Chenyu Zheng
It's slow service but the arepa is authentic , tasty and filling. After a workout, you may crave for a crispy meal that is less plain than a salad, more healthy than a burger. The ambiance brings you to South America.
Lívia Badiani
Excellent food! The place is very small, there are probably around 16 seats inside, but it wasn’t crowded when I visited. The vibe is cute, the waiter was great and the food is really, REALLY delicious!! In case you’re a vegetarian, there are plenty of options, as they offer to swap the meat for tofu on any dish. One appetizer to share and 1 arepa each were enough food for two moderately hungry people, so the price ended up being very reasonable as well. I highly recommend it!
Dennis Enrique
Food is always fresh, servers are really nice and friendly. Only didn’t give it 5 stars because there was only one guy for the entire restaurant. I realize it’s not big but I thought the service could be a bit faster if one more person would be working.. other than that, great experience. Definitely recommend.
Ja-Quan Greene
This spot is STRAIGHT FIIIIRRRREEEE! You aint gonna find none of those fluffly yellow street fair arepas up in here! The food is magnificent. Oh and the SAWCE!!! Need that secret recipe bottled up like yesterday. The service is lightning quick. The experience is amazing. The wife and I spent our 6 month married anniversary lunch here. Delicious. Then grabbed a few brews up the block at McSorleys afterwards. It was money.
From the religious themes to the food, to the spanish writing on the wall, this cozy joint is As authentic as it gets. Go get you some arepas ASAP
Olivier LA
It's a miracle that places like that still exist in Manhattan. Big thanks to the kind and welcoming owner of this precious gem to provide his patrons with authentic food and real smiles. The arepas literally moved me, reminding me of my trips to South America. Flavorful, rich but not heavy, an explosion of spices and textures and colors wrapped in a comforting pod of maize. The appetizers were splendid too, and to wash that off I recommend the Papelón con limón - although you won't be able to drink a regular lemonade after this treat.
James Wade
A very small restaurant with delicious arepas and a good selection of options. The sides are good too. Prices are reasonable and service is friendly. The neighborhood is worth exploring as well.
Leslie Aquino
It's a really small place so don't go there thinking you will stay for too long but it's so authentic and beautiful. The food was so great and it really made me feel like I was back home. They also have vegetarian options like tofu and not all of the arepas have meat in them so everyone can enjoy. The passion fruit mimosas were really refreshing. 👍👌
Rivka Ligier
This place is amazing and the food is so tasty!! Great service and ambiance is very relaxed as well. It is a small restaurant so beware of having to wait. It’s worth it though!
Also, their sangria is really good!
Valentina Montilla
The place is small but I think thats the reason I liked it so much, it's charming and the service is great. I'm venezuelan (born and raised) and I loved the food!! Didn't take pictures of the arepas tho ☹️
Susan Donohue
My favorite arepa spot. Vegetarian options delicious treats. Authentic feels like eating in your Aunt kitchen. Micheladas are great. Every bite of every arepa is delicious! Try a cocada for dessert!
Breada Farrell
If you're looking for traditional, authentic, quality food come check out Caracas Arepa! Friendly staff, quick service and reasonably priced entrees. It's a cozy spot (great for 2 people), easy to miss from the outside and is decorated with unique photos and collectables items. We tried sweet plantains topped with parmesan cheese to start. Then ordered the special with guacamole & pork shoulder and the chicken & sausage arepas for our meal. I would come here again to try more of the menu!
Denii G
This place is super small but the set up is really cute. I felt like I was somewhere else. So colorful. Not ideal for a big group though. Now the food was amazing look at this arepa definitely going back.
Jeffrey Gamboa
Very small restaurant, but has fierce and bold flavor! It’s always full, so be prepared, but it’s well worth it! Service was great and the environment was really unique! And my goodness, the De Pabellón Arepa was outstanding, beans and shredded beef were perfect!
Ana Celia
I’m an arepa lover! Our arepas here were crunchy and the fillings where delicious with an interesting fusion of Venezuela and Mexico/Centro America flavors.
Bryan Gonzalez
Oh the nostalgia!!! It has been over 10 years since I've visited this location, and I must say it hasn't changed one bit (in a good way). Growing up in a Colombian household, I know a thing or two about eating arepas, but I must say the Venezuelans got it right! Caracas Arepa perfected the Arepa!!!
alicia y
Everything was so fresh, all ingredients were perfectly balanced, service was friendly. Delicious. Pretty small hole in the wall type of feel
Daniel Carrazana
Definitely the spot to go to for a quick bite! the arepas are fantastic and the customer service is great. make sure you stop by this bar on your next trip to New York City!
Natalie Smith
So good! Papelon con limon was 👌🏼and so many yummy arepas to choose from. I got the chicken and mushroom with avocado and pickled onions.💥 They also have soup specials and a cogent selection of starters with cotija and plantains. Beautiful locally owned restaurant, coming back soon!
Jose Andres Araya
Great food and ambient! Really enjoyed the music and awesome arepas selection. Would recommend without a doubt.
Nadia Alvarado
I found this little gem in summer 2008. Since then, I have brought friends from all nationalities every time I come. The food is finger-licking-hmm-hmm-good!!! I feel like I'm back home in my grandma's kitchen, having my merienda after school 💜 Always visit when I'm in town! I can't recommend this place more to locals and visitors.
Liam Atkinson
Lovely interior, fantastic atmosphere with a nice homely feel. High quality food (our Arepas were SO GOOD) and excellent and friendly service. My friend and I felt right at home at Caracas (having made it a point to eat here during our trip from Massachusetts after looking for hidden food gems and deciding on here - and it certainly was/is one) and would recommend it to anyone coming from out of town.
Manu Dominguez
I tried the traditional Christmas dish from my Venezuela �. Chicken salad, Hallaca (is like a tamal filling with pork, beef, olives, and ham bread. It was very good. For my country this is a sad moment for all the political, economics and injustices that are happening there for the dictatorship. Please pray for us � and enjoy our food.
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Scott Counce
Soooooo gooooood!!!! This is now on our “must eat” list when we come to NYC. Amazing flavors and incredibly friendly service! We’ll be back often!
Angie Acosta
Delicious food! It was a bit small but they made use of every square inch of space.
Vilma A Martinez
This place is a gem in nyc. Very small cozy with the characteristic hospitality of Latin people. The best Arepas ever
Bettina D'Ascoli
The food, the people, the vibe. I would give the more stars if that was even possible.
Greg Caggiano
I lived in New York in 2008 and this was my favorite place to come! I dont know what their sauce is made out of but I have never tasted anything like it before in my life. I always get a La Mulata and a Cocada. I only wish they had a Rochester NY location so they could cater my wedding. 10/10 wicked good.
Margarita Parra-Alessio
Food is espectacular and service is fast and friendly, cute cozy place
Eric Arnstein
Top notch per usual: the beer cold, the arepas hot, the crack sauce aplenty!!
Marialej Chuy
Brought my Mexican and Vietnamese friends to eat here today. Even thought food was really good and it made me remember my country, service wasn't what I'd call good. It was just average... Besides that, it was really pricy! 24$ for a Pabellon and one cocada (that without counting tax and gratuity!)...
Ben Zvan
The most amazing Arepas I've ever had, perfectly crispy in the outside with perfectly balanced flavors throughout. The michelada was also outstanding, hitting all the right notes of sweet, sour, salt, and savory.
Josue Gomez
Great food & awesome people in one of my favorite locations in NYC !
Sandra Rodríguez
Amazing Arepas!!!! The atmosphere is very laid back and the ppl are great!
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