After reading a review online by one of the newspapers (I forgot which), I wanted to give this place a try. I've never had Venezuelan cuisine and wanted to give it a try.
Upon entering, the place is small, with white walls that have a gray wainscoting. Pictures of food adorn the left wall while food-related canvases adorn the right wall and various flags for different countries hang from the ceiling. Since we went here during FIFA, soccer ball decorations hung from the front windows and entrance. Medium-sized drink refrigerators are near the back by the ordering counter and a display case can be seen on the counter as well. A mounted TV plays in the back for ambiance.
We were immediately seated and ordered the following:
Hubs got the Cachapa Criolla, which is a sweet corn pancake stuffed with Venezuelan hand cheese and shredded llanero cheese on top, Venezuelan cream, accompanied with fried pork belly. He said that he liked it and that the chicharron was good. It wasn't hard like most places. Hubs also liked the corn pancake. The cheese was ok but he said that he'd ask them to put less of it in the future. The lime was a nice touch.
Daughter ordered the Arepa Pabellón, which has shredded beef, black beans, fried egg, white cheese, and sweet plantains. She liked it a lot and said that it was really good and hit the spot. She was craving for arepas.
Lastly, I ordered Patacón Maracucho, which is fried green or sweet plantain, ham, protein of your choice (meat, chicken or mixed), lettuce, tomato, onion, Venezuelan hand cheese, garlic sauce and pink sauce. I chose fried green plantain with meat and thought that the plantain was ok but the meat was overcooked and tough.
I also got the Tres leches to go. This was nice and sweet and pretty good.
I was stuck with giving this place either a 3 or a 4. I felt my entree was a bit overcooked but Hubs and Daughter liked their meals. Wish I could do 3.5 LOL. But, the place was clean and service was quick and friendly. Glad I got to try Venezuelan cuisine! read more