Raizal, where it all began
Madrid · 2019–2023
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Here we lovingly preserve the memories of our very first home: Raizal Arepería y Ronería.
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A small corner in Madrid, born out of passion and heart. Filled with freshly made arepas, live music, aged rums, craft beers, and the comforting smell of specialty coffee. A cozy space full of life, excellency, Venezuelan warmth, shared stories, and dreams that slowly took shape.
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Even though its doors have closed, Raizal lives on within us—in every tequeño we make, every story we tell, and every step we take with this brand. We closed, but to expand our horizons.
That’s why we’ve created this gallery: to keep its memory alive.
With love and pride, we share a little piece of Raizal with you.
Raizal taught us that it's always worth fighting for your dreams.
That things shouldn't be done halfway — if you're going to build something, do it with conviction, with purpose, and with your whole heart.
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It taught us to give it our all, to believe in what we do, even when the road ahead is uncertain.
Even if the path changes, what we lived will never be lost.
Every attempt, every step, every memory… remains part of the story.
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Photography by: Daniel Graterol León @danielgrateroll