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Everything you want to know about Nestico’s — the food, the ordering, the catering.
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The restaurant
What is Nestico’s?
Nestico’s is a Venezuelan restaurant founded by Ada Bozo in Maracaibo, Venezuela. She created the recipes our family has been cooking for over forty years — arepas, patacones, tequeños, cachapas and empanadas. Today we serve them in Maracaibo, in Orlando, Florida (Sand Lake) and in Katy, Texas — our Katy location is a franchise operated by our franchisees. El sabor de lo mejor.
Where are Nestico’s locations?
We have three locations: Nestico’s Maracaibo — Av. 12 con C/2, Local 52-130, Sector La Paragua, Maracaibo, Venezuela; Nestico’s Sand Lake — 3042 W. Sand Lake Road, Unit B, Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 984-0472; and Nestico’s Katy — 900 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77494, (346) 205-2295.
What are your hours?
Sand Lake: Monday 4–10 PM; Tuesday–Thursday 11:30 AM–10 PM; Friday 11:30 AM–11 PM; Saturday noon–11 PM; Sunday noon–10 PM. Katy: Sunday–Thursday 11 AM–10 PM; Friday–Saturday 11 AM–12 AM.
Do I need a reservation?
No reservations needed — walk-ins are always welcome. Coming with a large group? Just call the location ahead to let us know.
The menu
What is an arepa?
An arepa is a round cornmeal cake — deep-fried until crispy or grilled until golden, your choice — stuffed with fillings like slow-roasted pork (pernil), juicy steak, shredded beef, chicken, white cheese (queso de mano) or fried cheese. It’s naturally gluten-free and it’s Venezuela’s most iconic dish.
What are the most popular dishes at Nestico’s?
Our most ordered plates: the Pork Arepa (slow-roasted pernil with melted cheese), Steak Arepa, Patacones (twice-fried green plantain with shredded beef and our house mayo sauce), Jumbo Cheese Sticks (tequeños, made with white cheese), Cachapas (sweet-corn pancake folded around white cheese / queso de mano) and Empanadas (beef, chicken or cheese, made fresh every morning).
Are your arepas fried or grilled?
You choose. Our arepas can be deep-fried (crispy) or grilled (asada) — both come loaded with your filling.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes. Arepas, cachapas, patacones and empanadas are made with corn, so they’re gluten-free by ingredients. (Our kitchen also handles wheat products, so ask us if you have an allergy.)
Do you have vegetarian options?
Yes — cheese arepas, cheese empanadas, cheese cachapas and cheese patacones. Ask us and we’ll build your plate meat-free.
Ordering & delivery
Can I order ahead for pickup?
Yes. Order ahead online and your food will be hot and ready when you walk in — no waiting in line.
Do you offer delivery?
Yes, through Uber Eats and DoorDash. Availability and fees depend on your address — enter it in the app to check.
Where does the Order Now button on your site take me?
It takes you to our Uber Eats store for the Sand Lake (Orlando) location, where you can order pickup or delivery.
Catering & events
Do you do catering?
Yes. Our Family Pack includes 12 arepas — $89.99 for pickup, $99.99 for delivery. Call your nearest location to arrange catering for your event.
Do you take large orders for parties or offices?
Yes, we prepare large orders for birthdays, office lunches and events. Call the location a day ahead and we’ll have everything ready.
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