If you are in downtown Santa Cruz and want a great meal off your phone, this is the move.
Walk to Abbott Square and get yourself an arepa from Pana.
Pana is a Venezuelan food truck turned brick and mortar spot inside the Octagon at Abbott Square, founded by German and Gaby Sierra and voted best food in Santa Cruz. The entire menu is 100% gluten free. The arepas are stuffed to order with your choice of fillings and fully customizable.
What To Get
Get the Capresa and add chicken. That is the personal favorite and it earns it every time.
Wide range of arepas on the menu with homemade garlic, avocado, and spicy sauces. Big portions, fresh ingredients, and the kind of food that makes you want to sit outside and take your time with it.
Support local, eat well, and do the whole thing off your phone.
Where do you go for your solo date spots in town?
📍 Pana Venezuelan Food | 118 Cooper St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (inside the Octagon at Abbott Square)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 4pm to 9pm
Sunday: 4pm to 8pm
Wednesday: Closed
Happy Hour: 4pm to 5:30pm
