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Casa Ora

Casa Ora

148 Meserole StNY 11206-1606, Brooklyn, United States

Full • Spanish • Venezuelan • Bar-lounge


"When booking a reservation for Casa Ora, you have the option to book outdoor seating or indoor seating. I booked indoor seating. When we arrived for our 6PM indoor reservation, there were only about 2-3 parties seated throughout the entire restaurant, yet the hostess decided to have my party sit outdoors, when it was cold and pouring rain outside. Though their outdoor seating is fully covered, it was still very odd that they chose to seat us outdoors when I booked an indoor reservation, it was pouring outside, and the restaurant was completely empty with the exception of about 3 tables. When my mom, the person who picked the restaurant, and the person whose birthday we were there to celebrate, protested that we should not be seated outside, the hostess then offered to have us seated at the table nearest the front door, when again, it was cold, rainy, and the nearly empty restaurant had plenty of seating towards the back. When my mom then suggested we leave to another restaurant, the hostess magically found space for us in the back of the restaurant where only one other party in that entire empty space was seated. I'm not sure why they were trying to have us seated outside or right by the front door when they admitted they knew that I booked an indoor reservation, but it was certainly very odd. Outside of that bizarre experience, the service from our waiter was perfect and the food and drinks were 4/5 stars."

Pipo Burger

Pipo Burger

8132 NW 67th St, Miami I-33166-2738, United States

Fish • Cheese • Salads • Burgers


"Venezuelan street food at its finest! A hidden gem amongst warehouses I was surprised how many people were already there when I pulled up to this food truck that seems to be a popular spot to the locals of the area. Babe and I (of course) started with some tequenos, $4.67 for 5, since they are a Venezuelan joint which were tasty, but nothing mind blowing unlike the next menu item we had which was their Arepitas de Pernil y Queso $8.65. This is 2 fried arepas filled with slow cooked oven roasted pork, Venezuelan queso de mano, fried cheese, slaw, tartar sauce, and ketchup. WOW oh wow! The pork was incredibly juicy (lip smacking good) and the cheese was served in thick chunks which made it all even better. I would definitely recommend trying this if you 're here. The next item we ordered was their 'La Famosa Fritiburger ' $9.99 which had crunchy potato sticks, slaw, green sauce, ketchup, queso de mano, plantain slices, and grated cheese. After my first bite I distinctly remember saying that this burger taste like Miami. It was HUGE and so worth it! I loved the plantains in it perfect balance of sweet salty plus the slaw and green sauce give it a fresh taste so its not completely heavy. We also tried their Loaded Cheddar Cheese Fries with Bacon $4 as a side which was sooooo good and obviously unhealthy. The cheese stays melted and creamy, perfect for the big handfuls of crispy bacon thrown on top with sliced green onion which I thought was a nice touch. They are a late night food truck so I will definitely be back after a long night out with friends!"