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Mmmm, tasty Venezuelan in the heart of the city--albeit it with the Manhattan mark-up. $18 for an arepa is....wow. On the other hand, you don't have to schlep to Union City, which is probably where the best Venezuelan fare in the Tri-State area is. So...there's that. Definitely come with a group of four (more will be a bit of a squeeze, as the space isn't big--another Manhattan tax). Get: - Mandoc

Good food! La Bestia was AMAZING! Full of protein and fair for the price. Drinks were solid as well, the colada was ok (it had a strange salty taste) but the 3 en 1 was wonderful. Great apps too! I recommend the tequeños and the mandocas. The service was good, with the exception of the only male waiter who brought me the check. He snatched the handheld credit card terminal from my hand as I was re

Fantastic, filling, and authentic Venezuelan cuisine. Lovely staff and excellent selection. Great for sharing, if you want to try everything! Highly recommend the cachapas, and don't forget the sauces!

If you’re looking for a taste of Venezuela in NYC, this is the place! 💛🇻🇪 It feels like home; the energy, the warmth, the way they welcome you… it’s something you don’t find everywhere. The service goes above and beyond, they genuinely care about you, treat you with so much respect and cariño, and make sure you’re comfortable the entire time. The food is 10/10 every single time and the cocktail

On a quiet stretch of Chelsea, a few blocks from the gallery circuit in New York City, White Maize presents elevated Venezuelan cuisine with a level of precision rarely seen in NYC. This Venezuelan restaurant in Chelsea is not comfort-driven nostalgia. It is a controlled, design-forward dining experience that feels closer to a minimalist exhibition than a traditional Latin restaurant. The room is