Restaurant News.
Memphis has never been a hotbed for unusual ethnic cuisines, but now it has a Venezuelan restaurant.
Mestizo opened about two weeks ago at 546 S. Highland. It is owned by Venezuela native Louis Garcia and managed by his brother, Jorje Garcia.
The menu includes arepas, the popular cornmeal griddle cakes stuffed with cheese and a choice of shredded meats, as well as plantain patties topped with shredded lettuce and shredded meats.
Most dishes come with Mestizo sauce, a blend of green onions, parsley and cilantro.
Jorje Garcia said Venezuelan foods are well-seasoned but not spicy hot.
The restaurant is open from noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday. It is closed on Sunday. Call 327-9808.