Location: Katy Parking: plenty as it is in a shopping strip Staff: very friendly Wait time: none Drive thru! Making the pick up easy and convenient Price: low-average Food: tequenos were delicious. First time trying them and taste like fried mozzarella sticks with a stronger crunch. Everyone was very nice and friendly. Place looked clean and welcoming. read more

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I felt like I was home when I had the first bite at the patacón. The crunchy plátano brought back so many memories. The sweetness of the malta was definitely refreshing. Service was quick and friendly. Next time I'm in town I will definitely come back for the tequeños y la arepa reina pepiada with frescolita for sure! read more

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This place is fantastic!! Authentic Venezuelan food and authentic friendly service!! It was delicious, I will definitely be back often. I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. read more

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First time to this little gem!! Manager (maybe Owner) was GREAT!! I started with el kourmet arepa, el kourmet fries along with a chicken and beef empanada. EXCELLENT!! Spicy sauce (6 star banger - highest praise from me by the way) was delicious on everything!! I will frequent this place moving forward!! read more

Serving you authentic Venezuelan food, with an unrivaled degree of quality and flavor, El Kourmet is a true gem out of Katy, Texas. You are immediately made to feel at home by the welcoming and cozy ambiance that greets you as soon as you enter. The restaurant's dedication to quality is demonstrated by its menu, the staff's attentiveness, and the flawless customer service that consistently draws in repeat business. Menu El Kourmet's menu offers a wide variety of traditional street food plates to suit every palate, making it a true celebration of Venezuelan cuisine. You will be pleasantly surprised by the flavors and freshness of every meal, whether you want an arepa, a pepito, or one of their well-known Venezuelan burgers. The arepas, which are a must-try cornmeal pocket, are soft and fluffy inside and delightfully crisp on the outside. Filled with a variety of ingredients, including cheese, avocado, shredded beef, and chicken, they provide Venezuelans a taste of home while offering visitors a unique culinary experience. Another noteworthy dish is the pepitos, which are Venezuelan-style sandwiches filled with rich sauces and fresh toppings, as well as succulent meats and chicken. Additionally, El Kourmet's hamburgers are exceptional. These burgers are indulgent with their flavorful sauces, crunchy potato chips, cheese, and ham as toppings. They are a favorite among diners because each bite delivers a rush of robust flavors. Furthermore, the patacones, which are prepared using fried plantains rather than bread, provide a tasty and distinctive substitute that highlights the diversity of Venezuelan cooking. Moreover, El Kourmet is a great option for anyone looking to satisfy a sweet or savory craving. A delicious way to accompany a meal is with their cachapas, which are sweet corn pancakes stuffed with salty cheese and covered with rich sour cream. Regardless of your preference for savory or sweet dishes, the menu provides a fulfilling and genuine experience. Experience The committed and welcoming staff at El Kourmet is among its most remarkable features. They greet you with a smile and make you feel welcome as soon as you enter. The staff has extensive menu knowledge and is always delighted to make suggestions and break down the various meals for guests who are not familiar with Venezuelan cooking, making you feel like family. Moreover, the staff is incredibly efficient. Customers never have to wait long to enjoy their meal because orders are taken quickly and food is provided on time through the fast phone call ordering process and drive-thru pick-up window. Every visit is made delightful and unforgettable by their professionalism and excitement, which enhance the dining experience overall. When it comes to customer service, El Kourmet really shines. The experience is smooth and fulfilling whether you order takeout or eat in. The employees go out of their way to fulfill any specific requirements and take the effort to make sure every order is correct. All things considered, Katy, Texas's El Kourmet is a must-try eatery. It's no wonder that this establishment has such a devoted clientele given its amazing food, superb personnel, and first-rate customer service. El Kourmet is the place to go if you want a taste of Venezuela with excellent service! read more

I had never had Venezuelan food before but this was very happy with my experience! Other than a serious language barrier with server we really enjoyed our visit and will be back read more

Talk about flavor! Thìs Venezuelan burger and grill joint has a large variety. The burgers are seasoned well and taste great even plain. I had the Mushroom salad with chicken, which was an extremely filling yet carb/gluten free friendly option that didn't leave any regrets (very flavorful with the seasoned chicken and various dressings). I will definitely be back! read more

I always get the Kourmet burger. The drive thru is very quick, very nice people working. Great quantity and quality in one burger. I love the mini fries in the burger. Definitely recommend trying it if you enjoy and Venezuelan food. The interior has seating and is very clean. read more

Fantastic food, way more than you'd care to eat but it's just too good! The pork chop sandwich, the double chicken, all of it!

We stopped here on a whim looking for something different, and we fell in love with this place! The Arepas were delicious, fresh and flavorful. We are definitely coming back to try the empanadas and the cachapas! It also helps the service is incredibly nice, taking their time to explain their menu and food to first time guests, but still efficient. This was also one of the cleanest and well-maintained places we've eaten at in a long time. Looking forward to next time! read more

We came here mainly for the arepas. We ordered one each of the chicken, pork and beef. I also ordered a chachapa with beef. The chachapa was the best thing we had. The arepas were good, but they needed something more- a veggie or other flavor to add something else. I was keeping an eye on the other food coming out, and there were several other things that looked pretty good. We will be back, and I plan to venture out from the Arepas. read more

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I love this place! Everything I've tried here is delicious. You can definitely tell it's authentic, fresh yet packed with flavor. My favorites are the empanadas, arepas, and the cachapas! If you like spicy, definitely try their spicy sauce. It's so delicious that you can find me here atleast once a week to satisfy my cravings. I also love that they've extended their hours and open until 10pm. The service is always nice and efficient, and the establishment is always clean and well taken care of. 10/10 def in my top favorite places to eat in Katy. read more

Freaking delicious Latin American food. Try to check this place out any time I'm in Katy area

First time trying Venezuelan food & The empanadas are good, the Tequeños were a little bit salty but still good But the burger was not it. They put way too much sauces and they put them at the bottom bun, that by the time you get home it's way too soggy you can even eat it with your hands I had to use a fork. And because of the soggy bun it tasted bad, also the burger meat was not fully cooked read more

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Y'all I have been SLEEPING on this place. Gonna start this review with a caveat: we do not eat pork so all our items were without ham and bacon. Now to the main items, you will not go wrong with the Kourmet burger. It already comes WITH an egg. How amazing is that?! Next up, my brother tried the chicken pepito. It's a huge sub. Biggest different the burger and the pepito: pepito has cheese and coleslaw. Best part about both: the potato sticks on both added a nice crunch. The only reason I took a star off was because we weren't fans of the pastelito (potato & cheese) or empanada (shredded chicken) - wouldn't get those again. Will I be back? Yes definitely! Burgers were too good not to go back. read more

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I was a little skeptical of trying this place since we had to take it to go without the option of staying and trying to fresh but the food did not disappoint! The hot dogs were pretty good! I would say I didn't notice too much of a difference in the salchiqueso and regular hot dog, I think it's just the cheese. I ate half a chicken and half a regular Kourmet burger. Both were really good! I preferred the chicken but I'm a big chicken guy. Also tried the empanadas that were a great little appetizer, again preferring the chicken. They looked like they might be a little dry but they weren't at all and they give a sauce on the side you have the choice of using. All employees greet in Spanish and some are able to speak English if you let them know. Other than that it was quick enough and everything was fresh! read more

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wooowwww this place is so fuego. legendary place in Katy. i ordered the burger never seen anything like it.

Interesting food truck fare offered by El Kourmet with a Venezuelan flavor. We thought we'd venture out and try something different for dinner. We ordered the El Kourmet signature burger. Didn't like it because the patty was so overcooked it was tough. It was seasoned nicely but that doesn't make up for the dense texture. Added to the El Kourmet is a fried egg, sliced white cheese and what looked like a cheap deli ham slice. Tasted like it too. The fried egg was like plastic and the white cheese didn't have the typical melted quality; it reminded me of rubber. And it was flavorless. Both burgers fell apart via the bun because of the overwhelming amount of the Kourmet sauce added. Couldn't finish this and it's disappointing to have a meal that isn't well prepared. They offer tequeños on the menu. It's a fried breaded cheese--like a pastry on the outside with cheese on the inside. It was okay. It's pretty heavy but I will add that the cheese tasted delicious on the inside. This is one place I wanted to try, did and was just dissatisfied with the food. read more

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Katy is a town know for a large population of Venezuelans and some call the town "Katyzuela" for this reason . This little food truck is an OUTSTANDING spot for local street fair. Tequenos are like cheese sticks and are a must try. The chicken burger with EVERYTHING on it is also amazing. Everything is cooked fresh to order and well prepared. Come give it a try! read more

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We came all the way from Miami looking for authentic venezulan food and we found it at el Kourmet! Yellow plantain patacon is the best read more

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This place is tucked away and definitely worth going to. I haven't had authentic Venezuelan in forever but this food is ahhhmazing!! It's hard to choose a favorite read more

El Kourmet - Salad Near Me - Katy, Texas

Great burgers. Egg, chicken, beef and a pork chop in one sandwich. It will fill you up

Authentic Venezuelan food at its best! One of my friends who moved here from Venezuela actually recommended this place to me. He said it had some of the best Venezuelan food here in Katy. I've been here a dozen times now. It's so good! The staff are so kind too! You gotta try this place! read more

Have driven by this food truck hundreds of times and finally decided to stop. Heard their burgers were amazing and I am so glad we stopped. The menu is small but when you do something right, stick to what works! Their burger, the Kourmet burger ($8), comes with a beef patty, slice of ham, fried egg, American or white (queso paisa??) cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, shoestring fries and tartar sauce (I think). The slab of white cheese is the way to go. To me the cheese, fried egg and fries were the best part. We got our burger without the lettuce and tomatoes (since I was sharing with my daughter) but next time I would get those on it. We also ordered the Tequenos ($5), Venezuelan style cheese sticks. It comes with what tasted like a green goddess sauce. The order comes with 3 sticks but they were very large and bready, but I think that is how they are supposed to be - very different from a typical "American" fried cheese stick but still delicious. Both items were very filling - splitting the burger was plenty for us and we couldn't even finish the cheese sticks. They also offer salads and subs. We will back to try the subs. When we get the burger again, I would recommend getting the tartar sauce on the side. We got our food to go even though they have an outdoor seating area. The burger held up well and was still hot when we got it home as it came straight off the grill. read more

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Wonderful Venezuelan food. My mother and I enjoy the food very much. It reminds me of the food I had as a kid in Venezuela.

I happened to come here after seeing this new establishment near my house. One day, I decided that I wanted to buy dinner instead of cooking after a long day at work, so I opted to come here. This restaurant is a Venezuelan restaurant serving many delicacies. However, one of the popular items here is their Kourmet burger, so I decided to order it to-go. For my husband, I ordered the Patacon (burger with plantains instead of the bun), and I got two arepas (beef and chicken with cheese) for the next day. Prices were all fair (most if not all were less than $10). It was a busy night (surprising for a weekday), but I didn't wait too long (like 15 min) before I was off. After eating everything, here are my ratings: Kourmet burger: 4/5. It was almost perfect. I just thought it was a little too fatty and messy for me. But I guess that is how burgers are supposed to be. Patacon: 5/5. This was perfect for me. Next time, I will order this instead of the burger. The sweetness of the plantain mitigated the savor and greasiness of the ingredients inside. Arepa (both): 4/5. The arepas were very good. These two flavors were recommended by the lady who took my order. The sauce that comes with the Arepa is amazing and takes it to the next level. I would definitely recommend this place. I cannot have this all the time, but I will return if craving for hearty, Venezuelan food. read more

Delicious the burger is always fresh!! Juicy and the perfect flavor. The fries with chicken and beef are the best! The creamy sauce on top just make It delicious read more

I really like the food quality here. I consider it a hidden gem. Try their offerings, super flavorful!

Didn't want to mess up the rating with zero stars, but we never got to eat here :-( we drove around for about 20 minutes looking for this place and finally went somewhere else. I think it's an issue with Apple Maps. Hope you guys are able to update your address or something. read more

So thoughtful! I was in town for a night and they made it wonderful Patacon! Todays service was excellent

I seeked this food truck out because of it's highly rated reviews. It was a cold and windy night. I ordered 2 Kourmet bugers because they were out of their hotdogs. I brought it home and at first I was thinking they were good. Halfway though I was thinking, why so much special Kourmet sauce? By the time I got to the last bites and the fries with that special sauce dripping everywhere, I just wanted to puke! Too much sauce in everything and I just couldn't taste the food anymore. I wouldn't seek them out again but if a friend really wanted to eat there I would ask for no sauce or sauce in the side. read more

Ok, heres my goal when i go eat. I'm having a nice day, take a drive for some food talk to some people, eat and have an even better day. I came to this place, hungry but having a pleasant day.. the lady just seemed like she hated being there and something as simple as making a payment was like a tragedy for her. Then i ask for 2 hot dogs to start so i can eat while i wait.. and two burgers to go! They delivered both at the same time. Employees were just chilling in the food truck instead of being urgent and nice. As per the food.. i would love to tell you it was good... im not gonna tell you it was terrible! But you can drive to wal mart and make that yourself and save $40 or heck.. some fast food restaurant might avoid a wait and terrible service. * reviews are purely honest from a costumer standpoint. I expect someone at least smiling serving some decent food... at the end thats all these places have to offer. read more

Simply delightful. Food proportions are "Texas sized," flavors are rich and tasty. We had: Kourmet Burger Tequenos Pepitos read more

Never has the food when it was a food truck across the street but in its current location the food is consistently good and portions are huge. The El Kourmet is a contender for top 5 burgers in Katy (I know its the Suburbs!) Especially, when you want a burger that is just different enough to set it apart (you gotta put an egg on it!) read more

The food is really good, good portion and great variety of dishes from Venezuela, my favorite was the reina pepiada

EL Kourmet has never been a restaurant that I would normally go to. It's out of the way for me. But, on Feb 17, when seemingly every other restaurant in Katy was closed, they were open, and servicing a long line, stretching out into the street. I just want to thank them for being open, caring and servicing the community when it mattered most. By the way, I ordered four cheeseburgers, and they were really good:) Please support this restaurant. I'll definitely be back :) read more

Cute little spot. Food was good and service was great. The girl at the front wa super friendly and social. The place was super clean and the Arepa rellena hit the spot. Good authentic flavor! read more

I was really looking forward to try an El Kourmet burger. I heard alot of good things but I wasnt a big fan. Its had a weird smell to it. I think it might have been the ham slice inside. I dont think it was the beef meat itself but something about the burger smelled strange. It was hard for me to finish the burger. I never waste food so i gave it the benefit of the doubt that nothing was spoiled. I also tried the garlic fries which i thought still lacked taste. It was kinda bland i thought. I dont know if it was an off day for them but i dont think ill be back. read more

Great food truck! They have TEQUEÑOS, and they are oh so good!! The order has 3, and they are on they are big. The burgers are amazing! I felt like I was back in a food truck in Venezuela. I've heard that the service is slow, but when we were there it was pretty fast, no more than 15min wait. There are not enough tables for the amount of people that goes there, but you usually find a table by the time you get your food. Keep in mind that it is a food truck. read more

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Go inside the harvest store for more food options, and not limited to food truck hours. Cachitos and empanadas, coffee, arepas, etc. read more

El Kourmet - Go inside the harvest store for other options and longer opening hours. - Salad Near Me - Katy, Texas