Natarica Grill Restaurant

The last time I ate at Natarica was 9 years ago. Today I’m back to Atlanta and I needed to go there again, and like always: delicious food! The quality hasn’t changed a bit in all this years. The food was amazing. Congratulations! I will be coming back. The prices are actually very good for Venezuelan food. I recommend Natarica.

The Natarica Grill Restaurant may have a really small entrance and small sign, but once you get in it look much bigger and it gives you that food from home feeling. If you're Venezuelan you'll get it. And if you're not, you'll understand. The owners from Caracas care about their customers. They go up to your table to ask if everything is ok, to ask and get to know you. And not like a fancy restaurant all formal like manner. They'll treat you like family. With love. Like that aunt that always spoils you with that extra platano. Just lovely They have fress kolita. Bonus points for that.

The place does not look the greatest, could use some fixing, but the food is delicious!! Their empanadas, cachitos, tequenos, cachapas... their sauces, the green one especially poured inside the arepas or empanada..WOW... anything there taste great! Service is really good. I drive a good distance to go here because it is worth the drive!

One of the best restaurants I’ve been to on Buford Highway! Quick and casual but quality food. I felt like family as soon as I walked in.

First time eating Venezuelan food. I was over amazed of how fast the food came out as well as the freshness and the taste. I will definitely return to this spot, and recommend this food to everyone.

First time coming here, my husband and I. And it was amazing. The food was so scrumptious. I left with 1 empanda and I should have grabbed more with the green sauce ofcourse. We will definitely be coming back. Wish I took pictures of what we got. Literally once done nothing was left on the plate.

Good Venezuelan food. Typical hole in the wall type of restaurant with diferent dishes and small bites, well priced, small dining and loud atmosphere. Restroom clean, parking can be hard at times

I love a good patacon and this place has them. Superb sandwich.

Wonderful owners. I came here during a Saturday morning to pick up some breakfast. I ordered an assortment of arepas. This place was a mom and pop store, and it doesn't get more small business than that. I picked out an assortment of arepas to try out. For 4 people I ordered 6 and we definitely had leftovers as the arepas were quite large. I ordered the Huevos Perico, Pollo a la plancha, carne mechada, and queso de mano o Guayanes. They were all tasty and I would definitely recommend coming here. I would have to say though the prices that used to be there is long gone. Expect the arepas to be a little bit more pricier. Overall the arepas and flavors were great. I thought it's a great breakfast spot and that it should definitely be in the rotation for a possible breakfast spot. If you're trying to find something new for breakfast, I would definitely recommend Natarica Grill as it's been around for a long time and is well known in the neighborhood.

The best way to describe this place is that it is a traditional mom and pop hole in the wall. We tried several of the arepas: - Arepa de Huevos Perico - Arepa de Pollo a la Plancha - Arepa de Carne Mechada - Arepa de Queso de Mano o Guayanes They were all pretty big. The chicken one was my favorite. Glad this is open for breakfast as it was a great way to start the morning.

The best Venezuelan food in all of Atlanta. We came on a Saturday at lunchtime and it was not difficult for us to get a table and be served. Our order was taken immediately and food came out not five minutes later. The ambiance is quaint, you feel like you're at home. Their arepas are amazing but you can't go wrong with ordering anything. I love their fried yuca, plantains and their grilled chicken plate. Their arepa with chicken and vegetables (shredded chicken, which was so flavorful, with lettuce, onion, tomatoes and a half an avocado). It was so large I was worried about how I'd take home the leftovers. Needless to say, I ate the whole thing and questioned if it was acceptable for me to come back for dinner the same day. Skip the other places and come to Natarica for the best Venezuelan cooking and people.

I ordered via Grubhub and I am so happy! My first impression upon opening the box was that the food was packaged so neatly and nicely. My first bite was heaven. The tequeños are delicious. The dough is sweet, and a perfect pair to the salty cheese inside. I tried to order the guava and cheese, but they were unfortunately not available. Once I noticed that, as I got notified that a refund would be processing, I asked my boyfriend to call to see if they could substitute with just the regular cheese ones. I have been craving tequeños for days and needed them! They were able to substitute them, so that is what I received! My boyfriend is out of town right now, but as soon as he is back, we will get food from here together! He is from Venezuela, and I know he will love it. For my meal, I ordered a fried arepa with queso de mano + avocado. I had never had one fried before and it was a definite success! So crunchy and delicious. The Guasacaca sauce is so good I used it on my tequeños and my arepa, both! Can't wait to try more!

The Natarica Grill Restaurant may have a really small entrance and small sign, but once you get in it look much bigger and it gives you that food from home feeling. If you're Venezuelan you'll get it. And if you're not, you'll understand. The owners from Caracas care about their customers. They go up to your table to ask if everything is ok, to ask and get to know you. And not like a fancy restaurant all formal like manner. They'll treat you like family. With love. Like that aunt that always spoils you with that extra platano. Just lovely They have fress kolita. Bonus points for that.

Delicious, my first time trying an arepa or a tequeno and it was great. The staff is very friendly they even paid enough attention to offer me more spicy sauce as soon as my cup was empty. For everything I only spent about $9 which is great for lunch. I order the guava and cheese tequeno, the shredded beef arepa and a small salad.

Tried out Natarica for the first time today. I had a go-to Venezuelan spot when I lived in MD, but this is the first one in Atlanta. Ordered an Arepa de reina pepiada and queso de mano o guayenese chachapa. Both were very good, fresh, and hit the spot! I was also interested in the patacon although I had never had it before. Opted for the patacon de carne. It was definitely mess but oh my so good! Big thumbs up: everything I had here was good!

Do try the arepa here there are several to choose from chicken, veggie even beef with cheese. The beef with cheese is a personal favorite. Go ahead and grab the napkins you will need them. Slow roasted beef that falls apart with a thick piece of cheese melted brings this sandwich together. There are four different sauces to choose from the garlic is a good match for this arepa. The strength of the sauce can vary a bit so know going in you will need a mint afterwards. If your looking for lunch or a quick snack check this place out. Know that the arepa are a bit smaller than others had but for $5.01 cannot complain and leave with a full belly. Staff is small and very nice.

I love this place. Just a hole in the wall but consistently good soup. I never ask what kind it is, but just order the soup of the day and it's always great. The owners could not be nicer. Love supporting small neighborhood business.

Love Natarica Grill! I've fallen in love with Venezuelan cuisine and this place serves up some delicious food. Or favorites are their cachapas, empanadas (cheese, pabellon and beef). We also like their patacon, arepas and plates. We usually pick up to go and take it home to eat later in the day or the following day. Their sauces are pretty delicious too. We usually get extra. Definitely a must try if you're in the area.

Hace un mes fui y llegue y supuestamente estaba cerrado, eran las 5 y decía que cerraban a las 6, hoy volví a venir pedí una arepa asada y me dieron una arepa vieja, la frita si la hicieron al momento y se notó la diferencia. No volvería mejores sitios con mejor atención calidad y precios

Fresh and delicious. Perfect portions, maybe even a little large for some folks. Super impressed they make their own fresh salsas. I think the salsa verde is fermented, too. Delicious!

I had lunch at Natarica today with two friends; we had a GREAT time with some very good food. I have been a couple of times now and the owners/staff are SO nice and their food is quite good. The green sauces can be added and are spicy. I will definitely be back! Note: this location is in the middle of a strip center off Buford Highway and you really need to LOOK for Natarica as their sign is hard to read.

Not a professional in Venezuelan cooking but I thought it was not bad. The guy that took me is Venezuelan and he said it was not the best, just a decent restaurant. Nonetheless, it is alright. Portions are normal, prices are fair and taste is not outstanding but still good. The restaurant is small and staff was a bit absent but I want to think it's pretty traditional since it's clientele is mainly Venezuelan.

Do you like authentic Venezuelan food? Then, no need to keep looking, this is it! If you are driving through Norcross on Buford Hwy, you might miss it with the sea of businesses in the area, but look for it, it is worth it! We learned about this place through a friend of ours, she's native Venezuelan. She had Natarica cater her wedding, and damn was it good! She later explained where it was, and come to find out its only 2 miles from my house! Jackpot! So decided to check it out on a Saturday morning (you know us, the early risers!). Was greeted immediately by the owners and it felt great. I'm Panamanian so it felt similar to a restaurant from back home, and we started chatting in Spanish. We had a small conversation about where i was from and things of that nature, and I told her I've never tried this restaurant before. So she broke it down to me and I then made my mind on what i wanted, The best bang for my buck was the Desayuno Tipico, which includes Scrambled eggs with tomatoes and onions, an arepa, slice of cheese, and carne mechada, also to take it over the top, coffee is included! All that for $6.50. That's relatively cheap. Let's just say I've been taking friends, family and neighbors here, they all love it! They got some great empanadas, and arepas of course. Check them out! Really good service and amazing people. can't ask for anything better!

Natarica Grill is a Venezuelan restaurant in Norcross which specializes in traditional Venezuelan breakfast/lunch dishes and street foods. These include arepas (corncake sandwiches), cachapas (sweet corn pancakes), and empanadas (stuffed fried pastries). The food is authentic, tasty, and affordable. It's made to order and served quick by a friendly staff. The restaurant is open only during the daytime, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm. It's closed in the evenings and all day Sunday. The restaurant is located in the Centro Norcross shopping center on Buford Highway outside the perimeter (OTP). This strip mall is filled with many small to medium sized Hispanic businesses, including the restaurant Mr. Valdez (a.k.a. La Churreria). Natarica Grill is a casual eatery where you order at the counter. There's an open kitchen, small pastry display case, and self-serve fridges filled with various Hispanic beverages such as Inca Kola. The menu shows about 10 different kinds of arepas. You can even customize your own. There are assorted cachapas and empanadas. You can get a Venezuelan breakfast with eggs, an arepa, shredded beef, cheese, and coffee. Also offered are soups, salads, sandwiches, and grilled steak (carne asada) and chicken (pollo asado). Most items are under $5-8 each. I've tried a sampling of Natarica's menu and enjoyed every bit of it. This includes: Reina Pepiada Arepa - chicken salad arepa Pollo Mechado Arepa - shredded chicken arepa Queso de Mano Cachapa - cachapa filled with Venezuelan cheese Carne Empanada - beef empanada Tostones - fried green plantains Yuca - cassava root The Reina Pepiada is one of the restaurant's most popular items. It's an arepa stuffed with chicken salad and fresh slices of avocado. The shredded chicken in the Reina Pepiada is more tender and flavorful than the shredded chicken in the Pollo Mechado. Between the two, I suggest ordering the Reina Pepiada. At $3.59, it's a satisfying little sandwich and a terrific value. The cachapas are simply delicious. The pancakes are made with sweet corn. The Queso de Mano Cachapa is made with Queso de Mano cheese, which is a soft, white cheese commonly used in Venezuelan cuisine. The cheese is what makes this dish. The fried pancake as a whole is sweet and succulent. One cachapa ($5-7 depending on fillings) doesn't look like much, but it's actually quite filling. The empanadas are hot and hearty. The beef empanada ($2.50) has shredded beef inside. Its texture is a little coarse, but the meat is moist and savory. I like the flaky breading of the pastry, which thankfully isn't too greasy. The tostones and yuca are potato/fry-like sides. Tostones are plantains which have been sliced and deep-fried. Yuca is much the same way. I'd say both of these are harder and perhaps more dense than an American French fry and they have a lot more natural flavor. I think they are equally good and either easily suffices if you're looking for a starchy side dish. Ask for any special beverages they might have. Their "Jugos Naturales" (natural juices) last weekend was passion fruit juice. A little watered down, but not bad. They have espresso and cappuccino too. Service is great. The folks here work hard and with a smile. Natarica Grill is certainly one of the highlights of the area. Go order and share some cachapas, arepas, and empanadas.

Delicioso!!! Best dining experience of my whole trip. Food was delicious, service was impeccable! Not a great looking place; but I'm headed back for dinner!!!! I had steak with yucca (fried), salad, and carrot soup - yum!!! The pancha was a nice refreshing drink. And I have a strong cup to keep me awake at my desk - great meal!

What the heck? Why haven't I reviewed this place? I love Natarica Grill and owe my Venezuelan friend, Kyle, a ginormous thank-you for introducing me to it. I've been going to this restaurant for the past 3-4 years and have tried a ton of stuff, all of which have been delicious. This place is legit and the prices entice you (or me?) to order too much food. I've had the pabellón and reina pepiada arepas--which are both delicious--though I typically prefer the former. I'm all about the cachapa with Guayanés cheese and the tequeños, with the minis being good appetizers. I love Venezuelan empanadas because of the wonderful corn dough that yields the perfect crispy exterior when deep-fried. The ones they serve here are awesome, with my favorite fillings being beef and chicken. I've had the pabellón plate as well, which is reminiscent of the Cuban ropa vieja--you get tender shredded beef with rice and black beans and sweet plantain. It seriously feels like a wholesome meal and my belly ends up quite joyful. AT and I came here for breakfast and enjoyed the desayuno típico. For $6, we got hooked up with scrambled eggs, an arepa, Venezuelan cheese, shredded beef, and a small coffee. Skip the fast food joints and come here on a Saturday morning (not Sunday, since they're closed), if you're not too hungover. Fresh juices here are tasty too. I get the passion fruit one and enjoy it to the last drop. The service is always friendly. The staff speaks enough English to take your order, but if you know Spanish, well, what are you waiting for? I stopped by for lunch today and am looking forward to returning soon with the family! [#Yelp365: 110/365]

The place does not look the greatest, could use some fixing, but the food is delicious!! Their empanadas, cachitos, tequenos, cachapas... their sauces, the green one especially poured inside the arepas or empanada..WOW... anything there taste great! Service is really good. I drive a good distance to go here because it is worth the drive!

I love this place and so does my husband!! The owners/staff are so welcoming and their food is delish!!!! The spices and marinades they use are spot on- we could eat it every day for lunch- which happens most weeks!!! You won't be disappointed!! This is a great find on Buford hwy!!!

Yummmy, place with great service... Feels like family! Try any and everything in the lamp warmer... Come early because they cannot kept them long enough in the case. They are every poplular...and be prepared to wait for any special orders as they will be fresh!

Cachapa! Not only does the word itself just make me happy (just say it out loud, you'll smile too), it's a pretty delicious and generously sized sweet cornmeal patty studded with sweet, fresh corn kernels folded around an ample serving of barely melted, soft, white cheese. One cheese cachapa here at Natarica would have been a filling lunch on it's own, but I also added a beef empanada, which is similarly huge and filled with at least six ounces of tender, moist but not fatty, shredded beef and then fried fresh to order. Topped with the fresh hot sauce (it's the dark green one), this empanada made me loose the capacity to speak coherently, as I just "ooo-ed" and "ahh-ed" over the deliciousness. With the cachapa coming in at $4.99 and the empanada at $2.50, this was also a pretty cheap lunch and a great value for the food quality. I also sampled (well, stole from my neighbors) tastes of the tostones and friend yuca, confirming the fact that anything that comes out of the fryer here is pretty fantastic. The yuca in particular was incredibly tender, sweet, fluffy and fresh. I also tried a sip of the fresh passionfruit juice, which was sweet and unique, if a little watered down. You order at the counter (but don't pay), grab your drink from the well stocked cooler, and take a seat, and wait for you food. You pay after you finish eating. Today we had a single server taking orders, delivering food to tables, refilling glasses, and taking payment. Even though we were a group of almost 20 people that took up over half their restaurant, she did a phenomenal job ensuring we all got our orders, and she kept a smile throughout. I don't get out to Norcross that often, but this spot is worth the drive.

I visited Natarica on a Yelp UYE with my only expectation to have a good time with Yelpers, but I also discovered a little gem of a dish in the cachapa. I ordered the cachapa with cheese and beef, and it was so good that I ate the entire thing, even though the portion size is pretty big (comparable to a large quesadilla). The corn tortilla of the cachapa reminded me of cornbread that's been grilled. There is a lot of cheese, but it's very light and not heavy on the stomach at all. The beef is shredded, flavorful and juicy (without being messy). Kristin B. shared sauces that can be added to the cachapa - one is spicy and one is not. If you're not a fan of spice, pass on the spicy one because it's a doozy. But I enjoyed the cachapa without the sauces because it tasted so good. I watched everyone else's plates and the food looked delicious and fresh. I would love to visit again and try some other dishes. Even though there was a huge crowd of us, service was great. I was surprised and impressed at how well they handled us and how fast the food came out. And there were other customers as well, so it wasn't just the Yelpers they had to contend with. And it's in a shopping center so there is lots and lots of parking. Yay!

Great place to come for an authentic Venezuelan meal, and you know that will be the case as soon as you walk in. It's a small place with a small staff but the food is big on flavor. My arepa with shredded beef and cheese was tasty and the side items I tried were all on point as well. Can't go wrong with whatever you decide to try. My only advice is that they run out of food at times, so go early for the widest selection.

I finally made it to one of Daniel B's UYE's! 37th time is the charm! #Yelp10firsts Anyway, Jose had already ordered the combo #2 when we arrived, and it looked pretty good, even though I don't like chicken when I'm pregnant. We perused the menu, and I knew from reading previous reviews that we had to get a cachapa. Seeing Vi's arrive helped with that decision. So I finally stepped up to the counter to order: 1 ham and cheese cachapa ($5.49) combo #2 - chicken (leg and thigh) with 3 sides - fries (crinkle cut), plantains, black beans ($5.99) a cheese tequeno for the toddler ($1.49) After taking my order, the server informed me that we'd pay at the end. So I walked over to the cooler and grabbed an Inca Kola, a Colombiana, and a bottle of water. Apparently, there are also juices you can order, but I missed that part of the menu. The cachapas came out first. Our ham and guayanes cheese cachapa was SO good. The flavors and textures of the grilled sweet corn cake, the salty soft cheese, and the processed ham blended so well. This will be what brings me back here in the future! The combo took a bit longer. The tequeno came out in the meantime, and it was nothing special. The toddler touched it, realized that it was too warm, and then wouldn't touch it again. It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't something that I'd spend $1.50 on the future. The combo was worth the wait. While the chicken looked simple, it was so flavorful and tender. The black beans, though served a little too cold, were a runny, but again, such good flavor, particularly when you dipped the french fries in. The crinkle cut fries had just enough salt and texture to compliment the chicken and beans. The plantains were spot on - sweet and firm. I thought the service was good, especially since they are not accustomed to such large groups. The server who was coordinating everything even took the time to walk around the table and make sure that everyone either had all of their order or confirmed what they needed. Even with the wait on the combo, we were out of there in an hour. The cachapa is definitely worth checking out!

Good food with good prices and portions. Their lunch specials come with 3 sides and a drink! Their passion fruit juice is really good, and I would also recommend the grilled chicken (Apollo asado). The ladies here are really nice and if you don't know what something is, they'll either show you a fresh example or let you taste a sample if they have it available. The store itself is small, but generally clean for these types of places. Will most likely come back for lunch and recommend it to others as well. So far I've been here twice.

Holy smokes is this place a gem! I ordered off Grubhub and boy and I glad I did. I ordered the Carne Mechado con Queso Arepa based on another reviewers suggestion and I now have a new favorite food. This dish is insanely delicious. I also ordered the Queso de Mano o Guayanes con Pollo Mechado Cachapa and that blew me out of the water as well. I've never had Venezuelan food before, but I would imagine it doesn't get any realer nor better.

I've eaten here about three times. The restaurant itself is not nice. It is a run-down little whole in the wall, with mismatching chairs, and a TV blasting out dubbed-in-Spanish TV. Last time I went, and yes, that will be the last time I ever go there, we ordered 3 cachapas, but they were out of cachapas. Ordered arepas with Venezuelan cheese, but they were out of Venezuelan cheese, so they gave us Mexican cheese that you can get from the Mexican market next door. What's the point of going to a Venezuelan restaurant if they don't have authentic food? The only positive experience was on my second visit when I ordered a Venezuelan breakfast, and they actually had all the right ingredients. For a naked arepa, Guayanes cheese, shredded chicken, two eggs, and a latte, $7.50. That is a great value.

As a Venezuelan I can vouch for this place. Very friendly staff. I placed a large order of arepas, empanadas and tequenos for my birthday party and the owners were extremely accomodating and I even placed the order through Facebook Chat! They even opened on a day they are closed just so I could pick up my order. The empanadas and arepas are great, the tequenos were alright (but I have very high standards on those). Everyone in my party was obssessed with the food.

I stumbled upon this spot randomly one afternoon. My mother works down street and I was trying to grab her something that was not fast food. I'm a vegetarian/vegan and I wanted something to snack on. Small establishment in plaza. The food is ready made. The staff speaks broken English (at least the day I went). I ordered plantains, a chicken plate with rice and beans. I also grabbed a patty which ended up being a meat patty instead of veggie . All in all not bad. Just a little miscommunication but the rice and beans were good- so I will return if in the area

Great food, service + price for a foodie like me. Authentic Venezuelan cuisine. I enjoy the the daily specials :-)

This place was hard to find. It's tucked inside a giant shopping center on Buford Hwy. Just trust Google Maps, she will take you there. The sign was deceptive though. It looked like it said, "Natanca" because of the weird font they used. Natarica has a lot of stuff on their menu from grilled chicken to arepas. Natarica seems to be known for their Arepas. They have two kinds, the normal Arepa and the sweet corn kind (AKA cachapa). I tried both. For the normal arepa, I got the chicken salad arepa. For the Cachapa, I got the beef and cheese cachapa. The chicken salad arepa was a lot of food. I thought these would be tiny arepas. They actually stuff the heck out of the arepa. The filling tasted decent. The corn was decent. It was fine. I had no complaints. It wasn't the most delicious thing in the world I ate. The Cachapa was sweet. It reminded me of McDonald's McGriddles. The shredded beef was juicy. The cheese was spectacular. It looked like the finest mozzarella di bufala. I did like the soft texture of the cheese. It tasted good. Their sides were your standard, Latin American sides like Yucca and plantains. They taste like any other Yucca and plantains you can get elsewhere. I liked how they had South American sodas like Inca Cola. If you like exotic sodas, there a few you can try. I tried the Inca Cola. It had a nice, bubblegum-y taste. The ladies that worked there were sweet. I liked the family like atmosphere it had. I wasn't too blown away by the food, but it's a cool place to try if you're up that area. I give it about 3.5 stars.

We had a great time at Natarica with a rather large group of fellow food explorers. It's a quaint little spot with a pretty stellar Venezuelan menu. Arepas, cachapas, plantains, yucca, and some of the best roasted chicken you can find. There is something about the way that Venezuelans, Peruvians, and other South American countries roast chicken. They turn it into pure magic. We had a great sampling of arepas and cachapas. My favorite was the jamon y queso cachapa by far. The exterior is made of such sweet corn that it feels like you're eating solid creamed corn. It's simply wonderful. Big plus for carrying Inca Cola! One of my favorites. It's like liquid Bazooka Bubble Gum. The service was great, too. They worked really hard to prepare all of the food that was ordered pretty much all at once. The only problem that I saw was the delivery system. They had no way of really recording who had what, so it caused a bit of a cluster. I'd definitely return. Love those cachapas!

For those who are Venezuelan (and not, but like this cuisine and other Latino delights) this small place is a great one to have all those little eats that makes us happy! Cachitos de Jamon are FANTASTIC, just the same (and even better) as the ones you find in any panaderia in Venezuela. Cachapas (made of sweet corn) are great and the queso blanco used is really good and tasty (reminds me of a nice Guayanes cheese). Coffee is still not there, nothing beats a good, steamy "marroncito de panaderia" in Caracas, and yes, it'll always be hard to find good coffee in the US outside Seattle or NYC. Reina Pepiada arepas are a subject of diverse opinions, I like them here and eat them every time I go, along a tequenon (which could be better, but they serve well the purpose anyways.) Yes, I've had better Reinas, but this one is fine. Staff is really nice, and they are always willing to bring you extra "guasacaca" (our Venezuelan delicious version on Guacamole, sorry Mexican peeps, but is better LOL!) for your meal. The drive is long if you live in say, Midtown, as I do. But it is worth it. I always feel happy and full when I visit Nata Rica. Beware, if you're not kiddie friendly or tolerant, this place is always packed with families and screaming, running tots.

I love natarica. Oldest Venezuelan restaurant in the area. Owner is a great person and his staff is so friendly. They make you feel at home! Food is great, it is comfort food. I usually order cachaza, empanadas and tequeños. Great Venezuelan's flavors!

Really nice people, and excellent arepas and cachapas at a 5 star price! I've gotten pretty much every arepas they have when I grab lunch here weekly. I love that I can grab a fresh arepas to go for $5. And the cachapas are a rare treat - expertly seasoned beef, light cheese, and sweet corn pancake are too decadent for a weekly lunch, but they are incredible when you feel like waddling out after a meal. Recommended highly!

The food is super good! The arepas are a must, specially the Reina Pepiada! Tequeños and empanadas too! I'm not giving 5 stars because the place looks terrible, it looks abandoned and dirty; floors, tables and restrooms looks disgusting! Has refrigerators not working on a side of the location. It's like they don't care how the business looks! It's dark and doesn't smell good neither. They should close for a week and clean this place. I will love to bring some American friends to try their arepas, but I feel ashamed because how the location looks!

It had been a couple of years, but you can still definitely fulfill your arepa cravings here at Natarica. Service is always friendly and patient. There were lots of regulars taking their time and enjoying some Venezuelan comfort food and a good cup of coffee. All of the arepas we had today were delicious. Highlights were, of course, the cheeses you really can't get anywhere else (queso de mano and Guayanes). It's a basic, barebones kind of place, but worth a visit when you can't go another minute without a cachapa.

The tequenos that are on the showcase are no good, get the little ones and ask they fry a fresh set for you...cheese is a little MIA , but you can buy Queso de Mano to go here ! (@14 a pack) Arepa con Carne Mechada was to die for, they took too long making my food so I had to drive and eat...a truck driver spotted me making love to my arepa and laughed, as he watched the melted cheese hang like a food bridge between my arepa and my mouth~

This has all the trappings of a great hole in the wall. The interior is sparse, the TV is loud and the staff is laughing and having fun. Venezuelan food was a staple for me while living in Dallas, so I had high expectations. Natarica did not disappoint. The cachapa was stand out. The corn flavor was fresh and sweet and the cheese just right. Next time I'll get it with chicken, but no disappointment. The arepas were good, not great. But it was late in the day and I'm not sure how fresh they were. The black beans on the other hand were excellent. I asked for hot sauce and expected a default bottle of Tabasco. Instead I got a sampler of home made sauces which made the whole meal a great experiment. I finally gave in and told the cashier to order for me. We were overwhelmed by the food and stunned at the bill, less than $30. I will be back. So much to eat, so little time.

My family is Venezuelan, but I haven't been back to Venezuela in over ten years. So imagine how thrilled I was to find Venezuelan food!!! I ordered the cachapas, but I didn't realize how huge they were! I ordered two and had to take one home.I hate to say it, but the cachapas were better than the ones my mom makes. Shhh. Don't tell her I said that. I didn't even get to try the arepas, but they looked amazing. Everything was cooked to order, so it was super fresh and tasty. Best of all, it's authentic. The restaurant itself is fairly small and casual. It's in a shopping center, so there's plenty of parking. The staff is very friendly, and I can't wait to go back.

Stopped by this place due to the fairly decent reviews and raving about how good the food was. However, never had a chance to try it. Service was down right rude. After waiting in line after a indecisive customer and employees being fairly busy preparing the order, the staff refused to acknowledge I was next in line. Kindly, I said hello and was ready to order whenever they were ready to which I received blank stares. When another customer walked up to the other side of the counter and began her order in Spanish, she was quickly helped and I was left there. Will not return due to this horrible service. The place did not look very clean any how. Tables were not cleared or wiped down and the cash register was caked with a mysterious brown substance. Might have saved my self a stomach ache...

Best Venezuelan food in Atlanta. It is legit and I say that being born and raised in Venezuela. It is not a fancy establishment but really good prices. Their arepas are small so go for two if you are really hungry. I customized mine with shredded beef, queso de mano (hand cheese) ajnd avocado.

DELICIOUSSSSS!!!! Food was awesome!! Service was friendly. I will definitely be back. Repeatedly!

So yummy. Literal plate scrapping happened here. A couple friends and I met after work on a Friday evening to satisfy my cachapas craving and to let her taste what everyone had been raving about. We pulled into the parking lot with ample parking and made our way in. (The store is located next to a chiropractor if you're like me and thought the N in their name looked like a K) Pretty basic no frills setting and there was only 5 others there. Lots of customers coming in and out with to-go orders. Between the 3 of us we had Chicken Cachapas, empanadas and arepas. Everyone was very pleased especially my gluten free friend! Service is very slow but friendly and once the food comes out hot and oh so tasty it's makes the wait a little but easier. I know nothing about traditional Venezuelan cooking so I can't compare it to my grandma or whatever but I know what makes my taste buds dance and this place does it every single time. I'm not the most adventurous eater but this place makes me want to branch out and get whatever the owners suggest.

A friend recommended this restaurant, because of the food. So I went for the first time and it to make it short. Costumer service was bad, the lady waiter had an attitude when I ask for the type of food since I wasn't familiar with the menu. the food is just average, I had some tequeños, and empanadas . But the reason I am giving only one star is because the place,is dirty from floor, tables, chairs, kitchen, the register had food stain on it, I am not making this up. Next time you go, check it out for yourself, this place needs a good general cleaning from top to bottom. I went there once and will not be going back. No a great first impression I was hoping for.

BAD SERVICE, BAD FOOD. They expect you to know how the food comes and if you ask how it comes they will reply with such a bad attitude well l orderd a mix with chicken and beef, chicken was cold and dry, beef was ok, I also gota guava drink (which i think they make) it tasted bad and old, horrible drink i only drank a few sips and I ask the OWNER if she would exchange for another drink because it didn't taste good but she refused, I could give them 2 stars because the beef empanada was good but bad service it's automatically 1 star....oh did I mention the place was dirty?...

Food taste amazing. I work nearby and I always stop here for lunch. Staff is friendly and service is excellent. I highly recommend. I usually get their rotisserie chicken with rice and beans.

Went again for Sunday brunch. Had the cachapa - a grilled corn and cheese stuffed pastry. Well..maybe not pastry. Like a pupusa, but folded over. It was delicious! Also try the passion fruit juice.

Love the empanadas, very different than the ones from Mexico. The lady that prepare the dishes is so sweet and everyone there is very nice. They also have a lunch deal for $6 that include soft drink I try the maracuya and is great.