Orinoco Restaurant — Restaurant in Lake Charles

If you’re craving a culinary experience that’ll leave your taste buds dancing, Orinoco Colombian and Venezuelan Restaurant in Lake Charles is the place to go. The food is nothing short of incredible—honestly, just thinking about it makes my mouth water. I’d go as far as saying it’s the best Colombian and Venezuelan cuisine you’ll find within a 300-mile radius, and I don’t say that lightly. I was so hooked that I ended up visiting three times in one week, and every bite was just as amazing as the last.

Beyond the food, the facility itself is a pleasant surprise—clean, welcoming, and well-kept. The service? Absolutely on point. The staff makes you feel right at home while delivering plates of pure deliciousness. It’s such a treat to have a spot like this in Lake Charles, bringing authentic, flavorful dishes that hit all the right spots. If you haven’t been yet, do yourself a favor and make the trip. You won’t regret it!

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Ordered the food to go for my wife and kids. It was our first time so we gambled as we didnt know what everything was. But as soon as I walked in I smelled the aroma that soothed my concerns and told me my taste buds are in a safe place.

The staff was very kind and considerate. They walked me through the menu with great detail to ensure I ordered something my family would love.

The shrimp tower appetizer, chicken sandwich Arepa and the Spicy Chicken is what we ordered for the adults and chicken tenders for the kiddos. All of which were phenomenal. The layers of labor in the tower, the smooth creamy chicken. And the vegetables were so good my kids were taking them off my plate. All in all huge success.

My family will be returning for their Thursday...

We stopped for lunch today and just had the most delightful experience! We were promptly seated and the waiter was so kind and explained the different dishes that were served. We decided on the shrimp in a coconut cream sauce for me and the shrimp in a spicy cream sauce for my friend. We both had the fried plantains. Everything was cooked to perfection and we couldn’t stop raving about the food. We were introduced to the owner at the end of our meal and she explained everything is made from the freshest ingredients and made with love. Run, don’t walk, to Orinoco for your next lunch or dinner! You will NOT be disappointed! We will definitely be going back and until then, I’ll be dreaming of those...