Pana Venezuelan Food

118 Cooper St, Santa Cruz
(530) 340-6656

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upsidedown_e

Their vegan arepa (black bean, avocado, plantain) was absolutely delicious. I'm writing this quite belatedly (though I've been wanting to go back! I don't eat out much though.) but I'm pretty sure it was Guasacaca sauce I got which was flavorful and lovely. Gluten free. I loved the plantains in the arepa so much that I order a side of plantains later, but these were disappointingly not cooked the same way. The ones in the arepa were quite moist whereas the side ones are pressed flat and cooked pretty dry and crispy. They were tasty dipped in more of the sauce, but I liked the in-arepa ones more. Food was ready relatively fast.

Geral Jimenez

The arepas are delicious, and the guys who serve are friendly and smiling. I went the first time, I loved it, and now I've come back, I always love them.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jordan Grund

The tostones and pabellon were incredible! Great gluten free and dairy free options!

Dietary restrictions: Awesome dairy free and gluten free options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Arepa De Pabellón

Ali Montazeri

Food is just ok

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

CK Ramos

What a great surprise such great Arepas! Tried the "Sifrina" and "Pabellón" arepas and a glass of "Papelón con limo" drink. The arepas were perfectly grilled, generous and flavorful filling. Great portion. Thank you very much for such delicious arepas and the good service.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sifrina Arepa, Reina Arepa, Arepa De Pabellón, Arepas, Reina Pepiada

Rosa Ortiz

Got to try these delicious arepas at a sharks game. They are so good. Now I want to try them all. 10/10 def recommend.

Jason Brown

Such a unique spot, and the arepas slap. We got the pabellon arepas, and they were incredible. The guys were great, excellent service. Don't miss it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pabellón Arepa

Elaine Z

Best of best! I am a Chinese but I love this food! It’s so damn delicious! It’s fragrant and crispy. The last one I ordered was absolutely amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elizabeth Melville

I’m celiac and they are dedicated gluten free! They have flan and arepas. The food was amazing! So good!

Dietary restrictions: I’m celiac and they asked if I have other issues. Seems like they can handle a lot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pabellón Arepa, Sifrina Arepa, Arepas

Hannah M. del C.

We eat arepas at Pana every time we visit Santa Cruz and this place never disappoints. As a Latina I can say is a relief to find good latin food around, and this place’s got it. Their meat and chicken are seasoned to perfection! The arepas are quite big and portions are generous, I mostly just order 1 for myself. Don’t skip their sauces! All of them are delicious. (I would literally put their Garlic Sauce on ANYTHING) ?
You can find them inside Abbott Square so there’s plenty tables where you can seat and enjoy your food! ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Caprese Arepa, Sifrina Arepa, Reina Arepa, Arepas

swaylem

The arepa de pabellon was sooo delicious! The shredded beef, fried plantains, beans, and cheese (with a great cheese pull) was a medley of perfection! The avocado sauce pulled everything together.

The arepas here are a 10000/10 and I will absolutely be coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Arepa De Pabellón

Andrew Hicks

Delicious Tostones. Delicious Custom Arepa with Mozzarella and Queso Fresco stuffed to the max. Beef is tasty tri tip with texture similar to pot roast. Great service and great food. I'll be going back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Arepas

orlando moreno

I can only say what a delight, if you want to feel at home with the best Venezuelan arepas this is the place, super fresh, the garlic sauce is delicious, buy the pavilion with ripe plantain, you won't regret it. The prices are fair, I paid 13 US for my arepa, it is very big, the lemon juice is natural.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Arepas

Rubi C

If you are looking for a natural lemon juice with cane sugar, this is the place without counting the delicious arepa they have, we ordered catrina and pabellón, I must say that the pabellón is the best, delicious cheese, super rich garlic sauce and a dough that feels fresh, the service is super, you feel at home no matter where you are from, these friends are the end ☺️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sarah Bennett

Authentic, delicious arepas

Dietary restrictions: Everything was gluten free

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Reina Arepa, Arepa De Pabellón, Sauce, Arepas, PB Avo, Chicken Sandwich

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