Avila Bakery & Cafe
Avila Bakery & Cafe
Maduros, pabellon arepa, and black beans and rice
Llanera arepa
Americano
Latte
drink
donuts, food
Sampler
Arepa Baralt
menus on the wall
Menu
Menu
Avila sampler... perfect way to try a bit of everything
Sampler
Bakery goods
Bakery goods
interior
Puffed pastry with Nutella
food, salads
food
interior
Donuts
Anthony N.
Feb 3, 2025
I made my second trip to Avila. This time too try their main menu. This Venezuelan Bakery & Cafe has quickly become one of my local favorites. I plan to dine here frequently. From the food to the service, this place truly excels in every aspect.The menu is filled with tempting items to try. We ordered the Curicao Arepa, which is a cornmeal cake stuffed with pulled pork, fried cheese, and salsa de ajo. This was my favorite dish because the pulled pork was incredibly flavorful. Next, we had the Cachapas, a savory-sweet corn pancake filled with cheese. Finally, we tried the Shredded Chicken Empanada. All the dishes were delicious, but the arepa was my favorite. I had never tried a cachapa before, but it was delicious as well. The Empanada was well-seasoned. The outside was nice & crispy.This place is a must-try.
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Alysha G.
Oct 20, 2024
*please for give me if I don't remember all the correct names but Gabi or anyone at the register will help you and very friendly*My kids, mom and I had just left from a fingerprint appointment for me at UPS down blanding close to college road and I saw bakery and had to pull over because I started to have a taste for a sweet treat but I was surprised when I walked in and saw how cute it was. Loved that we came at the right time where it wasn't crowded so we could take our time to look at the display of deliciousness and look at the menu. Gabi was out cashier and she was so sweet and patient and recommended so many delicious things. First order was lol Pumpkin cake Cheesecake Ham and cheese Beef empanada Apple latteSecond order Ham bacon cheese Beef empanada DrinksThird order SampleEverything and I mean everything we had was so fresh delicious and you taste the homemade in every bit. If it's not in the display case we did have to wait for it to be freshly made but it was quick and worth the wait. Gabi and her sister(I think) was so friendly and answered every question we had about something.I love that this business is family owned and they all work together. The food, experience and everything is a 100/10 for me and my family. Especially if my kids like everything they ate and drank and asked to come back, it is a win win for me.
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Davida C.
Feb 16, 2025
My first time eating was a Grubhub order. I was blown away. The food was outstanding! Parmesan chicken wings were perfect. A dry rub on perfectly cooked wings. Empanada was so delicious with some kind of garlic green sauce. I was in heaven. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Tres Leches was off the chain delicious. My new favorite place!! Can't wait to dine in.
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Sai V.
Dec 14, 2024
Exceeded our expectations! When local Venezuelans recommend it and approve then it's a win! So delicious loved everything we ordered! Cheese was oozing out! Don't remember all the items we ordered but it was perfect and highly recommend it!
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Sydney T.
Jun 14, 2024
My mother in law really wanted to come here for her bday lunch. Heard a lot of great things about it. Walking in, definitely decorated well & nice. Lots of seating and room. Love the bakery case display in the front. My family loved looking at all the options. Everyone was just okay with the food. We all agreed the flavoring/seasoning wasn't the strongest & the shell flavor was very sweet. (Empanadas)Dessert, both cakes had a wet texture like tres leche and I'm not sure if that was explained while buying/asking what it was. I got the Nutella stuffed donut and I really enjoyed that!Customer service was great though! Very sweet staff. Will try again. Want to try a latte next time!
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Didi N.
Apr 18, 2024
We stopped by this place on a whim as we were driving home one day. Such a bright, clean, and welcoming atmosphere. Plenty of open space (it's where El Azul Agave used to be) and customer service was outstanding. The girl behind the counter was super sweet and friendly. She answered all of our questions and made sure we left happy. We picked up the following things to go (keep in mind food times are made to order so there may be a wait, but it's so worth it):We had some empanadas, café con leche (coffee with milk), and some desserts. Chicken empanada - 9/10 - no complaints here! The flavors are super good and the empanada crust was super flakey and fried to perfection! After one bite, I could not put it down.Salchicha empanada - 9.8/10 not sure if I'm correct on the filling, but my husband got it and he said it had some sausage, onion, tomatoes, peppers, and cheese inside. Regardless, it was absolutely delightful and every bite was a joy! I loved the sharp flavor of the cheese with the savory sausage. I believe it was their special empanada. Got some turnovers as well and they were both divine. They were the cold ones not the hot ones. They sell both kinds here and for the hot turnovers, they have apple and peach? flavors and the for the cold turnovers, they have Nutella, dulce de leche, and strawberry! They have numerous desserts to choose from like flan, puddings, donuts, cakes, tres leches, etc. They also have other menu items as well and we plan on trying more of their food options next time! Nutella turnover - 9/10- oh my goodness was this so soft, flakey, and filled to the brim with Nutella inside! It's topped off with fresh whipped cream and my husband and I were fighting for the last piece! It's not too sweet as well and it's definitely a dessert you can enjoy without being burnt out. Strawberry turnover - 7.5/10 - I didn't like this one as much. Still good and I loved how much cream they put. Reminded me of strawberries and cream to be honest! But the strawberry drizzle on top was a bit too artificial tasting for me. Nonetheless, it was still really delicious. Café con leche - 9/10 - probably the best café con leche I've ever had so far. I got it iced and the sweetness level, amount of milk and coffee ratio was perfect (for my liking). I got it with sugar free vanilla syrup and it was delicious!!! Overall, definitely a spot you don't want to pass on. The prices were super reasonable and affordable too! The turnovers themselves were massive and were only $2.50 each!!! Customer service is outstanding and it's such a cute café to work, study, go on a date, or treat yourself out.
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Jamie W.
Feb 24, 2024
Stopped by to get a to-go order of empanadas. The aroma coming from the kitchen was very enticing, and makes me want to come back to try more of their menu.The young lady at the counter was very patient and helpful with all of the customers. You order at the counter, so she had her hands full! And there are cases of delightful looking pastries and desserts to look at while you wait.I went with the Pabellon empanada & the Salchicha empanada. I also chose a chocolate/nutella brownie.I was a little concerned about the empanadas when I got home as they felt quite greasy coming out of their foil wrappers, but there was not a heavy greasy taste. The Salchicha was amazing. Filled with sausage and was delicious. I had the Pabellon at another time, and although good, with black beans & cheese, it was not one I would order again.The brownie was a disappointment. It was so very dry. I took two bites and tossed it. The frosting was dry and not creamy, and the "cake" part itself was so dry it was not pleasant.I will be back to try other things for sure. It was fairly busy for a late afternoon, so hoping it gets to stick around for a while!
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Maria P.
Sep 2, 2024
Stopped here for an afternoon snack and was pleasantly impressed!! The restaurant is clean and not cluttered. The menu is simple but many options. I went with a shredded beef empanada. I waited about 10 minutes for my order. The place is consistently busy. When it arrived, it was soo good looking. The dough was fried perfectly and it was loaded with meat. Every single bite was delicious! I'm kicking myself for not ordering a 4pk!!
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Rachelle S.
Jun 2, 2024
Avila is decorated very cute and kept very clean. Staff is really helpful and will explain the various pastries and street foods. The regular looking donut had caramel in it and was by far the best pastry we tried. Loved the various beef foods. That was my favorite. All the finger food was tasty and fresh. Food was sooooo good. The prices are so good. You'll get plenty under $30. Loved our experience and would love to try additional items.
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Kimberly M.
Jan 31, 2025
Our first time here. We ordered the sampler with a side of plantains. The sauce that came with it was excellent. Everything we ate was great. You will not be disappointed.
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