This open-air café tucked away in the leafy backyard of a house-turned-museum is home to Caracas’ tastiest pabellón – a traditional Venezuelan dish. Arrive early and enjoy Casa Mendoza gardens. Then sit down and savor this spicy, juicy masterpiece. White rice, fried plantains, black beans and shredded beef are layered in a circle, accompanied by avocado pieces and white shredded cheese. A big fried egg tops it off, highlighted with sea salt. Also don’t miss the Ensalada de Lau Lau. Generous cuts of the artisan smoked fish are mixed with various greens and beluga lentils and garnished with a sweet and sour tomate de árbol sauce. Chef Edgardo Morales also puts his twist on the popular Reina Pepiadas. Usually made with corn dough, cooked in budares, and filled with chicken, mayonnaise, petit pois and avocado, Morales creates a special reina pepiada mixing the dough with chunks of savory chorizo.

 

Mil Sabores

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