Imagine living in a country where you don’t know the people, the language, or the culture and then you see a restaurant with food from your native home. You take your first bite, and that familiar delicious taste assures you that everything will be ok!
That is what Kyle and Carmen are creating for the Venezuelan community in the DMV with the new talk of the town, Tequeño World!

Like many, the pandemic unfairly put the two in a position where they were looking for work. The couple had been unemployed for about 6 months and after seeing an ad requesting Venezuelan food; they researched to find out how common was Venezuelan food in the DMV. To their surprise, they discovered that while there were a few spots here and there; the area was lacking a true Venezuelan experience. That’s when the light bulb went off and they began bringing the Venezuelan culture to Northern Virginia.
Starting humbly at a local farmers’ market, the couple shared that initially all they had to work with was a fish fryer and a table. There were many challenges that came up in their journey, but they did not give up. Their hard work has paid off and on September 17th, 2021, the two opened their first restaurant in Manassas, Virginia, at the Food Court in Manassas Mall.

Kyle shared that his passion for the Venezuelan food his wife prepares is not just simply because it’s good. When he sees how natives have driven from all over the DMV to enjoy true authentic food, this confirms that what they are doing is bigger than them. He has seen people become overwhelmed with emotion even to the point of tears when they eat their food and feel, for that moment, a piece of their home is still with them.

TEQUEÑO World isn’t just for the natives, though. Offering gluten-free and vegan options, the Venezuelan cuisine is also becoming a quick favorite of a variety of cultures and people in the area!

The joy Kyle and Carmen experienced while building their dream has encouraged friends and family in various parts of the world and brought a sense of positive light during the dark days of the pandemic.

If you are looking for an authentic Venezuelan food experience, TEQUEÑO World is a must!
EMAIL: INFO@TEQUEÑOWORLD.COM , TEL: 202-336-4060
Manassas Mall Food Court
8300 Sudley Road, Manassas VA 20109