Venezuelan Food Trucks in Orlando: Authentic Arepas & Empanadas
Find authentic Venezuelan food trucks in Orlando. Arepas, empanadas, tequeños at World Food Trucks. Made by real Venezuelan families.
Venezuelan Food in Orlando: The Real Deal
Orlando has a large Venezuelan population. That means real Venezuelan food made by real Venezuelans. **World Food Trucks is home to 3-5 authentic Venezuelan vendors**, each with their own family recipes. This guide is your manual for ordering authentic Venezuelan food. **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
What IS Venezuelan Food?
Venezuelan food centers on **corn**: arepas (grilled), empanadas (fried), cachapas (sweet). Also: Huge platter meals, beans, plantains, meat. **Why you should try it:** - Light, flavorful - Made with love (family recipes) - Affordable - Pairs well with everything - Completely different from US food Most Americans haven't had real Venezuelan food. You're about to change that. **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
The Top Dishes: What To Order
**AREPA REINA PEPIADA** ($7-9) ⭐ START HERE Arepa + shredded chicken + avocado. Light, fresh, perfect. **AREPA PABELLÓN** ($8-10) Arepa + pulled beef + black beans + plantains. Hearty. **AREPA DE QUESO** ($6-8) Arepa + melted cheese. Simple, delicious. **EMPANADAS** ($5-7 each) Fried pastry. Try: cheese, beef, or mixed. **TEQUEÑOS** ($6-8) Fried corn + cheese inside. Like Venezuelan mozzarella sticks. **CACHAPA** ($8-10) Sweet corn pancake + cheese + meat. Unique. **CEVICHOTé** ($6-8) Seasoned fresh fish. Light, refreshing. **What to skip:** You won't find anything bad. Order anything. **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
How To Eat An Arepa (Like A Local)
1. Arepa arrives warm 2. Split it open with your knife (or it's pre-split) 3. Filling inside 4. Fork + knife OR hands (locals use hands) 5. Eat slowly, enjoy Don't rush arepas. They're meant to be savored. **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
Best Venezuelan Vendors at WFT
**Chiquinquirá** — Most authentic, family recipes from Caracas **Arepas & Co** — Wide variety, great specials **Venezuela Express** — Fresh, fast, still high quality All three are excellent. Go early and hit them all. **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
Real Venezuelan Story
Each vendor came to Florida from Venezuela. They brought their family recipes. They cook exactly how their mother taught them. When you eat their food, you're eating their heritage. That's why it tastes different from "Venezuelan-inspired" restaurant food. This IS Venezuelan food. **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
What Tourists Miss
**Mistake 1:** Treating Venezuelan food like tacos It's not. Arepas are thicker, more filling. One or two arepas is a meal. **Mistake 2:** Asking for "spicy" Venezuelan food isn't about heat, it's about flavor. Order the classic version. **Mistake 3:** Not sharing Ordering 3-4 different arepas + empanadas and sharing is the way. Try everything. **Mistake 4:** Being scared of unfamiliar names Cachapa. Tequeno. Cevichote. Order them. You'll love them. **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
Budget: Eat Like A Venezuelan
**Breakfast:** 1-2 arepas + arepa with cheese ($10-12) **Lunch:** Bandeja paisa split with someone OR 2 arepas ($12-15) **Dinner:** 3-4 empanadas + arepa ($12-15) **Total daily:** $35-42 Eat like a local for cheap. **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
Your First Venezuelan Food Order
**Order This:** 1. Arepa Reina Pepiada 2. 2x Empanadas (one cheese, one beef) 3. 1x Tequeño 4. Share with someone **Cost:** ~$18-22 for 2 people **What you get:** Authentic Venezuelan experience without needing a plane ticket. **Location:** [World Food Trucks, 5805 W Irlo Bronson Hwy](https://worldfoodtrucks.com/location) **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
Visit World Food Trucks
Experience the flavors mentioned in this article. We're open daily with late-night hours!