Somos Handcrafted Arepas- New Haven

Quite fresh tasting arepas and ingredients. We had to wait a bit to order because they were making new arepas in the back, which is a great sign. They had a variety of toppings. This was a filling lunch for an affordable price.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is mediocre and the co-owner started a petition to remove the pedestrian-only plaza nearby. If your business isn't doing well, it isn't because of lack of traffic.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

I’ve eaten here a handful of times and the food is fine. It seems like it’s never open whenever I’m in the area and the times it has been open, the folks are not super friendly. I also don’t support a business that discourages community and looks down on people without homes. You’re in the service industry and you have a superiority complex? Grow up. I won’t ever spend money here again. Don’t set up shop in a city if you can’t deal with city problems.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Good cachapas and great staff

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Incredible food! I could eat cachapas for every meal - love the variety of sauces and they can be mixed and matched for awesome flavor combos. The Tequeños are also delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Definitely my favorite arepas spot in Connecticut

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I started getting food here since two years ago. The quantity reduced drastically. I always took the rice bowl. At first, I would feel pretty full by the time I complete the bowl. Now, I need two bowls to feel full.
In the beginning they used to give 4 tomato slices; they reduced it to 3 after an year; now they give 2; recently when getting food, a tomato slice was a little big so they only put that one slice. It was the last straw to me. Never going back again!!
They are already pricey for what they are. I don’t want to pay 12-15$ for a meal and still feel hungry

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

Love the arepas but I'm loving the bowls even more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My meal was good and flavourful. I appreciated that they had a vide variety of toppings including sweet Plantain. Their was a nice juice selection, their passion fruit juice was good. The service was good and the space was clean. Do wish they would toast after it's filled to warm up the meat and for the cheese to be a little melted. Would recommend for people looking for naturally gluten free items.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really good arepas. I had the pabellon one. Just a tip: if you dont put any sauce, it will feel dry. I recommend the garlic sauce!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Carne Mechada

We tried to go to another restaurant on the street, but it turned out to be closed. An employee there suggested we try Somos, and we are glad they did! This place is amazing. I’d describe is a small, family owned Venezuelan version of Chipotle with super fresh food. I had no idea what to order, but the owner was kind enough to help us with our selections. It was amazing. I’ve never had a cachapa before and now I’m craving them. I’m sorry Sally and Mr. Pepe, but I’ll be visiting this restaurant every time I’m in New Haven from now on.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delish! Catered for us in 24 hours and was the talk of the party. Will be returning!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Was told by the server they no longer carry vegan cheese despite it being on the menu. The tofu was still yummy though. Arepa was let down without a dairy alternative.

They were annoyed at me for trying to enter the establishment even though it was 11:03, 11:06 and they open at 11. Then the cashier had a nasty attitude saying “we just opened”. Tried to rush me by assuming my order and was annoyed when I had to correct it. Soiled my experience in New Haven.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Perfect place to meet friends and enjoy a taste of Venezuelan food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5