The arepas are the headline act -- Venezuelan street food done gourmet rather than quick-counter -- alongside empanadas, fried plantains, yuca fries, and bowls built around fresh ingredients rather than reheated ones. Churros with chocolate sauce close things out, and there's a genuinely useful spread of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options for a cuisine that doesn't always make that easy.
Ordering happens by QR code at the table, which speeds things up but isn't for everyone. Happy hour runs every single day, 3-6pm -- drink specials and small plates, no exceptions for weekends or holidays, which is rarer than it should be.
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