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Arepas Cafe

Arepas Cafe

Arepa Restaurant, South American Restaurant, and Latin American Restaurant$$$$
Astoria, Queens
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    The arepas at Arepas Cafe is a can't miss
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    Danny G.
    "Arepa Pabellon is fantastic, the Domino is pretty amazing."(12 Tips)
    Shiseido R.
    "Can't go wrong with sangria, tequenos, bomba arepas!!!"(3 Tips)
    Dan L.
    "The Mami arepas is my favorite."(3 Tips)
    Cate W.
    "The mini cachapas are the best app."(3 Tips)
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  • Humayun R.heart icon on user image
    Humayun RashidJanuary 24, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Do not be fooled by the size of the arepas. One is surely enough for you. If you're feeling extra fat maybe get two. Try anything with slow stewed beef with habanero sauce. Mouth watering!
  • Real Cheap Eats
    Real Cheap EatsNovember 12, 2011
    "Amid the mostly meaty options, the “Guayanesa Tropical” ($6) arepa holds its own, bolstered by a rich combination of fried sweet plantains, creamy wedges of avocado, and firm, mild Guyanese cheese." Read more
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneApril 8, 2013
    Home-style Venezualan here. Order the Corn pancakes with salty cheese and sour cream! Stewed chicken was ok but good arepa. Ask for the 2 home-made sauces, 1 mild and 1 spicy. Cheap and fun!
  • Erik C.
    Erik CintronDecember 22, 2013
    A place that u can go for a quick bite or make a night of it. They have a lot of different arepas & beyond. Food was good & they also serve alcohol. It has a good happy hour and The staff was decent.
  • Silvana N.heart icon on user image
    Silvana Narvaez AcostaFebruary 21, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    I can’t get enough of this place, if I lived close by I’ll be here all the time. I’ve tried other arepa places around but there’s nothing like Arepas Cafe 🤤
  • M D.heart icon on user image
    M DMarch 11, 2019
    Small place. Food is delish. Chicken soup is huge and amazing! Tastes homemade! Wasn't impressed with the tres leche cake but otherwise all the food was great! Will be back!
  • Tania P.heart icon on user image
    Tania PlateroOctober 19, 2017
    The arepas were delicious! The veggie arepa was great, black beans, avocado and sweet plantains 😋
  • Eddie E.heart icon on user image
    Eddie ElizondoApril 15, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Destination arepas! Pabellon pernil is delicious. One arepa is probably enough.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMay 13, 2013
    Thin griddled, overstuffed arepas occupy half the menu. Go for the porky mami, stewy pollo mechado, or vegetarian Guayanesa tropical.
  • Dan L.heart icon on user image
    Dan LamOctober 22, 2014
    Honestly everything is great in this place. Definitely try the Chicha as a light dessert. The Mami arepas is my favorite.
  • Shina
    ShinaSeptember 20, 2014
    Authentic Venezuelan spot with great food and a really good selection of imported beers and wines.
  • Gabriel C.
    Gabriel ChungApril 19, 2015
    A great taste of venezuelan and something unique. I loved the Mami arepa!
  • Zayed K.
    Zayed KhanJanuary 17, 2014
    Arepa pabellon is a must try, but the stewed meats are excellent as well. Best Venezuelan arepas I've had in NYC.
  • Bryan K.
    Bryan KaplanSeptember 15, 2012
    Eat the camerones arepas with the green sauce. Have the ice tea and also make sure the person you eat with over orders. This way you get to try the other arepas.
  • John S.heart icon on user image
    John SwordsAugust 8, 2014
    All of their arepas are great. The capacha is also spot on.
  • Sandra B.heart icon on user image
    Sandra BOctober 14, 2013
    Passion fruit mimosa $4. FOUR DOLLARS. Every arepa is delicious. There is zero ambience here, but who cares when the food is so.damn.good.
  • Lianyheart icon on user image
    LianyJanuary 10, 2019
    Don’t underestimate the size of the arepa. One is more than enough with a shared appetizer.
  • Amber T.
    Amber TsaiSeptember 17, 2014
    Tried the Arepa Pabellon. Shredded meat. Mmmm. The portion looks small but you'll be full with one. Mayyyyybeee one and a half.
  • Kevin W.
    Kevin WallaceMay 16, 2014
    You really will be tempted to get 2 of these delicious arepas. Trust me, just get 1. 1 is more than enough.
  • Jing L.
    Jing LeeJanuary 25, 2019
    The pernil one with cheese and sweet plantains!
  • Justin K.
    Justin KalifowitzJune 29, 2014
    Sit at the bar. Order the Pabellon Criollo and Jugo de Parchita. Best $16 you'll spend that day.
  • Vanessa R.
    Vanessa RuedaOctober 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Ok, let me say this place is amazing! Best arepas, cheaper than other ones! Anyone with sweet plantains, the best!
  • Mikaheart icon on user image
    MikaJanuary 17, 2017
    The pork Pabellon arepa is my favorite!
  • Cate W.
    Cate WFebruary 12, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    This is one of the hidden gems of Astoria. All of the arepas are AMAZING. The mini cachapas are the best app.
  • Kimmie O.heart icon on user image
    Kimmie OhhJanuary 9, 2020
    The arepa pabellon is a must ! Get their empanadas too 😍
  • Kay B.heart icon on user image
    Kay BrockFebruary 27, 2017
    I will be coming to Astoria weekly for the chicken arepas! Good sangria too!
  • Alexander N.
    Alexander NewmanAugust 12, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The arepa funghi is delicious, especially con queso. Don't miss the brown sugar lemonade!
  • Shirley Y.
    Shirley YOctober 15, 2013
    Delicious and great lunch special. Fried yuca is delicious with the spicy and cilantro sauce.
  • Zlatko A.heart icon on user image
    Zlatko AmericanoJuly 4, 2013
    You have to try the brown sugar lemonade. It's sweet and refreshing.
  • Natalie L.heart icon on user image
    Natalie LeMossOctober 5, 2023
    Great arepas, delicious drinks and good happy hour
  • Regina M.
    Regina MaAugust 4, 2013
    Get the cinnamon drink and the cafe on leche is solid. also, the mami arepa was delishhhh
  • Nirza P.
    Nirza PerezAugust 17, 2011
    Best cachapas ever! So are the arepas, bomba arepa is my favorite, of course a Polar beer can't never miss it.
  • Leah M.
    Leah M.June 24, 2013
    Do not let the menu description confuse you-- the camarones arepa is with Pico de gallo, not "cooked with tomato onion sauce and cilantro." Simple, still tasty, among the lighter arepas choices.
  • Hamlet R.heart icon on user image
    Hamlet RannierAugust 9, 2020
    Been here 10+ times
    Pernil arepa is an excellent option.
  • Susie M.heart icon on user image
    Susie MoApril 8, 2015
    Arepas of course but do not leave without trying the traditional CHICHA !!!!
  • Diane M.
    Diane MoralesMay 12, 2013
    Delicious! The Sangria was great, and the service was wonderful! Can't wait to go back :)
  • Fanny G.
    Fanny GDecember 24, 2013
    I had my first bite of shark meat here. Taste like regular fish, but I have to admit I was a little nervous taking those bites.
  • Mark O.
    Mark OOctober 11, 2012
    Food is great, however upon checking in I was informed of a 50% discount offered on foursquare, showed the waitress but it was not honored even though I was within terms. Tisk Tisk foursquare.....
  • Enrique L.
    Enrique LastraFebruary 28, 2010
    So far the arepa pabellon remains my favorite, and I've had almost everything on the menu! Mini empanadas with their delicious hot sauce and aioli is always a winner
  • Leah M.
    Leah M.June 24, 2013
    Arepa Pabellon or you're doing it wrong. Savory, sweet, crunchy. It's why you should sit there in the first place.
  • Arminda G.
    No need to go to manhattan for some great Venezuelan-style arepas, and certainly no need to wait. Try the Mami or the Guayanese Tropical.
  • Shar C.
    Shar CastellanoFebruary 23, 2014
    Really good arepas! Order one arepas first because it's very filling.
  • Danny G.heart icon on user image
    Danny GarciaApril 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Arepa Pabellon is fantastic, the Domino is pretty amazing. Have at with some Yuka fries and some white cheese... perfection.
  • Adriana M.heart icon on user image
    Adriana MalaveNovember 6, 2014
    Best Venezuelan Food in New York city
  • Kaity N.
    Kaity NgJanuary 29, 2011
    All of their arepas are made fresh. I travel all the way from Brooklyn for arepas at Arepas Cafe. Enough said.
  • ✨Song✨heart icon on user image
    ✨Song✨December 7, 2016
    Don't get 2 for yourself, DON'T! Get one arepa with beans, plantains, and meat.
  • Kailin V.heart icon on user image
    Kailin VillamarJuly 24, 2015
    Chicken arepas were amazing. Add a cold corona and you're solid.
  • Marie R.heart icon on user image
    Marie RicherMarch 31, 2018
    Great spot. Yummy arepas and friendly service.
  • Joseph B.
    Joseph BartelsApril 26, 2019
    Passion fruit sangria for 2 is the move!
  • Chef David A.heart icon on user image
    Chef David AnnexyFebruary 6, 2015
    Arepas pabellon and mami, very tasty. Also the tequeños.
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