The Congress Cafe

3941 Mason Street San Diego, CA 92110

Venezuelan cuisine mixed with Latin American fusion really makes this place special. They’ve been around since 2011, wish I found them sooner!

They are located across the street from the Old Town entrance. Parking can be found in a paid lot close by if no street parking is available. To pay for parking an app is provided for your phone via signage. You just gotta hunt around to find the sign.

Daughter did another excellent job of finding a lunch spot for our visit with Gramma! Our waitress did a superb job of explaining all the goodies offered on their menu since it was our first time here.

They have an eclectic Venezuelan decor throughout the outside patio dining area. We really enjoyed sitting outside. 

We ordered the El Criollo, it comes with freshly made arepas & plenty of food to top it off with. Seasoned beef, scrambled eggs, black beans & cheese, enough for two meals for me. My mimosa was divine and paired well with my huge delicious breakfast!

When we return I’d love to try the Cachapas, corn pancakes!

Note their hours as of August 2022: Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Saturday & Sunday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.