Arepa Culture

6274 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh
(919) 977-4069

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Reina Pepiada Cachapa Beans & Rice Passionfruit Juice and Crema
Specialty Cachapa with Beef
Side of Sweet Plantains
Quesillo Flan Cheesecake
Chicken Arepa Con Queso
Vegan La Domino Arepa
Ham and Cheese Arepa
Shredded Beef Arepas
Reina Pepiada Arepa
Build-Your-Own Bowl

Menu

Featured items
La Tica
*MOST popular: Sautéed chicken lightly tossed with caramelized onions/bell peppers, & provo/mozz cheese (Note: onions/peppers are ALREADY mixed in, but it is very light) (GF)
La Sureña
Most popular - a Southern Favorite: BBQ pork loin topped with our signature colorful pico de gallo (GF) (DF)
BYO Bowl
*Unless otherwise noted, all bowls come with a base of organic greens, basmati rice, AND organic black beans + your choice of 1 protein + your choice of 2 toppings (Everything's GF)
Signature Cachapa
*Another Venezuelan Favorite: Our scratch-made cachapas are crafted with non-GMO sweet yellow corn & filled/topped with cheese (GF) (Vegetarian)
Reina Pepiada
A Venezuelan Favorite: Authentic chicken salad (mayo-based) topped with fresh avocado *Served chilled* (GF) (DF)
Side of Sweet Plantains
Product of Costa Rica! 4 sweet plantains (platanos maduros) topped with queso fresco (fresh white crumble cheese) (GF)
La Pelua
A Venezuelan favorite: Authentic shredded beef topped with sharp cheddar cheese *Kid-friendly (GF)
Signature crema
Similar to a creme brulee custard topped with our housemade whipped cream - YUM! (GF)
Specialty Cachapa
*Another Venezuelan Favorite: Our scratch-made cachapas are crafted with non-GMO sweet yellow corn, filled/topped with cheese & your choice of 1 protein (GF)
El Salmón
AKA Fish Lovers - Lightly grilled Norwegian smoked salmon, organic greens, tomato, & fresh mozzarella topped with our creamy housemade caper sauce (GF)

Signature Arepas ( Add substitutes to notes)

La Tica
*MOST popular: Sautéed chicken lightly tossed with caramelized onions/bell peppers, & provo/mozz cheese (Note: onions/peppers are ALREADY mixed in, but it is very light) (GF)
Reina Pepiada
A Venezuelan Favorite: Authentic chicken salad (mayo-based) topped with fresh avocado *Served chilled* (GF) (DF)
La Sureña
Most popular - a Southern Favorite: BBQ pork loin topped with our signature colorful pico de gallo (GF) (DF)
La Pelua
A Venezuelan favorite: Authentic shredded beef topped with sharp cheddar cheese *Kid-friendly (GF)
La Quesua
A cheesy combination of melted provo-mozz, sharp cheddar & queso fresco *Kid-friendly (GF)
La Capresa
*Vegetarian - A refreshing lighter option: Pesto, Organic greens, tomato, & fresh mozzarella *Served chilled* (GF)

Specialty Arepas ( Add substitutes to notes)

El Carnívoro
AKA Meat Lovers - Perfect combination of our 3 signature meats all in 1: BBQ pork loin, sauteéd chicken & beef topped with sharp cheddar cheese (GF)
El Salmón
AKA Fish Lovers - Lightly grilled Norwegian smoked salmon, organic greens, tomato, & fresh mozzarella topped with our creamy housemade caper sauce (GF)
VEGAN Beyond
*Vegan - Plant-based Beyond meat crumble, Organic greens & caramelized onions/bell peppers topped with fresh avocado (GF) (DF)
Don Camarón
La Dominó
*Vegetarian - Organic black beans, provo-mozz cheese & caramelized onions/bell peppers topped with queso fresco (GF)
El Beyond
*Vegetarian - Plant-based Beyond meat crumble, Organic greens, caramelized onions/bell peppers & sharp cheddar cheese (GF)
VEGAN La Dominó
*Vegan - Organic black beans, tomato, caramelized onions/bell peppers topped with fresh avocado (GF) (DF)

Bowls

BYO Bowl
*Unless otherwise noted, all bowls come with a base of organic greens, basmati rice, AND organic black beans + your choice of 1 protein + your choice of 2 toppings (Everything's GF)

Cachapa ( Add substitutes to notes)

Specialty Cachapa
*Another Venezuelan Favorite: Our scratch-made cachapas are crafted with non-GMO sweet yellow corn, filled/topped with cheese & your choice of 1 protein (GF)
Signature Cachapa
*Another Venezuelan Favorite: Our scratch-made cachapas are crafted with non-GMO sweet yellow corn & filled/topped with cheese (GF) (Vegetarian)

Sides
Side of Sweet Plantains
Product of Costa Rica! 4 sweet plantains (platanos maduros) topped with queso fresco (fresh white crumble cheese) (GF)
Side of Organic Black Beans
Organic Black Beans topped with Queso Fresco (fresh white crumble cheese) (GF)
Plantain Chips

Desserts
Signature crema
Similar to a creme brulee custard topped with our housemade whipped cream - YUM! (GF)
Flan cheesecake
All of our desserts are scratch-made! We combine the delicious caramel flavor of flan with the rich & creamy texture of cheesecake. YUM! (GF)

Drinks
Housemade Frescos Naturales
*All of our natural juices are made in-house. Flavors may vary - We typically have a variety of Passion Fruit, Blackberry and Papelon con Limon (Signature Limeade)
Frescolita
Fountain Sodas
Coca Cola Products - Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Rootbeer, Dr. Pepper, Fruit Punch
Gourmet Coffee
Coconut Water
La Croix/Spindrift
FIJI Water
Unflavored S. Pellegrino/Perrier
Honest Kids Juice Box
Bottled SmartWater/Core/Evian
Organic Low-Fat Chocolate Milk

Extras
EXTRA (2 oz) To-Go Cilantro Sauce
PLAIN AREPA
Extra Vegan Cilantro Sauce (2 oz)
EXTRA (2 oz) To-Go Hot Sauce
Side of Avocado (2 oz)
Side of Protein/Meat (2 oz)
Side of Pico (2 oz)
Nata (2 oz)
Side of Cheese (2 oz)

Items
Bottle of Cilantro Sauce
12 oz bottle of our signature housemade cilantro sauce. Gluten-free & dairy-free!
Bottle of Hot Sauce
12 oz bottle of our signature housemade hot sauce. Gluten-free, dairy-free & vegan!

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Recent Reviews

A very laid back restaurant that offers a casual setting along with amazing food. Spices and sauces compliment any dish you order. Gluten-free foods are offered as an alternative. Would definitely go again.
October 2025
I went here with my team from work and we took turns ordering separately. When it was my turn I ordered a Specialty Cachapa with beef, a La Tica Arepa, and a side of Swewt Plantains. He asked me if I wanted a bowl which was confusing because I didn't see any La Tica bowls. He was hard to understand so I made him repeat that a few times. I said no, Areepa, and he asked Arreppa? I said yes, Arrrepppa, and paid.
When my order came there was an arepa and plantains....
September 2025
Fast and delicious food here! I enjoyed learning about Venezuelan cuisine from their very informative menu. The arepas themselves are so fluffy and soft- and the fillings are seasoned to perfection. My friend got a Cachapa- absolutely FILLED with cheese!! Perfection.

They have vegetarian options (vegan too!) and even coffee options. I would recommend to anyone in the area to try from this local spot/ it beats all the chains around it. Perfect for someone who...
September 2025

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Arepa Culture

6274 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 977-4069