Amara Chocolate & Coffee

A cozy, spiced filling of fresh apples, cinnamon, raisins, and rich Papelon syrup, complemented by our tangy lemon cream cheese frosting — a decadent twist on a classic Apple Empanada

Inspired by the flavors of Argentinian Patagonia — lean ground beef slow-cooked with paprika, onions, Spanish olives, and Piquillo peppers for a rich, savory sofrito filling

A pair of gluten-free Venezuelan white corn empanadas, crisp-fried to order and generously filled with traditional Carne Mechada—slow-simmered shredded beef cooked with onions, garlic, fresh herbs, and tomato sofrito. Please allow at least 12 minutes for frying, as each order is made fresh

A pair of gluten-free Venezuelan white corn empanadas, crisp-fried to order and filled with authentic Queso Blanco Llanero—a mild, creamy white cheese from Venezuela. Please allow at least 12 minutes for frying, as each order is made fresh

A modern take on Spain’s Empanada Gallega — diced chicken breast cooked slowly with caramelized onions, red peppers, tomato sauce, and a touch of raisins for warmth and depth in every bite

Our Classic Baked Empanadas are freshly made and handcrafted, pre-baked and frozen, ready to finish in your air fryer or oven for that perfect golden crust

A sweetish yeasted delicious bread roll (though not terribly sweet) filled with: Ham or Cheese. Fully cooked, frozen and ready to be heated at home

Nuestros famosos golfeados recién salidos del horno y congelados al momento. El equilibrio perfecto entre dulce y salado. Suave masa enrollada con canela, melado de papelón, queso fresco y un toque aromático de anís y clavos. Vienen con su melao en un container. Pide tu queso de Mano para que los corones en casa

Discover our new pre-cooked, never-fried Criollas Empanadas—gluten-free and perfect for a healthier twist on a classic. Each empanada is made with authentic soft white corn dough and your favorite fillings. Just heat in your air fryer at 375°f for 12–14 minutes and enjoy fresh at home

Our pre-fried, frozen tequeños are Venezuela’s beloved answer to cheese sticks—melty white cheese wrapped in a tender, golden dough. Just heat in your air fryer at 390°f for 10–12 minutes and enjoy a crispy, authentic snack at home

A sweetish yeasted delicious bread roll (though not terribly sweet) filled with Ham or Ham & Gouda cheese. An icon of Venezuelan cuisine ideal for breakfast!

A sweetish yeasted delicious bread roll (though not terribly sweet) filled with White Cheese. Add Roasted Turkey Available

5 Fried Venezuelan Tekes-cheese-sticks, (hot & cheesy inside +golden outside) Served with our sweet guava sauce & house-made spicy Kalamata Fig dip. A bite of Venezuela in every crunch!

Tequeños — a level above ordinary cheese sticks! Venezuelan white cheese wrapped in soft, golden dough and fried to perfection. Crispy on the outside, gooey and cheesy on the inside. Pair with our house-made sauces for the ultimate indulgence

Chopped Romaine, Hass avocado, Campari roasted tomatoes, crispy croutons, Parmesan cheese, anchovy & house-made Caesar dressing

Hass avocado, heart of palm, chopped Romaine, roasted corn, red pickled onions Campari tomatoes, Cranberries with your choice of: Meyer lemon light dressing, Honey mustard or California Balsamic vinaigrette

Grilled shrimps, fresh avocado, heart of palm, chopped Romaine, roasted corn, red pickled onions Campari tomatoes, blueberries and our house-made California Balsamic dressing

Two golden baked empanadas of your choice – Beef Patagonia, Chicken Barcelona, or Spinach & Mozzarella – served with creamy avocado sauce and zesty garlic sauce. A perfect Latin bite, straight from the oven!

An all times Amara's Favorite! Inspired in Cuban cusine, a Puff pastry filled with signature creamy queso fresco and our housemade guava jam

Vegetarian Arepa with creamy black beans in a garlic-onion sofrito, sweet plantains & queso fresco. Vegan options with Avocado or Veggies without cheese. Look for your favorite matching sauce on the side

“Un tributo al corazón de Caracas.” a staple Venezuelan plate featuring two eggs any style, a gluten-free grilled arepa, your choice of queso fresco or queso de mano fundido, black beans on the side. Served with your choice: Chicken, pork, sliced avocado or Beef. Side of guasaca y Nata

Gluten free Arepa stuffed with your favorite cheese (Mano, Fresco or Gouda) and side of nata criolla. Your choice of butter spread or Olive oil, Tomatoes & fresh micro-cilantro

Overnight smoke & sweet roast beef in a rich sauce, imported Gouda cheese & fresh tomatoes. Your favorite matching sauce on the side

Scrambled eggs, imported Gouda or Mano cheese, fresh tomatoes, mashed and sliced Avocado. Your favorite dipping sauce on the side

Our 8" Grande size fresh Cachapas are made everyday and ready to be serve hot or refrigerated

Our 5" medium size fresh Cachapas are made everyday and ready to be serve at home hot or refrigerated

A luxurious, rich white milk cream characterized by its creamy texture and subtle tangy and salty notes. Ideal for enhancing a variety of dishes or enjoyed on its own. Its versatile flavor profile makes it perfect for traditional Venezuelan favorites like arepas, tacos, quesadillas, or as a flavorful topping. Gluten-free, no added sugar, vegetarian-friendly

Creamy White Venezuelan Cheese Fresh, mildly salty, and irresistibly soft. Perfect for pairing or snacking. Serves 12 portions. For the best flavor, remove from the fridge 30 minutes prior to serving. Gluten-free, no added sugar, vegetarian-friendly

Precooked White Corn Meal (Gluten Free)

"Ydelays" Avocado Toast on Arepa or Ciabatta with mashed & sliced avocado, cherries & roasted tomatoes, Espelette, fresh cilantro, sweet red pickled & Italian Burrata

A flour tortilla filled with mild spicy Soy Chorizo, sweet plantains, creamy black beans, rice, melted cheddar, roasted veggies, cabbage & finished with a drizzle of garlic aioli. Red picante hot sauce on the side. Make it Vegan: Sliced avocado (no cheese no aioli) +2 Red picante sauce on the side

Grilled wild caught shrimps, sliced avocado, pico de gallo, sweet red pickled onions, shredded cabbage and our secret spicy pink sauce. Side of coleslaw & red picante

Spanish Cantimpalo Chorizo, melted cheddar cheese, fluffy scrambled eggs, layered with mashed avocado, sautéed veggies, crisp cabbage plus a touch of Sriracha for a perfect kick. — all wrapped in a warm toasted flour tortilla. Served with creamy black beans and avocado sauce on the side

Yellow Corn Cachapa folded over Mano cheese "Venezuelan Mozzarella" Chicken breast marinated in pesto sauce, extra virgin olive oil. Crowned with drizzle pesto sauce, roasted tomatoes & shaved Parmigiano reggiano

100% Venezuelan goodness! Freshly ground corn dough griddled to golden perfection "Cachapa", then stuffed with your choice of Venezuelan style cheese to balance the natural sweetness. Served with a side of Nata "a salted Crème Fraîche" "Make it a Deluxe: Crown it with Nata & Queso Llanero

Popular open face yellow corn Venezuelan style pancake with your choice of Beef, chicken, pork, avocado or roasted veggies. Queso fresco, sweet plantains, black beans. Nata criolla & avocado sauce on the side

Folded yellow corn Venezuelan style pancake "Cachapa" with your choice of: Spicy pork, shredded beef, shredded chicken or Asado Negro. Gouda or Mano cheese, sweet plantains on top & Nata criolla on the side

Gluten free plate with your choice of beef, chicken, or pork. Served with white rice & corn, sweet plantains, nata, black beans crowned with queso fresco. Also available with avocado in place of meat (vegetarian)

A trio of golden, twice-fried tostones layered with creamy smashed avocado and elegantly crowned with tender beef, chicken, and pork. Accompanied by crisp coleslaw, seasoned black beans, and trio dips!

Braised prime beef in a rich dark papelon reduction, served with white rice, plantains and a refreshing palmito salad

Griddled Mortadella piled with melted Mano cheese, fresh sliced tomatoes, and a sharp sweet Dijon. Finished with a heavy smear of our house garlic-mayo aioli on a crusty, toasted Ciabatta.—just the way Tony liked it

A vibrant, cross-cultural masterpiece. We stack savory ham and melted, nutty Gruyere over our signature Venezuelan pernil—slow-roasted pulled pork marinated with bright orange citrus and a mild, warm spice. Finished with crunchy coleslaw, Amara’s house-made sweet pickles, and Dijon mustard, all pressed hot on rustic artisan ciabatta

Tender chicken breast marinated in our bright, house-made pesto, layered with thick slices of creamy fresh mozzarella. We stack fire-roasted and crisp fresh tomatoes for the perfect sweet-and-savory contrast, all served on warm, rustic toasted ciabatta

Our Gluten Free Sweet Plantains (Maduros or Platanos) are tender in the middle and crisp at the edges, fried in Canola oil, simple delicious

Gluten Free Tostones are crispy & savory, flat green plantains twice-fried in Canola oil. A Venezuelan tradition. Add Pink sauce on top and nata on the side (Mochimeros) or Queso fresco

Amara’s Signature Corn Pancakes a delightful harmony of flavors featuring two house-made, gluten-free yellow corn pancakes. Layered with authentic queso fresco and drizzled with rich Argentinean dulce de leche. Served with whipped butter, a side of mixed berry compote, and extra dulce de leche for the perfect finish

Featured in LA Times Food — “Best Breakfast.” a folded Venezuelan-style gluten free corn pancake "Cachapa" filled with Venezuelan style cheese, paired with your choice of meat and eggs. Served with black beans "Caraotas" Nata criolla & avocado sauce on the side. "Make it a Deluxe": Crown it with Nata & Queso Llanero

Two eggs any style, your choice of smoked ham or applewood bacon, served with Venezuelan corn pancakes layered Gouda cheese. Paired with butter and papelón syrup on the side

El placer de siempre, ahora en un bocado perfecto. Disfruta de LA icónica combinación de chocolate y avellanas con los Pirucream Bites. El barquillo crujiente que ya conoces en pequeños bocados irresistibles, ideales para comer en cualquier momento y lugar

Box of 6 Argentinean individually wrapped Alfajores with rich & creamy dulce de leche & covered with Chocolate. Havanna alfajores, Argentina’s most beloved chocolate coated cookies are here!

Roasted Almonds covered in Venezuelan Chocolate

"San Ignacio" has been producing Dulce de Leche in Argentina for over 45 years. The creamiest milk caramel Spread you'll ever taste with a delicate flavor, texture and unmistakable aroma

25 Crispy Churros (vegan) covered with your favorite Topping

25 Crispy Churros (vegan) covered with your favorite Topping + 2 squeezable bottles of favorite dipping sauce

50 Crispy Churros (vegan) covered with your favorite Topping

Experience the rich, deep flavor of our sweet dark chocolate sauce — smooth, velvety, and crafted to elevate every churro, pastry, or scoop of ice cream

House-Made Dulce de Leche Slow-cooked to a rich, creamy perfection. We use pure cow’s milk and traditional methods to coax out deep, toasted caramel notes and a luxuriously silky finish. The ultimate decadent pairing for our Pasadena Legend Churros, Tekes, or any sweet craving

Handcrafted from ripe pink guava, this vibrant house-made sauce delivers a tropical sweetness with a silky texture. Perfect for drizzling over churros, ice cream, or spreading on pastries — and irresistibly good as a dipping sauce for Tekes

Flaky butter croissant filled with white Chedar, imported Gouda, Mozzarella. Your choice of Ham or Turkey. Crowned with Parmesan Cheese & Roasted Tomato. Garlic aioli spread or on the side

Amara's Unique Almond Croissant filled with a velvety Almond cream made with Mascarpone cheese & Venezuelan Rum (no eggs), topped with sliced almonds - twice baked

Buttery French croissant filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, applewood bacon, melted gouda, fresh tomatoes, housemade sweet pickled. Served with our mildly spicy pink aioli or Garlic Aioli spread or on the side — a perfect balance of comfort and flavor

Voted Pasadena's Best Croissant. Traditional French Croissant (Buttery & flaky crusty) made with European French butter house-bake!

Twice baked butter Croissant filled with delicious Italian Nutella + your choice of additional sugar & cinnamon on top (Churro style)

"Discover why our customers call them 'the perfect ending' to any meal. Our iconic, 100% vegan churros are made to order, ensuring they reach your hands golden, incredibly crispy on the outside, and warm on the inside. Dusted with the perfect blend of sugar and aromatic Saigon cinnamon. The Full Experience: Enjoy them on their own or dip them in your choice of our artisanal sauces: creamy Dulce de Leche, vibrant Guava sauce, or trust the reviews and dunk them in our award-winning Thick Dark Chocolate—recognized by the LA Times and Yelp as one of the best in the us. One bite and you'll understand why they are Pasadena's favorite."

Crispy vegan churros dusted in Saigon cinnamon sugar, served with our award-winning sipping chocolate—recognized by LA Times Food, Yelp’s Best 50, Zagat, and LA List—and a side of whipped cream. Want it dairy-free? Just ask for the vegan hot chocolate version!

Four crispy ribbon-style churros dusted with cinnamon sugar, drizzled with guava sauce and topped with queso fresco. Served with extra guava dipping sauce on the side. Try it with crumbled Crispy Bacon

A golden cinnamon roll baked with panela and cheese, crowned with velvety vanilla ice cream, sliced almonds, fresh strawberries, and rich Dulce de Leche sauce — an indulgent combination of warm, sweet, and creamy flavors

Amara's Famous Fresh-Baked Golfeados: Our signature sweet and savory morning rolls. Filled with cinnamon, traditional Venezuelan papelón (unrefined cane sugar), queso fresco, and a hint of anise and cloves. - Highly recommended: Top it off with a layer of melted Queso de Mano!

Our house specialty: the perfect balance between the tropical zest of Venezuelan passion fruit and the sweet-tart essence of mixed berries. Handcrafted to be wonderfully refreshing and a true local favorite

Amara Espresso topped with hot water

Amara's espresso + 70% Dark chocolate + Chile Pasilla Cocoa Powder with your favorite steamed milk

Rich and creamy steamed milk with a double or triple shot of Amara espresso

Cortados are Amara's favorite coffees. Double shot of espresso with a touch of delicate unique sauces, topped with your favorite foamy steamed milk

Authentic Argentinean "San Ignacio" Dulce de Leche + Amara' espresso blend topped with your favorite steamed milk with a light layer of foam

A triple shot medium-rich espresso Arabica blend served over Ice with filtered fresh water

The ultimate mocha. Melted 70% Franceschi Venezuelan chocolate, a triple espresso punch, and our house-made spicy-cocoa blend. Chilled with premium milk over ice for a smooth, high-altitude flavor profile

Let’s talk about the ultimate flavor collision. A bold triple shot of espresso meets the rich, roasted hazelnut and cocoa perfection of authentic Nutella. We add just a whisper of sweet coconut syrup to bring those nutty flavors into the tropics, pour it all over ice, crown it with a lush cloud of coconut cream & Cinnamon. 🔥 The Plot Twist: It finishes with a daring spicy kick that elevates the roasted hazelnut notes. Not a fan of the heat? No problem. You can customize your spice level or ask for no spicy. The Experience: Nutty, decadent, tropical, and tailored to your taste

Amara's Cold Brewed is smooth and balance, make with our house-espresso blend, steeped without heat for 24 hours

Famous Argentinean "San Ignacio" Dulce de Leche mixed with a triple-shot espresso and your favorite cold milk over ice. One of our popular Ice Latte!

Refreshing House-brewed Black or Green tea + fresh agave lemanode

A balance sweet, creamy, and tangy juice with a flavor profile often compared to a mix of pineapple, strawberry, and citrus fruits. Suggar added

Refreshing and natural! Venezuelan style Limonadas with fresh Meyer lemons, touch of lime + blue agave. Classic style or with real Mango and seasonal tropical fruits!

Experience the authentic taste of premium Colombian pulp. No added sugar, just the fruit’s natural sweetness. Looking for a twist? Try our Mango and Hawaiian Pineapple blend

A refreshing Venezuelan's Lemonade made with "rapadura" de Papelon (Panela) Meyer lemons and lime. Ask for a twist of ginger juice to make Amara's favorite lemonade

Experience the drink honored as one of Yelp’s Top 50 Hot Chocolates in the u.s. And featured by the LA Times Food Magazine. Our traditional recipe is a creamy, decadent, and profoundly rich immersion in flavor. Paying homage to the European chocolate tradition first introduced to Venezuela centuries ago, we serve it thick and velvety—a truly sophisticated, historical chocolate experience you won't find anywhere else in Los Angeles

Gran Criollo Hot Chocolate is a full-flavored dark chocolate blend with a decadent and velvety texture that people love to sip on our cafe and along the Rose Parade route. Perfect for mochas or baking and crafted in small batches with mucho amor in Pasadena, California

For your parties or your office, our creamy, thick and rich sipping chocolate

Foamy, light and mildly sweet, Leche con Chocolate is the perfect blend of melted 65% Dark Venezuelan chocolate with your favorite steamed milk. Dress up your chocolate with our tasty add-ons

Organic Ceremonial Japanese Matcha and our curated selection of loose-leaf teas. Enjoy traditionally brewed in hot water, or crafted into a warm latte with your choice of steamed milk

"The Golden Matcha" Ceremonial Japanese Matcha, Golden sugar & butter, a touch of French Sea Salt & your favorite steamed milk

We took our vibrant, earthy Jade Ceremonial Matcha and gave it a Spanish Latte twist. Layered with rich, velvety condensed milk and your favorite hot steamed milk, it’s the perfect balance of zen energy and sweet indulgence

Traditional Hot Tea Freshly steeped organic tea by Art of Tea. Available in English Breakfast, Green, or Chamomile. Served plain or with your preferred dairy or plant-based milk

A base of decadent condensed milk, + your choice of cold milk, a touch of Madagascar vanilla blended with ourtop it off with a fresh, vibrant pour of our Jade Ceremonial Matcha. Stir it up for a silky, sweet, and complex cup that tastes resfreshing

Iced Ceremonial Matcha blended with coconut pulp and strawberry coulis, finished with Iced Creamy milk or Creamy Oat milk over ice

Vibrant ceremonial matcha, cold-whisked and served over ice. Earthy, smooth, and perfectly balanced, or pair it with your favorite milk—from classic dairy to creamy oat or almond—for your ideal daily ritual

Cool down with our premium organic teas sourced from Art of Tea. From robust English Breakfast, refreshing Green Tea, or calming Chamomile. Served crisp over ice plain or creamy with your choice of milk

¡Ya llegó LA temporada de chicha a Amara Cafe! 🇻🇪✨ Come cool down with our rich and creamy Venezuelan Chicha, available now through mid-October! Served over ice and topped with cinnamon and lots of dulce de leche, it’s the perfect refreshing treat for any time of day. ¡Te va a encantar!

Light and mildly sweet. 65% Dark Venezuelan chocolate + your favorite cold milk over Ice. Dress up your choco drink with our tasty add-ons

Creamy, thick and rich, our Venezuelan sipping chocolate over Ice. Refreshing Iced Cocoa but still decadent. Try some of the additions to travel around the world