La Cachapera | Restaurante Venezolano Barcelona

I was excited to try this place after many years of not having access to real authentic Venezuelan food. So I made an effort to solely stop by La Cachapera on our recent trip to Barcelona and introduce my partner to the food I grew up eating. Nothing out of the ordinary with the atmosphere, however, we did have an issue with the amount of fruit flies that was pestering our table and dishes. Throughout our meal, we were constantly using our hands to swat away the flies to no avail. To our surprise, the staff did not intervene, step in or say anything. We were not expecting any special treatment or have the issue fully resolved immediately (which is impossible), but a simple comment addressing the issue would have been nice. Perhaps a suggestion to change tables and see if that would alleviate the problem? Food wise, it really was nothing to write home about. I grew up eating cachapas, platanos fritos, nata, you name it. But it really was all just very bland. The plantain was not even sweet and tasted pre-fried, tasteless shredded cheese, the cachapa with the 3 dots of tartare sauce on the side (?) and supposedly the star of the entire meal) was really just okay (a nub of butter or margarine would have been nice). The only item that had any flavor whatsoever were the chicken tostones or patacones. The Maltín Polar was nice too. Service was pretty straight forward and plain. Definitely lacked the vibrant energy and Latin American welcome I had grown up experiencing. I speak fluent Spanish (with a native Venezuelan accent as well) so it was not a language barrier issue. I really tried to like this place and had no expectations coming in. I also wanted to support a Venezuelan business because this culture and cuisine was a major part of my life. But this was a big no for me. I am genuinely amazed at how this place is able to receive so many positive reviews. My advice? Find an alternative if you are looking for authentic Venezuelan food. It is Barcelona after all - you have options.

Authentic Venezuelan restaurant in the heart of Barcelona. Food is average, the bread might not be fresh. Nice place to get a taste of Venezuela if you're craving that. Highly recommend the tres leches

This is the most amazing food o.m.g! We absolutely loved this Venezuelan restaurant - the food is out of this world. What an amazing pleasure of asorted flavours and texture with their chacapas! If we lived in Barcelona we would eat here all the time! Wonderful prompt service and the place is always busy and we can understand why. Highly recommended!

Fantastic Venezuelan restaurant! We had the traditional cachapa with cheese and shredded beef on the side — it was incredibly tasty and very generous in portion size. We also ordered a side of fried plátano macho, which was delicious. It’s a great option for celiacs, with gluten-free choices, and they also have vegetarian-friendly dishes. The fresh juices were amazing too — we tried the lime and papelón con limón, both super refreshing. The location is excellent, just a short walk from Sagrada Familia. Prices are fair, especially for the quality and portion sizes. The place is cozy and comfortable. We arrived early, and shortly after there was a line, so it’s definitely popular. They also have promotions on certain days — worth keeping an eye out for! Highly recommended — great value for money.

This place is full of culture, joy, and Latin music. The service is fast and friendly, and the food is both delicious and quickly served. If you love Venezuela, this is the place for you. And if you’re a foreigner, don’t worry, they speak English very well, so go ahead and give it a try!

One of my favourite meals in Barcelona. The portion sizes are excellent, 10/10 value for money and the food itself is delicious. Ordered one of their signature cachapas (sweet maize flour pancakes) – the Mixed Cachapa half and half – with one half filled with succulent shredded beef and the other with reina pepiada (Venezuelan filling of chicken + avocado + mayo which is heavenly), lined with their queso de mano (hand cheese.) I also ordered the Arepa Apureña, which comes with picaña or Venezuelan style steak, guasaca (a creamy, delicious Venezuelan salsa with guacamole and herbs) and the hand cheese. The meal was a 10/10. The ambience is lively and has a vibe of a cozy bistro. You can tell people love the place from the handwritten testimonials that customers scribble on their walls. Javier, our server, was lovely and helped me feel at home even with my intermediate Spanish. Would 100% recommend this place if you're looking for a fulfilling meal where the taste and portions far surpass the price. Would definitely come again on my next Barcelona trip!

I visited this restaurant while on a work trip to Barcelona. It was my last evening in the city and I decided to go out for a meal with a friend before heading to an Irish pub to watch some Champions League. Since I need to eat a gluten free diet this place was heaven. I think 99% of the menu was gluten free. And everything was fantastic. Highly recommend with a few pints of beer to wash it down.

The food and drink are nice. The flavour is quite different than the food I normally have. It’s nice to try it once though.