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: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, keto, kosher, halal, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, weight-watchers, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, low-fodmap, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, aip, renal, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
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. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Arepa Cochino Frito - $16.48: Stuffed with pork dumpling, cole slow, avocado and Cheddar Cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Arepa Llanera - $16.48: Stuffed with our Venezuelan Style Steak, Fried Cheese, and our Tropical Mango, Tomato, onion and Cilantro Pico de Gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Arepa Americana - $15.95: Stuffed with Crispy Applewood Smoked Bacon, your Choice of Fried or Scrambled egg, and Shredded sharp Cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Arepa Catira - $15.95: Corn Cake Stuffed with shredded chicken and shredded white sharp cheddar cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Arepa Con Queso - $13.75: Corn Cake Stuffed with shredded white sharp cheddar cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Arepa Pollo - $15.95: Corn Cake Stuffed with shredded chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Arepa De Atún - $15.95: Corn Cake Stuffed with tuna salad, shredded white sharp cheddar cheese and avocado wedges. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Arepa De Carne Mechada - $16.48: Stuffed with shredded beef. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Arepa De Carne Molida - $13.07: Corn Cake Stuffed with ground beef. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Arepa Fajita De Pollo - $16.48: Corn Cake Stuffed Grilled chicken with vegetables. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Arepa De Salchicha - $13.07: Stuffed with sliced hot dogs covered with thousand island sauce. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Arepa Dominó - $13.75: Corn Cake Stuffed with black beans and shredded white cheddar cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Arepa Jamón Y Queso - $13.75: Ham and shredded white sharp cheddar cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Arepa Pelua - $16.48: Stuffed with shredded beef and shredded white sharp cheddar cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Arepa Vegana - $15.95: Stuffed with black beans, fried sweet plantains and avocado wedges. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- 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. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Arepa De Pabellón - $16.48: Stuffed with shredded (choice of meat), black beans and fried sweet plantains. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Arepa Rumbera - $15.95: Stuffed with oven roasted pulled pork and shredded white sharp cheddar chesse. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Arepa De Camarón - $16.48: Stuffed with cold shrimp salad with peppers, green tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, thousand island and Tabasco sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Main Courses
- Pabellón Criollo - $22.38: Plate with black beans white rice, shredded beef fried sweet plantains. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Criolla Wrap - $17.55: Venezuelan Style Steak with Rice Beans, Plantains, Lettuces and Sharp Shredded Cheddar Cheese with the House Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Desayuno Criollo - $28.5: Arepa, Black Beans, Fried Cheese, Sweet Platains, Avocado, Fried Egg, and Shredded Beef (or choice of Protein) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Combo Hamburguesa La Nena - $22.38: Venezuelan style burger combo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Appetizers
- Tequeños (5 Units) - $10.99: White Cheese Fingers Wrapped in Crispy Dough. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Tequeños (10 Units) - $19.34: White Cheese Fingers Wrapped in Crispy Dough. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Sides
- Caraotas - $5.49: Black Beans. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Salsa Picante - $1.27: House Hot Sauce.
- Tropical Pico de Gallo - $4.95: Mango, Tomato, Onion and Cilantro Pico de Gallo. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Plátanos - $4.39: Fried Sweet Plantains. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Aguacate - $3.58: Avocado. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Queso Frito - $7.15: Fried Fresh White Cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Tostones - $5.99: Fried green plantains. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
Desserts
- Tres Leches - $7.7: Tres Leches Cake. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Quesillo - $7.7: Venezuelan Caramel Flan. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Churros - $4.4: Fried dough covered with sugar and cinnamon dipped on Condense Milk or Nutella. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cachito - $7.12: Ham pastry. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
Beverages
- Polar Botella - $6.59: Venezuelan Beer.
- Stella Artois - $6.59
- Michelob Ultra - $6.59
- Presidente - $6.59
- Yuengling - $5.49
- Strawberry Juice - $6.29: Non-dairy Strawberry Juice.
- Mango Juice - $6.29: Non-dairy Mango Juice.
- Blackberry Juice - $6.29: Non-dairy Blackberry Juice.
- Passion Fruit Juice - $5.23: Passion Fruit Juice.
- Pineapple Juice - $6.27: Non-dairy Pineapple Juice.
- Tamarind Juice - $5.23: Non-dairy Tamarind Juice.
- Americano/Guayoyo - $3.14: Black American Coffee.
- Café con Leche - $4.39: Espresso Coffee with Steamed Milk.
- Mocabites - $6.49: Moca Latte with Toddy, Ginger, Vanilla and Cinnamon.
- Chicha - $5.17: Traditional Rice Drink. Rice, Water, Milk, Condensed Milk, Cinnamon, Sugar.
- Panela - $3.92: Lemonade Sweeten with Raw Sugar.
- Toddy - $5: Venezuelan Chocolate Milk.