Arepas Cafe
$ • Venezuelan, Pet Friendly, Gluten-Free
Hours:
33-07 36th Ave, Astoria
(718) 937-3835
About Arepas Cafe
Customers' Favorites
Pabellón Criollo Venezuelan National Dish
Arepa De Pollo Mechado Yuca Frita Chicha
Shrimp Salad with Avocado Slices
Arepa Pabellón De Pollo
Cachapas De Carne Molida
Arepa Pabellon de Pollo
Venezuelan Egg Scramble
Venezuelan Cachapas
Arepas Venezolanas
Allie's Tuna Arepa
Arepas Cafe Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 12 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 12 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 12 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 12 - 10PM |
| Friday | 12 - 11PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 10PM |
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Arepa Cafe is a restaurant serving delectable Peruvian and Venezuelan cuisine, known for its delicious and healthy dishes. The arepas, a popular cornmeal cake with various fillings, are often described as excellent and filling. The menu also includes yucca fries, soups, and the Venezuelan National Dish, Pabellon Criolo, made with stewed pork, rice, beans, and plantains. The restaurant caters to gluten-free diets.
The service is praised for being amazing and kind, even during busy times. The restaurant has a cool, cozy, and colorful atmosphere, with an inviting vibe that makes customers feel like they're walking into a Venezuelan hug. Outdoor seating is available, adding to the warm and welcoming ambiance.
Standout dishes include the Arepa Pabellon, a flavor explosion with tender shredded beef, sweet plantains, black beans, and salty white cheese, as well as the Mami de Pernil, featuring juicy, seasoned roasted pork stacked high on an arepa with a delectable garlic mojo sauce. The sugarcane lemon drink is also highly recommended.
Many customers express a desire to return, with some calling it the best arepas in Astoria. The restaurant's combination of delicious food, excellent service, and inviting atmosphere makes it a must-visit destination for those seeking an authentic taste of Peruvian and Venezuelan cuisine.