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

Small quaint non assuming restaurant bringing the flavors, or lack there of from Venezuela. Tried…read morethis place on a Sunday and had their Arepa Pepiada.. which is a chicken salad arepa. It was pretty bland, with a nice sized portion of avocado. I wanted to like it, it wasn't bad just didn't taste like much. The arepa was pretty massive... it was meh, I'd maybe try something else but for this arepa wasn't it. The staff is friendly and kind...maybe next time. Mi Venezuela was not for mi.

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.

TRADITIONAL VENEZUELAN CUISINE…read more I love when I'm at a festival and see a mobile restaurant with a non-traditional food for sale. Don't get me wrong, I love a good, crispy corn dog and a soft serve when I am at the fair, but I also like trying new things. Arepas Bululu is a newer company and their third event was catering at the Cajun Festival in Isleton. I hope they did well competing with the crawdad sales for business. I stood in their line for a lemonade and was happily surprised with the refreshing blend of flavors in my $2 cup. One of the ladies working came around and asked if I'd like more ice in it. She happily added some which was really appreciated on the hot day. You can find them this coming weekend (6/22-23/13) at the Placer County Fair in Roseville. They won't be at NorCal's largest County Fair (Alameda County, Pleasanton) which is unfortunate because their food looked awesome. I hope I see them again locally sometime soon!

Food is amazing!! I love the ceviche, and everyone is so friendly I love this place! 10/10…read morerestaurant.

We've been here quite a few times, and I wanted to finally leave a review. Every time the service…read moreis excellent and we are always taken care of quickly and consistently. Our most recent server was Lisa and she was wonderful! The food was incredible (try the Baracoa Cubano with an Iron Beer or one of the excellent coffees)! The outdoor patio is great ambience, and they even have live music nights. Do yourself a huge favor and go eat some delicious Cuban food!

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!

Cariaco To Go is a tiny grocery store that also sells food. There are two small 2-person patio…read moretables out front facing the street. I normally order takeout online, which offers exclusive items such as an extra side with your arepa. You'll even find a secret menu on the website under the "More" tab. FOOD ORDERED The arepa plates were massive, with generous amounts of filling spilling out of the maize dough. I am moderately active and can't finish the plate in one sitting. I kind of wish there was an option to split the one gigantic arepa into two smaller ones! I liked that the arepa shell was not oily. The outer part of the grilled dough was crisp and dry, but the inside soft and creamy-ish. The shop's creamy orange and green sauces brought out the corn flavor and added moisture. I'm not sure what the sauces were, but they were good. The orange was slightly spicier than the green. - Reina con Tajada Arepa ($14.35 + $1.90 for Yucca fries side upgrade). Cold, creamy mayo-avocado chicken salad was topped with cilantro, more avocado, and two fried plantains. The taste was savory and satisfying. My only complaint was the price of nearly $2 for 3 sticks of fried yucca. But the yucca fries were thick like potato wedges and tasty: crispy, not too oily, starchy and fluffy yet chewy, lightly pressed with chili salt. - Vegetarian Pabellón Arepa ($14.35). Black beans with spices, diced tomato, two fried plantains, avocado, and white cheese. Hefty and tasty! The fried plantains were not too oily and offered some sweetness. Huge chunks of buttery ripe avocado tied the flavors together. I opted for two sides of salad, which tasted similar to a savory and lightly dressed cole slaw. The salad mix included shredded carrots, green and red cabbage, and diced tomato. - Pabellón Arepa ($14.95). Shredded beef, black beans, fried plantains, and white cheese. Omg, so good. The bite was juicy, umami, creamy, and a little sweet all at once. The stewed shredded beef had the same warm spice profile as the vegetarian version. - Caripe Empanada ($7.80). Ground beef with spices, fried plantain, and cheddar cheese filling. Nearly $8 for one empanada seemed pricy, but the size was more like two small empanadas put together. The filling was yummy, wrapped in a soft corn dough that was slightly crispy and lightly oily. - Yuca Frita Side ($6 - 5pcs). Five pieces! I thought the upgrade to yucca fries on the arepa plates were expensive until we ordered these! I guess I can't fault the restaurant though. The yucca plant is apparently so expensive that there is now a black market for it.

Hands down the best, most authentic Venezuelan food in Los Angeles. I come all the way from West…read moreHollywood to have an arepa. The staff is so friendly and make great suggestions on what to order. There is limited seating inside, but great outdoor options that is covered. They're adjoined to a Pasadena Public Parking lot. $1 for 2 hours, a great deal! Can't wait to come back! My favorite at the moment is the Reina - chicken & avocado

Came here for Sunday brunch - menu was pretty straight forward but the chocolat and the rest of the…read moredrinks on their menu was overwhelming. I wanted to try their chocolate but still wanted coffee and I had both. oh so good. Food wise, it tasted so authentic & fresh. The place was quite small but just right, people are in & out. I like the outside seating. I can't wait to try their other drinks. P.S. they guy that was there was super helpful. very knowledgeable of what they are offering.

The place has a food atmosphere. The service is great, and the food doesn't disappoint!read more

Service took forever, once we got it started eating and saw a roach crawling on the chair and table…read morewe tell the server she has the chair removed and tells us we can walk out not to worry about the tab we leave her a tip since it's not her fault there was a roach but as we're walking out she comes back out looking for us saying we needed to pay then charged us anyway smh.

I get giddy when I find little treasures such as this. I had originally bookmarked this little…read moremarket because of their empanadas, but I found so much more. The market is small and cramped and packed to the gills with Latin American and Spanish goods. They have good looking produce, a nice big butchery, multiple freezers and refrigerators filled with specialty items that will make your brain work on overtime. The way the deli works for buying their prepared food is different from some. You must first place your order at the back counter. You will receive an itemized ticket which you must take up front to the cashier. Then, you return to the back to show your proof of purchase receipt and then you get your food, bagged and ready. The total wait for us was about 10 - 15 minutes, not bad. I get it, why they have to do it this way, but it is time consuming and inconvenient at best. We did get some empanadas. They are fried, not baked, so have an extra good crunch with every bite. There are two ground beef fillings, i.e. two different recipes. Three were the wonderful filling that has green olives (my favorite), and one that was described as spicy beef (that really was not all that spicy). Both were delicious, and their dough was flaky. This could easily become one of my favorite destinations for a reliable empanada. Besides the deli empanadas, there was a nice selection of empanada disc's (round pastry wrappers) in the freezer section if you are inclined to make and stuff them yourself, and frozen empanadas made by Goya in yet another freezer. I also convinced myself I needed to buy two tamales. One Guatemalan, the other Peruvian. These are sold frozen and are ordered at the deli counter. Haven't tried them yet, but I am excited because they are not so easy to find. Other products that caught my eye included a fascinating collection of sausages, chorizo, morcilla (blood sausage), Spanish linguiça, Spanish chorizo, smoked meats (Corte's brand), smoked herring, quail eggs, and other imported delicacies. Perhaps I will not need to drive all the way to La Española in Harbor City anymore for Spanish imports? They sell a very comprehensive list of Goya brand products and prepared foods. I grabbed a bag of ready to eat sweet plantains from the freezer as well. All so tempting. By the time I had perused the whole store and was headed to the cashier, my guard was completely down. There it was... freshly baked goods critically placed next to the cashier so you can't miss them. Soft crust baguettes and rolls in baskets, and small, sweet pastries and cookies in their bakery case. There were several pastries that looked very special, some featuring custard or quince filling. We, of course, had to buy some. I have already tested the one filled with the quince and topped with finely grated coconut. It was outstanding, not very sweet. The dough was lightly brushed with egg yolk for a rich, beautiful finish. These were super fresh and very tender. The baked goods are delivered fresh from an Argentinian bakery in Burbank. This is a great find! Not your usual small neighborhood grocery. I am very excited to return.

Such a great market that has been here for a long time. Great family. Great produce and drinks. The…read morepeople here are community forward and a lovely family owned spot that's well respected! They are always friendly and loving. This spot is 10/10!

This place great! They are located in a home beautiful garden area. There are a lot of flowers and…read moretrees. Overall, very nice area! Food is so delicious. Also, they have very reasonable prices (very hard to find now on days) and portions are big! My go to is the pabellon. The guys working there are also very nice! Highly recommend it.

As we waited you could tell they put extra care into the order. There was music playing in the…read morebackground and it created a welcoming vibe. The food was fabulous and we are definitely making plans to come back again. We dined in their front yard seating area. We brought back the pabellón for my mom who is a native Venezuelan which she approved of as totally authentic. We hope continued success for either careering or for a more permanent location in the future.

I ordered the rice and beans and fried yuca to go, and everything was delicious. The orange side…read moresauce was spicy, flavorful, and absolutely amazing. The staff here is incredible -- Audrey was so kind, welcoming, and hardworking. Thank you for such great service! While waiting, they have pitchers of ice-cold orange-infused and lemon-infused water available, which is such a thoughtful touch. My chai latte was also perfect and gave me the little boost I needed. I can't wait to come back and try the Tres Leches pancakes and the Tres Leches cheesecake. I love this place and can't wait for my next visit!  Thank you! Support Local.p

Have been coming here since Cafecito opened. As a returning customer, I always order the Palomilla…read moresandwich and a side of black beans but what I received today was a total disappointment. The Palomilla sandwich had tough and chewy meat with a sad portion of broken up shoestring fries, and the top piece of bread was razor thin and falling apart, leaving it essentially open faced. See pics for more details. The beans were almost entirely liquid broth looking like the bottom of the pot than a proper side. The meal felt like it was put together from the end of the day leftovers sadly. I know there is new staff upfront and in the kitchen, but serving food in this condition is unacceptable. I'm posting this with photos in the hope that management sees it and gets quality control back to where it used to be.