Restaurant Cantero

Name: Restaurant Cantero
Rating: 4.7

🫓Restaurant·

4.7(1,056)

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A beloved neighborhood gem serving up homestyle Venezuelan comfort food like stuffed arepas and hearty pabellón platters. The warm, welcoming staff and budget-friendly prices make it feel like a home away from home.

AuthenticLocal FavoriteHomestyleBudget-friendlyEmpanadas

Carrer de Pujades, 27, Sant Martí, 08018 Barcelona, Spain

www.restaurantecantero.com

best for your goal

Chicken Arepa

€6.00

Corn cake filled with chicken stewed and sautéed with vegetables.

P 25g· C 40g· F 18g

450 cal

the take

450 cal with 25g protein — solid choice that keeps you full while cutting.

not suitable for

Vegetarian · Vegan · Pescatarian · Keto

check with staff

Halal · Low Sodium

safe for

Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Lactose-free · Kosher

Guasacaca

€2.50

Traditional Venezuelan herb sauce made with parsley, cilantro, and peppers, used for dressing salads or fillings.

P 1g· C 4g· F 11g

120 cal

the take

120 cal and 11g fat — a calorie-dense condiment, use sparingly.

safe for

Vegetarian · Vegan · Pescatarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Lactose-free · Halal · Kosher · Keto · Low Sodium

Asado Negro Platter

€14.00

Beef eye round confit with brown sugar, slow-cooked in a red wine reduction with onions and garlic. Served with rice and fried plantain.

P 48g· C 60g· F 30g

720 cal

the take

720 cal — a bit heavy for a weight loss meal.

not suitable for

Vegetarian · Vegan · Pescatarian · Halal · Kosher · Keto

check with staff

Gluten-free · Low Sodium

safe for

Dairy-free · Lactose-free

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known for

Pabellón Platter

€15.00

The national dish of Venezuela featuring shredded beef, white rice, black beans, and fried sweet plantains.

850 cal · P 45g · C 110g · F 25g

⭐ It is the quintessential Venezuelan national dish and a menu staple.

Reina Pepiada Arepa

€7.50

Corn cake filled with a creamy blend of avocado, mayonnaise, and shredded chicken.

580 cal · P 22g · C 42g · F 35g

⭐ This is the most iconic arepa filling they offer.

Tequeños

€8.00

Fried puff pastry fingers filled with cheese. Portion of 6 units. Available in Traditional Cheese or Sweet Corn.

580 cal · P 18g · C 45g · F 36g

⭐ Regulars consider these the perfect addictive starter for every meal.

Shredded Beef Cachapa

€9.00

Sweet corn pancake filled with pulled beef brisket stewed with vegetables.

680 cal · P 35g · C 68g · F 28g

⭐ Reviewers rave about the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.

the move

You absolutely have to ask for a side of Guasacaca to dip your tequeños in. Go for the Pabellón Platter if you're starving, but the shredded beef cachapa is the real hidden gem here.

nutrition insights

Budget-Friendly Eats

Menu Prices

€8avg

€3 – €15

Where the Value Is

12%

65%

5-10

19%

10-15

15-20

20+

Most dishes (65%) are 5-10

Macro Balance Check

Average Macro Balance

P 17%C 42%F 40%

context

This menu leans heavily into traditional Venezuelan carbohydrates like corn-based arepas and plantains, balanced by savory proteins. The high carb percentage reflects the authentic use of corn dough and beans.