First off, we walked in the door and were greeted by the sweetest lady. She explained everything to us about the cuisine they offer. We recently returned from Florida and fell in love with arepas and Venezuelan cuisine and were so happy we found this place! We ordered the cachapa, arepa with beef and tostones. The food came and we were impressed by the portion and flavor! This was slap yo' mama good!! Packed with flavor and satisfying! The decor was nice and clean and they are definitely a family place with their family running the show. Nice Latino music and clean throughout. You can see the kitchen from the counter and tell they take pride in ownership and their culture and express their love through the food they offer you. My son and I walked away with our stomach and our hearts full of Latin flavor and family! read more

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Very pleased with my steps. Next time I will order the arepa grilled instead of fried. I got the chicken salad/reina pepiada. It is really good! Tasty even without the cilantro sauce but definitely try the sauce too. I will definitely be back. Yelp led me here on my search for arepas. read more

I love random hole in the wall finds! This is a small cute restaurant. The gentleman in front taking orders was very pleasant. I ordered lunch to go and almost ordered one of every thing off the menu. I wanted to eat it all! My favorite was the shredded beef patacon (plantain sandwich). Who needs bread when you have fried plantains! (Which are absolutely my favorite). The salsas have a good kick to it. And I enjoyed the tres leches cake for dessert. I definitely will order again! read more

Outstanding food - Can't recommend highly enough!! Had the Patacon with shredded beef (a sandwich with massive tostones as the bun) which was amazing, and an order of the best sweet plantains I have ever had! They were caramelized to perfection! read more

Latino Bites Express - Patacon sandwich with shredded beef - highly recommend! - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

I love the food here and the service has always been great. This family owned gem is great and relaxing space to enjoy your food and listen to good music at the same time. It's not a huge space but the food along with the service is WONDERFUL!! read more

I fell in love with Arepas in South America. Theses were delicious as well as the empanadas and represented the regions flair. read more

The cheese and potatoes empanadas are DELICIOUS! Could easily eat 5 of them instead of a regular meal. The first time we ordered was thru Uber eats and had the sampler and some arepas but lots of those things are fried so they didn't travel well. The second time around I had the Pabellon and it was good. The place was cleans and the service was good but IMO Prices are too high for what it is . read more

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I stopped by Latino Bites Express for dinner on a Tuesday. This casual restaurant is located in a nondescript, small shopping center so parking won't be an issue. It's a relatively small restaurant with three or four tables so it seems like even though you can dine in, it's more of a grab-and-go type spot. Latino Bites Express brings together dishes from several Latin countries including Mexico, Venezuela, Columbia, Argentina, etc. You order at the counter and then they bring your food out to you. We ordered quite the feast so I got to sample a bunch of items off of their menu. This included their Latin burger which comes with avocado (always a plus) and a side of waffle fries. Beyond that, we also tried their quesadilla with beef which you can order with your choice of protein and two sizes. I also had an arepa with pork, an order of tequenos, and a bunch of sides including their elote, tostones, fries, and yucca fries. They also provide you with an assortment of sauces with the green one being mild and the rest hiking up the spice level. All of this was washed down with a watermelon agua fresca. All-around, the food was fantastic and great value for the price. The cashier was also super nice and friendly. I love the variety that their menu provides and I'll definitely be back to feast again! Added bonus: both a Yelp check-in deal and a Yelp deal are offered...choose wisely! read more

Very cozy place to visit. The food is amazing. Service is great and people is very friendly. This is a hide gem. That you should go and visit. read more

Honestly, if you want to be slapped in the face with delicious food, step inside. At first it felt suspect, like maybe someone had their abuela in the back sweating and putting in the lords work... but I see the whole crew is handling business. Only reason I don't give it five stars is because I can't eat everything at once lol. The staff is always friendly, and welcoming. The establishment is clean as a whistle, and you can easily see them prepping your food in the back. Great place, amazing food. read more

I was craving some Arepas last week and was fortunate enough for this place to be only a slight detour on my way home...Ironically I ended up going with a Beef Jibarito instead because I hadn't had plantains in FOREVER and I love the texture and flavor of properly crisped green plantains. The sandwich ended up being way bigger than I expected, but was amazing. I really enjoyed the textural contrast between the Plantain "Bun" and the softness of the spiced ground beef, lettuce, and tomatoes. It came with two different sauces (Cilantro Crema and a Red Salsa) and both paired wonderfully. This places is no frills but the food delivers. Note that the menu posted here has outdated pricing. I believe I paid roughly $3 more. I'd definitely stop by again if I lived closer. read more

Latino Bites Express - Beef Jibarito - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

First, I don't live near Pearland so if it wasn't for Yelp, I never would have discovered this place. When you enter the place, you will be greeted by colors. The walls are purple, the chairs are yellow, and the tables are black. Food artwork adorns the walls. Overwhelmed by the menu, I ordered a sampling of what they have to offer which included: an arepa, a taco, elote, and a yuca. Did I order too much food? Yes. Was I disappointed? No. In fact, everything I ordered was awesome. Everything was flavorful and hot. If you're in the area and want to have some great food at a small business - this is your place! read more

Ordered the pork arepa and a tres leches cake. Called in. Good service. The arepa seemed fresh. The pork had little to no flavor. Thankfully the salsa on the size had a great kick. I loved the added fried cheese. The tres leches was just average. I prefer mine swimming in a pool of yummy thick milk. This barely had any and just a lightly soaked bottom. Overall, not bad. But definitely not on my regular rotation. Final grade: B read more

Small and home feel good Venezuelan food. A bit on the pricey side but well worth it !!! read more

Was recently working at Pearland and wanted some latin food. Searched on Yelp and found this hidden gem 5 minutes from where I was working at. It's close to a gas station and if you are not looking for it you can miss it. They have front store parking and parking is a litte limited on space but decided to go in and was greated by a friendly cashier that took my order at counter. About 15 minutes later my food was brought to the table and I taught food would be small bites but had the arepa and got full so I took the Jibarito to go. I will definitely stop by again when I am in the area looking for lunch. read more

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It was good but not great. The service was nice and the food was fresh. It just was kind of bland. I had the chicken quesadillas and the tortillas were kind of hard. The chicken was chopped up in a good way but again the food wasn't seasoned to stand out. It was just meat, tortillas and cheese nothing spectacular. I would say try it for yourself I may have just came on a bad day. read more

I've been here a few times. Although it is right next to a gas station off of a small road in Pearland don't let that deter you from checking it out. The service is always friendly and quick. They have a variety of latin american foods to choose from, probably the most I've seen from a "fast-casual" restaurant. I got the tinga tacos, chicken that has also been cooked with chorizo. They were slightly spicy and if you get the spicy salsa be prepared for the kick of heat! I also got a jabarito. It's a sandwich with fried plantains for for buns. One of the best concepts for buns I've had. I had the prom jabarito. The pork was like a latino pulled pork, super moist and mildly flavored. The veggies inside were onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. The food was served within 5 mins of ordering. Also, if you check in you can get a free jabarito, empanada, or pupusa! read more

Latino Bites Express - Tinga tacos with pork jabarito - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

Fantastic Latin food in the Pearland area. If you're looking for Latin cuisine, this place is for you. The tostones were perfectly fried and salted. The yucca fries were the best I've had, crunchy in all the right places. We thoroughly enjoyed our arepas. I must say I haven't had arepas this good since visiting a Venezuelan arepa place in Cartagena Colombia. They were able to accommodate our vegan diets with grilled veggies and avocado. I would have loved an option to add grilled mushrooms in addition to the onions and bell peppers. The sauces were delicious, unfortunately no guasacaca but that did not disappoint. Wash it all down with fresh squeezed juice, we had strawberry. We will be back, happy to find an amazing Latin cuisine in Pearland Texas of all places. read more

Latino Bites Express - Inside menu - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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Latino Bites Express in Pearland is a great stop for cheap, delicious South American food. Tacos, tostones, empanadas, arepas and yucca fries OH MY! Latino Bites Express is unassuming from the outside in a gas station strip mall. But inside you'll find delicious South American delights for a great price. First, you choose from tacos, arepas, pupusas, empanadas, quesadilla or jibaritos. Then you choose your meat between chicken, beef, pork, chorizo, tinga, or grilled vegetables. The atmosphere is bright and cheery. You feel like you're actually in South America with the colors and music. The waitress is helpful with the menu and the experience overall was great. read more

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After a long flight from the East coast, I wanted a taco, or something close to it...like a burrito. I Yelped and found this place not too far from the airport. And, it was on the route to West Houston. The restaurant itself isn't anything to write home about but it surely did smell good inside. The smells coming from the back were enticing. I ordered a chicken burrito and my nephew and niece got a chicken quesadilla. For checking in on Yelp, we received a free empanada. We got the chicken empanada. I was so hungry, I forgot to get a pic for the review. Trust me, it was good. My sister thought that the quesadilla was a bit too cheesy. However, it had great flavor. The empanada was a bit dry. I'm glad I didn't pay for it. Overall, if you're looking for quick food in a hurry, I think this area has something you would like. Give them a try. read more

Great place to satisfy your venezuelan food craving! I had been wanting to try this place for a long time. Finally was in the area and decided to order takeout. Finding venezuelan food and arepas in Houston has been tough. I came from Miami where we have a giant venezuelan community. The arepa tasted/was made slightly different than what I'm used to but it did satisfy my craving. I had the Latino sampler and also ordered the queen arepa. Overall food and service were good! Would def try again for another craving/ read more

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Me encantan los tacos,las yuquitas y las cachapas ni se diga! Delicioso postre de tres leches! Yummy.

I come here a lot. I like that they always have something new for me to try to see if I like them or not. If you join their mailing list, you get discounts and coupons. read more

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Latino Bites Express is a fairly new restaurant in Pearland that specializes in Latin food. By recommendation by one of the owners there, I tried the Arepa, a well-known and popular Venezuelan dish, with Colombian influences. As tortillas are to Mexico and pasta is to Italy, Arepas are to Venezuela and is an important part of their culture and food cuisine. Arepas are made with grilled corn patties, and topped with cheese, but, Venezuelan Arepas are stuffed, and arranged like a sandwich, with added meats in between the corn cakes. I chose pork for my meat of choice, and I believed I chose correctly. The pork was extremely moist and juicy, the juices flowing down onto the plate. The buns were crunchy and melt on your mouth, along with the cheese that sat atop the hot bun. Their Pupusas are stuffed with cheese, beans, and chicharrons, fried pork rinds, a combination I've never had before. The curtido, or spicy cabbage slaw, is a nice balance from the heavy meatiness; it's refreshing, bright in appearance, adds a crunch to every bite, and gives a little acidity to taste. Their version was exquisite and crave-worthy for anyone who loves Pupusas as much as I do. The Meat Lover Quesadilla comes with bacon, chorizo, beef, and plenty of cheese. It's incredibly juicy and savory from all the different meats in it. The chorizo gives a slight kick and sweetness, while the bacon gives a little salt to taste, and the cheese was wonderfully gooey and melted perfectly between the tortillas. The mountain-like amount of meat in the Quesadilla is more than enough for one person, but thankfully, it's a nice dish to split with someone else so you can have a variety of other dishes to try there as well. They also offer two different types of Empanadas, the Gaucho and Paisa, both different from one another with their own distinct flavor. The Gaucho, the darker of the two Empanadas, is made with wheat flour and stuffed with hard-boiled eggs, onion, bell peppers, and ground beef, with hints of paprika. The beef in the Empanada is extremely juicy and bursts with flavor because of the accompanying paprika and spice seasoning. The egg is a pleasant surprise that works extremely well for the Empanada. The Paisa, is the Colombian's version of the Empanada, and is corn based dough, made with potato, onion, and ground beef. The potatoes are the real star of the dish, accounting for a creamy and soft interior inside. The dough is crispy, a beautiful golden brown. The Empanada was starchy, but if you're a fan of meat and potatoes, this one is definitely for you. Tequeños are like Mozzarella Sticks, with some differences. Instead of a breadcrumb coating, pizza dough is used for the outer layer, and queso blanco is the cheese of choice for the dish. The pizza dough provides for a sweet and buttery taste, and flaky texture, a beautiful golden color. The queso blanco is semi-soft and salty. Together, they are a perfect balance of sweet and salty, addicting to taste, and impossible to stop. If you're ever in the Pearland area, this place is definitely worth visiting. read more

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Great quality food . I tried there version of cheese sticks they were amazing and way better then the typical cheese sticks anywhere else and the mofongo balls they were my fav . Tres leche also amazing and the fried plantains. Authentic flavor and flare such a good menu . So nice to have something different and authentic . Latino bites is the real deal !!!! read more

Latino Bites Express - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

Finally a legit place to get my latin fix in Pearland. The $1 breakfast tacos are bomb! There's no way the price will stay that low. I'm calling it right now. The flour tortillas are super good. The 'secret' menu item is the cheesecake Popsicle and its super good! The staff is really nice! I will definitely be back to try everything else. read more

Latino Bites Express - Loaded - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

Their food is so dry .. the plantain does not taste good as well as the rest of the food. I waisted $50 for nothing

We got breakfast tacos to go, I had three chorizo and egg my wife had chorizo, egg retried beans and cheese on flour tortillas, they did not disappoint. Hot and fresh and full of flavor. The outside of the restaurant doesn't reflect the inside! Give it a go it's very modern and clean inside and well worth a trip. I can't wait to try it again maybe for dinner, the menu makes me want to!, read more

Latino Bites Express - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

Tacos, yuca fries and salad are so good! If you haven't tried this place you are missing out!

If you are sick and tired of all the standard chain quick serve places, then try Latino Bites. It took me back to the days I used to travel in Latin and South America. This place has authentic tasting food and fair pricing. It's a little off the beaten path, but I can't stand driving on Broadway and this is a great detour. Clean, fast and friendly service with unique food for Pearland, what else could you possibly want. read more

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You would never think a place next to a gas station would have great food. I finally stopped in after about a year of trying. I had Arepas and it was amazing. I definitely plan on returning and tasting the remainder of the menu. read more

I would strongly recommend not eating here. While the food is okay, the prices are outrageous for what you get. We ordered two Arepas (Queen Arepa and the Chicken Asada Arepa). Each one was priced at $11.99 but where the size of a McDonald's cheese burger. As you can see in the attached picture, the kitchen even forgot the avocados on our Queen Arepa. This is quite a rip off. To the other commenter who said the portions are generous....they really are not. The Empanadas which cost $12.95 for 3 pieces were also very small. All three empandas fit in the same small to go box that would barely fit a McDonald's BigMac. As for how they taste, they were plain and dry. I've had better frozen empandas from HEB. If you're wanting similar, but much tastier and more fairly priced Venezuelan food; I would recommend Pastelitos Café https://yelp.to/iPJfFHCcgpb read more

Great place for some Latino food. I usually order tostones, yuca frita, and empanadas to go. Great customer service. Bites from different countries which is also great to mix up things. read more

The service here was great, but I felt the food was a little bland for my taste. My sweet plantains were also very hard like they were old. And the prices were a little steep, in my opinion. read more

I ordered the pupusas and an empanada from here. The food was very good. Prices are reasonable. I'll definitely come here again when I'm in Pearland. read more

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Good menu variety, small establishment but clean and cozy. Food was good, we ordered the food to go, pupusas, queen area, tequeños and the mex burrito. The arepa was good, meat was a bit on the less seasoned end, nevertheless the salsa made up for it. The burrito was good, the meat was a bit on the dry end, but again, salsa made up for it. Both of those items I would rate a 3.5. Why I gave it a 4 star rating, the pupusas! My goodness, so good. Would definitely return to try other items and for some pupusas! The tequeños were seasoned perfect for my bf but to me where a bit salty, so I will not hold it against them :). Will definitely returns read more

Latino Bites Express - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

I love me some good empanadas!! This place is delicious. Everything looked amazing, and felt like home. read more

Latino Bites Express - Beef Empanada - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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I'm Panamanian and omg!!! This place gave me an empanada fix! Sooo good and it's down the street from me. I can only imagine how good the empanadas are when I get them at the place. I door dashed them so I can only imagine read more

Love this place. Work down the street and often call in my lunch order as I'm getting into the car - order is always either ready to go or almost ready by the time I get there. Very fresh, made to order, and consistently very good. I got the veg burrito the first time I tried this place and liked it enough where I haven't branched out since. I have tried the house salsa, spicy salsa, and chimichurri sauce, and they are all so good. Also - if you sign up for their email lists, they often send out discounts or vouchers for free food. read more

All the food was so good , fresh and hot ... The empanadas and the fried pelua was amazing read more