Venezuelan Cuisine Gains Popularity in Tenerife’s Dining Scene
Bar Arepera El Jagüey in Santa Cruz de Tenerife has become a local culinary hotspot by blending traditional Venezuelan flavors with Canary Island ingredients.
Venezuelan cuisine is becoming a staple of the dining scene in Tenerife, highlighting the growing variety of food options in the island's capital. As noted by the content creators @guachinchesmodernos, Bar Arepera El Jagüey—located at 110 Avenida de los Majuelos—has become a go-to spot for locals looking to enjoy Caribbean-inspired dishes.
The restaurant’s popularity is reflected in its 4.6-star rating and impressive output. The kitchen serves over 400 empanadas every day, with the pabellón and shredded beef varieties being the most popular. They also offer a creative fusion dish: an empanada filled with almogrote and plantain.
The menu also features customizable arepas, which can be paired with a signature avocado mojo developed with the local Canary Islands brand Guachinerfe. Other favorites include tequeños served with blueberry jam.
These businesses are not only energizing the restaurant scene in Santa Cruz de Tenerife but also showcasing how culinary traditions can blend to suit local tastes. Bar Arepera El Jagüey is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is closed on Sundays.