Well, now. Finding truly authentic Venezuelan cuisine wasn't on my 2026 bingo card (as the cool…read morekids say), but I'm definitely stamping this square. Dios mio, what a meal! There was not a bad bite to be had. We might've cut the roofs of our mouths with the crisped-to-perfection Patacón, but I don't care--I think all sandwiches should be encased in fried plantain instead of bread. And the succulent pernil filling? Dios mio otra vez! Though, tbf, when is pernil ever a bad choice? Then there was the stuffed-to-the-brim Cachapa filled with carne mechada and Venezuelan cheese. It was enormous. Like, Jesus pulling from the neverending fish basket enormous. It never ended. We had to take it home. But before we did, I practically ate all of the arepa, which was the sweetest, bursting-with-corn-flavor arepa I've ever had outside of South America. It was so good, I practically cried with every bite. Tears of corny joy, mind you. We got an entree of grilled fish (Filete de Pescado a la Plancha), which came with a complimentary side--in our case, arroz amarillo cuz I gotta have my grains. The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside, meltingly tender on the inside. As with everything else, it was also way bigger than it had any right to be. Finally, we ended with what we THOUGHT would be a small item--the Arepa Arcoiris Llanero--but we were mistaken. It was stuffed so full of fresh avocado, shredded chicken, and various veggies that it had to be further encased in a paper wrapper for fear of the arepa wrap giving up on its job. We didn't make it more than a few bites before having to regretfully pack it home, but those few bites were chef's kiss. Venezuela has long been on my bucket list (who doesn't want to see Mount Roraima or Angel Falls?), but until I can get there, I'll be more than happy to "settle" for coming to this beautifully modern paradise of culinary delights. Throw in the huge portions and unbelievably low prices, and it's kind of a no-brainer to make the trip.

Nice, lively spot with a Venezuelan flair. Interior is modern and nicely done. They offer…read moreentertainment on certain nights and there are spurts of loudness. This is compliments of an antique radio featured when they make a certain cocktail table side. They use a couple of nice props for Instagram photos. Service is cordial and friendly. Food is good with some hits and a few misses. Appetizer Venezuelan sampler served on a Ferris wheel Entrees Arepa bowl with pork Cachapa with steak Dessert Churros w Dulce de leche- a bit of a miss Overall it's a nice experience if you want a lively Venezuelan dinner.

Amazing Venezuelan spot…read more 1) The beef chachapas were amazing, must try. 2) The beef arepas were excellent, must try. 3) The wheat empanada shell with beef and corn empanada shell were fantastic!

Empanadas are still great, but sad to see them go from the $2 range per piece to the $5 range per…read morepiece. I know everything is more expensive now, and it took a while for them to raise their prices. It just changes the calculation of when Empanadas X-press makes sense, I might look elsewhere for $35 for two for lunch.

BE CAREFUL WHEN ORDER TAKE OUT FROM THIS PLACE. THEY CHARGE…read moreYOU 15% service fees no matter what. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE . When I realized that they charged me the 15% then I called them asking the reason and the answer was "WE CHARGE THE 15% SERVICE TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS NO MATTER WHAT, IF YOU DON'T LIKE THAT WE CAN'T DO ANYTHING" and then the woman just hung up the phone and i was like "???" SO RUDE!!! And even I talked to them in Spanish to see if they could be more friendly or nicer but I was wrong. I definitely not coming to this place anymore if they don't correct their behavior!!!

The restaurant is small and stuffy, the tables are almost on top of each other and service is…read morelacking. But the food I will deal with all those little inconveniences for the food. I had a simple chicken breast accompanied by white rice and potato salad. The chicken was well seasoned and moist, the potato salad, out of this world and rice was just regular. As "dessert" I decided to try their lemonade sugar cane drink. Very refreshing. However don't be fooled by the name, this is not your old lemonade, maybe it's cousin that lived in South America for a while and came back much cooler and interesting.

Absolutely fantastic. The plantains, the empanada, the chicharrones... all just perfect. Loved the…read moregreen sauce with the empanada, wish they had a spicy sauce too. 100% awesome. Will be ordering from here again.

Great place close to home. I would highly recommend. I was welcomed by Owner who was very pleasant…read moreand excited to share her menu. I love the decor it was modern and tranquil. It was exactly what I craved. I ordered and couldn't wait to get home and share with my family. Took attached pictures at restaurant as fearing not having the mind set to remember to do it at home. Jeje I ordered a little of three categories. I bought empanadas, patecone and a sampler of patecone. They were all so delicious. We vow to sit and eat there soon. Highly recommend to stop by for made to order food with the freshest ingredients.

Beautiful staff, interior and food. Don't skip this when in Brooklyn. The short ribs with rice,…read morebeans and plantains were fantastic. Feeds the soul food.

Second time here and both times, I came during non busy hours. I enjoyed the upbeat but relaxing…read moredecor along with the holiday decorations. Walking in you head to the lovely display of pastries and order over the counter. I do love their tables/booths. Makes you feel comfortable and elevated at the same time. For coffee, I ordered the cafe con leche which is made with powdered milk. I misheard and thought they said evaporated milk. Not my cup of Joe. Their drip on the other hand was good. For food, I ordered the cachapa. First time was with shredded chicken and it was not good. It was tough and a little bit cold. The second time around, I ordered it sans protein and it was lovely, flaky, and beautiful with the cheese and sauce me. The Pan Jamón, bread itself was a good texture but I felt the olive and raisins weren't in harmony with the piece. The pistachio croissant was a bit over the top. The croissant was nice and flaky but I had to take out the filling. Overall love the customer service, the decor. Still lots on the menu to try so willing to give it another chance!

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

We visited Perros y Vainas after having tried their other location last year, and I have to…read moresay--the food is just as perfect. As a Venezuelan myself, this place really took me back. The flavors are incredibly authentic and truly represent the traditional food I grew up with. It's not always easy to find that level of authenticity, so this was really special. We started with tequeños, then ordered two hot dogs and two empanadas (chicken and beef). We also had a passionfruit drink and papelón con limón. Everything was absolutely delicious--full of flavor and made just right. On top of that, they were playing Venezuelan music like Rawayana, Los Amigos Invisibles, and Caramelos de Cianuro, which made the whole experience even better and added to the nostalgic vibe. I love Venezuelan food so much, and honestly, I could come back to NYC just for their hot dogs--they're really hard to find in Maryland (where I currently live).

Found this Venezuelan food spot on Inkind, and I decided to stop by for a quick bite. The hot dog…read morewas good, but nothing extra ordinary. As a Venezuelan, I was expecting more. There is a small seating area in front of the kitchen, but it gets crowded with people who aren't necessarily eating at the stand. Service wasn't the best either.

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.

tldr; amazing food and value, clean and friendly service, try the sauces!! Pretty much everything…read moreis a hit but definitely try the empanadas! We ordered the mini empanadas (corn) and pastels (flour) with assorted chicken, cheese, and beef filling and all were delicious, my favorite being the beef empanada. They were perfectly fried and crispy and the beef was juicy and seasoned. I had the pabellon arepa which was a great portion, with juicy pulled pork, tasty black beans, plantains, and cheese. We also enjoyed the carne molida (ground beef) bowl, a chicken/sausage/steak platter, and the mixed protein sandwich which was enormous. The ground beef was a touch dry and the juice from the pulled pork made the bottom half of the arepa a bit soggy, but I didn't mind that. Overall everything was delicious and generously portioned! There is limited seating indoors but we were able to get a table at 5pm on a Saturday with no wait. The food took a little while (~20min) but it was well worth the wait! We will definitely return if we're in the area!!

Stumbled by this Venezuelan little spot by accident wanting a quick bite to share with my husband…read moreand it was not bad at all. I recommend it, staff was very friendly and we were walked through the different food items. We will go back