Vene Bites – Mexican
This vibrant eatery captures the soulful spirit of Venezuelan street food, where the comforting aroma of toasted corn meal and sizzling meats fills the air. Hand-pressed arepas are grilled to a perfect golden crunch, serving as steaming pockets for rich fillings like creamy avocado chicken salad, savory shredded beef, and succulent fried pork. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and bold, traditional flavors, inviting guests to experience a warm and authentic taste of South American heritage.
217 East 3rd Avenue, Tallahassee FL 32303 +1-202-514-4999 https://venebites.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Vene Bites
Dairy-Free at Vene Bites
Vene Bites in Tallahassee has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Arepa Vegana, Combo Hamburguesa La Nena and Tostones. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Vene Bites
Vene Bites in Tallahassee has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Combo Hamburguesa La Nena, Tostones and Tropical Pico de Gallo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Vene Bites
Vene Bites in Tallahassee has 26 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Arepa Vegana, Tostones and Tres Leches. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Vene Bites
Vene Bites in Tallahassee has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Passion Fruit Juice and Presidente. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Vene Bites
Vene Bites in Tallahassee has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Queso Frito, Passion Fruit Juice and Presidente. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Vene Bites
Vene Bites in Tallahassee has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Aguacate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Vene Bites
Vene Bites in Tallahassee has 15 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Arepa Vegana, Tostones and Tropical Pico de Gallo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Vene Bites
Vene Bites in Tallahassee has 27 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Arepa Vegana, Tostones and Tres Leches. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Vene Bites
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Desayuno Criollo | 18.6 g | 80.7 g |
| Pabellón Criollo | 0 g | 46.2 g |
| Cachito | 8.7 g | 15.7 g |
| Criolla Wrap | 49.9 g | 15.3 g |
| Strawberry Juice | 3.2 g | 15.1 g |
| Café con Leche | 22.5 g | 14.8 g |
| Michelob Ultra | 0.7 g | 12.4 g |
| Quesillo | 13.1 g | 10.3 g |
| Tequeños (5 Units) | 19.2 g | 10.2 g |
| Arepa Catira | 13.9 g | 10 g |
| Arepa Reina Pepiada | 9.6 g | 7.6 g |
| Caraotas | 12.2 g | 7.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Friday
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the home-cooked flavors and generous portions at this clean, welcoming mom-and-pop spot celebrated for its fast and friendly service. Standout dishes include the Big Bite
Menu
Arepas
- Arepa Reina Pepiada - $15.95: Stuffed with a Cold Chicken Salad with an Avocado Honey Mustard Paste, White Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese and Avocado Wedges. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa Cochino Frito - $16.48: Stuffed with pork dumpling, cole slow, avocado and Cheddar Cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa Llanera - $16.48: Stuffed with our Venezuelan Style Steak, Fried Cheese, and our Tropical Mango, Tomato, onion and Cilantro Pico de Gallo. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa Americana - $15.95: Stuffed with Crispy Applewood Smoked Bacon, your Choice of Fried or Scrambled egg, and Shredded sharp Cheese. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Arepa Catira - $15.95: Corn Cake Stuffed with shredded chicken and shredded white sharp cheddar cheese. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa Con Queso - $13.75: Corn Cake Stuffed with shredded white sharp cheddar cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Arepa Pollo - $15.95: Corn Cake Stuffed with shredded chicken. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa De Atún - $15.95: Corn Cake Stuffed with tuna salad, shredded white sharp cheddar cheese and avocado wedges. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa De Carne Mechada - $16.48: Stuffed with shredded beef. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa De Carne Molida - $13.07: Corn Cake Stuffed with ground beef. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa Fajita De Pollo - $16.48: Corn Cake Stuffed Grilled chicken with vegetables. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa De Salchicha - $13.07: Stuffed with sliced hot dogs covered with thousand island sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa Dominó - $13.75: Corn Cake Stuffed with black beans and shredded white cheddar cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa Jamón Y Queso - $13.75: Ham and shredded white sharp cheddar cheese. Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Arepa Pelua - $16.48: Stuffed with shredded beef and shredded white sharp cheddar cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa Vegana - $15.95: Stuffed with black beans, fried sweet plantains and avocado wedges. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa Con Chicharrón - $14.24: Stuffed with scrambled eggs made with chopped and sauteed onions, green tomatoes, green peppers, jalapeños peppers, and crunchy pork rinds. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Arepa De Pabellón - $16.48: Stuffed with shredded (choice of meat), black beans and fried sweet plantains. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa Rumbera - $15.95: Stuffed with oven roasted pulled pork and shredded white sharp cheddar chesse. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa De Camarón - $16.48: Stuffed with cold shrimp salad with peppers, green tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, thousand island and Tabasco sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pabellón Criollo - $22.38: Plate with black beans white rice, shredded beef fried sweet plantains. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Criolla Wrap - $17.55: Venezuelan Style Steak with Rice Beans, Plantains, Lettuces and Sharp Shredded Cheddar Cheese with the House Sauce. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Desayuno Criollo - $28.5: Arepa, Black Beans, Fried Cheese, Sweet Platains, Avocado, Fried Egg, and Shredded Beef (or choice of Protein) Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Combo Hamburguesa La Nena - $22.38: Venezuelan style burger combo. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Tequeños (5 Units) - $10.99: White Cheese Fingers Wrapped in Crispy Dough. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tequeños (10 Units) - $19.34: White Cheese Fingers Wrapped in Crispy Dough. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Caraotas - $5.49: Black Beans. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsa Picante - $1.27: House Hot Sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Tropical Pico de Gallo - $4.95: Mango, Tomato, Onion and Cilantro Pico de Gallo. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plátanos - $4.39: Fried Sweet Plantains. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aguacate - $3.58: Avocado. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Queso Frito - $7.15: Fried Fresh White Cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones - $5.99: Fried green plantains. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tres Leches - $7.7: Tres Leches Cake. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Quesillo - $7.7: Venezuelan Caramel Flan. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Churros - $4.4: Fried dough covered with sugar and cinnamon dipped on Condense Milk or Nutella. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Cachito - $7.12: Ham pastry. Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Polar Botella - $6.59: Venezuelan Beer. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Stella Artois - $6.59
- Michelob Ultra - $6.59
- Presidente - $6.59 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Yuengling - $5.49
- Strawberry Juice - $6.29: Non-dairy Strawberry Juice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse
- Mango Juice - $6.29: Non-dairy Mango Juice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse
- Blackberry Juice - $6.29: Non-dairy Blackberry Juice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse
- Passion Fruit Juice - $5.23: Passion Fruit Juice. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pineapple Juice - $6.27: Non-dairy Pineapple Juice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse
- Tamarind Juice - $5.23: Non-dairy Tamarind Juice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse
- Americano/Guayoyo - $3.14: Black American Coffee. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Café con Leche - $4.39: Espresso Coffee with Steamed Milk.
- Mocabites - $6.49: Moca Latte with Toddy, Ginger, Vanilla and Cinnamon. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicha - $5.17: Traditional Rice Drink. Rice, Water, Milk, Condensed Milk, Cinnamon, Sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Panela - $3.92: Lemonade Sweeten with Raw Sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Toddy - $5: Venezuelan Chocolate Milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Vene Bites
- Is Vene Bites dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Vene Bites has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Arepa Vegana, Combo Hamburguesa La Nena and Tostones.
- What can I eat at Vene Bites on a dairy-free diet?
- Arepa Vegana, Combo Hamburguesa La Nena and Tostones carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Vene Bites have vegan options?
- Yes. 15 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Arepa Vegana and Tostones.
- Is Vene Bites gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Vene Bites?
- Desayuno Criollo, at roughly 80.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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