From left, Pastel Pizza's big three include: Pastelitos, a fried pastry filled with a variety of meats and spices; Tequeños, a fried dough stick stuffed with queso blanco; and Mandoca, a deep-fried, corn fritter ring. (Courtesy Pastel Pizza)
From left, Pastel Pizza's big three include: Pastelitos, a fried pastry filled with a variety of meats and spices; Tequeños, a fried dough stick stuffed with queso blanco; and Mandoca, a deep-fried, corn fritter ring. (Courtesy Pastel Pizza)
Pastel Pizza, a food truck selling Venezuelan fare, is opening a storefront in Katy on April 20 at 351 S. Mason Road, Katy. Pastel Pizza is known for its Pastelitos, a fried pastry filled with a variety of meats and spices; Tequeños, a fried dough stick stuffed with queso blanco; and its specialty green sauce. 832-231-5252. www.pastelpizza.com
Asia joined Community Impact in February 2022. As a features reporter, she covers the South Houston area, including the Heights-River Oaks-Montrose, Bellaire-Meyerland-West University, Katy-Fulshear, Sugar Land-Missouri City, the Bay Area, and Pearland-Friendswood editions. She studied journalism and creative writing at Missouri State University. Before relocating to Texas, Asia was a reporter for the Seattle Medium, one of the city's eldest African American publications. When she's not writing, she's likely trying a new restaurant, practicing self-care or traveling.
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