Due to its convenient spot in the Mission, the food can be a perfect accompaniment for a park day at Dolores or a quick bite with friends. Pica Pica is a great bet for almost any casual occasion. I spotted some desserts on the menu, all gluten-free, and will definitely be trying them on my next visit. It was sweet and savory at the same time but definitely an item to share. I got the Vegetarian, which was overflowing with grilled tofu, avocado, plantains, black beans and aioli. The crepe, called a Cachapas, is an enormous sweet corn crepe filled with any ingredients you choose. They are made with yucca, which is a tuber similar to potatoes. If you like garlic, I would highly recommend the fries. I also got the garlic yucca fries and a vegetarian crepe. The other popular filling options are the pork and chicken. If you’ve never tried an arepa, you’re missing out! To start I ordered the Pabellon Arepa, which is filled with shredded beef, plantains, black beans and salty queso fresco. The restaurant specializes in arepas, a South American sandwich made entirely of corn and is naturally GF. Since the menu is entirely GF and free of possible cross contamination, I opted to try the most popular items on the menu. One can hope that another great Venezuelan mind comes to take up the mantle of serving San Francisco with amazing arepas. Therefore, the recipes remain authentic and do not need to be compromised to be made gluten-free! Everything from the empanadas, to the arepas, and sweet corn crepes can be eaten without worrying… Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen offered a menagerie of various Venezuelan tastes and textures (most of which were sour, sweet, and savory), and definitely excelled in making arepas with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. Thankfully for us NOBREAD-ers, all the key ingredients of Venezuelan food, such as corn, yucca, taro and plantains, are naturally gluten-free. ![]() Don’t let the restaurant’s small size deter you – they’ve been getting big publicity, including a feature on the Food Network’s, “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”. The owner, who is Venezuelan herself, brought food and culture to San Francisco through her grandmother’s tasty recipes. It’s a bright and colorful storefront, filled with traditional Venezuelan recipes and tons of charm. Pica Pica should be one of your go-to restaurants if you live in San Francisco.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |