Wendi the Wanderer
We tried to go to Purple Garlic the other night although there was an hour or so wait outside. We looked across the parking area and decided to try Zulia’s Kitchen instead, which ended up being a fantastic decision. We started with fried sweet plantains served with shredded white cheese and nata sauce, which is a savory cream with lemon and salt. My husband got a Venezuelan hotdog (which he loved—said this is so good about 3 times while eating it) and Arepa Cabimera, and I got the Llanera Arepa which is a mixture of asada beef and grilled chicken with the fixings. We both liked the Arepas, which are a Venezuelan corn patty or flatbread, and the sauces were amazing.
It was our first time trying Venezuelan food and every bite was packed with flavor, and the portions were very generous—with leftovers that tasted just as good the next day. The restaurant also had a small grocery offering with Venezuelan and Latin food available for purchase. Zulia’s was very relaxed during our visit and a gem that I’m so glad that we tried. Included menu in the post.
… moreMarcus Anthony
Absolutely incredible food. I was blown away by the shredded beef empanada it was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Very tender beef and great sauce. The white rice was so fluffy and delicious, the plantains are amazing also.
… moreMichael Beeler
Wow wow wow and wow. Tried this place for the first time and def worth it the empanadas are huge stuffed and so flavorful. The arepa stuffed full and all the food has so much flavor. A must come to place to get great Latin food.
… moreGarrett Brown
Our lunch group added this to our list of places and finally made it over to Zulia’s. We tried the empanadas, pastelitos, and several of the arepas and everything was phenomenal. Plus the people who work there were super friendly and helped us navigate a new cuisine. Will definitely go again!
… moreRobert Naylor
The food was tasty, excellent flavor and texture and the prices aren’t bad. Particularly enjoyed the empanadas and look forward to trying the arepas next time. The cheese sticks were tasty and the sauces were good, but definitely a kick on at least one of them. The hot dog salchiqueso was over the top for me, but not bad. Tables inside and out that were good. It was busy so a bit of a wait after ordering. Definitely plan to return.
… moreWilmer Lopez
Poor telephone service for ordering food and poor customer service a dog without sausage and with little sauce
… moreLindsay Blackmon
I was so glad to happen upon this restaurant. In my search for something different, and fairly quick, I was quite pleased. Service is quick, and with a friendly smile. The food was great – very flavorful and cooked wonderfully. Looking forward to coming back soon!
… moreUtina. G
We dined in and had a great experience. We ordered pabellón, pasteles andinos, and a cachapa—everything was super tasty. The carne mechada was especially good, really tender and full of flavor. The pasteles andinos were delicious, and the cachapa was sweet and cheesy, just right.
The staff were very friendly and the service was fast. We felt really welcome and taken care of.
… moreDani Leija
The food was great and the staff was super friendly. I will definitely be coming back!
… moreKris Connolly
I have had Venezuelan food a few times before, and found it to be a little dry. Zulia’s is anything but dry. They are a powerhouse of Venezuelan flavor in an unassuming storefront, tucked away in a shopping center off of 281.
The staff is very friendly and helpful, answering all of our questions. They have a fantastic variety of offerings, and a small Venezuelan market inside as well. We went with the House Burger, the Arepa Llanera, and the Tequeños to start.
The Tequeños are large cheese sticks that are delicious, packed full of cheese and served with a delicious Mayo Garlic Cilantro sauce, spicy or regular. They are different from any cheese sticks I’ve ever had, and they are an awesome starter.
I ordered the Arepa Llanera, a hefty mix of asada beef and chicken breast with cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, and the Mayo Garlic Cilantro, stuffed into a perfectly cooked cornmeal pocket. It was big enough to satisfy anyone, and the furthest thing from dry. The proteins were perfectly cooked and were complimented nicely by the avocado, sauce, cheese, and pico. This arepa is legit!
The House Burger is a monster burger with layers of flavor. A half pound of angus beef patty, lettuce, tomato, bacon, grilled cheese, potato sticks, ketchup, mustard, and the Mayo Garlic Cilantro sauce, all on a brioche bun. It’s a big burger with a massive amount of flavor, worth every penny.
I will definitely be coming back to Zulia’s, as there are so many delicious options I did not get to try. From Venezuelan Hot Dogs, to empanadas, to Venezuelan soup (Sundays only), to plantains and loaded fries, to the Venezuelan National Plate, Pabellón! Looking forward to my next visit!
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