Delicous and so fresh! The best Venezuelan hot dogs in the area!!! Their empanadas and pastellitos…read moreare delicous as well not got greasy!

From the owner: Welcome to Zaperoco Venezuelan Food, where the flavors of Venezuela come alive in the heart of…read moreMurfreesboro! Our food truck is a vibrant celebration of delicious Venezuelan cuisine, serving up traditional empanadas and pasteles with a Music City twist. Savor the irresistible combination of crispy corn pockets stuffed with savory fillings like shredded beef, ground beef, chicken and queso fresco. So don't forget to try our golden-brown empanadas filled with flavorful meats. At Zaperoco Venezuelan Food, we bring a taste of Venezuela to the streets of Murfreesboro, infusing each dish with passion."

We were traveling back to FL, stopped in Murfreesboro for the night and were excited to find a…read moreVenezuelan restaurant in walking distance from our hotel. It was worth the walk for sure! A small place but very clean and with lovely people at the register (where you order) and serving at the table. We ordered a patacon with shredded chicken and a potato and cheese empanada. Both were delicious but the patacon stole the show! Thank goodness I read previous reviews that said that it was large because it was humongous! Twice the size of any we had had previously. And very delicious. Food arrived quickly and was hot. We wish they would move to Bradenton or Chicago!

Update. Today I placed a to-go order and the food is amazing. Great friendly service as my last…read morevisit and chill ambiance great music playing. I Just learned they offer a military discount they have a link https://beacons.ai/dalifood/englishmenu to their menu via QR code on the front door.

Came all the way from Illinois on vacation. Staff is very friendly. Come one day to try and the…read morefood is fantastic. On our last day in Nashville we stopped again before heading back home. Its that good. Empandas are amazing!! I highly recommend you if you're in Nashville. They are at the farmers market by the Nashville State Museum.

Absolutely delightful empanadas with staff that do all in their power to make sure you enjoy your…read moreexperience! When I went, the kiosk ordering system indicated they were out of beef and cheese empanadas. I asked the man working whether that was the case, and he said yes but that he'd put cheese on the side of my beef empanada! The empanada was fresh and crispy. It had a perfectly crispy crust, and I LOVED the corn dough used for the empanadas. They're so much more flavorful than flour based empanadas in my opinion. I will absolutely be back to this food truck to try more wonderful food!

Great arepas. Friendly bilingual staff. Great location. An efficient and organized restaurant.read more

I work a mile down the road and needed to grab something fast, so I decided to grab something from…read moreone of the food trucks at the gas station parking lot down the street. There was a Mexican option an a Venezuelan option. I obviously chose the second one. I ordered an arepa and an empanada. The arepa is basically a deep fried sandwich with a meat and cheese on it. It was pretty good. Definitely not healthy by any means. I had it stuffed with shredded beef. The empanada I had with cheese and black beans. It was pretty good as well. The food was pretty good overall. The wait time was probably about 12 minutes. They do have a covered patio with blaring Latino music. A bit much for me to eat there.

Wow!!! Tequeños, my favorites personally. We ordered some tostones de pollo (chicken) and the…read moretequeños. The food was delicious. It took me back to Venezuela. We had piña juice (pineapple) and the Papelon, well let me tell you, I have never liked papelon growing up but I tried some of it and I was impressed. I really like the hint of lime it has. Very refreshing. I can't have enough of this place, I'm so glad I can find Venezuelan food at a decent price and that it's actually DELICIOUS. They are located on exit 60 of I-24 (Old Hickory Blvd I believe) on the Shell gas station. Parking can be a little tricky on the busy hours as they also have a Mexican restaurant next door but it's definitely worth it. The lady was very nice and attentive. There were a few orders before ours but the food was made fairly fast and it was fresh. They accept cash and credit/debit card payments. I will definitely be coming back here more often to give my soul a taste of the OG home. Come check them out!

El peor lugar de comida venezolana que probé en Nashville, súper caro, la comida grasosa, me…read morevendieron una empanada de mierda y ni se preocuparon por la atención al cliente, no vuelvo mas

This place is amazing! The food is so delicious, and the staff is so kind, friendly, and helpful…read more It's the perfect hole-in-the-wall restaurant! My family of six came in around 12:30 on a weekday, and we got seated immediately. We tried a number of their dishes, including their arepas, empanadas, platos, and appetizers. Arepas (uh-RAY-puhs) are corn flatbreads stuffed with fillings, and here, they serve them either baked or fried. My favorite was their pabellón arepa. It takes all the components of their pabellón plate (Venezuela's national dish) and stuffs them in the arepa. The mix of savory beef, creamy cheese, and mildly sweet plantain makes for a mouthwatering, balanced meal that's so easy to crave. I'm already looking forward to coming back!

I was on my way back from Georgia for a work trip and decided to spend the night in downtown…read moreChattanooga. Very chill compared to downtown Nashville. I passed by this spot just walking around, enjoying the nice weather. I love me some Venezuelan food so I figured might as well support smaller businesses. This was before I saw it had a 4.9! The host was super friendly and energetic. I got two empanadas, yuca fries, and mango juice for $20, which is really good considering the surrounding area. It was super hot and fresh! One thing to address with the empanadas is the chicken one was pretty empty. I actually overheard another table ask the waiter about it.

I saw this food truck a month ago and finally had a chance to stop by for dinner. It's at about…read morethe last gas station before coming very rural. They seemed to have a steady stream of orders. I was the onlu non-Spanish speaking patron I saw. This is Venezuelan, so don't expect any tacos. The menu is mainly burgers, arepas, and empanadas. I ordered 2 steak arepas and 2 beef and plantain empanadas for the wife and I which was a ton of food. Everything on the menu is super hearty, don't come when counting calories. I liked the food, but it was a bit much. The wife probably wouldn't return. I probably would.

This is the best Venezuelan food I've had. They have a done…read morea really good job at combining great food, great atmosphere, excellent customer experience at a decent price. The food is always fresh, tasty and authentic. Maybe my only complaint would be that they don't always have my favorite desserts. Lol Everything I've tried is good. The patacon is a generous size for the price. It can be shared if you're not feeling hungry. Totally family friendly and they have a small stage, I believe they have seasonal performances. The area? I mean... not the best but not the worst. The parking is shared with the other business. Must try!

Let me start by saying that I really like Venezuelan food. I ate it regularly when I was el rey de…read moreMiami y La Playa de Miami. De verdad. So, in the [redacted] number of years in which I left Florida and moved to Nashville, I have been on the hunt in Middle Tennessee to replicate the flavors and food I enjoyed in the 305. I'm still looking. It was a new year and I was feeling adventurous. Some yelpers had made mention of a new(ish) Venezuelan spot in Antioch and I wasn't doing much on a Friday night so... I drove south to see what was what. The strip mall Totuma is in has a few Latin American restaurants so if you're looking for sazon, you can take a trip around the plaza and have something new for a while. I parked and walked in with excitement. I was greeted with a sigh, shrug and a not-so-inviting look. Had traffic not been so bad I would have walked out. Maybe I should have. First impressions have a lot of power and my first impression was that I was unwelcome in that place. Trying to power through, I approached the young woman at the hostess stand and tried to engage in some friendly small talk. Nope. Not interested. This was getting worse. Not wanting to continue the pain, I ordered, paid, sat, and waited for my food. The dining room wasn't very busy which allowed me to feel the burn of her stare. I don't know what the problem was but I was beginning to wonder if it was me. Mercifully, my food was ready. The hostess dropped at at the table I was sitting without a word. Cool. I drove home in a bit of a funk. Food is nourishment, yes, but I can (should) also make you feel good. I was not feeling good. I got home with hopes that my belly would take over for my feelings. The double order of papa yuca started things off well. The best I can describe this is yuca balls with cheese. As most things fried with cheese, these were good. Not great. Good. But at this point, I would take 'good.' For my main, I had a trio of arepas: shredded beef, chicken and pork. The arepas were a good size and each came with a generous portion of meat. But all three meats were incredibly salty to the point of being inedible... and I can eat a lot of not-so-great things. Coupled with the overwhelming salt bomb, the food tasted devoid of emotion. It sounds dumb to say but you can sense when food is made with passion/love/fervor. You can also sense when it's not there. It wasn't there. The search continues.

The empanadas were the worst I've ever had -- extremely greasy and honestly inedible. I was excited…read moreto try this place because I've had Venezuelan food before, but this was a complete waste of my money. The problem is simple: the oil needs to be hotter. If it isn't, the food absorbs grease and becomes disgusting. Clearly, these knuckleheads don't know what they're doing in the kitchen. When we tried to return them, the team leader told us, "That's how they eat them in Venezuela," which was completely unprofessional and disrespectful. He had a bad attitude toward both my wife and me. This happened on 01/15/2026. Instead of being polite and trying to fix the problem, he was rude and dismissive. Be proud of your food and your service -- don't serve something like that. Very disappointing experience.

Finally... A burrito that comes close to what we used to get back in California! We've been…read moresearching for so long and I had honestly given up multiple times, but like all great explorers, we endured and persevered. Taqueria Lupita is a great spot nestled inside a gas station market. As soon as we walked in, I knew we were in for a treat. The smell of meat on the griddle and the aroma of toasted tortillas met our noses and it made my mouth instantly start salivating. The team behind the counter was working fast and got our order out super quick. I opted for a chicken burrito and it took all of my self control to keep from eating it on the drive home. But like all great explorers of old, we had to take our bounty back to the motherland for all to enjoy. I cut it open and see what the cross section looked like, and it was practically perfect. I forgot to ask for avocado, so that's on me. We got the red and green salsas with it and they were both great. I loved the roasty undertones and heat of the red salsa. The first bite of this burrito took me back to another place, far from Tennessee. It was a glorious first bite. The melty cheese, the rice, beans and the chicken combined to make the most delicious symphony of flavors. I can't say enough good things about this burrito, you have to try it for yourself. I'm eager to try more things on their menu, especially the torta, it looked amazing.

For all my fellow Californians, this is by far the best Mexican place we've found since living here…read morein TN. As soon as we saw the (previously Oakland) Raiders logo, we knew it was gonna be good! I got the steak (asada) burrito - it came with rice, beans, meat, sour cream, and lettuce. If I had to give a critique, I'd say it's just missing a little guac. But oh my word, this burrito transported me right back to California! The flavors were spot on, the ratios were perfect. It may have taken us five years, but we finally found a Mexican spot that will definitely be in our rotation. It's located inside a small gas station, which confused us at first. But once we walked in, it was clear where to order. Both guys working seemed extremely kind and helpful, and overall just happy to be serving people incredible food.