Caracas – Eat

Caracas offers many unique local cuisines and food choices. One of the most popular types of food is arepa, specifically the arepa reina pepiada. Invented by an empanada kiosk owner, the dish includes a combination of avocado, shredded chicken, lime, coriander, mayonnaise, and peas. Another famous dish is that of casaba, a traditional Venezuelan flatbread. Visitors should be on the lookout for Pabellón criollo, the national dish of Venezuela that includes white rice and shredded beef in a stew of fried plantains and black beans.