Budare Latin Cuisine LLC

4.9
241 reviews

About

South American Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Budare Latin Cuisine LLC
403 Elm St, Johnson City, TN
37601, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.9
241 reviews
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers consistently praised the food as delicious, authentic, and well-prepared, with many highlighting specific dishes like empanadas, arepas, and cachapas.

Service

The staff received numerous compliments for being friendly, helpful, and attentive, contributing to a welcoming dining experience.

Atmosphere

The restaurant is described as cozy and clean, with a pleasant ambiance that enhances the dining experience.

Value

Many reviews noted reasonable prices for the quality and portion sizes of the food, making it a good value for customers.

Minor Issues

A few customers reported issues with online ordering clarity and a negative experience with a staff member regarding parking, but these were isolated incidents.
  • MB
    miriam benitez
    2 days ago
    5.0
    My husband and I passed by today after a nice mountain trip and we fell in love with the food. It’s cooked by Venezuelan hands and you can tell. The platter with tequenos, empanadas, sweet plantains and cachapas are DELICIOUS. The owner was very kind, and the environment clean, warm and cozy.
  • HO
    Hannah Olsen
    4 days ago
    5.0
    Came for my husbands birthday and got the sampler to split and it was so yummy! Tons of food and everything was very fresh. Great and kind service! Love supporting businesses like this! ❤️
  • KM
    K Markstrom
    5 days ago
    5.0
    Great Latin food, nice jazz music and quiet enough to converse with friends and family. Highly recommend!
  • TQ
    Tyler Quinlivan
    Dec 23, 2025
    2.0
    No complaints about the food, it was good. However, I ordered for pickup and the webpage is a bit deceptive. Ordered some empanadas and some cheese pastelitos, thought we’d get a few to share since the website’s pictures showed 3-4 and there wasn’t any clarification. Pretty disappointed when my wife and I got home hoping to share. Just felt a bit scummy.
  • WL
    Weston Leonard
    Dec 5, 2025
    5.0
    What a little hidden gem: Budare Latin Cuisine. Let me tell you, this place is the real deal. We walked in to the warm, familiar aromas of Latin cooking: seasoned meats, fresh dough frying, and that unmistakable scent of a kitchen where someone still cooks with tradition, not timers. We definitely ordered more than two people should, but no regrets. We kicked things off with cheese tequeños, perfectly crisp on the outside and molten on the inside, dipped in a garlic and cilantro sauce that I could honestly drink by itself. Then came the chicken pastelitos, flaky and savory, followed by shredded beef empanadas that tasted like they’d been slow-cooked with patience and pride. And because we were fully committed at this point, we added cachapas, one stuffed with cheese with a side of fried pork, the other with pulled chicken. Sweet corn pancakes hugging salty, rich fillings… absolute comfort on a plate. I paired everything with their fresh orange and carrot drink, bright and refreshing, the perfect balance to all those deep, rich flavors. The best part? Nannette took one bite and said the food was legit. That carries weight. She’s spent nearly two decades traveling through South America, eating home-cooked meals and traditional dishes made by people who learned from grandparents and great-grandparents. For her to say this place tastes authentic says everything. Budare Latin Cuisine is one of those rare finds, humble, soulful, and serving food that feels like it comes with a story. If you’re anywhere nearby and craving a little culinary adventure, put this spot on your list. We’ll definitely be back… and next time, we’re showing up hungry.

Frequently Asked Questions About Budare Latin Cuisine LLC

What are the general operating hours of Budare Latin Cuisine LLC?

Budare Latin Cuisine LLC is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What are the delivery hours for Budare Latin Cuisine LLC?

Delivery is available Monday through Thursday from 11:15 AM to 7:45 PM, Friday and Saturday from 9:15 AM to 8:45 PM, and Sunday from 9:15 AM to 6:45 PM.