Taka Takas Cafe Orlando
Enjoy authentic Venezuelan flavors at Taka Takas Café, located at 9318 E Colonial Dr in Orlando. Discover delicious arepas, empanadas, cachapas, tequeños, and traditional Latin favorites made with homestyle recipes.
About Taka Takas Cafe Orlando
Welcome to Taka Takas Café, a Venezuelan restaurant in Orlando known for bringing traditional Latin American flavors to the table. Inspired by homestyle recipes and Venezuelan culinary traditions, Taka Takas Café offered a welcoming place to enjoy everything from freshly prepared arepas and empanadas to cachapas, tequeños, pabellón, and other comforting favorites.
The menu combined Venezuelan cuisine with Cuban influences, creating plenty of choices for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a quick snack. Guests particularly praised dishes such as empanadas, arepas, patacón, pabellón, and tequeños, along with the restaurant’s generous portions and friendly atmosphere.
Located on East Colonial Drive in Orlando, Taka Takas Café became a familiar destination for diners looking to explore authentic Venezuelan flavors in Central Florida. Whether enjoying a traditional plate, sharing appetizers with family, or stopping in for coffee and a quick bite, the café focused on flavorful food inspired by family recipes and Latin American hospitality.
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Our Menu
Appetizers
| Item | Description | Price | Est. Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampler Platter | 4 empanaditas, 3 pastelitos, 3 mandocas and 4 tequeños | $25.99 | 1,600–2,000 |
| Tequeños | Four Venezuelan cheese sticks | $7.15 | 500–650 |
| Tequeyoyos | Four cheese and sweet plantain sticks | $9.09 | 550–700 |
| TequeGuava | Four cheese and guava sticks | $9.09 | 550–700 |
| Mandocas | Fried dough with sweet plantain, cheese and panela | $9.09 | 600–750 |
| Pastelito | Filled pastry with choice of meat, chicken, cheese or other fillings | $3.89 | 250–400 |
| Empanada | Venezuelan-style empanada with choice of savory fillings | $5.19 | 300–450 |
Venezuelan Favorites
| Item | Description | Price* | Est. Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reina Pepiada | Arepa filled with chicken salad, avocado and mayonnaise | $10.39* | 600–750 |
| Pepito Parrilla | Meat, Gouda cheese, shoestring potatoes, mustard and cilantro sauce | $16.89* | 900–1,150 |
| Pabellón | Traditional combination featuring shredded beef, beans, rice and plantains | — | 850–1,100 |
| Cachapa | Sweet corn pancake traditionally served with cheese | — | 550–750 |
| Patacón | Fried plantain-based Venezuelan sandwich | — | 750–1,000 |
| Arepa | Cornmeal pocket with a selection of Venezuelan-style fillings | — | 450–750 |
Drinks & Café Favorites
| Item | Description | Price | Est. Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuban Coffee | Strong Cuban-style coffee | — | 5–80 |
| Fresh Juice | Fresh fruit juice | — | 100–220 |
| Fruit Milkshake | Creamy fruit-based shake | — | 300–500 |
| Café Latte | Espresso with steamed milk | — | 120–220 |
| Hot Chocolate | Rich chocolate beverage | — | 200–350 |
Hours
| Day | Opening Time | Closing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
Locations
Location:
9318 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
United States
Taka Takas Cafe Orlando Reviews
The Venezuelan food was authentic and delicious, especially the patacón. The service was excellent, the staff were incredibly nice, and the restaurant had a great atmosphere.
Sarah M.
Absolutely delicious Venezuelan food. The empanadas were incredible, and the pabellón, arepas, and tequeños were just as impressive. The staff made the experience even better.
Jason K.
The food had great flavor and the portions were generous. There were some issues with the service during the visit, but the food itself was very good.
Amina R.
It was my first time trying Venezuelan food, and I loved it. The pabellón empanada was delicious, while the pork and cheese arepa and fried sides were cooked perfectly.
Daniel T.