Arepas
Venezuelan corn cakes with a choice of fillings.
LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA · VENEZUELAN KITCHEN
A little
Venezuela.
A lot of flavor.
Arepas, empanadas, cachapas and bakery favorites on Hawthorne Boulevard.
SOMETHING TO CRAVE
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kind of comfort.
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THE REAL VENEZUELAN BAKERY & CAFÉ
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CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES
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★★★★★
Praised the fresh, homemade Venezuelan flavors, especially the chicken empanada, ham-and-cheese cachito and Venezuelan-style Chinese rice.
Review summary · Source showed 4 months ago when checked October 2, 2026.
Read reviews on Google★★★★★
Enjoyed the food and particularly appreciated the quick service and kind staff.
Review summary · Source showed 3 months ago when checked October 2, 2026.
Read reviews on Google★★☆☆☆
Liked the food and staff but raised concerns about prices differing from the menu. The owner replied that they could not match the transaction and requested a receipt to investigate.
Review summary · Source showed 3 months ago when checked October 2, 2026.
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Hawthorne.
16503 Hawthorne Boulevard
Lawndale, CA 90260
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