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Arepa Cachapa  Unique  Breakfast Pasadena Restaurant

Amara Cafe Pasadena

55 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA
Pickup Only
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FEATURED
IT IS CHURRO'S TIME
DRINKS
CACHAPAS & AREPAS BREAKFAST-BRUNCH
BURRITOS & TOAST
EMPANADAS & TEKES
CROISSANTS & SANDWICHES (Breakfast)
VENEZUELAN BAKERY
AREPAS-CACHAPAS & PLATES
SANDWICHES - SALADS & BOWLS
PLANTAINS & SIDES
CHOCOLATES - ALFAJORES & SWEETS
HOT CHOCOLATE & COFFEE BAGS
AMARA Ready to Serve at home

FEATURED

Pre-Order Ready to Eat

  • P/O Pan de Jamon (Choose dough & Size)

    Venezuelan Pan de Jamon (Ham bread) is elaborated in two different type of doughs: Traditional or Hojaldre. Made with with black forest ham, smoked honey bacon, infused raisins and Spanish stuffed green olives.

    $20.00
  • Pernil (Sliced Pork Leg with sauce) 500g

    Amara's Signature Pernil Navideño (Holiday Pork Leg) This is the definitive taste of a Venezuelan Christmas. Our exquisite sliced pork leg is first marinated overnight in a complex, savory-sweet blend of fresh orange juice, slow-roasted garlic, oregano, cumin and secret herbs. The Pernil is then slow-braised to achieve a perfect texture that is both firm and fork-tender. A truly authentic, melt-in-your-mouth experience. On holidays, served traditionally alongside Hallacas and our creamy Ensalada de Gallina.

    $31.50
  • P/O Hallaca de CARNE-POLLO (Refrigerada-No Puerco)

    Hallaca hecha de carne y pollo (sin puerco) con guiso al estilo tradicional, adornada con aceitunas,cebolla, pimenton, pasitas y alcaparras.

    $15.50
  • P/O Bundle 5 Hallacas CARNE-POLLO $14.8u (Refrigeradas-No Puerco)

    Bundle Of Five Delicious Traditional Beef & Chicken Hallacas (No Pork)

    $73.99
  • P/O Hallaca de POLLO (Refrigerada-No Carne-No Puerco)

    Tradicional de Pollo con pasitas, aceitunas, cebolla, pimenton, alcaparras. No contienen carne de puerco o carne res. COCIDA Refrigerada para ser CALENTADA en su bolsa (food-grade bag) por 15min en agua hirviendo.

    $15.50
  • P/O Bundle 5 Hallacas de POLLO $14.5u (Refrigeradas-No Carne-No Puerco)

    Bundle Of Five Delicious Chicken Hallacas (No meat-No Pork)

    $72.50
  • P/O Ensalada de Gallina

    Amara's Traditional Venezuelan Ensalada de Gallina Bring the authentic taste of a Venezuelan holiday table home to Pasadena! This beloved, festive classic is a creamy, vibrant, and utterly satisfying salad. We combine tender, shredded chicken breast with finely diced potatoes, sweet carrots, and bright green peas. It's all folded into our rich, house-made Amara's Mayo dressing, perfectly seasoned with sweet Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. A nostalgic and delicious side for any holiday gathering.

    $18.50

Fall Drinks

  • Hot Pumpkin Coco Glow Latte SEASONAL

    A smooth fusion of bold triple espresso, organic coconut and pumpkin spice finished with your favorite steamed milk.

  • Hot Nutella Latte

    Silky Italian Nutella mixed with Amara espresso topped with your favorite steamed milk with a light layer of foam.

  • Iced Pistachio Dulce de Leche Matcha Latte 16 oz SEASONAL

    Iced ceremonial matcha blended with Argentinean dulce de leche and pistachio cream, finished with cold oat milk over ice. Other milk options available.

    $7.80
  • Iced Pumpkin Coco Glow Foamed Latte 16 oz SEASONAL

    Fall in a cup. A smooth fusion of bold triple espresso, organic coconut and pumpkin spice over your favorite cold-foamed milk. Try it with Oat milk for extra cozy vibe.

  • Iced Coconut Strawberry Matcha Latte 16 oz

    Iced Ceremonial Matcha blended with coconut pulp and strawberry coulis, finished with your choice of cold milk over ice.

    $7.80

Fall Food

  • Hallaca de Carne y Pollo (Beef & Chicken Tamal) No pork

    A Venezuelan holiday classic—our Hallaca features tender Angus beef and chicken, slow-cooked with onions, garlic, bell peppers, chiles, and fresh herbs, wrapped in delicate yellow corn dough. Each is finished with raisins, Spanish olives, and capers, and hand-rolled in banana leaves. No pork, just vibrant, festive flavors. Available for a limited time during the holiday season.

    $15.50
  • Galipan Cachapa GF

    Featured in LA Times Food — “Best Breakfast.” A folded Venezuelan-style corn pancake filled with melted cheese, paired with your choice of meat or veggies and your preferred style of eggs. Served with black beans, and avocado sauce on the side.

    $23.50
  • Apple & Raisins Baked Empanada

    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.

  • Almond Croissant

    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.

    $7.00
  • Asado & Gruyere Brioche "SEASONAL"

    Slow-braised prime beef in a rich panela glaze, topped with melted Gruyère, housemade red pickled onions, slaw, tomato slices, garlic aioli, and crispy potato sticks, all on a buttery brioche bun.

    $16.95
  • Dulce de Leche Pancakes GF

    Two sweet yellow corn pancakes drizzled with dulce de leche and topped with queso fresco. Served with your choice of mixed berry compote or fried plantains, plus butter and a side of dulce de leche.

    $17.00

IT IS CHURRO'S TIME

Churros "Spanish Style"

Best Churros of Pasadena Since 2011!
  • Churros with Dipping Sauce

    Amara's famous Crispy Churros (vegan) sanded with Saigon cinnamon & sugar and served with your favorite dipping sauce.

  • Churros con Hot Chocolate "Madrid Style"

    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!

Churros Fiesta "To-Go Only"

  • Box 25u

    25 Crispy Churros (vegan) sanded with Saigon cinnamon & sugar.

    $26.00
  • Box 25u + 2 Bottles of your favorite sauces 4oz/each

    25 crispy vegan churros dusted in cinnamon sugar, served with 4 oz of each of our top 3 dipping sauces: rich dark chocolate, tropical guava, and creamy dulce de leche

    $36.00
  • Box 50u

    50 Crispy Churros (vegan) sanded with Saigon cinnamon & sugar.

    $49.50
  • Dulce de Leche spread "San Ignacio" To-go

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

    $15.50
  • Guava "Guayaba" Sauce To-go

    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.

    $6.50
  • Dark Chocolate Sauce To-go

    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

    $7.00
  • Dulce de Leche sauce To-go

    Our house-made Dulce de Leche is slow-cooked from pure cow’s milk until it reaches a rich, creamy perfection. Deep caramel notes and a silky texture make it the perfect companion for Churros, Tekes, or any sweet moment

    $4.10

Morning Churros (Breakfast)

  • Churros con Hot Chocolate "Madrid Style"

    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!

  • Churros con Guayaba & Queso Fresco

    Five crispy ribbon-style churros dusted with cinnamon sugar, drizzled with our house-made guava sauce, and topped with queso fresco. Served with extra guava dipping sauce on the side

    $13.50
  • Churros w Plantains, Bacon & Dulce de Leche

    Three golden bow-shaped churros coated in Saigon cinnamon sugar, accompanied by sweet plantains, crispy bacon, queso fresco, and rich dulce de leche

    $13.50
  • Churros "Pasadena Breakfast"

    Three crispy churros dusted in cinnamon sugar or Madagascar vanilla sugar, served with an 8oz cappuccino and your choice of dipping sauce

    $9.00
  • 3 Churros for Breakfast & a dipping

    Three fresh to order churros sanded with cinnamon sugar & your choice of dipping sauce.

    $6.00
  • 3 Churros for Breakfast (no dipping)

    Three fresh to order churros!

    $3.95

DRINKS

Hot Coffee

  • Hot Pumpkin Coco Glow Latte SEASONAL

    A smooth fusion of bold triple espresso, organic coconut and pumpkin spice finished with your favorite steamed milk.

  • Espresso or Macchiato

    Amara's espresso blend in an standard double-shot espresso or a delicate Macchiato marked with a touch of your favorite steamed foamy milk on top.

  • Cortados

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

  • Hot Americano

    Amara Espresso topped with hot water.

  • Hot Cappuccino

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

  • Hot Latte

    Rich & balanced Amara espresso blend, topped with your favorite steamed milk with a light layer of foam. Your everyday go-to latte!

  • Hot Papelon-Vanilla Latte

    Our famous house-made Vanilla-Papelon Syrup with Amara Espresso and your favorite steamed milk.

    $6.00
  • Hot Dulce D Leche "Amara" Latte

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

  • Hot Condensed Milk Latte

    Condensed milk + a Rich & balanced Amara espresso blend topped with your favorite steamed milk with a light layer of foam.

  • Hot Nutella Latte

    Silky Italian Nutella mixed with Amara espresso topped with your favorite steamed milk with a light layer of foam.

  • Hot Cacao Latte "Mocha"

    65% Venezuelan Dark chocolate + Amara Espresso Blend with your favorite steamed milk!

  • Hot Aztec Latte "Spicy Mocha"

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

    $6.90
  • Hot Coffee To Go Container

    Amara's Most Popular Coffees in a 128 Oz & 96 Oz insulated To Go Carrier: Black Coffee, Cacao "Mocha Latte", Condensed Milk "Caracas" Latte.

    $33.99

Hot Chocolate

  • Hot Venezuelan (Gran Criollo famous Chocolate)

    Our signature Venezuelan sipping chocolate — creamy, thick, and deeply rich — pays homage to the European chocolate tradition introduced to Venezuela centuries ago. Honored as one of Yelp’s Top 50 Hot Chocolates in the U.S. and featured by the LA Times Food Magazine among the 10 drinks to try in Los Angeles.

    $5.50
  • Hot Leche con 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.

    $5.60
  • Hot Chocolate To Go Container

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

Hot Matcha

  • Hot Matcha Latte

    Organic Ceremonial Matcha Tea powder with hot water or your favorite steamed milk. Add your favorite sweetener: Honey, Condensed milk or French Lavender

  • Hot Traditional Matcha (with water)

Hot Teas

  • Hot Teas & Tea Lattes

    Amaras favorite selection of organic tea leafs, with water or Tea latte. Green, English breakfast, Chai & Chamomile.

Iced Coffee

Te decimos Hola! con un rico coffee.
  • Iced Pumpkin Coco Glow Foamed Latte 16 oz SEASONAL

    Fall in a cup. A smooth fusion of bold triple espresso, organic coconut and pumpkin spice over your favorite cold-foamed milk. Try it with Oat milk for extra cozy vibe.

  • Iced Coconut Dulce de Leche Latte "Seasonal"

    "Summer Iced Drink" Creamy Havana Argentinean Dulce de Leche, Coconut pulp, Cinnamon, triple espreso + your favorite cold milk over Ice!

    $7.80
  • Iced Americano

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

    $4.50
  • Iced Latte

    Rich & balanced, your everyday to-go coffee drink made with your favorite Iced milk and a triple-shot of espresso.

    $5.99
  • Cold Brewed (24h)

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

  • Iced Cacao Mocha or Aztec Mocha Latte

    65% Silky Venezuelan Dark chocolate (Real chocolate, vegan & soy-free) mixed with a triple espresso and topped with your favorite milk over Ice. The drink that chocolate connoisseur LOVE!

    $7.85
  • Iced Condensed Milk Latte "Caracas"

    Our "Caracas Latte" family recipe with Condensed milk, Triple espresso and your favorite cold milk over Ice.

    $7.00
  • Iced Vanilla Panela Latte

    Our famous house-made Vanilla Papelon Syrup + Triple Espresso shot with your favorite milk, over Ice.

    $7.00
  • Iced Dulce D Leche Latte "Amara"

    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!

    $7.60
  • Iced Nutella Latte "Amarella"

    Creamy & sofisticated, a triple-shot of espresso mixed with original Italian Nutella and your favorite milk over Ice. Call me "Amarella"

    $7.80

Iced Matcha

We only serve Ceremonial Matcha!
  • Iced Pistachio Dulce de Leche Matcha Latte 16 oz SEASONAL

    Iced ceremonial matcha blended with Argentinean dulce de leche and pistachio cream, finished with cold oat milk over ice. Other milk options available.

    $7.80
  • Iced Coconut Strawberry Matcha Latte 16 oz

    Iced Ceremonial Matcha blended with coconut pulp and strawberry coulis, finished with your choice of cold milk over ice.

    $7.80
  • Iced Matcha Latte

    Over Ice organic "Ceremonial" Matcha paring with your favorite cold milk or just with water. Try with condensed milk or our seasonal flavor.

Iced Chocolate & MIlkShakes

  • Iced Venezuelan Chocolate "Gran Criollo"

    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.

    $6.15
  • Iced Leche con Chocolate "Merida"

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

    $6.15
  • Berry Dark Chocolate MilkShake

    Treat yourself to a moment of pure bliss. Our new Winter Berry Dark Chocolate Shake features rich, authentic Venezuelan drinking chocolate, creamy vanilla ice cream, and a bright swirl of mixed berries. It’s the cozy decadence you deserve this season. Find it only at amaracafe.com Pasadena!

    $9.00

Juices "Jugos Naturales"

  • Orange Juice

    Fresh squeezed orange juice! No sugar added.

  • Mango Juice & more...

    Real Mango & Pineapple (no sugar added) Transportate a Altamira tomandote tu jugo de Mango!

  • Parchita-Berries Juice & more...

    Popular Venezuelan style Passion fruit (sugar added) Amara's favorite with mixed berries!

Lemonades & Iced Teas

  • Lemonades

    Refreshing and natural! Housemade with fresh Meyer lemons & organic blue agave classic style or with real Mango.

    $4.50
  • Papelon Limon "Venezuelan Lemonade"

    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.

    $5.50
  • Iced Teas

    Healthy & Refreshing Unsweetened Organic teas: Green, English Breakfast, Masala Chai & Chamomile.

    $6.00
  • Summer Iced Tea

    HRefreshing, the perfect match of fruit & cold tea.

    $7.50

CACHAPAS & AREPAS BREAKFAST-BRUNCH

Cachapas-Breakfast (Gluten Free)

  • Galipan Cachapa GF

    Featured in LA Times Food — “Best Breakfast.” A folded Venezuelan-style corn pancake filled with melted cheese, paired with your choice of meat or veggies and your preferred style of eggs. Served with black beans, and avocado sauce on the side.

    $23.50
  • Dulce de Leche Pancakes GF

    Two sweet yellow corn pancakes drizzled with dulce de leche and topped with queso fresco. Served with your choice of mixed berry compote or fried plantains, plus butter and a side of dulce de leche.

    $17.00
  • Two eggs, Bacon & Cheese Corn Pancakes GF

    Two eggs any style, your choice of ham, bacon, or avocado, served with Venezuelan corn pancakes filled with melted Gouda cheese. Accompanied by butter, and papelón syrup on the side.

    $19.50

Arepas Breakfast (Gluten Free)

  • Altamira Arepa Plate GF

    “Un tributo al corazón de Caracas.” A staple Venezuelan plate featuring two fried eggs, a gluten-free grilled arepa, your choice of queso fresco or queso de mano fundido, black beans on the side. Served with your choice of beef, chicken, pork, or avocado.

  • Spanish Chorizo, Eggs & Cheese Arepa "Pal Pana"

    Spanish Chorizo or crispy bacon. Gouda cheese, creamy black beans and scrambled eggs. Also available on weekends choice of Venezuelan's style scrambled eggs with onions & tomatoes "Perico"

  • Avocado Eggs & Cheese GF

    Your choice of: Scrambled, Venezuelan scrambled or egg whites! Queso fresco, fresh tomatoes and Avocado! Look for our cheese options!

  • Arepa @DoctorSotelo GF

    Your choice of: Sliced avocado or roasted veggies. Egg whites, roasted and fresh tomatoes, fresh cilantro, olive oil. Creamy black beans on the side.

    $16.50
  • Arepa with Cheese GF

    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.


BURRITOS & TOAST

Toast & Burritos Breakfast

  • Avocado Toast "Ydelays"

    "Ydelays" Avocado Toast on Arepa or Ciabatta with mashed & sliced avocado, cherries & roasted tomatoes, Espelette, fresh cilantro & Italian Burrata. Sweet red pickled onions on the side. Inspired my Venezuelan friend @Ydelays

    $14.00
  • Spanish Chorizo & Bacon Burrito

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

    $18.90
  • Shrimp & Avocado Burrito

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

    $18.90
  • Plantains Earth Burrito

    A hearty wrap filled with plantains, mashed avocado, cilantro, black beans, rice, cheddar, veggies, cabbage & scrambled, finished with a drizzle of garlic aioli. Picante hot sauce on the side and potato stixs. Make it Vegan: Substitute soy chorizo — no cheese, eggs or aioli.

    $18.90

EMPANADAS & TEKES

Baked Classic Empanadas (Popular)

Empanada Fiesta Every Thursday - Buy 2 Get 1 FREE! Experience the perfect fusion of comfort and adventure with our signature baked empanadas. Housemade Argentinean-style dough—always baked, never fried—(for a lighter, more satisfying bite. Our fillings take your taste buds on a journey, inspired by the most craveable flavors from around the globe. Whether you're in the mood for a spicy kick, a rich savory classic, or something completely new, every empanada is a delicious, self-contained meal.
  • Baked Classic Empanadas Boxes

    The Perfect Box for Every Occasion Tasting Box (3-Pack): Perfect for a quick, adventurous lunch, a delightful snack, or for trying out three different global flavors on your own. Feast Box (6-Pack): The ideal centerpiece for game day, a convenient, international family dinner, or the best way to share the wealth of world cuisine with friends.

  • Artisan Sauces & Dips

    Experience our house-made Venezuelan sauces and dips—crafted in small batches for bold flavors and rich textures. The perfect way to elevate any dish.

    $1.20
  • Beef "Patagonia" Baked 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.

    $5.80
  • Chicken "Gallega" Baked Empanada

    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.

  • Spinach & Mozzarella Baked Empanada

    A golden hojaldre empanada layered with creamy spinach, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, and melted mozzarella — a luscious vegetarian delight that’s truly a level above.

  • Apple & Raisins Baked Empanada

    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.

  • Pre-Baked CLASSIC Frozen Empanadas (Popular)

    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.

    $15.95

Tequeños "Fried Tekes"

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.
  • Artisan Sauces & Dips

    Experience our house-made Venezuelan sauces and dips—crafted in small batches for bold flavors and rich textures. The perfect way to elevate any dish.

    $1.20
  • Hot Tequeños freshly fried (No sauce included)

    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.

  • Pre-Fried Frozen Tequeños (Popular)

    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.

Venezuelan Fried Empanadas (Gluten Free-Criollas)

  • Artisan Sauces & Dips

    Experience our house-made Venezuelan sauces and dips—crafted in small batches for bold flavors and rich textures. The perfect way to elevate any dish.

    $1.20
  • Cheese Empanada Criolla (Queso blanco)

    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.

  • Beef Empanada Criolla (Carne Mechada)

    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.

  • Chicken Empanada Criolla (Pollo Mechado)

    A pair of gluten-free Venezuelan white corn empanadas, crisp-fried to order and filled with traditional Pollo Mechado—shredded chicken stewed with onions, honey, fresh herbs, and tomato sofrito. Please allow at least 12 minutes for frying, as each order is made fresh.

  • Fish Empanada Criolla "Cazón & Plantains "

    A pair of gluten-free white corn empanadas, crisp-fried to order and filled with classic Venezuelan cazón—flaky white fish gently simmered in a sofrito of onions, garlic, scallions, red peppers, tomato, and fresh herbs—blended with sweet plantains for an authentic touch. Please allow at least 12 minutes for frying, as each order is made fresh.

    $10.00
  • NEW Pre-Cooked (not fried) Frozen Criollas Empanadas

    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.

    $14.50

CROISSANTS & SANDWICHES (Breakfast)

Croissants (Traditional & Sweet)

  • Butter Croissant

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

    $5.60
  • Almond Croissant

    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.

    $7.00
  • Nutella Croissant

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

    $6.50

Croissant & Brioche Breakfast Sandwiches

  • Bacon, Eggs & Gouda

    Your choice of buttery French croissant or toasted brioche, filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, applewood bacon, melted gouda, fresh tomatoes, housemade sweet pickles. Served with our mildly spicy pink aioli on the side — a perfect balance of comfort and flavor.

    $17.50
  • Two Ingredients Breakfast Sandwich

    French flaky butter croissant or toasted brioche filled with your two ingredients favorite combination. Served with optional spicy pink aioli or Sriracha mayo — a deliciously creamy, savory sandwich experience.

    $11.00
  • Gruyere & Eggs

    Your choice of buttery croissant or toasted brioche, layered with creamy scrambled eggs, roasted tomatoes, and melted imported Gruyère cheese. Finished with our house-made garlic aioli for a rich, savory touch.

    $15.00
  • BLT, Turkey & Egg

    A classic BLT reimagined — roasted turkey layered with crispy bacon, sweet red pickled onions, and our house-made pink aioli, crowned with a fried egg on your choice of toasted brioche or buttery croissant. A rich and satisfying twist on a timeless favorite.

    $16.50

VENEZUELAN BAKERY

Golfiados & Pastelitos

  • Golfiados "Morning Roll"

    Amara's famous morning roll are filled with cinnamon, cane sugar (Papelon) queso fresco and touch anise seeds and cloves. -Also available with Mano cheese on top

  • Guava & Cheese Strudel "Pastelito"

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

Cachitos (Bread rolls)

  • Cachito de Jamon "Ham Bread Roll"

    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!

  • Cachito de Queso "Cheese Bread Roll"

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


AREPAS-CACHAPAS & PLATES

Arepas (Gluten Free)

Gluten Free White Corn Bread
  • "Vegetarian Suegra" Arepa

    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.

    $14.90
  • Soy La Vegana Arepa "NEW"

    Fresh mashed Hass avocados, roasted veggies & your choice of: Spicy vegan Soy Chorizo or ripe sweet plantains. Fresh pico de Gallo on the side and your favorite matching sauce.

    $16.20
  • Chicken "Catira" Arepa

    Stewed chicken breast in a honey-tomato marinara, imported Gouda Cheese, fresh cilantro and our house-made sweet pickled red onions. Choose your favorite side of sauce.

    $15.90
  • Pork-Pernil & Mano Cheese "NEW"

    Slow-braised Venezuelan Pernil with herbs, paired with fresh Mano cheese, sweet pickled red onions and fresh cilantro. Suggested serving with a fresh daily made garlic dipping sauce.

    $16.00
  • Chicken-Avocado "Reina" Arepa

    Chicken breast in a velvety avocado and onion mayo emulsion, brightened with cilantro and enriched with imported Gouda. Accompanied by a daily-crafted dipping sauce for free. (Reina filling is a cold chicken salad)

    $16.50
  • Beef & Gouda "La Pelua"

    Tender slow-cooked shredded beef, accented with imported Gouda cheese, fresh tomatoes, and our signature sweet buttered pickles. Accompanied by a daily-crafted dipping sauce for free.

    $16.00
  • Shrimp Avocado Arepa

    Grilled Argentinean shrimp, mild spicy mashed Hass avocado, roasted veggies & cilantro. Pico de Gallo on the side and your matching favorite sauce.

    $16.00
  • Pabellon Arepa

    Iconic & Best selling Arepa. Your choice of: Beef, chicken, pork, avocado or roasted veggies. Creamy black beans, queso fresco and fried sweet plantains. Your favorite matching sauce on the side.

    $16.90
  • Asado Negro Arepa

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

    $17.90
  • Arepa with Cheese GF

    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.

  • Grilled Arepa (Plain)

    Gluten free made to order grilled traditional Arepa

Cachapas (Gluten Free)

Cachapas are The Gluten Free Yellow Corn Venezuelan's Pancake
  • Cachapa Llanera (Open face)

    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.

    $22.00
  • Meat Cachapa (folded)

    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.

  • Cachapa Mediterranea (open face)

    Open face yellow corn Cachapa with prosciutto, Spanish chorizo, Italian Burrata, roasted and grape tomatoes & pesto spread.

    $23.00
  • Cachapa de Queso (folded)

    Folded yellow corn Venezuelan style Corn Pancake "Cachapa" with your favorite cheese inside and crowned with nata & queso fresco + nata criolla on the side.

    $12.95

Plates "Venezuelan" (Gluten Free)

  • Venezuelan Asado Negro (Gluten-Free)

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

    $23.00
  • El Criollo Plate (Gluten-Free)

    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)

    $17.50
  • Golden Trio Tostones (Gluten-Free)

    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 our house-made roasted garlic sauce or avocado sauce, crafted fresh daily.

    $25.00

SANDWICHES - SALADS & BOWLS

Sandwiches

  • Asado & Gruyere Brioche "SEASONAL"

    Slow-braised prime beef in a rich panela glaze, topped with melted Gruyère, housemade red pickled onions, slaw, tomato slices, garlic aioli, and crispy potato sticks, all on a buttery brioche bun.

    $16.95
  • Spicy Cubano Sandwich on a Ciabatta

    Cuban style pulled pork, ham, melted Swiss cheese, Amara's secret slaw & house made aioli spicy mustard, pickles on a toasted Ciabatta. Garlic sauce on the side. Add French fries + 3

  • Chicken Pesto Caprese

    Our signature Chicken Pesto Caprese: juicy basil-marinated chicken, creamy mozzarella, a mix of roasted and fresh tomatoes, on toasted ciabatta—served with crispy potato stixs.

    $16.00
  • Prosciutto & Burrata Ciabatta

    Italian Prosciutto, fresh Burrata, fresh & roasted tomatoes and your choice of Italian pesto with olive oil or balsamic glaze and olive oil on a toasted Ciabatta.

    $17.50

Salads & Bowl

  • Fresh Farmer Salad

    Hass avocado, heart of palm, chopped Romaine, roasted corn, red pickled onions Campari tomatoes, Cranberries with your choice of Honey mustard or Mango pineapple dressing.

    $13.00
  • Caesar Avocado Salad

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

    $13.00
  • Tasty Bowl (Build your own)

    Build your own bowl with a base of: grains, salads or both. Our latin unique flavors with some California and Mediterranean accents. Puro Sabor!

    $13.00

PLANTAINS & SIDES

Plantains & Tostones (Gluten Free)

  • Sweet Plantains (fried)

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

    $6.50
  • Tostones "Fried Green Plantains"

    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.


CHOCOLATES - ALFAJORES & SWEETS

Alfajores & Chocolates

Indulge in the true taste of Argentina, now available at Amara Cafe in Pasadena! We proudly feature the classic Havanna Alfajor—a cherished tradition beloved worldwide. Experience two soft, sweet cookies hugging a generous layer of rich, creamy dulce de leche, all completely enveloped in a delicate coat of fine dark or milk chocolate. Stop by for the Clásico and see why this is Argentina's most beloved cookie.
  • 70% Venezuelan Dark Chocolate Bar 70g by Orinoco.

    Silver Winner at the 2023 International Chocolate Awards – Americas Experience the naturally nutty and caramel notes of this smooth, decadent chocolate. Perfectly enjoyed with a cup of hot tea or coffee. Made from a mild, nutty cacao sourced from Patanemo in the Carabobo region of Venezuela—an area renowned for some of the finest cacao in the Valencia region. Features: Direct trade, single estate cacao Only three ingredients: cacao, late-season maple sugar, and cocoa butter Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly Produced in a facility that handles tree nuts and goat dairy.

    $14.95
  • Box Alfajor Dulce de Leche & Chocolate "Havana" 6u

    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!

    $25.00
  • Alfajor Dulce de Leche & Chocolate "Havana"

    Creamy dulce de leche & covered with Chocolate, Havanna alfajor Clasico, Argentina’s most beloved chocolate coated cookies are here!

    $4.60
  • Chocolate Covered Almonds

    Roasted Almonds covered in Venezuelan Chocolate.

    $4.65

Venezuelan Snacks "Chucherias"

  • Pirucream 300gr (Can)

    Pirucream (Chocolate-Nuts Wafer Sticks, Large Can) - 10.59 oz / 300 g

  • Palmier (2u) Palmeritas

    Crisp, sweet, and crunchy Venezuelan style Palmeritas!

    $3.50
  • Ovomaltina 35gr

    Venezuelan Chocolate Cream

    $2.75
  • Cocossete 1.8oz

    Venezuelan Wafer Cookie Filled with Coconut Cream

    $2.05
  • Samba Fresa

    Strawberry filled wafer covered with Chocolate.

    $2.05

HOT CHOCOLATE & COFFEE BAGS

Coffee & Hot Chocolate Bags

  • Coffee Beans Amara's Blend

    Amara's Coffee Beans are a blend of Sumatra-Colombia-Brazil with offer a creamy sweet notes of chocolate and almond. Rich and balance.

    $19.00
  • "Gran Criollo" Hot Chocolate

    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.

    $18.00
  • Gran Criolo 12 oz with Golden Spoon

    Nice pairing: 12oz Hot Chocolate Bag & Golden Spoon

    $21.00
  • Add a Golden Spoon Bag Clip

    Stainless steel golden spoon. Great for measuring hot choco powder, coffee, and with a clip to close your bag.

    $3.95

AMARA Ready to Serve at home

Empanadas-Tekes-Latin Classic Ready to serve

Classic or Criollas Empanadas & Tequeños Pre-cooked ready to be finished at your Air Fryer or Oven in just 12 minutes!
  • Pre-Baked CLASSIC Frozen Empanadas (Popular)

    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.

    $15.95
  • NEW Pre-Cooked (not fried) Frozen Criollas Empanadas

    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.

    $14.50
  • Pre-Fried Frozen Tequeños (Popular)

    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.

Cheeses-Dairy-Flours

  • Queso de Mano 24 oz "3 Ruedas Grandes"

    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.

    $15.45
  • Nata Criolla (Rich white milk cream)

    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.

    $6.25
  • Queso Llanero Semi-duro "saladito"

    Queso Llanero. Venezuelan style cheese. Salty & creamy.

    $6.85
  • Harina Pan 1Kg

    Precooked White Corn Meal (Gluten Free)

    $4.15

Sauces & Spreads Ready to serve

Our housemade sweet and savory sauces are crafted fresh daily using only real, premium ingredients. Free from additives and preservatives, they deliver authentic flavor and quality in every bite. Perfect to enhance any dish with a touch of homemade goodness.
  • Avocado Sauce To-go

    Delicious as a sauce, spread, dipping or salad dressing! This avocado, garlic & cilantro sauce will spice up anything on your table. Keep refrigerated.

    $6.00
  • Garlic "Ajo" Sauce To-go

    Traditional Venezuelan "Salsa de Ajo" Garlic Sauce is made with fresh garlic, vinegar, salt, cream, mayo & spices!

    $4.90
  • Pico de Gallo To-go

    Our Salsa Fresca is loaded with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice. Amara's version of Pico de Gallo.

    $5.90
  • Guava "Guayaba" Sauce To-go

    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.

    $6.50
  • Dulce de Leche sauce To-go

    Our house-made Dulce de Leche is slow-cooked from pure cow’s milk until it reaches a rich, creamy perfection. Deep caramel notes and a silky texture make it the perfect companion for Churros, Tekes, or any sweet moment

    $4.10
  • Dulce de Leche spread "San Ignacio" To-go

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

    $15.50
  • Dark Chocolate Sauce To-go

    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

    $7.00

Meat-Poultry-Pork Ready to serve

  • Shredded Beef "Carne Mechada" Retail

    Authentic Carne Mechada (Slow-Cooked Shredded Beef) Elevate your catered event with a classic Venezuelan staple. Our Carne Mechada is a labor of love, starting with premium, quality beef meticulously shredded and then stewed in a complex, house-made sofrito sauce. This rich and savory base features fresh tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, a splash of red wine, and a secret blend of spices. The result is an unforgettable, melt-in-your-mouth dish. This is the perfect centerpiece for your guests, served in convenient, ready-to-heat trays. It's ideal for stuffing our arepas, building a classic Pabellón Criollo plate, or adding authentic flavor to any slider or taco bar.

    $30.50

Beans-Veggies-Plantains Ready to serve

  • Black Beans "Caraotas" Ready to serve at home

    "Caraotas" Venezuelan creamy black beans are slow cooked in a Gluten Free-Dairy Free vegan garlic-onions sofrito with salt, olive oil, no sugar and no preservatives. Made from fresh beans from the sack. Ideal for accompanied by arepas, rice, etc... -Ingredients: Black Beans, onions, garlic, pepper & salt.

    $9.00

Cachapas Boxes Ready to serve

  • Cachapas Medianas 5" (5u/Ready to serve)

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

    $16.00
  • Cachapa Grande 8" (3u/Ready to serve)

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

    $15.00

Amara Chocolate & Coffee Location and Hours

(626) 744-1765
55 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
Open now • Closes at 3PM
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