Conuco

Food lovers, take note! 🇻🇪Conuco: where bold flavours and good vibes collide! A cosy family-run Venezuelan café serving up comfort, warmth, seriously delicious bites and the kind of atmosphere that feels like home. Huge shoutout to Ella for her kindness and professionalism and Adrian, the Arepa King 👑 And now… let’s dive into my fav picks! Pure Venezuelan soul in every bite and sip! • Tequeños – Golden pastry filled with oozing cheese. One bite and you’re hooked! • Tajada – Caramelised plantain topped with shredded cheese. Sweet meets savoury perfection! • Yuca Chips – Crispy, golden bliss, begging to be dunked in guasacaca! • Empanaditas – Bite-sized delights that steal the show—gone before you know it! • Sancocho – The ultimate slow-cooked beef broth. Pure comfort in a bowl • Cachapa de Queso – A thick, fluffy corn pancake folded over gooey melted cheese. Utterly addictive! • Pabellón Criollo Arepa – The moment your teeth sink into its warm, pillowy embrace, rich, savoury goodness bursts onto your taste buds. • Reina Pepiada Arepa – Creamy, velvety—lingering on your palate, tempting you to crave more. • Pabellón Criollo – A deconstructed arepa that takes excitement to the next level. Caution: one forkful and resistance is futile! • Tres Leche Cake – Light, dreamy, and totally addictive! • Quesillo – Venezuelan-style crème caramel, impossible to share! • Papelón con Ron – A cocktail with the smooth, iconic notes of Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva. Dangerously good! • Cuba Libre – The perfect sip to keep the night rolling! • Passion Fruit Smoothie – Tropical, tangy, and full of Maracuyá goodness! • Tamarind Smoothie – Rich, deep, and tantalisingly tangy! • Maltin & Frescolita – Classic Venezuelan soft drinks that transport you straight to Caracas! • Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva – The world’s favourite premium sipping rum—totally luxurious! Conuco – A taste of Venezuela, no passport needed! 🇻🇪

Fantastic! Popped in last night and was treated to a beautiful beef broth and an arepas - a flat cornbread 'pancake' stuffed with chicken, plantain, black beans and avocado. All accompanied by a lovely homemade flat lemonade (with a shot of rum for good measure). The food was great, the vibe was warm and the host- what a lovely guy!! Friendly, welcoming and happy to explain the menu to anyone (like myself) enjoying a their first of taste of Venezuela. Very, very good value for money and in a prime spot minutes from oval tube station. Worth the trip for anyone outside the oval area - essential for anyone within walking distance. Will absolutely return next time I'm in London.

Really enjoyed the food here! Everything was fresh, full of flavour, and cooked perfectly. The grill had that authentic smoky taste that makes you want to come back again. Great vibes and friendly service too — definitely worth trying if you love good Mexican food! 🌮

Absolutely perfect dinner! Sauces on the side depending on how spicy you want your meal to be. Every element perfect. Couldn’t ask for more!

You HAVE to taste the Très Leches pudding- it is just fantastic. We had a great lunch here, really warm and friendly, with delicious food (and for much less money than I had expected). I really enjoyed the Pabellan Criollo and am very keen to return for Sancocho (the beef broth that looked sounded and smelt specially delicious). This place really is an exceptional gem - I will be back soon!

It's not often that I'm blown away when eating out and I never do reviews but this little gem offers flavour, character and texture! Very impressed with the food, service and atmosphere as a whole. I will definitely be lunching here again.

Conuco is an absolute delight! Beautiful and lovingly prepared Venezuelan street food that is busting with flavour. I had the arepas - lovely balance to the flavours and accompanied by a banging hot sauce. The sanchocho broth was divine and the dessert - can’t remember the name sadly - was incredible - a sponge with cream and cinnamon, again great balance to the flavours. The decor throughout shows a brilliant attention to detail and all in all this is an absolutely top notch eatery! The staff display passion creativity and are super friendly. Get down there now!

Delicious food, good portions and service. Cheese and bean empanada was the best I've had. Arepas and cachapas are great too. Will be back.