Venezuelan restaurant
Jackson HeightsQueens
Jackson Heights
Queens
The brief
El Budare Café brings authentic Venezuelan cuisine to the heart of Jackson Heights with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that transports diners straight to South America. The restaurant specializes in traditional Venezuelan dishes featuring fresh ingredients and bold flavors, with options that accommodate various dietary preferences including vegetarian choices. With its consistently high 4.5-star rating from nearly 1,800 reviews, El Budare Café offers an inviting dining experience where guests can enjoy hearty, flavorful meals in a casual neighborhood setting that celebrates Venezuelan culinary traditions.
4.5
out of 5
1,716 community reviews
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Reviews
15 verified Google reviews · 9 with owner responses
4.9
15 reviews
Awesome authentic Venezuela food. Would definitely recommend
Response from the owner
Thank you! We're thrilled you found our Venezuelan food authentic and awesome. That means a lot coming from you. Thanks for recommending us!
Great food, good service, great prices.
Response from the owner
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed the food, service, and prices. It means a lot to us that you noticed all three. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
You still want to go to Venezuela without leaving New York. Then head to El Budare, a good service, good food, good prices, a nice atmosphere.
Response from the owner
Thank you so much, Iris!<br>We’re so happy to know you enjoyed the authentic Venezuelan flavors, friendly service, and great atmosphere at El Budare Café. Your kind words mean a lot, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! 🇻🇪✨<br><br>
I had such a great experience at the El Budare Cafe Stephanie was so friendly and attentive. I came for The Venezuelan Hallaca but actually all the food on the Christmas plate was delicious. I recommend the tequeños too are the best. Thank you I will back soon.
First stop on our South American food tour of Jackson Heights, Queens. Start with Ponche Crema cocktail. Like eggnog with rum. We ordered large appetizer platter and arepas. Two locations. Highly recommend.
I did leave a poor review on DoorDash because part of my order was forgotten and I was frustrated in the moment after a long day. But the food was absolutely amazing. I tried to see if I could go back and make changes because I feel terrible. Aside from the forgotten item (it happens) the food was a 12 out of 10. So good!
Best cachapas in NY, hard to beat arepas and the most welcoming staff. Best fried rice i have tried. Cant go wrong with their 3 leches. Great coffee too. They have 2 locations now, one 24/7
Wonderful staff!!!! Awesome food tried the chicken sandwich for the first time and was amazing. The waitress Vanessa was truly the best she needs a rise immediately. Honestly had a great time.
My first visit won't be my last. You can choose from many dishes, pay reasonable prices and receive excellent service. The team handles all aspects of service flawlessly. Some choices exceed expectations but all meet them. We're planning when to come back.
Response from the owner
“Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our place, food, and 10/10 service. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Budare Café soon!”
Authentic Venezuelan food! Arepa, empanadas, cachapa (a bit sweet to me), chicha are delicious
Response from the owner
Thank you so much, Zhijiao! 🌟 We’re delighted you enjoyed our authentic Venezuelan flavors — from the arepas and empanadas to the cachapa and chicha 🙌. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! 🇻🇪✨
This is the perfect place to come for your birthday because they bring you a cake, play a birthday song on their TV and the entire restaurant is cheering for you! 😂<br><br>And of course the food is amazing! The arepa (reina pepiada) was delicious. The staff was very enthusiastic. Beautiful Latin music in the background. Participating in the birthday celebration made it even more fun. This place is a whole experience.
Response from the owner
“Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our place, food, and 10/10 service. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Budare Café soon!”
El Budare Venezuela is a must-try! The food is so flavorful and authentic—every bite tastes like it’s made with love. Whether you’re familiar with Venezuelan cuisine or trying it for the first time, you won’t be disappointed.<br><br>Everything I’ve tried has been fresh, tasty, and well-seasoned. Highly recommend it for anyone craving something delicious and different!
Response from the owner
“Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our place, food, and 10/10 service. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Budare Café soon!”
The arepas were great , the chinola juice no tastes natural,<br>Cute place i recommend to try !
Response from the owner
Thank you so much, Juan Carlos! We're glad you enjoyed our arepas and that you recommend us. We'll take note of your comment.
Delicious food, great service, and a beautiful place to share moments with family and friends. I definitely feel like I’m in my country, Venezuela.
Response from the owner
“Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our place, food and service. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Budare Café soon!”
I love this place, the food is great and very tasty. The service was amazing, Abril was great, she recommend some great options. The manager is always alert and pending of the customer and the staff. Hopefully we get more places like this one
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