Delicious out pass the meats, Carne Asada, so juicy tender scrumptious and it's a cute small…read moresandwich taco like yummy filled with vegetables too. The staff was extremely friendly and explaining their culinary delights. Also, the national dish was delicious the chicken so so tender and the beans and rice so creamy and the rice is so soft and Yum. Thank you coming back soon. Cute little ambience. also quaint outdoor seating and the beverages were quenching and delicious passionfruit, and it was like a murky white, but very delicious

Pabellón found 3 pieces of black plastic in the order of pabellón. I initially thought that it…read morecould be from the black silverware provided but they were intact.

I love the food here. The quality is amazing and the service is always great/quick. I have tried…read morealmost everything on the menu and as a Venezuelan I can say this place has my stamp of approval!!!! This place is forsure in my top 3 favorite Venezuelan food places in all of SoCal!!! I never mind driving here from Culver City because it's SOOO worth it. I recommend the cachapa, the arepa de pabellon, and the pastelitos!!

Amazing Venezuelan Food! Tequeños with those good sauces ,The Arepa was so good, Cachapa was…read moredelicious . I highly recommend.

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!

My first time trying Arepa and I'm a fan now…read more The bread is very unique, kind of reminds me of an english muffin but made out of corn. I had the Pabellon Arepa and even though I don't like sweet in my food I think the plantains went very well with the rest of the ingredients in the sandwich. Overall, it was very enjoyable. Also came with two dips which is always a plus. I do think the price is a little too hefty for what it is though. For that reason, I am not sure how often I'd go back, but I'm glad I tried and I think so should you.

Been craving an empanada and heard from a Chilean friend about this place and it was good!…read more The chicken empanada was authentic and a good price(for LA) but the steak sandwich stole the show for me. The homemade bread was fresh and fantastic paired with the avocado and steak meat that gives it a perfect salt sweet combo!

The empanadas are so great. Found out through a lady on IG and i went and thanked her for showing…read moreme this place on IG. The workers are so friendly and kind and informative. The beef empanadas are the best. I cant wait to try everything on the menu. They have room to sit down and the place is so nice and cozy. This is my new autumn, fall, winter place this year. This is my "empanada fix" omg, so good. I

Good store Usually just come for their marinated meats. I've…read moretried their carne asada, pork ribs, and chicken. All very good and good prices too. Workers are helpful and store is clean. Will keep coming back.

Got the Steak Sandwich "Lomito" (comes with a bag of chips). It was a very delicious sandwich. The…read morebread had a nice soft texture. The meat was tender, juicy and had a nice charred taste. Service was very friendly and prompt. They have tables for dining both inside and outside. No issues in parking.

I'm so delighted to know we have another cozy corner that lets us revel in the tasty treats and…read moreflavors of Latin America here on the westside. Aside from being a cute and cozy spot to take in a refreshingly sunny day, the Arepa Stand really is holding up and manages to STAND out from the flavor giants commanding the bustling corner of Venice and Beethoven like Saby's and BBQ +Rice and their delectable cultural flavors. With just an initial try, The Westsider arepa prepared à la Zeus, how I'll affectionately call it from now on, comes with plantains for an extra touch of Latin America's culinary staple. Definitely will be back to give something else a try! Thank you Zeus for the taste of Venezuela you're sharing with the neighborhood.

I'll start with they an extremely nice staff! We were immediately greeted with such great energy-…read morethe first opportunity to meet customer experience but can be forgotten in many restaurants. I ordered the Red Chilli Queen (red chilli tendered chicken with red pickled onions, avocado & cheese) and the 405 (shredded beef with black beans and avocado- taste to me was a bit sweet in the beef almost like a mole flavor but not chocolatey. I really loved the Red Chilli Queen- must try! They are fully packed with protein especially the 405. Hard to find arepas where the masa is cooked to perfection- crispy and a good amount of masa so it's not so thick which can be extremely filling. I would give this place 5/5 however the outdoor seating was filled with flies . There was droppings from previous customers that appeared had been sitting there since opening. The flies were bad, I would have preferred to takeout- this may have been a unique situation but still my overall experience.

The food was amazing and the place was spotless! The place…read moreis small and was only able to hold a table for 3. Thankfully, it was available when my friend and I came in. We had two Arepas, drinks (forgot the name) and the triple cheese empanada (pictured) Would definitely come again

It's a cute small spot in Glendale. Their entire food menu is excellent. We've had different dishes…read moreover time and everything has flavor and is good. Fried chicken sandwich I liked a lot, cabbage had like a garlic juice marinade that went perfect. The arapas you can taste the corn bread and real authentic. And the service was great, the guy at the counter was really generous and friendly. Highly recommend.

This place great! They are located in a home beautiful garden area. There are a lot of flowers and…read moretrees. Overall, very nice area! Food is so delicious. Also, they have very reasonable prices (very hard to find now on days) and portions are big! My go to is the pabellon. The guys working there are also very nice! Highly recommend it.

As we waited you could tell they put extra care into the order. There was music playing in the…read morebackground and it created a welcoming vibe. The food was fabulous and we are definitely making plans to come back again. We dined in their front yard seating area. We brought back the pabellón for my mom who is a native Venezuelan which she approved of as totally authentic. We hope continued success for either careering or for a more permanent location in the future.

Great food with great service. Arepas are one of the best north of the equator. Nice outdoor patioread more

I returned to Encuentro Cafe after many years. I decided on the trio of Venezuelan Empanadas with…read moresalsas and a match latte. I have to say, I was very fond of the empanadas. I loved the crispy outer shell of the corn meal, not to mention the fillings. They offer ground beef, chicken, or cheese. I went with two beef and one cheese. The ground beef empanadas were delicious. The ground beef was very good. It was well seasoned and came with a light red sauce. The best thing that I liked about the cheese empanadas was that they did not hold back on the cheese! The white cheese was of a very good quality and tasty. The empanadas came with a trio of sauces as well. They were all excellent. The cilantro sauce was creamy and mild, but packed with delicious flavors, the red sauce was also mild and rich in flavors, and the Serrano peppers sauce was a little spicier and had good flavors. I loved all three of them. The matcha latte was good. The hospitality was very good. The two young ladies at the counter were super nice and helpful with the menu items and such. I look for to trying the arepas. They offer a lovely dining patio.

This used to be my favorite spot for arepas, but after today's experience, I won't be coming back…read more I called ahead and clearly explained my order: three arepa orders, with one having the masa scooped out. I also specifically asked about the price and was told it would be $13 per order, consistent with what's listed online. However, when I arrived, I was told the orders would be charged separately, and the employee became visibly frustrated when I asked for clarification and requested that everything be grouped as discussed. What made the situation worse was the pricing. I was charged $15 per order, which didn't match what I was told over the phone, nor what's listed online or even on Yelp (where it shows around $10). When I politely questioned the discrepancy, the employee became argumentative and made the interaction uncomfortable. I paid, because that's not the issue--but being treated dismissively and feeling misled is. Pricing should be consistent and clearly communicated, and customers shouldn't feel like they're being taken advantage of for asking reasonable questions. Really disappointing experience from a place I used to enjoy.

Have you ever wished for a nice cold coffee drink on a hot day or a warm arepas? Well you've come…read moreto the right cafe. Cafe Bolívar (est 2001) is a cute corner South American coffee shop on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. They have good selection of coffee & tea drinks, selective pastries, salads, breakfast, and special arepas. This cafe has a calming atmosphere with background music that's not too loud, and the staff are skilled. I came on a sunny warm afternoon to grab a cold drink/light lunch. I had a Cold Brew and Chicken Arepas. I enjoyed their refreshing cold brew coffee drink but so much on the pollo arepas. Its chicken was dry; arepas outside was crispy and crunchy but the inside was not moist. Moreover, their size was bloody small. Cafe's interior was naturally bright and aesthetically decorated. Indoor/outdoor seats were comfortable. Prices of the drinks were fair, however, arepas seem expensive. Service was on point. Staff were cordial. Free wifi. Plenty of street parking. Overall, it's a nice coffee shop.