CHIKITAS Venezuelan Food

4.2 ( 338 reviews )
Checking... 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
INSIDE BP GAS STATION, 2269 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415, United States
+1 561-667-1523

CHIKITAS Venezuelan Food, nestled inside the BP Gas Station on Military Trail in West Palm Beach, is a gem for those craving authentic Venezuelan cuisine. This family-run eatery has quickly gained a loyal following, celebrated for its mouthwatering empanadas and robust flavors. Customers rave about the 'empana de pabellon', which marries tender, seasoned shredded beef, sweet plantains, and creamy white cheese, all enveloped in perfectly fried dough. Joy Mercurio emphasizes the “wonderful service” and insists that these are the best empanadas around, while Suhe Del Carmen Bethell fondly recalls her nostalgic experience enjoying tequeños, remarking they taste just like those from a Venezuelan school cafeteria.

Asuncion Sher also highlights the crispiness of the arepas, with fillings that prove both tasty and satisfying. CHIKITAS is more than just a takeout spot; it's a culinary experience that brings a slice of Venezuela to Palm Beach. With homemade offerings, including hallacas that customers look forward to ordering for the holidays, every dish reflects the dedication and passion of its owners. The blend of traditional ingredients and expert preparation makes CHIKITAS a must-visit, not just for Venezuelans missing the flavors of home, but for anyone eager to explore a vibrant culinary culture. Highly recommended!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dessert
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot

Reviews For CHIKITAS Venezuelan Food

Joy Mercurio
Jun 23,2025
Always the best empanadas! I won't buy empanadas anywhere else! Always wonderful service! It's family ran. They are located INSIDE of the BP on Purdy Ln and Military Trail! YOU HAVE TO CHECK THEM OUT! THEY ARE AMAZING! I believe they have seating available inside now too! Now I'm hungry!
Suhe Del Carmen Bethell
Jun 10,2025
I ate a few months ago the most delicious empana de pabellon ever! OMG! Let’s see; first the shredded beef was super soft and tasty. Second, the plantains gave it just the right amount of sweetness. Next, they mixed in a soft, very tasty white cheese with the black beans (which were beautifully seasoned)! Every single component was seasoned to perfection! And all of this was inside a skinny dough that was fried to perfection. A! I ordered frozen tequenos to take home for my daughter’s breakfast, she loves them! They are made right, they taste just like a Venezuelan school’s cafeteria tequenos, so good! The cheese, the dough, everything is perfect! I don’t live in Miami so I can’t find Venezuelan cheeses at my Publix nor Costco, but they sell it here! And they have queso de mano for sale too! Ladies, thank you so much! It is heartwarming to eat your food!
Belldy De Angelis
May 26,2025
The best VENEZUELAN appetizers in Palm Beach County. The owner is so honest, friendly and profesional. You need to realize is not a restaurant, is mostly a take out, but it is worth the drive and the prices are really good. Everything is home made not frozen Keep it up Chikitas.
Asuncion Sher
May 14,2025
This place offers authentic Venezuelan food with a great "sazon". I had the reina pepeada arepa and the outside of the arepa was very crispy and the filling was creamy and tasty. I also had the cachapa, very tasty as well. I ordered an hallaca to go, and I also enjoyed it. I'm planning to order my hallacas for Christmas at chikitas this year. I was very impressed with the quality of the dishes I ordered. Highly recommended!
Erich Calderon
May 14,2025
Authentic Venezuelan food. Excellent Staff. Everything was Yummy.
Mike Dez
May 9,2025
They have very delicious pastries. Quick food if you're in a hurry. All-around pretty decent place to get a quick meal. They do take credit cards and debit in case you don't have any cash.
Jute Mallow
Mar 29,2025
For gas station food, I enjoyed it. I wouldn't take a first date there. For breakfast or lunch on the way to work, perfect.
Na
Mar 7,2025
THERE'S NO SIGN OUT FRONT BUT DON'T MISS IT! It's inside the gas station (which is super clean) Authentic and absolutely delicious! Fair prices too. The empanada with black beans and plantains in it was the best I've ever had. 5 stars on the steak Pepitos too.

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