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.

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)

Every time I come to New York this is always my first stop straight out of JFK!…read more The Chicken YO-YO is where it's at! The patacon is so dry I almost chocked so stick to the Yo-yo!

This place is fantastic & a cute spot tucked away in a place that I usually don't frequent. Their…read morefood is great & fresh albeit I've only tried a couple items. I'd definitely come back, need to try the patacon!

3/20/26 Tried Tozton in Astoria while restaurant-hopping. The spot is lowkey and cozy…read more Drinks (mojito & margarita) were tasty like juice. The highlight was the food--my plantain tostone cup with shrimp, cheese, and sweet plantains was . So flavorful and worth going back for. The ceviche was great for my sister. Final take: Come for the food, not the drinks. I'd go back to try the Bandeja Paisa.

I usually come here and it was great. The experience is always great. The service is always…read morewelcoming and friendly. The food is also very good; the last time we came we ordered the ceviche and the lomo saltado. The lomo saltado is delicious and I definitely recommend that dish. The portion is big enough to share or have leftovers. The lomo saltado was flavorful and had enough meat which was tender.

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

This is a small local spot where you will find good tasty food. It's not a lot of ambience to…read morespeak, but the customer service is really good and you will enjoy your meal.

Reposting this because apparently me calling MYSELF the Spanish/Portuguese term for foreigner got…read moreme reported or flagged and the original was deleted. This was DoorDash, so keep this in mind. Delivery took FOREVER, so that could have affected the food. Also, I was working, so I was intermittently trying to stuff my mouth while completing documentation, meetings, and other tasks. I got several types of empanadas. Shredded chicken, cheese, shredded beef, pollo. My pollo mechado (chicken and cheese) and carne mechada/queso (shredded beef and cheese) were cancelled, as they were out of stock. I also got the club house pollo, which was disappointing, but that might have been affected by the fact it was delivered rather than consumed in-house. Made with grilled chicken, egg, bacon, cheese, ham, and accompanied by French fries, the sandwich fell flat for me. Pretty sure it would have been better hot and fresh, so I wouldn't deter anyone from trying it. But it could have used some seasoning. People rave about this Venezuelan place, so by all means try it . . . they have breakfast platters and sandwiches (mostly various combos of bacon, egg, cheese, ham), arepas, Venezuelan hotdogs. Other hot sandwiches like the Cubano and Philly cheese steak (but let's be honest--your corner bodega is better). Multiple types of burritos and other Venezuelan fast foods. Again . . . please try this place, especially in person. My food was delivered and took a long time, which again, isn't optimal. I'm not a fan of corn casings, which is a preference thing and a *redacted word that rhymes with bingo* thing, I am so embarrassed I can't make myself love corn tortillas and empanadas. And the mood was off, I was working. The empanadas, regardless taking so long, were delivered HOT! From what I read, the brick and mortar restaurant is clean, calm, and enjoyable, and they have a huge variety of Venezuelan dishes. Don't listen to me, and give it a try yourself, especially in person, not by delivery!

The restaurant knows that good taste trumps trends. Food came out looking and tasting perfect…read more Staff members at Arepa Mania welcomed even our fussy eater. In addition to good dishes, the mood is excellently set. This place maintains consistent standards.

This place closed down others so a different restaurant there now but the food was great it's a…read moreshame it closed

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.

Patacon Pisao NYC is a small 9 seat restaurant featuring excellent Venezuelan food. Originally…read moreestablished in 2005, they know how to do it right. Festive atmosphere and service is informative and polite. I recommend dropping in whenever you're in the L.E.S.

The food here is great and John is very sweet and serves you well I highly recommend the Delancy…read morestreet location

My friend brought me to this amazing place which I would have never found/tried…read more It is such a relaxing place as well as we were able to get work done as well. Very spacious inside and bright and sunny but not hot. There's even a jewelry for sale. I got the blueberry lassi. It was tart and fresh, Service was super nice. They brought drinks to table.

The food here is not good at all, like I saw them using regular store bought ramen packets. But the…read moreatmosphere is definitely relaxed like a Starbucks. I didn't try any drinks but I am surprised it is still higher rated.