Tu Cachapa.com

🌽Restaurant·
4.9(1,946)

A beloved local favorite serving massive, cheese-filled cachapas and crispy tequeños in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. It’s a go-to spot for homestyle Venezuelan comfort food that feels like a warm hug.

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Tu Cachapa.com
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Carrer d'Aribau, 18, Eixample, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

www.tucachapa.com

best for your goal

Catira Empanada

Catira Empanada

€6.90

Corn-dough empanada filled with shredded chicken and Gouda cheese.

P 18g· C 32g· F 22g
400 cal

the take

400 cal is a reasonable portion for a quick meal while cutting.

not suitable for

Vegetarian · Vegan · Pescatarian · Dairy-free · Kosher · Keto

check with staff

Gluten-free · Halal · Low Sodium

safe for

Lactose-free

Shredded Beef Empanada

Shredded Beef Empanada

€6.50

Corn-dough empanada filled with shredded beef.

P 16g· C 35g· F 18g
370 cal

the take

370 cal is one of the lighter options, great for cutting.

not suitable for

Vegetarian · Vegan · Pescatarian · Keto

check with staff

Halal · Kosher

safe for

Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Lactose-free · Low Sodium

Mona Empanada

Mona Empanada

€6.90

Corn-dough empanada filled with fresh Latino-style cheese and fried ripe plantain slices.

P 10g· C 42g· F 22g
390 cal

the take

390 cal is a manageable amount if you're watching your intake.

not suitable for

Vegan · Dairy-free · Lactose-free · Keto

check with staff

Gluten-free

safe for

Vegetarian · Pescatarian · Halal · Kosher · Low Sodium

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known for

Hand Cheese Cachapa

Hand Cheese Cachapa

€14.50

Fresh corn pancake with artisanal hand cheese.

650 cal · P 25g · C 75g · F 28g

It is the restaurant's namesake and most iconic dish.

Tequeños (6 units)

Tequeños (6 units)

€9.90

Cheese sticks wrapped in a thin wheat flour dough.

700 cal · P 22g · C 60g · F 40g

Universally recommended as the essential starter for every table.

Beef Pabellón Cachapa

Beef Pabellón Cachapa

€16.50

Fresh corn pancake stuffed with beef pabellón components.

750 cal · P 32g · C 80g · F 32g

The ultimate comfort meal for those with a big appetite.

Reina Pepiada Arepa

Reina Pepiada Arepa

€11.50

Arepa filled with chicken salad, mayonnaise, and avocado.

650 cal · P 20g · C 55g · F 38g

A classic Venezuelan favorite known for its perfect flavor balance.

the move

Always start with the tequeños and swap the soda for a Papelón con Limón to cut through the richness. If you're overwhelmed by the menu, the Hand Cheese Cachapa is the gold standard here.

nutrition insights

Venezuelan Value Finds

Menu Prices

19avg

730

Best Protein Value

1.Pelua Empanada20g protein / 6.90 EUR
2.Catira Empanada18g protein / 6.90 EUR

Cooking Breakdown

How It's Cooked

fried
61%
grilled
35%
braised
3%

tip

Most of the menu is fried, so mix in a grilled Cachapa to keep your meal balanced.

dietary compatibility

Vegetarian
10 safe1 caution20 unsafe
Vegan
2 safe29 unsafe
Pescatarian
10 safe1 caution20 unsafe
Gluten-free
15 safe12 caution4 unsafe
Dairy-free
8 safe3 caution20 unsafe
Lactose-free
11 safe3 caution17 unsafe
Halal
10 safe16 caution5 unsafe
Kosher
9 safe12 caution10 unsafe
Keto
31 unsafe
Low Sodium
5 safe13 caution13 unsafe

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