Pana’s — Restaurant in Tulsa

Pana's is a Venezuelan food truck next to the Rocket Brothers on 61st & Mingo.

I had never been, so naturally I ordered too much food to try multiple things.

First, an appetizer called tequeños. They're similar to a mozzarella stick but shorter and fatter and the breading is lighter a crispier, much more cheese! They were amaaazing

Next, an arepa of course! I got carne asada and I got it fried, because this is still Oklahoma. It was delectable. The meat was delicious and tender and the sauce was perfect

Finally, the Teque burger. Aptly named such because in place of buns were larger square shape tequeños! So this was kind like a burger with grilled cheese buns, but way better. It's massive too. My first bite was mostly the tequeño, no complaints there. But the more I kept eating it the better it got! Next was something sweet- I wasn't sure at first, but then I realized it had maduros on it! Very interesting. I've had burgers with pineapple rings so this wasn't too strange. The sweetness played well with the unctuous, savory flavors of the rest of the burger. Speaking of, the rest of the burger had beef, cheese, bacon, guacamole, lettuce, and a fantastic sauce. The beef patty was seasoned and I could tell could hold its own as a traditional burger itself. The bacon was also quality. All together, this was a massive explosion of flavors. It was so big I couldn't finish it, and I can't say that often.

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On July 29, 2024, we visited the newly opened restaurant after reading a lot of positive reviews from the food truck. With their food truck success, they opened the restaurant only last month. Upon entering the establishment, we were warmly greeted and promptly seated.

The food was delectable and satisfying. The portions were generous, and the prices were quite reasonable. Since I was undecided about what to order, the hostess kindly suggested a dish that consisted of sausage, chicken, and beef served on a bed of cabbage and corn, accompanied by plantains. It was an excellent recommendation, as the dish was both delicious and filling. Unfortunately, I was unable to finish the entire portion.

Overall, our dining experience was highly enjoyable, and we will certainly return to try other items...

This is a static food truck in an unpaved lot, but honestly that's part of the charm.

The outdoor seating is pretty cool that gives a very authentic vibe.

The majority of the patrons spoke Spanish so one can only assume they are Venezuelans. I look for these type of trends when I go to a restaurant that serves food of that origin because of the obvious.

The food did not disappoint. We got the venezuelan burger along with the asada arepa.

Everything was excellent with the one complaint that the beef was too chunky and could have been smaller, but that's coming from someone not accustomed...