What Cachapa is
Sweet corn pancake with soft cheese.
Cachapa is listed as a dish in the Venezuela guide, where the index tags it mild and vegetarian. The index uses those labels to make an unfamiliar menu legible. What it cannot tell you is how this particular kitchen seasons, fries or plates the dish, so leave room to ask.
Where to find Cachapa
Cachapa is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Venezuela. Markets and casual counters are the best value; the sit-down restaurant version is usually larger and more expensive.
The Venezuela guide also covers 5 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Cachapa sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 7 food entries we track for Venezuela, 4 are budget, 3 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 4 | Arepa, Cachapa, Tequenos |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 3 | Pabellón criollo, Hallaca, Pan de jamon |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Cachapa is one of 5 dish entries and 4 budget items; 3 items share the mild tag.
Dietary notes
- Vegetarian tag: the indexed dish contains no meat or fish, but confirm stock, sauces and cooking fats with the kitchen.
How to order it
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Venezuela items that make most sense alongside Cachapa, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Venezuela items share the most tags with Cachapa, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
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Cachapa: common questions
What is Cachapa?
Sweet corn pancake with soft cheese. It is listed in the TasteBridge Venezuela guide as a dish.
How much does Cachapa cost in Venezuela?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Cachapa vegetarian?
Cachapa is tagged vegetarian in our data. That describes the dish, not every kitchen: ask about stock, fish sauce, lard or shared cooking surfaces if you need to be strict.
Where can I try Cachapa?
Our index lists it across Venezuela, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Venezuela. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.