The 30 Most Successful and Tasty Fillings of Venezuelan Arepas

Did you know the Venezuelan arepa was considered by thousands of people the best breakfast in the world and came in second place at Ibai Llanos’ 2025 Breakfast World Cup, just behind Peru? And there’s a very good reason for that.The arepa is pure magic:Versatile: it accepts almost any filling on the planet (meats, cheese, eggs, sweet or savory); fried, grilled, baked, or over firewood. Whatever you can dream of!Filling & nutritious: one single well-stuffed arepa keeps you happy until dinner. Perfect for a light breakfast, a hearty lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a late-night “rumbera.”Delicious: crispy on the outside, soft and juicy inside… the perfect canvas for endless flavors.Cultural icon: tricolor pride that unites Venezuela and Colombia and sparks eternal loving debates.After 15 years living outside Venezuela, these are the 30 most requested, most successful, and most addictive fillings I’ve made over and over… and they never fail! Even Brazilians and Argentinians ask for seconds.In this book you’ll find:The perfect classics: Reina Pepiada, Pelúa, Dominó, Pabellón, Rumbera…Super easy recipes using ingredients you can find in any supermarket (even outside Venezuela)Full-color photos that will make your mouth waterFor Venezuelans who miss home and for any foreigner who has ever tasted, heard about, or fallen in love with these iconic flavors of Venezuelan cuisine!Grab your copy now and take the tricolor taste wherever you go! Read more