Pastel Gourmet

I've never had Venezuelan food before, they are highly rated so we decided to give it a shot. The restaurant is very clean, staff was friendly and helped answer our questions about the menu. The food took approx. 10 minutes to make. There are a couple small tables available if you want to eat in. I got the chicken and cheese arepa, it was good, a little heavy for me, but it is a fried sandwich. The sauce you get with it was delicious. I'm glad I tried it, not really my taste in food but if you like arepas I would definitely recommend!

Pastel Gourmet located on Cypresswood at the intersection of Stuebner Airline, next to the Shell gas station. Pastel Gourmet has been in operation since 2015. But I'm going to tell you that I have been to the Shell gas station and never new that Pastel Gourmet was open. My loss. This is predominantly carryout, with 5-6 small tables. The food offerings are based on Venezuelan basis and flair. Beginning with delicious Arepas with filling choices of ham, cheese, beef, black beans, fried plantains, pulled pork or scrambled eggs. Cornmeal or wheat flour empanadas with the same filling choices. Pastries that are lunch base or with dessert fillings. A nice array of hot or cold coffees are available. Today I ordered the Pabellon Arepas - deep fried cornmeal cake filled with tender shredded beef, sweet fried plantains, black beans and deliciously melted white cheese. This is not a snack, this is a full fledged sandwich- but you will need a fork and knife because these are overfilled. I had the Cafe Marron- a 70% coffee from the "little coffee plant" plus 30% milk based froth. This is a strong, dark coffee. I loved the Cafe Marron. Truly like this little cafe. The staff is extra friendly. Go discover this Venezuelan gem!!!