Firstly, the service is amazing. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and super clean. The staff…read moreare incredibly nice and the owner offered to get my dog water as we sat outside. The food itself is very much worth it, the Arepa is as beautifully cooked nice and crispy on the outside and the flavors were nicely balanced. The garlic and picante sauce paired perfectly. Nothing was over powering or underwhelming. I would def come back here again! Thank you for a delicious meal!

We drove quite a distance to see what an authentic Venezuelan arupa was all about. While it was a…read moredelightful experience overall, I would not be tempted to drive that far in the future on a whim. We ordered two Arupas, one cheese and one fried pork. The corn flour dough is salty and moist, almost the consistency of mashed potato, but is crispy on the outside. While good, the garlicky fried pork filling did not appeal to me so much. The cheese-filled one had a huge serving of chilled shredded and jack cheese inside. It was plain and the cheese not melted, but I really thought this one was the more delicious of the two. Shredded beef platter. Loved the tomato-ey sauce it was stewed in. Very rich tasting, and the meat was very tender. I would kill for the fried Plantains. These came with the platter and were ripened to a sweetness that is uncomparable.. Loved them. Black beans, well seasoned also came on the plate. Loved them, too! It was a real treat eating them mixed with the plain white rice and the overflow of gravy from the meat. A great choice. I am completely incapable of passing by an empanada opportunity. So, we ordered just 1 beef empanada which the owner made on the spot because she had run out. Big and showy. We had hoped for the spicier ground beef version, but instead, it was filled with the same tender, beautifully seasoned beef as the beef platter, but without the tomato sauce. The dough was fried, but had a different consistency than Cuban and Mexican empanadas, not tender or flaky as I had hoped. I would liken the texture closer to the heavier texture of a chinese sticky, rice flour even though it is probably made from corn flour. I was not in love with this dough, even though the shredded beef inside was tasty and generous. This is a very cute place with a very big heart. The owner is a lovely person, and was taking in generous donations, huge boxes of necessities to send to the victims of the massive earthquakes in Venezuela, June 2026.

My first time having an arepa and I'm glad it was at The Arepa Stand!…read more We ordered: - The 405* - The Red Queen Both of these were extremely yummy! To me, shredded chicken has a tendency to have a rubbery texture and I'm happy to report that isn't the case with the Red Queen! Full of flavor and extra delicious paired with the Arepa Stand's hot sauce. It's difficult to choose a favorite between the two arepas I ordered, but I'm leaning my preference towards The 405 simply because I believe every dish with platanos and black beans is perfect. Obviously this was delicious and I can't wait to have it again! I will note that this is a very messy meal! Be prepared for a lot of spillage, but just know it's worth it. The Arepa Stand pops up at a few locations - enjoyed mine at The Hollywood Farmer's Market (every Sunday).

The Arepa Stand is a different but delicious take on arepas. Arepas are both Colombian and…read moreVenezuelan. Dating back thousands of years to indigenous populations, they were made long before modern borders existed. Both countries claim the arepa as a national staple, but they prepare and eat them differently. Here the corn masa sandwich is filled with various interesting ingredients. I ordered the Classic Combo which was a main arepa, the The Red Queen- Shredded chicken, pickled red onions, avocado sauce, dutch cheese and cilantro. The Classic Combo offers Your choice of arepa + drink + fried plantains. The arepa arrived huge and packed making it a bit messy to eat but that is not a big problem. The Plaintain were delicious. This combo was very filling and satisfying. For street like food the price was a bit high but the flavors were very tasty.

I am so impressed by this place. The quality of food is superb, the taste of the food is delicious,…read moreand the presentation of the food, even in a to-go plate, is beautifully done. Everything is fresh and cooked to order. The service is friendly and quick and I appreciate that. I had the Reina con tajada arepa, and not only was it delicious, it's incredibly filling. The price point is definitely worth it and I will be back!

Delicious food, it seemed like it was all from scratch. Ordered pabellon criollo, which has a…read moretexture similar to Mexican ropa vieja. The meat was tender and a little sweeter, though, with a different flavor. A friend suggested mixing the beans/rice/meat all together, and he was right: the whole was greater than the sum of its parts.. Green sauce was very fresh tasting and flavorful, but orange sauce may burn a hole in your hole. Parking in Glendale has AIDS, so either bring lots of quarters, download the "pay by phone" app in advance, lest you stand there for 15 minutes trying to figure it out it while the sun peeks from behind the clouds to make your phone virtually unreadable, or figure out the 888 number on the side of the meter.

I can't believe that I haven't left a review for Amara yet, because this is one of our very…read morefavorite places. Everything we've tried is fresh and delicious, but our personal favorites are the arepa la suegra with black beans and plantains, the churros (just a little bit crunchy and crispy on the outside but chewy on the inside and not too sweet), the guava pastelito, and of course the Venezuelan drinking chocolate. As much as we love the food, what really keeps us coming back is their hospitality and sense of community. As locals, we really feel welcome and it is great to see the same faces week after week. (Our husky is always especially delighted to see her BFF, Valeria!) Finally, while the small inside area has a nice cafe vibe, the sidewalk seating and covered patio have been perfect for us with our husky. Amara is the kind of place that makes Pasadena special, and I definitely recommend them if you are in the area!

I m glad I found a this place. Their hot chocolate was pretty close to European style. It was milky…read moreand thick. Their place was a bit tricky to get to. It's located right next to entrance of the public parking. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and ambiance was casual. The service was great. The server explained different hot chocolate styles they have and recommended me. Their empanadas were also delicious. I can't wait to come back here again. Highly recommended.

I loooove this place! It's so hard to find Haitian food in Los Angeles, let alone GOOD Hatian food…read moreand Island Flavors is definitely that spot. I've been here plenty of times now and love the staff as well as the party vibe ambiance especially when watching Haiti compete in the World Cup. I have ordered multiple dishes here and everything is delicious! I've had the Griot, Oxtail, Tasso Kabrit, Pate, Bannan Cups, Djon Djon Rice (black mushroom rice), Sweet Plantains, Bannan Peze (pressed plantains) and Passion fruit juice...basically the whole menu lol. Oh and can't forget my fave the pikliz!!! I haven't been to Haiti, but the owners are from there and brought their unique spices and flavors to Los Angeles. Whether I'm getting take-out or dining in, this food definitely hits the spot!

Glad to have found Haitian food in LA! I'm not an expert on it by any means, but married into a…read moreHaitian family, and we both were really pleased with the meal & service here. I got an oxtail plate, with djon djon & bannan peze. It also came with a little bit of salade russe (Haitian potato salad), pikliz, and sauce. The diri djon djon was so flavorful, definitely my favorite thing on the plate. The oxtail was seasoned well and pretty tender. The pikliz was good, pretty mild so I could enjoy it all. I tried some griot and thought it could have marinated longer. The portions felt very huge. The service here is really friendly and accommodating. The food came put after not too long of a wait and it was hot. The space is cool. It looks like an old diner. There's konpa playing in the background and games like Uno & Dominos available if you want to play. We also got two Haitian beef patties to go. They're legit! Came with pikliz and another sauce I never had before, it was green with a bit of spice and tang. The main downside is the location. It was fine in the daytime, but at night I wouldn't want to be alone as a woman here. That's just me though. Parking is metered on the street ($6/hr)

The Pabellón empanadas were absolutely delicious. It was my first time trying street Venezuelan…read morefood & I was satisfied. Maday was very sweet and took great care of us! Will definitely try again! 10/10 Gracias

From the owner: Our Venezuelan food is a celebration of tradition and flavor, made with love and the finest…read moreingredients to offer an authentic and memorable experience. Reflects our dedication and love to what we do. Here, you’ll not only find unique flavors but also a connection to the warmth and joy of Venezuelan culture. Our food stand out for their freshness, quality, and the special touch we add to each one, bringing you a taste of Venezuela in every bite. If you’re looking for something different and delicious, come try our parrilla plate!

Food is so really tasty, the portions were enormous and the service is outstanding. The ambiance is…read moreno frills. Straight forward and to the point... excellent quality food. We went with the cheese bread and the mixed plate. You could have fed 4 grown men. This is where you appreciate true to ethnicity food. No messing...no pretending and no nonsense. I don't think I could have bought the ingredients, seasoned and cooked this for any less than what we paid. The table next to us ordered the fried fish...as full as I was...I wanted to taste that fish. La Finda Antioquena, thank you for a great experience. We will recommend this place and WE WILL DEFINITELY COME BACK. I would give it 10 stars if I could.

To begin the service is horrible. Nobody I mean we had two different people come up to our table…read moreand neither of them greeted us. The woman (Sandra) who came up to our table was to ask us to move to a smaller table. Mind you we sat there so we could watch the World Cup game as we waited and ate. She was so rude about it!!! Then the waiter to finally came to take our order was also rude. Didn't greet us, they lack manners. I liked one of the empanadas but they have a different name, other than that their food was bland tasteless. I came here with a Colombian friend who wanted to try Colombian food in LA she liked her plate but it was the most simple thing you could order, steak rice and beans. Would never go back here ever... oh also the place was filthy they should keep their tables and floors clean come on.

Venezuelan style food, nice staff and fast service, about $10~$15 for a meal, the wrap corn pocket…read moregot soggy and broken easily. The Queen - *** stuffed with shredded chicken salad and mayo mix dressing Hairy - *** seasoned shredded beef with sauteed veggies to[[ed with signature grated yellow cheese The Blondie - *** signature shredded chicken sauteed with Caribbean fresh veggies and grated yellow cheese Pabellon - **** shredded beef sauteed with veggies, black beans, grated white cheese and slices of sweet plantain, bold taste, rich in flavors, recommend

Only great things to say about this truck! Ended up getting the hairy, blondie with avocado, and…read more6pc cheese fingers. They're generous with the meat portion per arepa. Hairy is tasty, cheese is a plus! Blondie was my favorite, great chicken flavor, avocado rolled it off beautifully. Cheese fingers, sooo good! Great dip sauce that comes with it too. Service was quick and helpful. I would def order from this truck again!!