El Maracucho

Arepas

Griddled cornmeal rounds stuffed to order — the backbone of any Venezuelan kitchen and a reliable litmus test for this style of cooking

Pabellón Criollo

Venezuela's national dish — slow-cooked shredded beef with black beans, white rice, and sweet fried plantains on a single plate

Tequeños

Fried cheese-filled bread sticks — crispy outside, molten inside, and nearly impossible to stop eating

Cachapas

Sweet fresh corn pancakes, typically served with hand cheese (queso de mano) — softer and sweeter than an arepa with a distinctly Maracaibo character