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| - Don't miss out on this place! This place may not be down town, but it's worth the trip.
La Taguara features a wide selection of Venezuelan (NOT MEXICAN!!!) comfort food. I'm a fan of their appetizers, especially the refreshing and light ceviche.
For entrees, I like to get the cachapa y cochino frito. The cachapa is like a sweet corn cake made into a quesadilla, and the cochino frito is chunks of juicy fried pork. It's a delicious and seriously filling meal.
Despite those great menu items, my absolute favorite are their arepas. For $4.99, you can get a thick, crispy corn cake stuffed with 2 different fillings with additional fillings for 49 cents. This is hot, juicy sandwich from Venezuela is an absolute bargain, and it's incredibly delicious! There are great arepas options for vegetarians and carnivores alike. My two favorite combos are the pernil (slow roasted pork) with white cheese and the chicken with black beans. The pernil is shredded roast pork soaked in what seems like tomato-based stew with some green olives, and its flavor goes well with the melty white cheese. The chicken tastes like its in a Japnese curry mix or something, and the black beans help mellow it out while adding savory flavor and a thick texture.
Bottom line: try an Arepa today! One is a good meal, two is a good feast.
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