Maracaibo Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Maracaibo

March 15, 2018 Venice Greaves

Maracaibo (Spanish pronunciation: [maɾaˈkai̯βo]) is a city and municipality in northwestern Venezuela, on the western shore of the strait that connects Lake Maracaibo to the Gulf of Venezuela. It is the second-largest city in the country (after the national capital Caracas) and the capital of the state of Zulia. The population of the city is approximately 1,495,200 with the metropolitan area estimated at 2,108,404 as of 2010. Maracaibo is nicknamed La Tierra del Sol Amada ("The Beloved Land of the Sun").
Things to do in Maracaibo

1. Mi Vaquita

Ave 3H Esq. Calle 76 | Sector Plaza Republica, Maracaibo, Venezuela Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Steakhouse, Bar, Barbecue, Venezuelan Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Late Night HK$78 - HK$235 +58 261-7911990
Excellent
59%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 352 reviews

Mi Vaquita

Reviewed By LeanneBeatriz - Maracaibo, Venezuela

I have been several times there, and I can summarize the whole experience of Mi Vaquita by saying it is a nice place to eat accompanied with family or friends, its specialty is meat and they offer high quality dishes. They have very nice ambient and service. At night it is also a place to dance and have a glass of wine, but people who attend at certain hours tend to be very young sometimes, so the kind of music played it could not be the best to contemporary adults.

2. Te con te

Maracaibo, Venezuela Takeout, Outdoor Seating Cafe Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$118 - HK$157 +58 261-7982270
Excellent
34%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 135 reviews

Te con te

Reviewed By mxb_se - Seattle, Washington

We ate here a few times - good burgers and fries. A bit expensive like everything in Maracaibo. Probably one of the safest places you could eat in the city considering it's literally across the street from the Governor's residence. Lots of security around.

3. DA VINCI

Av 11, Maracaibo, Venezuela Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +58 261-7988934
Excellent
55%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 219 reviews

DA VINCI

Reviewed By Travel X - Aruba

A very nice Italian restaurant in the middle of hectic Maracaibo...food was great and service was excellent...Awesome Deserts!!! I recommend this place.

4. Antica

3f Con 76, Maracaibo, Venezuela Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Mediterranean, Italian, International Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$118 - HK$785 +58 261-7936117
Excellent
60%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 163 reviews

Antica

Reviewed By fromstarvingtostuffd - Oslo, Norway

Walking in to Antica makes you almost instantly forget that you're in the middle of the gridded street behemoth that is central Maracaibo. Palm trees, relaxed atmosphere, indoor/outdoor Seating, and great staff make this one a diamond in the carjacking rough.
Above all else, the ceviche starter (served in a cup made of tostones) is out of this world, rivaling any but the best starters in NYC. Great italian thin crust pizzas made as you like them along with the usual expertly grilled meats. Excellent service, and genuinely friendly staff that go out of their way to ensure you leave full and happy.

5. Mi Ternerita

Norte: Ave 15 con Circunv No.2 | Aventura: Calle 74 Ave 12, Maracaibo, Venezuela Takeout, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible American Dinner, Late Night HK$78 - HK$235 +58 261-7976854
Excellent
47%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 101 reviews

Mi Ternerita

Two locations. Mi Ternerita Aventura Calle 74 ave. 12, Mi Ternerita Norte, Ave 15 & Circunvalacion No.2. Steaks, Ribs and Salads. Live Music and Best DJ´s. Private Banquet Rooms. Excelent Parking. Secure environment.

Reviewed By debby q - Maracaibo, Venezuela

we had a late sunday lunch, the sunday lunch crowd had already gone, so we got a table straight away, food was great, service very attentive. There's a good variety on the menu, portions are BIG , Don't miss the argentinian "empanadas" for which Mi Vaquita and La Ternerita (same ownwers ) have been famous for, for many years, they still make them the same way and they are delicious. All in all , great meal.

6. Mondo Gelato

Maracaibo, Venezuela Outdoor Seating Italian, Pizza, Cafe Dinner HK$39 - HK$78
Excellent
28%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 101 reviews

Mondo Gelato

Reviewed By daisy21988 - Maracaibo, Venezuela

The restaurant has a big selection of types of gelato, plain or served with sauces and condiments. There is also food available, which is ok but not excellent, so I would just recommend coming for the ice cream.

7. jeffrey's

Sambil, Maracaibo, Venezuela Breakfast, Brunch +58 261-7910496
Excellent
42%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 94 reviews

jeffrey's

Reviewed By tpyoung - Creston, Iowa

Excellent pasteries and sandwiches. Very rich food, well presented. a very popular and busy place. Excellent cake! Not a good place for low calorie food!

8. Fein Kaffee

Av. 3F con Calle 78, Maracaibo 4001, Venezuela Buffet Cafe, German Breakfast
Excellent
47%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 53 reviews

Fein Kaffee

Reviewed By daisy21988 - Maracaibo, Venezuela

The buffet is one of the best in Maracaibo, and the best price. You can choose whatever you want but you only get one plate... still a good value.

9. Restaurant El Girasol

Av 1B | Calle 74, Maracaibo 4001, Venezuela Reservations Seafood Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Late Night +58 261-7924422
Excellent
52%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 143 reviews

Restaurant El Girasol

Reviewed By harholm - Nyborg, Denmark

Sure, we had to go eat there, to watch the whole city pases by.
The resturant looks "old" - not saying 'rundown" but could use a fresh paint, new carpet - but mostly it looked like something from the early 90's
Could use a newer / fresher look.
The service was great, we had called in advance, and no problem, there was a tabel waiting - no need for that, since only 1/3 of the resturant had people.
We aksed for a red wine and the "head waiter" came with a nice Shiraz, so that was okay - aldo he wassent sure of the price, since it was not on the wine list!
A "ensalada parma" with "jamon serano, parma cheese and so on..... well, we had 3 small slices of jamon and a few cuts of parma cheese, not starting out so great. Should have been more jamon... specialy if the sell the ensalda with jamon...
We choose a risotto sicilana, was quiet good, then came dessert! Limon pie / pie de limon - nice, but way to accid.
The piano guy played about 30-40 min and then took a long break.... we did not see him the last 30 min.
all in all, a nice place to see the city by night/day - but don't go there for the food.
Take it as a seightseeing, if your in town.
we spend 640 BsF, 3 pers - shared salad, 3 main dishes, 3 desserts, 2 long island tea's and wine.

10. Restaurant Los Soles

Av 5 de Julio No 3G-09, Maracaibo, Venezuela Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Takeout Latin Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +58 261-7933966
Excellent
56%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 125 reviews

Restaurant Los Soles

Reviewed By EliteLevel - Caracas, Venezuela

Nice ambiance, good food. I enjoyed La enchilada. There is chicken with Chile that is delicious. Their quesillo (dessert) with Tequila is the best I have ever eaten.

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