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Caracas Arepa Bar

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Arepa Restaurant$$$$

East Village, New York

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Caracas Arepa Bar

The experts at The Corcoran Group and Village Voice recommend this place

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Sam BrownJuly 13, 2015
La Surena is the winning arepa here, chicken, chunky chorizo, and avocado slices, soooo good! Be sure to slather it in the spicy mango sauce on your table, then buy a bottle for $10 on your way out.
Noah WeissDecember 18, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The 3 arepas to get: de pabellon (shreeded beef, sweet plantains, white cheese), la surena (chicken, chorizo, avocado), and la de pernil (roast pork shoulder, jalepenos, fried sweet plantains).
Ranu RajkarnikarJuly 19, 2017
Been here 10+ times
As good as ever. This should be your arepas spot. The La Del Gato should be on your list, avocado, salty cheese and plantains. So simple and so good, especially when slathered in their A+++ sauce.
Elizabeth IrizAugust 3, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Name all your favorite ingredients & then order 'la sureña' because they're all in there - chicken, chorizo, chimichurri, avocado! And if you don't lather in the homemade salsa, you're doing it wrong.
CompassJuly 24, 2013
Caracas is the go-to destination for affordable arepas — Venezuelan pita pockets stuffed with meats, cheeses, and sauces. Guacamole, plantain chips, and fried bits of cheese make excellent starters.
Christian DickmannApril 23, 2015
We shared 6 Arepas among 3 people, which was a good portion size. I enjoyed the variety of great tastes! Only minor issue was that sharing was not very convenient due to the form factor.
Keith KaplanJanuary 22, 2015
De pabellion arepa is so delicious. The spicy mango salsa is good on everything!
April DitoApril 4, 2015
The Leek Jardinera was amazing! The fried plantain appetizer was also very good. The server was very friendly and knowledgable.
Alejandra Guillén SSeptember 4, 2017
Best tequeños I've had in the city! Prices were a little high, but food was authentic and overall really good.
Honghui YuMarch 29, 2015
For meat-lovers, get the La de Pernil. Vegetarian options also abound. Wash everything down with a glass (or more) of the super-refreshing Tinto de Verano.
Marie PorrasJuly 28, 2015
Great arepa. Don't be fooled. One arepa is plenty even for hungry belly. Try any arepa with Chorizo.
Gal AmirMay 15, 2015
De Pabellon arepa is the best! Food there is just great. It's a small place, so make sure not to come at busy times
From The World BlogOctober 23, 2012
Arepas are cheap and tasty. Arepa is one of the most traditional items on Venezuelan cuisine. Sanduiches filled with meet, cheese , beans, guacamole, banana. Entrees, Tajadas are delicious
MaximilianoAugust 19, 2013
Great arepas. Explore the menu to find your favorite. I like La Surena: chicken, chorizo and avocado.
The Corcoran GroupAugust 19, 2013
Order the De Pabellion Arepa, and thank us later. For those with a gluten allergy, the arepas are made with corn flour so they're totally safe to eat!
AdrienMarch 30, 2016
Lunch special, with soup or salad under $10. La Sureña is the best for lunch -- avocado, chorizo and chicken
Ranu RajkarnikarDecember 31, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Endless good things. Guac with plantain chips is awesome. Love the De La Gato arepa. Get a fresh fruit juice or the cinnamon banana milkshake!
Jonathon MatthewsJuly 17, 2011
Been here 10+ times
For an App, go for the Yoyo's! For Arepas, the La Muchachos (A15) for meat lovers or La Mulata (A19) or Veggie lovers. Also, it is also about their special yellow sauce, I always buy a bottle for home
JennJune 20, 2012
Try the De Pabellon Arepa and Pabellon Criollo. There is also a take out section with a few seats if you just can't wait at the regular restaurant. This place is totally worth the wait! Read more
Alexa DavilaApril 1, 2018
best arepas in town. Amazing authentic salty cheese. Very tiny restaurant, expect to bump into or accidentally kick the table next to you but the food is worth it!
Christine SmithOctober 3, 2014
Get several arepas to share, or eat your own, but whatever you do, make sure you get to eat the De Pabellon. Douse all of them in their house arepa sauce.
Real Cheap EatsNovember 5, 2012
The yo-yo ($5.75) gets a sugary makeover. Sweet plantains are fried in a cinnamon-spiked plantain batter, then they’re stuffed with slightly chewy, fresh cheese and served with honey dipping sauce. Read more
Keith KaplanOctober 13, 2014
The pork arepa was delicious as well as the chips and guacamole. The chips are a combination with fried plantains. Ask for extra mango salsa sauce.
MelissaFebruary 9, 2014
The staff here is wonderful! Very kind people. Great atmosphere to chill and hang, and great food. Really, anything on the menu is tasty~!
Kimmie OhhDecember 9, 2019
Their Los Muchachos arepa was spicy when I ordered it. This arepa is filled with chorizo, grilled queso blanco with jalapeños & sautéed peppers.
Real Cheap EatsAugust 15, 2012
The yo-yo gets a sugary makeover at Caracas. Sweet plantains are fried in a cinnamon-spiked plantain batter, then they’re stuffed slightly chewy, fresh cheese and served with honey dipping sauce. Read more
Natasha StorerAugust 31, 2011
Arepas are small taco like meals of awesome! Go with small group, as always lines here. Absoulte fav in East Village. Can buy the special sauce in bottles to take home too
K@rTh!kk ReDd!June 1, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try Los Muchachos with caramelized onions, meat can be substituted for Chicken. Try Bolirepitas con Nata appetizer... For spice lovers,ask the server for their spicy sauce...
Alexis BrillApril 25, 2011
Im a vegan, and they have the most amazing arepa stuffed with tofu, black beans, and plantains. You can build your own. I also had a coconut shake, which was dairy-free. Amazing!!
Katharine HardisonJuly 7, 2013
On a nice day, skip the line at the sit down place and go two doors down to the take-out storefront. If you have time to spare - definitely worth the wait.
refinery29August 3, 2014
Don't expect run-of-the-mill black beans and rice; instead, diners at this packed spot will experience an abundance of the mysterious arepa: A sort of Venezuelan corn-ball that defies explanation. Read more
John AAugust 16, 2015
Good food, served hot, very little seating. Recommend take away to a nearby park. For vegetarians there are 2 choices, recommend the Mulata.
Divya MenonAugust 8, 2014
Yum yum yum! Love this place, I can eat here 7 days a week. Get the fried plantains, chicken arepa and guacamole with chips.
Jen BMay 11, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Get there early for a table; stay late for as much amazing sauce and arepas as you can consume. There's no craving I enjoy satisfying more.
Greg RazzanoMarch 23, 2019
Nice crispy arepas with good sauce and fillings. Get the sugar cane drink hot, it's cozy on a cold day!
Laura VitaroFebruary 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The arepas are like little pockets of magic. Feel free to be liberal about sauce usage. It's phenomenal. They took it off the menu, but you can still get La Paisa if you ask - delicious salty cheese.
Felipe P.November 7, 2015
Amazing place. Delicious food, great service, nice ambiance and fair price. Try La de Pernil and Croquetas. 👍
emeFebruary 4, 2015
Yum. Tostones mochimeros and tequenos are the best apps. I love the Playa Deluxe or la de Pollo.
Brittany BeisnerAugust 19, 2016
You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Also trust your waiter, when they say something is really spicy, it's REALLY spicy!
Michelle BDecember 23, 2011
One of my old favs! Can get crowded so check out if the take out version two doors down has seats. Their Billyburg restaurant is much roomier. Order the Pabellon!! mmmm....
Greg RazzanoMarch 23, 2019
Nice crispy arepas with some good sauce and fillings. Good atmosphere! Small place, courteous and nice.
Matt BadgerFebruary 15, 2019
Make sure you use some of the homemade sauce they have on the table! A little spicy and a little sweet!
Penny HardmanJanuary 4, 2011
A personal favorite in the city. Great for lunch (good special) or a first date. If the line is long and the weathers nice, grab a beer from the bodega and wait it out paper bag style.
Alina K.September 4, 2011
Get the reina pepiada arepa and try one of their home-made juices. And don't leave without some guasacaca or cachapas...some truly authentic Venezuelan fare.
Elizabeth OtaolaJune 27, 2015
This place is life. Tequenos and Any arepa with guayanes cheese is a good choice
William HAugust 23, 2014
It may not be cheap and it may not be fast, but sure is yummy. No need to get fancy, the cheese areapas by themselves are great.
New York HabitatNovember 10, 2011
The consensus here is to order De Pabellon, and we whole heartedly agree. Shredded beef, black beans, and cheese stuffed into a pocket bun. You'll want to come back after eating here.
Suri RSeptember 1, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Yes, okay, all the arepas are great and all, but the real reason 37% of my paycheck is spent here is the passionfruit juice. What a treasure.
Serious EatsMarch 15, 2013
A neighborhood favorite for spicy, saucy Venezuelan sandwiches. Gets cramped and noisy during peak hours.
jon nguyenAugust 26, 2013
Try the De Pabellon - shredded beef and black beans...veeeeeeery chill. 2nd time here, and just as enjoyable as my 1st...suuuper dope joint

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