Although there are variations, the corn cake It consists of a flat and circular pancake made of cornmeal and water, which admits numerous fillings. The bocadillo is one of the most popular dishes in Latin American cuisine, especially in Venezuela and Colombia, who dispute their origin.
Today extended to other countries, with different recipes and even with other flours, arepas belong to the rmost traditional recipe of the indigenous gastronomic legacy dating back to long before the arrival of the conquistadors in America. Corn was a staple food and today arepas are almost a symbol of Latin gastronomy.
With Venezuelan immigration, the South American dish became popular in restaurants, street stalls and family homes, being very simple to prepare and tremendously versatile. Although the Colombian variant does not have variations in its elaboration, the arepa from the lands of Simon Bolivar It stands out for its creativity in flavor, the color of its fillings and good taste.
Sweet and salty – Gascón 995
The city’s Caracas-style tavern is open every day except Tuesday. The specialty is gourmet arepas that include various components such as avocado, black beans, shredded meat, and pickles. You can also enjoy cupcakes and tequeños, as well as rich Venezuelan desserts.
Rum With With – Beacheauf 527
This Central American restaurant, located in the Caballito neighborhood, stands out in its various regional dishes, surpassing all limits or political lines. From arepas al pastor to patacones and enchiladas, the place offers a tour of Latin American tastes, spanning from Mexico to Venezuela.
Caracas Bar – Guatemala 4802
One of the most esteemed places by the local Venezuelan community is Caracas Bar. The Palermo restaurant specializes in typical dishes of the daily idiosyncrasies of the Caribbean country. Dishes such as Chinese-Venezuelan rice or spicy pork arepas are an example of what is most requested by its diners, which is always accompanied by live Latin music.
Araguaney Bistro – Báez 283
In the Las Cañitas neighborhood, the most exclusive bistro of the Venezuelan palate is characterized by the variety of its dishes. Customers enjoy true typical delicacies such as black roast, fried snapper, pabellón criollo, ropa vieja, cachapas and, of course, arepas. The favorite by the regulars are the cheddar arepas with shredded meat.
TuArepa.com – Agüero 1199
Specialized in Venezuelan foods street food style, the place has a menu that stands out both the varieties of arepas and tequeños. However, the Venezuelan empanadas are the most requested by local customers, due to their spongy dough and substantial filling.
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