La Arepa - Portland, OR

Vegetarian, vegan. Stuffed with cotija or cheddar cheese. A turnover-like cornmeal stuffed pocket. The stuffing consist of a variety of meats, vegetable, and/or cheese, then it is flash-fried. We eat empanadas any time of the day, especially mornings, and is typical to find many places where you can eat it on the way to the beach.

Stuffed with slowly cooked shredded beef with garlic, onion, paprika, and black pepper. Stuffed with cotija or cheddar cheese. A turnover-like cornmeal stuffed pocket. The stuffing consist of a variety of meats, vegetable, and/or cheese, then it is flash-fried. We eat empanadas any time of the day, especially mornings, and is typical to find many places where you can eat it on the way to the beach.

Stuffed with slowly cooked shredded chicken breast prepared with onion, garlic, sweet pepper, and paprika. Stuffed with cotija or cheddar cheese. A turnover-like cornmeal stuffed pocket. The stuffing consist of a variety of meats, vegetable, and/or cheese, then it is flash-fried. We eat empanadas any time of the day, especially mornings, and is typical to find many places where you can eat it on the way to the beach.

Stuffed with shredded tilapia fish seasoned with onions, garlic, paprika, and sweet pepper. Stuffed with cotija or cheddar cheese. A turnover-like cornmeal stuffed pocket. The stuffing consist of a variety of meats, vegetable, and/or cheese, then it is flash-fried. We eat empanadas any time of the day, especially mornings, and is typical to find many places where you can eat it on the way to the beach.

Vegetarian, vegan. Black beans and grated white cotija cheese. (Vegans: without cheese). Stuffed with cotija or cheddar cheese. A turnover-like cornmeal stuffed pocket. The stuffing consist of a variety of meats, vegetable, and/or cheese, then it is flash-fried. We eat empanadas any time of the day, especially mornings, and is typical to find many places where you can eat it on the way to the beach.

Shredded beef, fried plantain, black beans, and grated white cotija cheese. Stuffed with cotija or cheddar cheese. A turnover-like cornmeal stuffed pocket. The stuffing consist of a variety of meats, vegetable, and/or cheese, then it is flash-fried. We eat empanadas any time of the day, especially mornings, and is typical to find many places where you can eat it on the way to the beach.

Passion fruit.

Vegetarian, vegan. Fried ripe plantain topped with grated cotija cheese and butter (Vegans: without cheese and butter).

Vegetarian, vegan. Black beans and cotija cheese (Vegans: without cheese)

Vegetarian, vegan. White rice and black beans.

Vegetarian, vegan. A Venezuelan version of coleslaw prepared with grated carrots, cabbage, and mayo.

(Venezuelan cheese fingers) Bread dough wrapped around soft white cheese then flash fried. One of venezuela’s most popular snack foods typically served at parties and weddings

A delicious traditional Venezuelan dish made with white rice, seasoned shredded beef, fried ripe plantains, sliced avocado, a fried egg, and black beans, topped with white cotija cheese.

Pescatarian. Margarita Island’s version of the traditional Pabellón Criollo, with shredded white fish instead of beef.

A delicious sandwich made with two thin crispy slices of fried free plantain instead of bread filled with our salad supreme, white cotija cheese, ketchup, mustard, and your choice of shredded beef, chicken, or fish.

Vegetarian. Same without meat plus pickles and avocado. Vegan has vegan salad supreme and no cheese

Venezuelan pancake made of corn served with pasteurized Venezuelan cheese, Queso de Mano and Cream

Our Special Christmas dish available through December. Filled with a tasty Stew made of tenderloin pork, beef, and bacon. Capers, raisins, olives, onion, red bell pepper, and pickled vegetables. Super tasty!

The best of your favorite sauce in a 5 Fl. Oz. bottle: Garlic, Mayo, Cilantro, lime

A traditional Venezuelan dessert like pudding, made with eggs, condensed milk, vanilla, and caramel.

Stuffed with slowly cooked shredded chicken breast prepared with onion, garlic, sweet pepper, and paprika. The Venezuelan AREPA (a-ray-pa) is a flat round bread-like patty, made of cornmeal which is grilled or deep-fried then filled with cheese, meats, fish, and/or veggies. they are naturally gluten-free (wheat-free) and take the place of bread in most Venezuelan homes. Arepas are eaten at any meal for snacks, and at any time of the day or night.

Vegetarian, vegan. Stuffed with black beans and white cotija cheese. We also offer this option for vegans without cheese. The Venezuelan AREPA (a-ray-pa) is a flat round bread-like patty, made of cornmeal which is grilled or deep-fried then filled with cheese, meats, fish, and/or veggies. they are naturally gluten-free (wheat-free) and take the place of bread in most Venezuelan homes. Arepas are eaten at any meal for snacks, and at any time of the day or night.

Stuffed with chopped chicken salad, prepared with mayo, mustard, black pepper, and avocado slices. The Venezuelan AREPA (a-ray-pa) is a flat round bread-like patty, made of cornmeal which is grilled or deep-fried then filled with cheese, meats, fish, and/or veggies. they are naturally gluten-free (wheat-free) and take the place of bread in most Venezuelan homes. Arepas are eaten at any meal for snacks, and at any time of the day or night.

Stuffed with shredded tilapia fish seasoned with onions, garlic, paprika, and sweet pepper. The Venezuelan AREPA (a-ray-pa) is a flat round bread-like patty, made of cornmeal which is grilled or deep-fried then filled with cheese, meats, fish, and/or veggies. they are naturally gluten-free (wheat-free) and take the place of bread in most Venezuelan homes. Arepas are eaten at any meal for snacks, and at any time of the day or night.

Vegetarian. Stuffed with cheddar cheese and melted butter. The Venezuelan AREPA (a-ray-pa) is a flat round bread-like patty, made of cornmeal which is grilled or deep-fried then filled with cheese, meats, fish, and/or veggies. they are naturally gluten-free (wheat-free) and take the place of bread in most Venezuelan homes. Arepas are eaten at any meal for snacks, and at any time of the day or night.

Stuffed with shredded beef and cheddar cheese. The Venezuelan AREPA (a-ray-pa) is a flat round bread-like patty, made of cornmeal which is grilled or deep-fried then filled with cheese, meats, fish, and/or veggies. they are naturally gluten-free (wheat-free) and take the place of bread in most Venezuelan homes. Arepas are eaten at any meal for snacks, and at any time of the day or night.

Stuffed with shredded beef, black beans, cotija cheese, avocado, and plantain. The Venezuelan AREPA (a-ray-pa) is a flat round bread-like patty, made of cornmeal which is grilled or deep-fried then filled with cheese, meats, fish, and/or veggies. they are naturally gluten-free (wheat-free) and take the place of bread in most Venezuelan homes. Arepas are eaten at any meal for snacks, and at any time of the day or night.

Stuffed with slowly cooked shredded beef with garlic, onion, paprika, and black pepper. The Venezuelan AREPA (a-ray-pa) is a flat round bread-like patty, made of cornmeal which is grilled or deep-fried then filled with cheese, meats, fish, and/or veggies. they are naturally gluten-free (wheat-free) and take the place of bread in most Venezuelan homes. Arepas are eaten at any meal for snacks, and at any time of the day or night.

Vegetarian. Stuffed with scrambled eggs with garlic, onion, sweet pepper, and tomato. The Venezuelan AREPA (a-ray-pa) is a flat round bread-like patty, made of cornmeal which is grilled or deep-fried then filled with cheese, meats, fish, and/or veggies. they are naturally gluten-free (wheat-free) and take the place of bread in most Venezuelan homes. Arepas are eaten at any meal for snacks, and at any time of the day or night.

Grilled and seasoned beef served on top of a bed of salad, prepared with onion, cabbage, carrot, and our special dressing and cheddar cheese. Topped with grated white cheese, ketchup, mustard, and a mild or spicy sauce of your preference as the last touch. Vene Philly cheesesteak is a delicious sandwich prepared the Venezuelan way. Within Venezuelan street food, there is a delicious meat sandwich called pepito, this is like a Philly cheesesteak but with an explosion of flavors, and sauces on top that will make this delicious sandwich your jam. Give it a try, you’ll be craving for more.

Seasoned diced beef, served with cheese, ketchup, mustard and the sauce of your choice

Grilled and seasoned diced chicken breast served on top of a bed of salad, prepared with onion, cabbage, carrot, and our special dressing and cheddar cheese. Topped with grated white cheese, ketchup, mustard, and a mild or spicy sauce of your preference as the last touch. Vene Philly cheesesteak is a delicious sandwich prepared the Venezuelan way.

Crispy green fried plantain served with any of our toppings and sauces.

A small or large size of our Tequeños cut in small piece with topping and one of our sauces on top.