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Tequeños (x4)

Venezuelan pastry cheese sticks served with house sauce ESP: Palitos de queso venezolanos servidos con salsa de la casa

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Ceviche de Camarón (Shrimp Ceviche)

A bold and flavorful twist on traditional ceviche! Juicy tomatoes, crisp red onions, fresh cilantro, and creamy avocado are perfectly balanced and served with crunchy plantain chips. This vibrant dish is a must-try for lovers of bold Latin flavors ESP: ¡Un giro audaz y lleno de sabor al ceviche tradicional! Jugosos tomates, crujientes cebollas rojas, cilantro fresco y cremoso aguacate se combinan a la perfección y se sirven con crujientes chips de plátano. Este vibrante platillo es imprescindible para los amantes de los intensos sabores latinos

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Arepitas Sliders (x3)

3 Mini arepas sampler with braised pork, shredded beef, and shredded chicken with house sauce ESP: Muestra de 3 mini arepas con cerdo guisado, carne desmechada y pollo desmechado con salsa de la casa

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Arepa Catira

Flavorful shredded chicken paired with crisp lettuce, pico de gallo, creamy cheese, and our house sauce for a classic favorite ESP: Saboroso pollo desmechado acompañado de lechuga crujiente, pico de gallo, queso cremoso y nuestra salsa de la casa, un clásico favorito.

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Picada Colombiana

A flavorful Colombian feast! Enjoy a hearty mix of grilled steak, juicy chicken, morcilla, Colombian chorizo, crispy chicharrón, yuca, golden Colombian potatoes, mini arepas, french fries, and sweet plantains, all served with an array of dipping sauces ESP: ¡Un festín colombiano lleno de sabor! Disfruta de una mezcla contundente de carne a la parrilla, pollo jugoso, morcilla, chorizo colombiano, crujiente chicharrón, yuca, papas criollas doradas, mini arepas, papas fritas y plátanos maduros, todo acompañado de una variedad de salsas para mojar.

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Signature Burger

Indulge in our flavorful signature burger, crafted with your choice of juicy beef or chicken, served on a soft brioche bun. It is topped with red onion, tomato, lettuce, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and savory ham and finished with ketchup, mustard, and our signature house sauce for a perfect bite. For a plant-based option, enjoy the same delicious experience with our vegan burger made with Impossible Beef, topped with red onion, tomato, lettuce, ketchup, and mustard, all served on a soft brioche bun. ESP: Disfruta de nuestra sabrosa hamburguesa insignia, preparada con tu elección de carne de res jugosa o pollo, servida en un suave pan brioche. Coronada con cebolla roja, tomate, lechuga, queso derretido, crujiente tocino, jamón sabroso, y terminada con ketchup, mostaza y nuestra salsa especial. Para una opción vegana, prueba nuestra hamburguesa hecha con Impossible Beef, acompañada de cebolla roja, tomate, lechuga, ketchup y mostaza, todo en un suave pan brioche.

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Arepa Pelúa

Juicy shredded beef topped with fresh lettuce, pico de gallo, melted cheese, and our signature house sauce. ESP: Jugosa carne desmechada servida con lechuga fresca, pico de gallo, queso derretido y nuestra inigualable salsa de la casa.

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Arepa Pabellón

A flavorful tribute to Venezuela: shredded beef, black beans, sweet plantains, and cheese for the perfect balance of savory and sweet ESP: Un homenaje lleno de sabor a Venezuela: carne desmechada, caraotas negras, plátano maduro y queso, para el balance perfecto entre dulce y salado.

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Arroz de la Casa

A savory blend of salted rice cooked to perfection with tender chicken, juicy beef, flavorful chorizo, and green onion and served alongside crispy French fries for a hearty and satisfying meal. ESP: Una mezcla deliciosa de arroz salteado cocido a la perfección con pollo tierno, carne jugosa, chorizo lleno de sabor y cebolla verde. Acompañado de crujientes papas fritas para una comida completa y satisfactoria.

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Mahi Mahi Plate

Delight in fresh mahi mahi paired with creamy coconut rice, tostones, and slices of ripe avocado for a tropical touch. ESP: Deléitate con fresco mahi mahi acompañado de arroz de coco, tostones y rodajas de aguacate para un toque tropical.

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Step Into the Heart of Latin Flavor & Warmth

Vibrant Beet Salad: Fresh & Flavorful Delight

Vibrant Beet Salad: Fresh & Flavorful Delight
Enjoy a refreshing blend of earthy beets, peppery arugula, creamy feta, crunchy walnuts, and almonds, all tossed in a tangy beet dressing. A nutrient-packed salad that’s as delicious as it is colorful.

Patacon Maracucho Flavor Packed Sandwich Delight

Patacon Maracucho Flavor Packed Sandwich Delight
Experience the perfect fusion of crispy twice-fried plantain, your choice of savory meat (or vegan options), topped with fresh veggies, cheeses, and house sauce. A bold, satisfying sandwich that brings layers of flavor in every bite.
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Catering Made Easy

Catering Made Easy
Indulge in delicious savory Latin cuisine at Arepas. Our delicious variety of Latin dishes is carefully sourced to provide the most authentic Venezuelan and Latin Cuisine. We only source high-quality ingredients with care and ALL our food is made in-house. Also, we offer Gluten Free & Vegetarian options. As a locally owned business, we strive to provide the best food and customer service you look for from a neighborhood merchant. Come join us and taste for yourself!

What our customers are saying

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Authentic Venezuelan cuisine. Traditional flavors and excellent customer service. Worths the trip. Thanks Johana and Elsi for the amazing experience

Denise S.

Denise S.

Brought a large group of interns here for a food tour and they loved it! We had the arepas and most of them told me it was their favorite stop on our tour :)

Madison F.

Madison F.

The place is cosy, the food is good. Their entries (like Arroz de la casa) are quite big, could be shared.

Katya K

Katya K

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Our locations

Sunday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Monday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM


Opens at 11:00 AM

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