains. The ladies here give care and time in making your meal, and despite the wait, it's totally worth it. I only had a chance to try one thing with all their incredible sauces, so my review is minimal at best. All I can say is that I cannot wait to go back and try more! read more

Cariaco To Go - Arepas : Pabellón - Venezuelan Near Me - Glendale, California

I've only been to this place once because it has been closed the other times I've wanted to go. But... it was amazing the one time that we went. It closes at 4 on weekdays. Very authentic and delicious Venezuelan food. The Arepas were incredible. Mine was shredded beef which was of high quality. (I'm picky about meat quality.) The empanadas were great. Everything we had was too notch. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommended. read more

Let me start off by saying how AMAZING the food is!! You can definitely taste the love and care that goes into their food. I will definitely be coming back and bring more of my friends because I know they will love this as well! A must try!!! read more

Cariaco To Go - The veggie arepas - Venezuelan Near Me - Glendale, California

This very well have been my first encounter with heaven. This Venezuelan street food restaurant is a little gem in the heart Glendale, but there is nothing little about it. The food really packs a punch! We ordered one arepa and two empanadas to share. They have three sauces, two are mayo based and one is a green sauce. Remember this, it's v important. We got the Catira Arepa, which is pollo guisado and cheese inside a corn flour patty that has been fried to perfection. It comes with a fresh spring side salad, you know, for health reasons. For the empanadas we tried the pollo guisado as well as the sausage + cheese. Everything was so fresh, hot, flavorful, and fried to perfection. My personal favorite was the sausage, it was BURSTING with flavor, I did note that it had hints of fennel in there. I took one bite, and my mouth was having a party. It's like the fried cheesy-sausage corn mixture was like ..I would like to extend to you, an invitation to the Mouth Party. There was a party in my mouth, a mouth party. Anyway, let's just say we had a hard time sharing that one! The empanadas were perfectly crispy. Did you remember the sauces?!? I highly recommend the green chili sauce. It's made with serrano chilies, or sometimes jalapenos (we had to ask), but it's not super spicy, but then again, I'm not a good judge on spice tolerances. We put it on eh-vere-thang. The red mayo one was also nice to add a little cream. The whiter one is made with garlic, which I usually love, but this food was so flavorful, I didn't feel it needed any garlic! The interior & exterior was super cute & quaint. The staff was super friendly & nice! They were filled with so much joy for their craft, I loved it! Since the empanadas are fried in lots of oil, it was.. very oily. This doesn't make it any less good. But if you are wanting something lighter, I'd say, go with the Arepa. I really want to come back and try the one with avocados and plantains, I feel like the creaminess of the avo will do wonders with the overall flavors, but who knows! Also the national dish, pabellon, got to give that a try! read more

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Muy rica la comida. En especial los patacones, la arepa reina pepiada y los Tequeños .... Y la chicha el chichero ni se diga ...recordando viejos tiempos . Sigan adelante !!!! read more

My go- to when I want a quick empanada fix in LA! Atmosphere: Small Venezuelan indie take-out spot with lots of love. Brightly lit and good vibes/ music when you walk through the door. Parking: Street parking on Wilson or Broadway. Food: SO so good!!! I've mainly only had the empanadas--which are amazing and customizable. Usually I do their beef (shredded OR ground) with cheese (cheddar or blanco). The empanada itself is almost 100% corn based so if you're more into the Americanized empanada you may be a bit thrown by the pillowly texture. Ignore that and eat it! :) It's worth every bite (you won't miss the typical enriched flour empanada). The quality here is high. Also, they are HUGE. 1- 2 fills me up completely. Sauce people? Yea, they have a variety of sauces to try..my favorite is the garlic sauce. Service: The best! Oh my goodness..every single person I've interacted with has been great. If you're looking for consistently great food, check this place out! read more

The great thing about simple, unassuming, and accessible food is that it'll bring people in. Whether your a Venezuelan looking for something familiar or just someone who wants to try something different, low key food like the one served in Cariaco is what you want. The ambiance of Cariaco is also incredibly welcoming. It's a family owned and operated place, with the staff being incredibly warm and welcoming, as well as attentive. The interior is also very tidy and clean (professional) but somehow never seems to lose that family casual atmosphere. But the food, oh the food!! The items on the menu here are just fantastic. You really can't go wrong. The arepas and empanadas are freshly made to order, the ingredients right down to the various sauces are made fresh nearly every day. What I really have to tip my hat to, is their ability to fry and crisp the dough perfectly. Each arepa and empanada we had just had a perfectly crunchy exterior and soft doughy interior. The fillings are also again very freshly made, well seasoned and balanced. It is simple, done well. A feat not easily achieved, but mom chef at Cariaco she makes it look easy. Now, to be completely honest, the only thing an ignorant gringo like me knows about Venezuela is that they have a hyperinflated economy and a human right violating corrupt government. But believe it or not, a small little restaurant called Cariaco made me forget all the politics, and actually got me interested in Venezuelans. I'll be looking forward to coming back again. read more

Cariaco To Go - Venezuelan Near Me - Glendale, California

So good! Just got the Cariaco bowl and it did not disappoint. I did wish it had a little more salad (for the simple fact that I love salad.) but honestly, the flavor of everything was so good, I'd order it again in a heartbeat! I'm not a cheese fan, but it was a perfect compliment to the dish. I also don't know what's in that green sauce, but I literally want to put it on everything. Whitney, as usual was a total sweetheart, she has had the brightest smile every time I've gone in and walked by. Definitely check it out if you're in the mood for Venezuelan, but bring your appetite! read more

Cariaco To Go - Pollo Arepas - Venezuelan Near Me - Glendale, California

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First time trying arepas! Delicious, flavorful and great customer service. Will definitely be back! Love that it included a little side salad. If you have a big appetite, consider getting 2 arepas! There appears to be street parking available. The store front is tiny so keep an eye out or you'll miss it! read more

Cariaco To Go - Venezuelan Near Me - Glendale, California

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So delicious. Amazing arepas stuffed with plantains and avocados. Have already been back twice!

I order from here all the time! They always greet you with a big smile and the food is excellent. Best empanadas I've had outside of Venezuela but I also recommend everything in the menu. I love coming here and listen to salsa music and shop for all the Venezuelan products they have there, great selection!! read more

When I found out there was an arepa spot within walking distance of me, I bolted immediately and beelined there before close. Although I was a little let down, I'm happy I checked it out. I'll divulge... Pros: - Arepa is excellent- I got the Pabellón, and all the ingredients were very fresh and tasty. Plantains were top notch, the cake was crispy and flavorful, and everything else inside was very good. - I was initially told the food would take 15-20 minutes, ended up coming out in about 7-8. - Fast and friendly service. Cons: - $15 gets you *one* reasonably sized arepa and a side salad. Yes, one arepa is filling. But for $15 plus tax for a plate, I was still not impressed with the portion sizing and was particularly underwhelmed with the rather lacking side salad. Why not make each arepa a little smaller and include two with a more interesting side? This I feel like would make the experience a bit more satisfying overall, rather than receiving your plate and thinking "...that's all??". Their pricing overall puts them at a major disadvantage to Portos, which is just two blocks away and considerably better value. - While this is a to-go spot, I was still hoping for some more available seating. There's only two small tables outside and nothing inside, so plan on bringing your food elsewhere to enjoy. And while you wait, you'll likely have to go outside with your pager on the sidewalk since there isn't much room inside, particularly during busy hours. Although the space inside is small to begin with, it still feels like they could make better use of what they have. Overall, I really want this place to succeed, and with a few small fixes I hope they do! read more

It looked good but lacked flavor. The arepa didn't have the true corn taste and chicken was a little salty with some kind of coloring hope it's not Sazón seasoning because it has msg and I'm allergic yikes! First time here and disappointed especially finding a sharp piece of bone which stabbed my mouth. Can you imagine a small child?! Sorry but don't think I'll be back. Service was very good it's unfortunate the food wasn't. read more

Cariaco To Go - Chicken pabellón - Venezuelan Near Me - Glendale, California

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Get the ham & cheese empanada!!! And the fried cheese! Everything was delicious but the empanada was definitely my favorite. Staff was wonderful! Can't wait to come back! read more

Cariaco To Go - Guava tequeños, fried cheese and plantains - Venezuelan Near Me - Glendale, California

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Little bit of Venezuela in Glendale. Arepas, Empanadas, Patacones...and much more. Family owned and operated. Mom and her kids run this little business. They are open for take out and I recommend supporting this small business. Their empanadas are delicious and so are their arepas. I recommend the Reina con Tajada arepa. It's my favorite! read more

Cariaco To Go - Venezuelan Near Me - Glendale, California

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Tried the Pabellón Criollo with chicken one recent evening. Billed as "Venezuela's national dish" , it was superb, tasty, and filling!

Just got a batch of fresh Venezuelan Christmas food at this cute little spot in Glendale. Can't wait for this craze to pass so we can go dine in! AMAZING customer service!!! read more

Cariaco To Go - Our Christmas food!!!! - Venezuelan Near Me - Glendale, California

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This place is very expensive. I like trying new foods so I gave this a try and I wasn't much of a fan. For what I paid for I think it wasn't much, but the flavors and quality were okay. Probably wouldn't recommend this place, but it has a cute look. read more

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Great Venezuelan Arepas and Empanadas! Everything is delicious and I love their garlic & pink sauces. Love their market area, It's well stocked, I was happy to find a lot of great products from Venezuela. read more

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5 out of 5! Loved this food, and I've been to Miami many many times where there's tons of Venezuelan food! So this says a lot! I'm glad I found this spot through Yelp, it didn't disappoint and even though it was far from me I can't wait to be back! The arepas were delicious and definitely made from scratch. They are big enough and could be shareable if you're getting sides! The cheese was just delicious and so were the plantains. Loved all the drinks I tried. Definitely recommend! For those saying is on the pricier side, yes it is, but you are getting quality food and is not you're average $2 taco stand food. read more

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A friend of mine highly recommended this place. I ordered 4 different empanadas, all of them were absolutely delicious. The dough is thin and soft, not doughy like other empanadas. The arepa was delicious! I also ordered the tequenos. WOW!!! The cheese! Not salty at all and was amazing. Their green and red sauces add the perfect flavor to each item and I would definitely go back if I'm in the area! read more

Cariaco To Go - YUUUUUMMMMM!!!! - Venezuelan Near Me - Glendale, California

This spot is small but PACKED with delicious options. The food was savory, filling and worth every penny. Do yourself a favor and stop in and get a meal. You will not regret it. read more

OH MY GOODNESS. This place. MEMORABLE. I haven't had Venezuelan food in so long because I haven't found one that made me want to go. But man this place was so worth the drive. The food and the service was great! Super clean! I was so lost on the phone asking so many stupid questions and the lady was so kind and took the time to help me. Even when I arrived and questioned all their sauces she let me try each one. The food was so tasty and the portions are so good. This is literally a gem and worth going. I have been craving it ever since I went. It is literally like over an hour drive for me but man this place was so good. I went to a different Venezuelan place and that place was put to shame. This place is a must try! I got their arepas, and their empanada and it was so crispy and delicious! read more

Loved the Reina Arepa and the plantains with fried Cheese were amazing. Yummy taste from home!

AMAZING service. I loved this place and will be coming back as soon as I can. Everything was delicious and the workers were incredibly nice and friendly. read more

Cariaco To Go - Empanada de carne mechada, frescolita, and a Reina pepiada. - Venezuelan Near Me - Glendale, California

I order chicken tostones and tequeños . So good!! For sure I'll be back to try the other great options that the place have. read more

I love their empanadas! Definitely recommend the caripe empanadas, which I have to get every time I'm in the neighborhood. Their fried plantains are always perfectly ripe and sweet. I also recommend their fried yucca that's soft on the inside and nice and crispy on the outside. Don't forget to get the maracuya juice which is delicious read more

I have passed by this place numerous times and always told myself that I gotta try Venezuelan food Let me tell you, it is BOMB I had the beef arepas and it was amazing. Will definitely be going back especially since we need to support small local business during this time read more

I LOVE this place. Food is amazing, with great portions. I've been going since they opened and they've been nothing but consistent with their quality, genuine home made food. read more

I'm almost afraid to say how good the food is because then it'll get too busy! I've been here 3 times and each time was delicious. I got the pabellón plate twice and the pabellón arepa today. I'd never had an arepa before and this place makes them delicious. Highly recommend trying this yummy place. read more

Wow wow wow. Everything was so delicious. We had the vegan arepas and my husband had the chicken arepas. We shared the Dominó empanada and a side of fried cheese and plantain. PERFECTION. read more

Great food. Friendly staff. How to get to 5 stars (not hard): (1) Serve people their drinks when they order instead of waiting until their food is ready. Sometimes people arrive thirsty. (2) Both of the tables I sat at were sticky. Yuck. read more

Best empanadas I've ever had in my life. It's no wonder they have 5 stars. We tried 6 different ones, they were ALL delicious. This place is amazing. Arepas were great too, but you can't beat these empanadas. Make sure you don't forget the green and orange sauce!! read more