Ora's Kitchen

4.9 (19 reviews)

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Closed • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Alejandra D.

I was craving home food (from Nicaragua but some things in our cuisine are very alike). I loved their meat rice and beans plate with maduros. Their chicken and avocado arepa was super tasty! And we loved their homemade flan. Cute little place with excellent service!

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HOLY COW. This is my first experience with Venezuelan food and I am NOT disappointed in the slightest. I have always loved latin foods so It's no surprise i fell in love with the flavor but this place is very clean, very well kept and the service is spectacular, Luselena was a delight and i really enjoyed my time here. highly recommended the plantain. read more

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Stephanie S.

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I don't think enough people know about this place! If you are in Corpus Christi you should definitely stop by! Ora's is serving delicious and authentic Venezualan food. I've had a few of their arepas and they are soooo good! Fried sweet plaintains are also very delicious and a must order. They even have some drinks I've never heard of. I ordered the Maltin which is a non alcoholic malt drink. They are located off of Staples right across the street from Roasted coffee shop. read more

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Mikell W.

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Very unique flavors and food that you won't find anywhere else in Corpus! There's lots of Mexican food, but this Venezuelan fare is delicious and lots of fun! read more

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McKenzie C.

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So at tasty and home cooked. Service was quick and friendly. It's like you're eating at home. First come first served! When she sells out of food, she closes for the day so maybe call ahead. She also posts the daily menu on Facebook. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Glenda F.

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Food was very good. Service spectacular Ambiance good. Small, cozy good vibe. The owner greeted me when I arrived and explained the menu. Food was served promptly , warm and Soo good read more

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Kathy Z.

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This place was so good! We ate our food so quick that I forgot to take pictures. Our waitress was very welcoming and friendly. She explained the menu to us and provided food pictures so we can know what she was talking about. I forgot the name of the plate I ordered but it had white rice, black beans, plantains, and shredded beef. We also ordered Arepas which were good as well. This restaurant felt very cozy and at home. The food tasted fresh and you can tell it was just made and not reheated. They may sell out fast so if they do, they may close their doors early which is understandable. They recommended to look up daily menus on Facebook or instagram to know what is being served that day. I will definitely come back read more

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Alejandra D.

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I was craving home food (from Nicaragua but some things in our cuisine are very alike). I loved their meat rice and beans plate with maduros. Their chicken and avocado arepa was super tasty! And we loved their homemade flan. Cute little place with excellent service! read more

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Britny N.

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THE ABSOLUTE BEST IN CORPUS. I've been craving arepas and I'm so happy we found this spot. The service was spectacular and the food was even better. The restaurant itself is cozy. We, of course, ordered arepas and also their Saturday special. The pork was sooooo good! We will be coming back again & again. We highly recommend. read more

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Monica C.

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Food, service, and vibes were all excellent. Definitely get the chachapas. Also the flan-like cake was so good.

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Sasha J.

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What a gem! This place is incredible. Everything about it was so homey and inviting. The service was amazing, our waitress was very informative and gave great suggestions. The food was delicious! It did not disappoint at all!! Very flavorful and tasted like it was made with so much love. The plantains were perfectly cooked and I loved the tender, shredded beef. I took my dad who was visiting from San Antonio and he was very impressed. I'm very glad I let our server talk us into dessert because it was probably the best tres leches cake I've ever had. You cannot go wrong here! Please support this lovely small business. Everyone on staff is so kind and amazing at what they do. We got to meet the owner and she deserves all the support she can get. I can't wait to come back and try more. read more

Ora's Kitchen - La Pabellon, an arepa with black beans, beef, cheese, and plantains. - Venezuelan Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Mike B.

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Quaint place. First time to eat here. Great service and amazing food. I will be returning soon.

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Sylvia D.

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Only place in CC that has Venezuelan food. Arepas, cachapas, pabellón. All delicious.

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Daniel F.

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Nice restaurant. Nice people. Good service. Good food. Recommend . Easy to park . Food tastes great

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Conner J.

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Tasty and filling! Tried a number of arepas and all were delicious. The cachapa was unlike anything I have ever eaten but was something I could eat again and again. read more

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Cassandra T.

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Ora's kitchen serves food you know was made with love. My very first time going I got the Arroz con Pollo special and I was in heaven. She made me some extra tostones and with the beet salad everything just mixed so well together. We also love the Tequeños and the Cachapas that's usually are go to when we aren't interested in the specials. My boyfriend is Puerto Rican so he is fond of a lot of Ora's meals. The only downside with Ora's is, it's a small business with limited seating (no seats for babies) but that's okay bc she's a small business, she's pretty quick with togo orders so that is a plus. The prices can be a little high but I also know she has to go out of her way get the Venezuelan food shipped to her and that cost. Overall I'd give Ora's a 4.5 and I always recommend Ora's to families and friends. Se come bien aquí. read more

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Mimi L.

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I love arepas and the arepas here were soft yet crispy on the edges. I ordered the one with black beans, no cheese, and asked for avocado. The server (who may also be the owner) suggested plantains. This made a delicious combination! And very filling in a good way. I'd like to go back and try some other items on the menu. I don't eat meat so my choices are a bit more limited. Would like to see more vegetarian options. Felt good to support a local small business. read more

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Marcy L.

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What an amazing find in Corpus Christi. Feels like you are eating in the kitchen of a family friend. Only 4 tables in the restaurant so get there early. When they run out of food they close. Everything was delicious!! Can't wait to go back again. read more

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Laura B.

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It's like a trip to Gramma's house. Ora is a fantastic cook, and so sweet!! She puts her heart into every single dish, and the food is amazing!! Our first time eating Latin food!! Amazing!! read more

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Wayne G.

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We stumbled onto this jewel of a small family restaurant in search of breakfast. It had only four tables but the food was excellent...Venezuelan cuisine. Very different from Mexican food. A special taste all its own. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. Highly recommend this for a casual, unique dining experience. read more

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5433 Staples Q1
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
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(361) 299-0901
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What time does Ora's Kitchen open?

Ora's Kitchen opens at 11:00 AM on Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Saturday.

What time does Ora's Kitchen close?

Ora's Kitchen is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.Ora's Kitchen closes at 3:00 PM on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.Ora's Kitchen closes at 5:00 PM on Saturday.

Mon-Wed ClosedThu-Fri, Sun 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMSat 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Does Ora's Kitchen serve alcohol?

Yes, Ora's Kitchen serves alcohol.

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Yes, Ora's Kitchen has parking options.

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“We also love the Tequeños and the Cachapas that's usually are go to when we aren't interested in the specials.”

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Good food, albeit slow…read more Waitress (Terry) was lovely. Ambiance was good. Please don't allow speaker phones in your dining rooms!

Water Street Oyster Bar is one of those places where the story is as much about what it used to be…read moreas what it is today. Growing up and into my twenties, this felt like one of the nicer restaurants in Corpus Christi. It had a more upscale atmosphere than most places around town, and the menu was extensive. It didn't matter what you ordered because it was all good. Some of my favorite memories are sitting at the oyster bar with my parents whenever friends or family came to town, eating freshly shucked oysters while everyone else enjoyed colorful cocktails. Those days feel like they're gone. The menu has been reduced to a single page and now looks a lot like what you'll find at just about any seafood restaurant along the Gulf Coast. The biggest issue isn't the quality. The food is still consistent, and the service has remained reliable. It just doesn't feel unique anymore. The sense that this was a special destination has faded, and that's the part I miss most. That said, the location is still great, the restaurant is always clean, and the bartenders continue to be one of its biggest strengths. They've always been knowledgeable, make excellent drinks, and add a lot to the experience. I genuinely hope this place finds some of the character that made it special years ago. I'll always have a soft spot for it because of the memories, and I'd love to see it become a destination again instead of just another seafood restaurant.

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As new residents in town everything was so excellent from the coffee to the complementary blueberry…read moremuffins to the service, everything was wonderful!! The ambience was great with an old school great grandmas house vibe and Choo Choo train showing ads and running throughout the ceiling of the restaurant!! So cool!! We came on July 3rd at roughly 11am and it was BUSY but we were sat as a table of 2 within 10 minutes. I ordered the sirloin and eggs and my wife ordered the Andy's platter or something like that. We devoured our meals, they were so yummm and the waitresses were so kind and attentive! I can't wait to take my mother in law here when she's in town next week. Thank you for the lovely experience and delicious food!! It's our new best breakfast spot!!

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Energy bite and the trangula ice coffe-very good

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Four cheese mahi mahi pesto pasta and cosmo.

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Our first time here. We came to Doc's after a couple other destinations were closed unannounced…read more Docs was really busy. A shot wait on the deck out front, a chance to chat and we were called in. Being a summer day, the doors were open to the back deck and it creates a breezy, airy environment. Wife ordered the Seafood Lover's plate...a little of each of their fried offerings and I ordered a ribeye plate (prices at market prices)...a little surprise on the market price came with the bill. The service was on point, not too frequent and the food arrived in very reasonable time given the number of diners. My steak was a little on the gristle-y side though cooked perfectly and the flavor was fantastic. The baby potatoes were great. The green beans included were a bit over seasoned with the garilc...some heat I didn't expect. Wife thought her entrées were great. She had some leftovers...not me. So the price is what docks a star. It was a little surprise since the price for my meal wasn't on the menu...I guess I should have asked. I've not paid quite that much at a couple of steakhouses in town. But it WAS a good steak. We're already ready with what we'll order on our next visit.

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