Catira | Venezuelan Kitchen & Cocktails

Food was good! Very minimal standing space for waiting and no clear guidance on how long you’ll wait. Even though a group came in after us and were sat at the bar, we waited probably 30 minutes for dinner. I liked the empanada sampler, but I loved the classic plate 8.5/10 and the papelón con limón juice was delicious ! Asado negro was okay 7/10.

One word: cachapa! Never had these before coming here, but I’m obsessed and could probably eat these ones every day. A super buttery corn flour loaded with soft stretchy cheese, they’re the perfect combo of savory, salty, and a little bit sweet. You can get it with meat on the side as well, but I don’t think it’s really necessary. Other things I’ve tried here so far are their arepas and mini empanadas. I thought both were good, though nothing too out of the ordinary. The shredded beef was really tough, but the shredded chicken is fantastic. Prices are also a bit high for the portions, but kind of to be expected in the area this is in. Must try for at least the cachapas!

This was such a fun place. Beautiful decor and delicious food. We were only able to try a couple drinks and shareables but it was all so good! The mango juice is yummy, tequenos great flavor and texture. Our standout was the chacapas! Looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes, everything on the menu looks good! Also in this area plenty of free parking.

We stopped the grab dinner here one evening while visiting Denver and we weren’t disappointed. Nice cozy spot our server was very welcoming and gave us detailed information about menu items. Our first time trying Venezuelan food and we were impressed. We got the catira and non alcoholic mamacita both of these drinks were so refreshing. We got the tostones, the beef cachapa, blondie empanada and Clasica arepa with the chimichurri and guasacaca sauces all of the food was delicious. Highly recommended.