Overnight smoke & sweet roast beef in a rich sauce, imported Gouda cheese & fresh tomatoes. Your favorite matching sauce on the side.
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.
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)
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.
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.
Amara's version of Cuban Sandwich with smoked applewood ham, pulled pork Pernil, melted Gruyere cheese, slaw & house made aioli with Dijon mustard, pickles on a toasted Ciabatta. Garlic sauce on the side.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
Amara’s Signature Corn PancakesA 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.
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.
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.
Grilled Argentinean shrimp, mild spicy mashed Hass avocado, roasted veggies & cilantro. Pico de Gallo on the side and your matching favorite sauce.
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.
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.
An all times Amara's Favorite! Inspired in Cuban cusine, a Puff pastry filled with signature creamy queso fresco and our housemade guava jam.
Your choice of: Scrambled, Venezuelan scrambled or egg whites! Queso fresco, fresh tomatoes and Avocado! Look for our cheese options!
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.
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.
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.
Your choice of: Sliced avocado or roasted veggies. Egg whites, roasted and fresh tomatoes, fresh cilantro, olive oil. Creamy black beans on the side.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our Gluten Free Sweet Plantains (Maduros or Platanos) are tender in the middle and crisp at the edges, fried in Canola oil, simple delicious.
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 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.
A golden, crispy grilled corn meal arepa stuffed with smoky cooked Spanish chorizo, fluffy scrambled eggs, and our signature creamy black beans (caraotas). Finished with a generous melt of rich Gouda cheese.Perfect for a hearty, protein-packed start to your day!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Twice baked butter Croissant filled with delicious Italian Nutella + your choice of additional sugar & cinnamon on top (Churro style)
Voted Pasadena's Best Croissant.Traditional French Croissant (Buttery & flaky crusty) made with European French butter house-bake!
Pirucream (Chocolate-Nuts Wafer Sticks, Large Can) - 10.59 oz / 300 g
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.
Amara's espresso + 70% Dark chocolate + Chile Pasilla Cocoa Powder with your favorite steamed milk
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 crispy vegan churros coated in cinnamon sugar, served with 3.5 oz each of our 3 most popular dipping sauces: rich dark chocolate, creamy dulce de leche & guava sauce.
Gluten free made to order grilled traditional Arepa
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.
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.
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.
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.
A luxurious, full-bodied coffee experience. We blend caramelized golden sugar and real butter for a rich, toasted sweetness, finished with a delicate touch of French Sea Salt. Poured over a bold triple espresso and suspended in cold, cloudy-creamy oat or heavy milk, it’s a perfectly balanced, creamy-dreamy escape
Light and mildly sweet. 65% Dark Venezuelan chocolate + your favorite cold milk over Ice. Dress up your choco drink with our tasty add-ons.
Triple espresso with pure 70% Franceschi Venezuelan Dark chocolate, served Iced with your favorite cold milk.
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.
The legendary Amara Mocha. Triple espresso meets melted 70% Venezuelan dark chocolate. Intense, velvety, and arguably the best caffeine kick in town. A must-order!
Strawberry filled wafer covered with Chocolate.
"The Golden Matcha" Ceremonial Japanese Matcha, Golden sugar & butter, a touch of french Sea Salt & your favorite steamed milk.
Creamy dulce de leche & covered with Chocolate, Havanna alfajor Clasico, Argentina’s most beloved chocolate coated cookies are here!
A smooth, medium roast crafted from Sumatra and Central American beans, with vibrant berry notes and a sweet, floral aroma. Locally roasted for a clean, balanced finish.
Rich and creamy steamed milk with a double or triple shot of Amara espresso.
A triple espresso, the silky density of condensed milk, and the nostalgic aroma of cinnamon. An intense, warm, and absolutely unforgettable experience.
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.
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
"The Golden Sea Matcha" Ceremonial Japanese Matcha, Golden sugar & butter. A touch of french Sea Salt & Cold Cloudy-Creamy Oat milk on top.
Iced Ceremonial Matcha blended with coconut pulp and strawberry coulis, finished with Iced Creamy milk or Creamy Oat milk over ice.
Our "Caracas Latte" family recipe with Condensed milk, Triple espresso and your favorite cold milk over Ice.
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!
Rich & balanced, your everyday to-go coffee drink made with your favorite Iced milk and a triple-shot of espresso.
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.
Creamy & sofisticated, a triple-shot of espresso mixed with original Italian Nutella and your favorite milk over Ice. Call me "Amarella"
Our famous house-made Vanilla Papelon Syrup + Triple Espresso shot with your favorite milk, over Ice.
Silky Italian Nutella mixed with Amara espresso topped with your favorite steamed milk with a light layer of foam.
Crisp, sweet, and crunchy Venezuelan style Palmeritas!
Balances the warmth of golden sugar and butter with the sharpness of french sea salt. This house-made butterscotch sauce cuts through the intensity of our signature espresso blend, creating a latte that is incredibly smooth without being overly sweet
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.
Our famous house-made Vanilla-Papelon Syrup with Amara Espresso and your favorite steamed milk.
Made from a mild, nutty cacao sourced from Patanemo "an area renowned for some of the finest cacao in the world. Direct trade, single estate cacaoOnly three ingredients: cacao, late-season maple sugar, and cocoa butter
Amara's espresso blend in an standard double-shot espresso, our espresso comes in one size: 2 Oz.Our Macchiato is a double espresso marked with a touch of your favorite steamed foamy milk on top.Our Macchiato comes in a 4 Oz. size cup and is not an over ice drink.
A triple shot medium-rich espresso Arabica blend served over Ice with filtered fresh water.
Amara's Cold Brewed is smooth and balance, make with our house-espresso blend, steeped without heat for 24 hours.
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!
Amara's famous Crispy Churros (vegan) sanded with Saigon cinnamon & sugar and served with your favorite dipping sauce.
Amara Espresso topped with hot water.
Fresh squeezed orange juice! No sugar added.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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