With the World Cup underway and the United States taking on Turkey, I wanted to salvage what was…read moresupposed to be a great night for Venezuelan food after attending a lackluster Yelp event in Jackson Heights. Thankfully, my visit to El Budare Café was a delight. The wait was a bit long, but given the occasion--and the Venezuelan parade taking place outside--I'll give them a pass. The $11 beef arepa tasted like it was made from scratch, and every bite showed it. Toasty, savory, juicy, crunchy, and generously sized, it definitely hit the spot. The place certainly is built to enjoy with a huge group. It is not loud and packed with dancers, but I am sure there are dancing on other occasions.

super solid venezuelan place thats also quite affordable. when i visited there were tons of kids…read moreand the world cup was on so definitely family friendly. ended up just getting the el budare mix which had a bunch of fried appetizers. my favorite was the mini cachapas which had corn in the dough. i thought the shredded beef and chicken were a bit tough though.

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!

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

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)

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

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.

5/5 Amazing empanadas! Everything tasted fresh, hot, and…read morereally flavorful. You can tell they make them fresh, which is probably why there can be a bit of a wait sometimes. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the place has a nice vibe. If you're in a hurry, it's better to call or order online ahead of time and then just pick it up. Totally worth it though -- the empanadas are so yummy and freshly made!

Got some empanadas to try and see if we will return. We got pork, meat, chicken and plantains. They…read morewere good but they weren't too big. Thought they may be bigger. Consensus was it was good but not sure if will return.

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!

I had the amante picante along with a flavorful miso soup. Flavor was great. Simply Delightfulread more

Great restaurant. Food is really good. Gyozas are the best. Definitely coming back soon.read more

I ordered delivery today. The order came cold, the fries undercooked. I ordered chipotle sauce for…read morethe fries, got ketchup instead. I ordered the green sauce for the cachapa, got nothing. Whoever is doing the packing for delivery is not paying attention to details. Poor service, overpriced, not enjoyable. Thanks for sending me an extra dry cachapa and undercooked fries ! Don't come here.

The patacon was good here but the burgers were even better! The Venezuelan burger was a smorgasbord…read moreof flavor and definitely hit the spot - I would order this again and again! Great meat and bun ratio, good quality buns and ingredients, and has that Venezuelan medley of flavors. The place is also known for their milkshakes which I didn't try in this trip but may try in the next one. The counter service was quick - you order at the counter and pick it up when it's ready when the vibrating thingamajig vibrates. The atmosphere is that of fast food casual, with self service stations, and is clean and shiny. Bienvenidos a Woodhaven!