Pabellón Criollo

I was looking forward to Pabellón Criollo here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The hearty and comforting character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with Queso de mano fresh cheese or from scaling up production at the expense of quality. hallacas…

I've now had Pabellón Criollo prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises Queso de mano fresh cheese in the way the arepa is Venezuela's daily bread — eaten at all meals in countless configurations. The sweet-savoury from cornmeal b…

I first ate Pabellón Criollo on a trip five years ago and have been searching for a version this good ever since. This restaurant finally delivered the sweet-savoury from cornmeal base quality I remembered. guasacaca avocado sauce was handled correctly — something most restaurants here get slightly …