Reviews paint Bocadillo as a consistently satisfying beacon of authentic Venezuelan flavors with standout arepas, pabellón, empanadas and tequeños, praised for flavorful meats, plantains and a bright, welcoming vibe. Several diners note gluten free options and attentive service, with staff listening to dietary needs and offering helpful recommendations, though one comment mentions a risk of cross contamination with gluten for Yuca fries while other dishes remain gluten free. Arepas are described as delicious and sometimes time consuming to prepare, but worth the wait; the pabellón arepa is highlighted as a favorite. The atmosphere is described as calm and charming, and the interior or location changes are mentioned as positive, with some praise for an authentic, festive feel with music. Prices are flagged as a bit high for some, making it less affordable for students, though many feel the quality justifies the cost; portions are generally satisfying though a few reviews call out smaller portions for price. Positive remarks include fast service, generous fillings, great presentation, and the chance to try a variety of Venezuelan items in one place, with several readers planning future visits when in town.
I walked in here to have lunch randomly, I was pleasantly surprised with how cute the interior was, but better yet, the food was so delicious. I had fantastic service as well, & let the server know about my gluten intolerance & she was very helpful guiding me in what to eat & also had great recommendations. My lunch was so tasty! Highly recommend.
The place has changed location! The new place is awesome! more space & same tasty food! I highly recommend their cheese empanadas ! if you're up for a comfort food with sort of new classy ambiance, it's the place to go.
I had La Llanera with potato fries. The tender, fatty, flavourful beef & homemade cheese paired so well with the fresh avocado & tomato in the corn bread were delicious. I highly recommend trying. The fries we ordered were a little small for the basket, but the basket was quite large, & I thought that was still good value. Service was personable, friendly & attentive. Atmosphere was missing a certain something in my opinion, but no real complaints. This would be my go-to lunch place every week if the it wasn't 18$ per small-medium hamburger sized portion.
Jan 5, 2025
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J'ai adoré mon arepa! Exactement ce que j'avais envie de manger ce soir là. Ce n'est pas un restaurant chic, un ́peu plus comme un fast-food mais je me suis sentie bien quand même. Je recommande !
The best arepas ever! This is a must stop for me anytime I'm in mtl. Arepas are made fresh & the meats are super tender, Juicy, & seasoned to perfection. Portions are solid for the price & literally everything I've tried here has been a hit. If you've never had Venezuelan food, trying bocadillos will ensure you love it! Highly Recommend!
Delicious Arepas! We got the Pabellon Deluxe & Pepito Cheese steak & it was very satisfying. On the expensive side for sandwiches but it's very filling! We also got a drink but we're not sure if we got the Parchita or Papelon. It was super refreshing regardless & so I would recommend trying their drink as well!
Love this place! It's a go to with friends or when someone from out of town is visiting. Great place for arepas, & I highly recommend their Yucca fries. The atmosphere is also great & service is friendly.
May 16, 2024
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We were craving for some empanadas & we found this place. The food was great, the waitress & other workers were all super nice & attentive. We got our food quick. The food came hot & fresh. We had ordered some arepas, tequenos, empanadas & the steak sandwich & me & my friends really enjoyed it & we were so full. I will definitely come back with friends! The vibes were great here & the music was too 😊 Great Latino restaurant in Montreal! I recommend 100%!😋
Le petit décor donne beaucoup de charme à ce charmant restaurant. 🔥 Première fois que j'y suis allé & le service à l'entrée était super, ils nous ont bien servi malgré qu'on était arrivé une vingtaine de minutes avant la fermeture. & bien sûr, la nourriture était super & c'est clairement pas la dernière fois que j'irai là. J'ai passé un bon moment, je recommande ce restaurant vénézuélien 👌🏾💯
Belle & bonne découverte de la cuisine vénézuélienne! Petit endroit, nourriture excellente & service rapide. Je vous recommande particulièrement d'essayer le dessert dulce de leche, un véritable délice!
Si vous voulez connaître la cuisine vénézuélienne c'est un bon resto pour essayer! Le déjeuné est bon & grand, les tequeños (bâton de farine au fromage & d'autres saveurs), "arepas" de farine de mais & garnis de différents bons surpris aussi sont recommandés!
