Filled arepas and empanadas anchor Venezuelan food at Gusto Gourmet in Houston, TX, with pickup available for your next meal.
Order online#8 Arepa Pabellon
$12.95
Corn arepa filled with beef, black beans, sweet plantain and cheese.
“The food we ate here was some of the best food I have ever had in my life! For all those that have to eat gluten free, like me, this is the place to be. Pretty much everything is gluten free. Would highly recommend the Pabellon Arepa and the Nutella Empenadas!!”
#11 Arepa Reina Pepeada
$12.50
Corn arepa stuffed with chicken, avocado salad and salty white cheese.
“Delicious Arepas! My fav is reina papiada. They make it fresh so expect a wait time. I usually place my order in to b ready when I arrive it's always warm and delicious. 10/10 I would recommend!”
#12 Arepa Vegan
$11.50
Arepa filled with eggplant antipasto, tomato, avocado and balsamic glaze.
“I’ve only order Togo but I’ve ate it soo many times. This place is delicious. Great portions in each order. I order the vegetables arepa for a friend and daaaang that thing looked gorgeous! She LOVED it! Highly recommend eating here.”
#13 Arepa Cheese & Ham Clasica
$10.50
Cornmeal arepa filled with Venezuelan white cheese and ham.
“Gusto Gourmet never disappoints. A small, cozy place with the best Venezuelan food in Houston.”
Empanadas (3)
$9.95
Three fried cornmeal turnovers with optional filling choices.
“This amazing place have tasty Empanadas. Beef, cheese, potatoes and chicken. Yall need to try them. Enjoy!”
4 Empanadas (4)
$13.50
Four empanadas feature choices of cheese, plantain, potato, meat, and fish.
“Great place for a Venezuelan treat. Must try the empanadas, specially the Cazon filled. Also the tequeños.”
Empanadas Frozen
$20.95
Frozen empanadas with optional cheese, plantain, potato, beef, or chicken.
“We were by the Zoo and wanted to try Venezuelan food. So glad we stopped here. The chicken and beef empanadas are amazing. My kids had the cheese and plantain ones and loved those. We all tried the pabellón arepas and they were delicious. They were very quick with the food. Definitely coming back.”
Nutella Empanadas (3)
$6.50
Three pastry turnovers filled with Nutella chocolate-hazelnut spread.
“The empanadas are amazing!! I can never bring myself to try anything else on the menu because the empanadas are so delicious - I always get the chicken empanadas (with the delicious dipping sauce) and the Nutella ones for dessert. And they’re gluten free! I have Celiac and have never had any issues after eating here. This is definitely a favorite spot whenever I’m downtown!”
Cachapa Pabellon
$17.50
Corn pancakes with shredded beef, black beans, and sweet plantain.
“I walked in after a long day, and was greeted by the sweetest man. The food was amazing and extremely authentic. I had the pabellón cachapa, absolute 1000/10 I will def go back because it is worth the 40 min drive”
Cachapa Beef
$16.50
A sweet corn pancake filled with Venezuelan cheese and shredded beef.
“First time ordering and we loved it. The reina pepiada was so good. Must try!! My husband really enjoyed the beef cachapa too! Definitely ordering again!”
Cachapa Chicken
$15.50
Venezuelan sweet-corn pancake filled with chicken.
“Cachapas are bomb”
Cachapa Cheese
$11.95
Sweet-corn pancake filled with cheese, a Venezuelan cachapa style.
“This place has set a standard for my expectations of Venezuelan food I try different Venezuelan or places who try to make Venezuelan fusion places and I still reminisce of this place instead!”
Combo #1 (Beef/Eggs)
$14.95
Scrambled eggs come with beef, onion, tomato, Venezuelan cheese and arepas.
Combo #3 (Eggs)
$11.95
Scrambled eggs with onion, tomato, Venezuelan cheese, and arepas.
“Probably one of the best Venezuelan restaurant. Food is really good, service, top notch, desert the 3leches is out of this world. I bought 3 leches to all my coworkers and everyone is astonish with flavor and presentation.”
Combo #2 (Beans/Eggs)
$13.25
Three scrambled eggs with beef, sautéed vegetables, cheese, and arepas.
“Small little place, visited twice in my last visit to Houston, all super delicious personnel super nice. Taste of real Venezuela in the USA definitely is a must visit. Thanks Oriana”
The Fiber Base
$9.95
Yuca waffle with avocado, sunny egg, cream, cheese, and cilantro sauce.
“Always get treated nice! Good is always delicious! Best Venezuelan spot in Houston!”
Golfeado (Venezuelan Sweet Roll)
$4.95
A Venezuelan sweet roll spiraled with anise and cane syrup.
“Well venezuelan meal”
Arroz Con Leche Party
$29.95
Sweet rice pudding cooked in milk for a creamy texture.
“This place is so yummy and amazing - truly a hidden gem! I always get the falafel tostada and an arepa and sometime the arroz con leche. One of my favorite places and go to in Houston. I have ordered here so many times and there's never a change in flavors or quality. I'd recommend to order over the phone vs online.”
Quesillo Party
$35.00
Venezuelan caramel flan with a smooth baked custard.
“Without a doubt the best Venezuelan spot in town. Just like Venezuela, this place has a a unique ethnic mix that can be tasted. Venezuelan-Mediterranean 🔥🔥🔥 Sin ninguna duda el mejor lugar de comida Venezolana en Houston.”
Quesillo
$5.95
Venezuelan caramel custard, similar to flan, with a smooth baked texture.
Gusto Gourmet's Venezuelan food spans arepas, empanadas, cachapas and cheese appetizers. You'll also find corn-flour knots mixed with sweet plantain and salty cheese, plus yucca fritters with homemade syrup.
#5 AREPA PELUA pairs shredded beef with mixed cheese and homemade cilantro sauce. CACHAPA BEEF has a fresh corn pancake, Venezuelan cheese and shredded beef. #7 AREPA DOMINO combines black beans and salty cheese.
Visit Gusto Gourmet in Houston, TX for dine-in, pickup or delivery. THE FIBER BASE pairs a yuca waffle with avocado, a sunny egg, Venezuelan cream, salty cheese and homemade cilantro sauce.
Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.
