A vibrant feast of authentic Venezuelan and Colombian food, featuring a centerpiece arepa stuffed with chicken and steak, surrounded by empanadas and tequeños.
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Welcome to El Budare Cafe


We are a casual eatery where comfort meets culinary creativity,

offering a diverse menu that satisfies all appetites.


The storefront of El Budare Cafe, a Venezuelan bar and restaurant located at 8721 Roosevelt Ave in Jackson Heights, NY.


Welcome to El Budare Cafe

Jackson Heights's best, ready to welcome you


Experience authentic Venezuelan cuisine in a warm, casual atmosphere. From our signature arepas to traditional cachapas, every dish tells a story of flavor and tradition.

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Freshly made arepas on a traditional budare (griddle), with one stuffed with juicy shredded beef and cheese at El Budare Cafe.
Two delicious patacón sandwiches, which use crispy fried green plantains instead of bread, filled with shredded meat, cheese, lettuce, and sauce.
A traditional Venezuelan breakfast plate at El Budare Cafe, featuring perico (scrambled eggs), fresh arepas, shredded white cheese, and nata (cream).
A colorful flight of four refreshing fruit juices, served in mason jar mugs and garnished with fresh fruit and candy.
A plate of three authentic steak tacos served on corn tortillas with creamy avocado salsa, grilled onions, and lime.
Freshly made arepas on a traditional budare (griddle), with one stuffed with juicy shredded beef and cheese at El Budare Cafe.
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The famous Reina Pepiada arepa from El Budare Cafe, filled with a creamy chicken and avocado salad and topped with fresh avocado slices.
A fun kids' meal from El Budare Cafe, featuring french fries topped with fried hot dogs cut into playful octopus shapes.
A fully loaded Latin-style hamburger from El Budare Cafe with ham, bacon, and a fried egg, served with a side of french fries.
A shareable appetizer of fresh guacamole topped with pico de gallo, served with crispy tostones (fried plantain chips).
A colorful flight of four refreshing fruit juices, served in mason jar mugs and garnished with fresh fruit and candy.
A slice of creamy Venezuelan quesillo (flan), beautifully presented with "Budare Cafe" written in chocolate sauce on the plate.
A delicious variety of freshly made Venezuelan arepas from El Budare Cafe, generously stuffed with steak, chicken salad, and shredded beef.

Authentic Arepas

Our handcrafted Venezuelan corn patties filled with your choice of traditional ingredients.

A traditional Venezuelan cachapa, which is a sweet corn pancake folded over a generous slice of soft white cheese and drizzled with cream.

Sweet Cachapas

Delicious sweet corn pancakes served with traditional Venezuelan cheese and cream.

The Pabellón Criollo, Venezuela's national dish, featuring shredded beef, black beans, white rice, and sweet plantains, served at El Budare Cafe.

Pabellón Criollo

Venezuela's national dish featuring shredded beef, black beans, rice, and sweet plantains.

CUSTOMERS LOVE OUR FOOD!

One of the best spot I’ve ever been to especially Susana she knows how to take care of the customers with her hospitality can’t leave out Carolina and her drink mixes

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Vishnu Ramlal

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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Riol Matamoros

This place serves some of the best Venezuelan food I’ve had! The parrilla is flavorful and perfectly grilled, packed with juicy meats and delicious sides. The sandwich was another highlight—fresh, well-seasoned, and full of authentic flavors. Great atmosphere and friendly service make it even better. Highly recommend!

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Nestor Camarillo

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A delicious variety of freshly made Venezuelan arepas from El Budare Cafe, generously stuffed with steak, chicken salad, and shredded beef.