Caraotas

4.4
(333 votes)
162 Irving Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, United States
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Closed now • Opens at 11:00

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Experience Authentic Venezuelan Flavors at Caraotas

Located at 162 Irving Ave in Brooklyn, NY, Caraotas offers a delightful culinary journey into Venezuelan cuisine, blending traditional tastes with a modern twist. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this eatery promises a vibrant menu full of flavorful dishes that cater to a variety of preferences. From juicy burgers to savory bowls and classic Venezuelan staples like empanadas and arepas, Caraotas stands out for its dedication to quality and taste.

Diverse Menu and Outstanding Service

At Caraotas, customers rave about the extensive menu options including shredded beef patacon, chicken empanadas, and the popular pabellon criollo bowl. The flavors are authentically balanced and presented in generous portions, making it a perfect spot for both quick bites and leisurely meals. The staff is known for their friendly and attentive service, enhancing the dining experience with personal interactions and prompt order fulfillment. Outdoor seating is available for those who prefer a relaxed atmosphere away from loud music, ensuring a comfortable environment for all guests.

Whether you’re craving a perfectly cooked burger, a refreshing passion fruit juice, or vegan options that pack a punch, Caraotas is a top choice in Brooklyn for Venezuelan cuisine lovers. Open daily with convenient hours, Caraotas is ready to welcome you with fresh, delicious food and a warm welcome.

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Jess
July 1, 2025
Everything is great, the bowls, patacon, arepas milkshakes and burgers are all fantastic. Except for the baked dream cookies, they were dry and gross.
Christine Colon
June 30, 2025
I’ve never had Venezuelan food so I can’t compare this to homemade, real deal stuff but everyone in my group enjoyed the food. It’s fast food but definitely good quality and yummy. I stepped out for a minute after ordering to make a call and when I came back they started finish my order on the spot to make sure it wasn’t sitting too long before I received it. Great combination of flavors. I just tried the empanada and fries but it’s way better than getting food at other quick order spots like a random pizzeria or deli. The balance of sweet and salty was perfect. Great sauce selection and they weren’t stingy about giving extra sauce cups.nnMy friend got a regular ole burger, a little scared to try new stuff but he really enjoyed it, which says something cause burgers ARE easier to mess up or prepare mediocrely than you would think. The menu is vast so there should be something for everyone.nnThe space was a little small but they had a good amount of seating, including outdoors if you don’t really like a loud music kind of environment. Good portions and very affordable! Sad they don’t have locations closer to me in the city.
Jennifer Velez
June 28, 2025
I love this place, the burgers and the service are amazing.. highly recommended.
killcitystatic
June 22, 2025
I hate to leave negative reviews of local businesses, but this is by far the worst arepa I've had. Stale and flavorless arepa with hard-mush texture; pernil was okay; sauce was very heavy and overpowering; the arepa was swimming in liquid from the pernil juice and sauce and grease.
Julisa Cunalata
June 22, 2025
The pernil bowl was savory and plentiful. My friend had the sopa de res and loved it, too. We ordered delivery, and everything was packaged perfectly.