All Venezuelan cuisine is celebrated as a culinary staple in the city of Doral, where there are around 30,000 Venezuelans and about 160 Venezuelan restaurants. Yet, there are only a few dishes that truly capture the essence of the country’s delicacies like warm, cheesy cachapas. These corn pancakes are a must-have when traveling through Doral, however only a few restaurants have the perfect combination of cost, customer service, atmosphere, and, of course, taste. So, here’s a list of the top five spots serving cachapas.
Frank Cachapas
8645 NW 61 St.
Doral, FL 33166
(754) 317-3435
(786) 357-3510
Sunday to Thursday: 7 p.m. to midnight
Friday to Saturday: 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Some of the best cachapas in Doral are made in a food truck located in front of the warehouses on NW 87th Avenue and 61st Street called Frank Cachapas. Their menu offers a vast selection of cachapas, including some with carne asada, cochino frito, pernil, pollo, carne mechada, and so much more. Their most popular cachapa is the soft and creamy “Frank[6],” made with one piece of queso de mano, nata, and queso rallado, for $13.99.The “Frank[2]” cachapa ($15.99) is the same but comes with a side of with crispy, fried pieces of pork. The flavors are rich and savory, leaving many customers coming back for more.
Los Areperos Fast Food
7070 NW 84th Ave.
Doral, FL 33166
(786) 685-1423
Sunday to Thursday: 6 p.m. to midnight
Friday to Saturday: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Los Areperos Fast Food’s cachapa is filled with soft cheese and topped with grated white cheese. The cost is $12.99. Their cheese stands out among the many cachapa spots. It is a soft, stretchy texture almost identical to the queso de mano served in Caracas. The food truck sits on NW 84th Avenue among more than 25 others. The lively atmosphere and friendly service set Los Areperos Fast Food apart. The staff is lovely and makes you feel at home.
K’ Chapas
5209 NW 79th Ave.
Doral, FL 33166
(305) 592-7689
Monday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sundays: Closed
K’Chapas is another local spot known for its cachapas. Since its initial opening in 2007, this well-known restaurant has kept many satisfied with its delicious dishes, especially their tasty signature cachapa (cachapa with shredded beef and cheese). However, customers can enjoy these corn pancakes with a variety of proteins, ranging from meat, chicken, steak, ham, or even just plain cheese. This menu not only offers cachapas, but also includes iconic Venezuelan dishes like arepas, empanadas, pabellón criollo, and chuleta ahumada, which pair perfectly with a cachapa.
Pepitos Plaza
10701 NW 58th St.
Doral, FL 33178
(305) 599-3503
From a small hot dog stand to a Latin American restaurant selling some of Doral’s top cachapas, Pepitos Plaza continues to impress customers with its delicious cuisine. Pepito’s offers numerous cachapa options, all ranging from $10 to $20. This top-notch restaurant is not only renowned for its Latin American comfort food but also for its celebrity clientele, including A-listers like Shaquille O’Neal and the late Anthony Bourdain.
Pepitos is open from Monday to Sunday at 10 am. Closing times vary.
El Arepazo
10191 NW 58th St.
Doral, FL 33178
(786) 594- 0726
Monday to Sunday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
When seeking a cozy and charming cachapa experience, El Arepazo is an ideal choice. This warm restaurant offers a welcoming and friendly space to indulge in genuine Venezuelan cuisine, and it even features some of the most affordable cachapas on this list, with a starting price of $9.99. The restaurant is also known for its other cultural delicacies, such as cachitos and arepas, perfect for pairing with a cachapa. Aside from the food, the El Arepazo also provides customers with many dining tables, TVs, and artwork, transporting guests straight to Caracas.
