Venezuelan food in Jávea/Alicante

Try our traditional dishes

Full of flavors and colors. Venezuelan dishes are very varied and stand out for their use of natural and fresh ingredients.

Venezuelan cuisine is incredibly diverse and rich in flavor, a result of the blending of Indigenous, European, African, and Caribbean influences. Popular dishes include Pabellón Criollo, Arepas, Empanadas, Asado Negro, Hallaca, Cachito, and many more. Venezuelan gastronomy is an important part of the country's cultural identity and is prized for its unique flavor.

The Venezuelan Pabellón Criollo is the most well-known national dish. It's a tricolor dish containing shredded beef, white rice, and black beans, along with sweet, fried plantains topped with grated cheese and a fried egg. This dish is prepared with natural ingredients and takes several hours to cook, resulting in an exceptional flavor. It's the signature dish offered by Safranera, a symbol of Venezuelan identity, and a favorite among many customers, available year-round.

Venezuelan empanadas are a staple of the country's cuisine. Very common throughout Venezuela, they are known for their versatility. Made with corn flour, they become crispy on the outside and soft on the inside when fried. They are filled with a variety of ingredients, such as chicken, beef, fresh white cheese, and black beans. They are an excellent choice for breakfast, tapas, or as an appetizer to share. At Safranera, we offer empanadas filled with shredded chicken or beef, dominoes (black beans and cheese), fish, vegan options, and the delicious Pabellón empanada.

Venezuelan arepas are a type of bread made from yellow corn dough, distinguished from Colombian arepas by their fillings of special ingredients. At Safranera, we offer a wide variety of flavors such as Reina Pepiada, Sifrina, Pabellón, Pelúa, Rumbera, Llaneras, and others added to our vegan menu, including Domino, Huevos Perico, Pico de Gallo, and Veganas. We also offer wheat arepas, a specialty of the Venezuelan Andes.

Don't miss out on trying them!

Discover the traditional Venezuelan flavor with the Pabellón Criollo.