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Valencia Luncheria Is Now Valencia Cocina — What Happened After the Show?

Renamed reported

As of September 2026, ctbites.com lists this address as Valencia Cocina; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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ctbites.com ·
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valencialuncheria.com

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What the source shows: A CT Bites article dated 2026-02-12 reports the restaurant reopened under a new name, and the business's own website now displays that new name.

  • Season / episode Season 21, Episode 18
  • Original air date
  • Address 164 Main Street, Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Current name Valencia Cocina

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives revisited Valencia Luncheria, a Latin American restaurant in Norwalk, Connecticut, in the 'Pork Hall of Fame' episode (Food Network, aired 2014-12-26). According to FoodiePie's episode guide, the segment featured the restaurant's Pernil Arepas, Venezuelan corn cakes filled with roasted pork. Food Network's episode page lists Valencia Luncheria among the restaurants Guy Fieri returned to for the pork-themed countdown, following an earlier appearance on the show.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Valencia Luncheria in Norwalk, Connecticut, for the episode "Something from Everywhere," which aired 2009-01-12. Valencia Luncheria was a Venezuelan restaurant at 164 Main Street. According to CT Bites, in an article dated 2026-02-12, Valencia Luncheria reopened under the new name Valencia Cocina, with an updated menu and a renovated space at the same Main Street address. The restaurant's own website, still reachable at valencialuncheria.com, now identifies the business as "Valencia Cocina | Venezuelan Restaurant in Norwalk CT." An OpenTable listing for the address likewise now carries the Valencia Cocina name, and CT Bites described the update as a relaunch of the Main Street space rather than a change in ownership.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 21, Episode 18
Original air date
Episode title
Pork Hall of Fame
What was featured
Pernil Arepas, Venezuelan corn cakes filled with roasted pork
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Valencia Luncheria
Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 6
Original air date
Episode title
Something from Everywhere
What was featured
Venezuelan luncheria fare in downtown Norwalk, Connecticut
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Valencia Luncheria

Frequently asked questions

Is Valencia Luncheria still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, ctbites.com lists this address as Valencia Cocina; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Valencia Luncheria after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives revisited Valencia Luncheria, a Latin American restaurant in Norwalk, Connecticut, in the 'Pork Hall of Fame' episode (Food Network, aired 2014-12-26). As of September 2026, ctbites.com lists this address as Valencia Cocina; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Valencia Luncheria called now?

Now: Valencia Cocina (formerly Valencia Luncheria). As of September 2026, ctbites.com lists this address as Valencia Cocina; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Valencia Luncheria located?

164 Main Street, Norwalk, CT 06851. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Valencia Luncheria?

Season 21, Episode 18 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired December 26, 2014. The episode is titled “Pork Hall of Fame”.

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Address
164 Main Street, Norwalk, CT 06851
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
valencialuncheria.com

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