Nice little place to get lunch if you're into arepas, empanadas, and other similar food items…read more Staff are polite but not always friendly. I've gone twice and first time they were meh, second time they were a just bit friendlier. First time I went, I ordered a parchita, arepa pabellon, a mariscos Venezuelan empanada, and a chicken Colombian empanada. The pabellon, chicken empanada, and the parchita were delicious. The mariscos one was just alright in my opinion. The parchita was rather expensive unfortunately and they said it'd be frozen, but wasn't at all, so won't be ordering that again. This second time I ordered one of each Colombian empanada and a reina paisada arepa. The chicken and beef empanadas were fantastic, the cheese one was just alright and oddly liquidy. The reina paisada was disappointing because it tasted like canned chicken.

Service,quality and the food is amazing and taste like home made…read more Really nice place to stop by for lunch!!

I was born in Venezuela so it's nice to finally have a Venezuelan restaurant in Hialeah…read more I've been here twice. Both times I've had the cachapa & I don't really know how I feel about it...I like that it has tons of cheese on it (there can never be enough cheese haha). However, I feel like it could be a bit softer and served hotter. Once you serve me I want to see the smoke coming out from how hot it is but this doesn't happen. This is definitely something they can work on. They have two sizes of empanadas: medium and large. If you want to sample a little of each then I recommend getting the medium or if you're just going to eat that then get the large ones. Sooooo...the empanadas actually taste good, they're fried to perfection. I like that they have shrimp, cheese, shredded meat, ground beef, and pabellón. I'd recommend the cheese, shredded meat, and pabellón. One thing I did not like is that they had the pabellón as an option under medium, however, when I was there last time they said it's not an option that it doesn't come in that size in their system & the kitchen also confirmed. Well the time before that I was able to order it & they also had a hard time finding it in their system. So this issue needs to be resolved and if they don't want to order medium pabellón empanadas then simply update your menus. This upset me because I like full transparency. The Tequeños are pretty good. They have 'tetas' which is a type of Venezuelan ice cream and some other types of ice cream as well. I haven't tried them but would like to. I wanted to order a chicha thinking it was made to order. However, they serve it to you from a pre-packed little carton...that was disappointing so I didn't get it. The service? Amazing! The staff is very attentive and they don't take very long to serve you. For the most part the restaurant is empty. When you do go here please note that they also offer food from two other restaurants including one with healthy options and the other is sushi. I haven't tried them but wouldn't mind to one day. Overall I would recommend trying them.

Excelente servicio , gracias a Daniela por su ayuda en la elección. Sin duda regresaríaread more

I drove all the way from South Miami to come over here to buy Venezuelan food the door was closed…read moreand I asked the lady that was inside to open the door and she said no they was closed but it was only 6:40 p.m. and I told her that the business is supposed to close at 7:00 p.m. and she said that it was closed she seems like she doesn't care I told her that he didn't wanted to eat I just wanted to buy some products they already have made but she did not care and did not open even though the business is supposed to close at 7:00 p.m. I guess I have to look for another place to buy what I need

Two stars because the flavor of the food is good however, I went early Saturday morning and once…read moreduring the week during the afternoon same order cachapa and it had a chewy texture almost like it was old and reheated. Very disappointed.

In the 7 years that Francisca has been at Main Street, I had never visited and I only live blocks…read moreaway. To my surprise this place blew me away. I had always pictured it as a fast food setting but it's not. Everything we ordered was delicious. Their chicken recipe is fantastic. The Coconut Lemonade was spectacular. Ambiance was modern and cozy. The service was first class. She explained the menu to us along with pictures of every dish. Who does that?? We felt so relaxed and satisfied. Can't wait to go again. Our server Crissel was an angel. She's a natural! Ask for the half off cocktails. Not sure of the times. Go and enjoy!

I've eaten at their Doral location - as well as gotten takeout from their popup(?) in Wynwood, and…read moreit's always been a solid meal. I had a chance to check out their Miami Lakes location Saturday to "balance out" after a cocktail tasting event at nearby venue. Their rotisserie chicken - even the half chicken portion - is pretty sizeable and well flavored with a tasty citrusy, tangy flavor, and the tequenos are my favorite side, right up there with the sweet plantains that came with the chicken. My server was really pleasant and attentive, and they even saved my souvenir bag from the cocktail event. The restaurant itself was clean, well maintained, and with plenty of windows to look out over the Miami Lakes street scene. One thing I would improve is with the extra fee for the nata (butter) sauce to dip the tequenos. It comes with a green sauce (cilantro?) that I am just not a fan off. I did ask my server to take it off and substitute it with the, and found out that it is a bit extra. I mean, it is a substitution. It's not like I'm asking an extra sauce.

My friends and I chose to have lunch here because they have a play gym for younger children. (Think…read moreup to 6-7 years old.) It has a slide and a ball pit. The play gym area and the dining area around it were very clean. As I sat there for lunch, I saw a couple of different servers come by to clean and sweep after the children. There are a couple of four-top tables around the area, and we were seated at one. Our server, Mariarosa, was so sweet and on top of all we needed. She really made the experience exceed our expectations. The lunch menu was varied and priced fairly for the quality of food provided. I ordered the fish and shrimp ceviche bowl with rice. The patacones served with it were spot on. So crispy and delicious! For a couple of dollars more, one can choose to drink a soda, coffee, and/or dessert. Our whole party was really surprised by the overall quality of the food and service. Coupled with the fact that the children were occupied and were able to play safely while we dined was another spectacular perk.

Stumbled upon this little gem when I was in Miami looking at furniture…read more I love good latin food and they did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in we were welcomed. The menu is a Latin fusion with a nice selection of Venezuelan and Peruvian cuisine. The Bocas Grill Ceviche - a mix of fresh fish, shrimp in a leche de tiger sauce and topped with fried calamari and chips. At the request of our server, we tried the Vuelva la Vida Cups - this is a plantain cup with a little seafood salad inside. This came 3 to the order and it was bursting with flavor. This was a great choice in the area. The food was delicious and we got to watch some soccer too.

We treated ourselves to both Mr. Arepa and Mr. Baker at this location. The hype doesn't seem to be…read morereal. We ordered something as basic as Cachapa with Pollo and a Media Noche. Let's start with the cachapa, melty, decently flavored chicken and the cachapa itself could be a little sweeter. But my reason for the lack of stars is going more towards the Mr. Baker side. The media noche was not all that. The pork was the driest and most flavorless part and isn't that supposed to be the star of the show?! Ham was just sliced deli ham but i must say the saving grace was that i put croquetas in it and their Ham corqueta was pretty darn good.

I enjoyed the tequinos and carne asada wasn't fully cooked to my liking. The empanada was way to…read moregreasy for me. This isn't a spot I would visit again. The lady that attended us was very nice, but the food was just ok.

Haven't been in years but had ordered through Uber Eats and decided to go in person. Somehow it was…read morebetter though Uber Eats! The chicken was great however the steak was a bit chewy. Overall great experience and quick service.

BOGO quesadillas on Thursday are a staple in my household. We started ordering it just out of…read moreconvenience but it turned into just a thing we do now. I typically order it to go so can't speak on dine in service too much, but I really never have any issues with to go service. Would recommend

Had a great Mother's Day dinner here with my family. First off, thank God it wasn't an absolute…read moremadhouse considering the holiday. From the moment we walked in, the customer service was excellent. The host and wait staff paid attention to every little detail and made us feel genuinely welcomed. To start, I ordered the cachapa and the lomo saltado empanada, and both were incredible. The empanada especially was packed with flavor. My wife had the bandeja paisa bowl, and I went with the risotto lomo saltado. That dish almost put me to sleep in the best way possible. Comfort food level 100. We had to finish the night with one of their coffees, and it was the perfect ending to the meal. Big shoutout to our server Elvis, who guided us through the menu and gave great recommendations. Usually menus with influences from so many different cultures can feel all over the place, but Luka somehow pulls it off perfectly. They're not just trying to do a little bit of everything. They truly feel like masters of it all. Definitely coming back.

Hoy visité Luka Restaurant por primera vez y me quedé completamente sin palabras…read more No soy ni colombiana ni venezolana, y precisamente por eso mi experiencia tiene tanto valor: no necesité que esos sabores fueran los de mi infancia para que me conquistaran por completo. Cada plato que probé fue una obra maestra -- la variedad, la sazón, la perfección en cada detalle. Una comida que trasciende fronteras y nacionalidades. En más de dos décadas viviendo aquí, jamás había comido algo tan auténtico, tan bien ejecutado, sin poder hacerle una sola crítica. Ni una. Hasta el café fue impecable. El lugar es hermoso, la atención cálida y genuina, y se siente el amor y la dedicación detrás de cada cosa que sirven. La buena comida no necesita que seas de un país específico para tocarte el corazón, solo necesita estar hecha con alma. Y en Luka, el alma se siente desde el primer bocado hasta el último sorbo de café. ¡Volveré sin duda!

Looking for a quick place to grab a bite with our dog. Found Pepito's, with outside seating…read more At first is a bit confusing, because it's connected to a gas station and a coffee shop, but park on the back and you will find the entrance. You go in, place your order, and wait to be called to pick up. They have speakers outside so you can grab a table while you wait. The menu is very latin, cachapas, arepas, chicharron, tacos, tostones... but they also have burgers and hotdogs. I had the Cheese Cachapa with chicken, and chicharron. The Chicharron was perfectly fried and, and the cachapa was delicious, especially with the nata sauce. Portions are generous so we had leftovers. Service is informal, don't expect a warm and friendly welcome, think more fast-food personality, but they get the job done. So, a great place for a quick stop with good food.

We were in Doral for the morning and had our dog along. With a bit of searching I found this place…read morethat looked like it had plenty of character, and good food. Pepito's. The outside area to eat was perfect. When we arrived we got a table in the shade and took turns watching the dog and going in to order lunch. I walked into a place that just was Doral. Or as the side of their delivery van said, "Doralzuela". It was a good think my Spanish is passable, ordering was all in Spanish. I got the special hotdog, and the arepa con queso. My gal got the chicharron and cachapa de queso y pollo. The latter was the overall winner. The cachapa was excellent, but so was the layered hotdog and the chicharron was exceptional. The price was great and the food was so good and so Miami, perfecto. This is a spot you wanna put on your must list.