Absolutely phenomenal arepas!! Very friendly staff Highly recommend!
Perparim Balla
Favorite place in the area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gerardo Iglesias
Amazing from start to finish! A memorable experience! The atmosphere brings you in, but the food and drinks keep you there! I will be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eddie J
**🌽 Arepa Café – A Flavor Explosion in the Heart of Astoria! 🌟**
If you're not already obsessed with Venezuelan food, prepare for a serious love affair. I just had the pleasure (no, the privilege) of dining at **Arepa Café** in Astoria, and let me tell you — my tastebuds are still doing a salsa dance. 💃🌶️
First up: the **Arepa Pabellón**. Imagine slow-cooked shredded beef that's so tender it practically melts into the arepa, paired with sweet plantains that feel like nature’s candy, black beans for that earthy richness, and a hit of salty white cheese to tie it all together. Every bite was a *FLAVOR BOMB* — the kind you wish you could rewind and experience all over again. 🌋💥
Then came the Mami de Pernil, which honestly should be illegal for being this good. Juicy, seasoned roasted pork stacked high, garlic mojo dripping off every corner of the arepa, and just enough sauce to make it messy in the best possible way. One bite and I was like, “Okay, who’s the culinary genius back there??” 👏🐷✨
The place itself? Cozy, colorful, and full of warmth — like walking into a Venezuelan hug. Whether you're rolling in with family, catching up with friends, or trying to impress a hot date, Arepa Café sets the mood and delivers the goods.
**Pro tip**: Bring an appetite and maybe a napkin or three — things get juicy fast. 😋
🔥 10/10 — Worth crossing boroughs for. 💛 Flavor: off the charts 🎉 Vibes: immaculate 👨👩👧👦 Great for: everyone, always
Love this place. Already planning my return. 💥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diana Ybarra
This has been a favorite spot of mine for years, but the size and quality of the arepas has gone downhill over the past few months. At first, I had hoped this was a one off bad day for the restaurant, but after a few more visits, it's clear that things are changing. These are not the same arepas that they used to be sadly.
Cari so wealthy
The staff was wonderful I love how the inside looks the food is good but the locals is what makes it great everyone I spoke to was from Venezuela living in NYC for 20 plus years and I loved each story given the people from Venezuela are wonderful and kind also thank you for the free shot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Domino Arepa, Pabellón Criollo Venezuelan National Dish, Pulled Pork, Fried, Pollo, Shredded Chicken, Arepas Venezolanas, Fried Yuca, Catira, Carne Mechada, Arepa Pabellon de Pollo, Mini Empanadas, Cachapa with Pork, Shrimp Salad with Avocado Slices, Baby Shark, Allie's Tuna Arepa, Arepa De Pollo Mechado Yuca Frita Chicha, Cachapas De Carne Molida, Venezuelan Cachapas
Tee
Tight space but looks like it gets poppin here. Been meaning to come here but wanted something small and healthy. We walked in stating we wanted an order to go. We went with the salad. We were instructed to sit and wait inside. Very affordable and avocados included! Straight forward salad. Fresh ingredients and tasty. If an affordable salad is craved, this is where I would come especially since it's close by.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fayanne Betan
My go to for arepas!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob Ehrlich
Mike was the fricken man! We went in just to grab a quick bite on our first day in Lima and we ended up spending the whole morning with Mike. He was showing us his favorite spots and showing us around the neighborhood. Obviously the food was fantastic, high quality and filling. But Mike makes this place stand out. Truly a special way to start our trip and I thank mike so much for being the best tour guide possible on our first day here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Margarita Espinar
Place is really nice, service is good, I have been there several times, but I feel that they have changed either the chef or ingredients... My cachapa which is what I always eat wasn't the same as always...
Such satisfying arepas and friendly service…no rushing and it was close to closing 🙏 would go back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jazmin valderrama
This place has drastically reduced the size of their arepas rellenas. Before I could barely finish one and now it’s the size of an appetizer… such a shame.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Tom K
Great good and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paola Kristel
A great place to eat, and the food is delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Reviewed It!
This place definitely has a vibe. We came in for takeout. Looking for something light to eat. Went with the house salads ( la casa). Grilled chicken and steak on the side. The salads are robust. Nice amount of avocado. Wasn’t expecting that. The grilled chicken is seasoned nicely. The steak, well done. Sliced. Juicey. Very flavorful. Good job. The salads were 10 dollars with 6 extra for the chicken or steak. A great deal for the portion size. We waited inside the restaurant and I couldn’t help but notice the yummy frozen drink selection. The place was busy for a Friday night. Service was friendly. We have to come back now.
Absolutely phenomenal arepas!! Very friendly staff
Highly recommend!
Favorite place in the area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing from start to finish! A memorable experience! The atmosphere brings you in, but the food and drinks keep you there! I will be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
**🌽 Arepa Café – A Flavor Explosion in the Heart of Astoria! 🌟**
If you're not already obsessed with Venezuelan food, prepare for a serious love affair. I just had the pleasure (no, the privilege) of dining at **Arepa Café** in Astoria, and let me tell you — my tastebuds are still doing a salsa dance. 💃🌶️
First up: the **Arepa Pabellón**. Imagine slow-cooked shredded beef that's so tender it practically melts into the arepa, paired with sweet plantains that feel like nature’s candy, black beans for that earthy richness, and a hit of salty white cheese to tie it all together. Every bite was a *FLAVOR BOMB* — the kind you wish you could rewind and experience all over again. 🌋💥
Then came the Mami de Pernil, which honestly should be illegal for being this good. Juicy, seasoned roasted pork stacked high, garlic mojo dripping off every corner of the arepa, and just enough sauce to make it messy in the best possible way. One bite and I was like, “Okay, who’s the culinary genius back there??” 👏🐷✨
The place itself? Cozy, colorful, and full of warmth — like walking into a Venezuelan hug. Whether you're rolling in with family, catching up with friends, or trying to impress a hot date, Arepa Café sets the mood and delivers the goods.
**Pro tip**: Bring an appetite and maybe a napkin or three — things get juicy fast. 😋
🔥 10/10 — Worth crossing boroughs for.
💛 Flavor: off the charts
🎉 Vibes: immaculate
👨👩👧👦 Great for: everyone, always
Love this place. Already planning my return. 💥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This has been a favorite spot of mine for years, but the size and quality of the arepas has gone downhill over the past few months. At first, I had hoped this was a one off bad day for the restaurant, but after a few more visits, it's clear that things are changing. These are not the same arepas that they used to be sadly.
The staff was wonderful I love how the inside looks the food is good but the locals is what makes it great everyone I spoke to was from Venezuela living in NYC for 20 plus years and I loved each story given the people from Venezuela are wonderful and kind also thank you for the free shot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Domino Arepa, Pabellón Criollo Venezuelan National Dish, Pulled Pork, Fried, Pollo, Shredded Chicken, Arepas Venezolanas, Fried Yuca, Catira, Carne Mechada, Arepa Pabellon de Pollo, Mini Empanadas, Cachapa with Pork, Shrimp Salad with Avocado Slices, Baby Shark, Allie's Tuna Arepa, Arepa De Pollo Mechado Yuca Frita Chicha, Cachapas De Carne Molida, Venezuelan Cachapas
Tight space but looks like it gets poppin here.
Been meaning to come here but wanted something small and healthy. We walked in stating we wanted an order to go. We went with the salad.
We were instructed to sit and wait inside.
Very affordable and avocados included!
Straight forward salad. Fresh ingredients and tasty.
If an affordable salad is craved, this is where I would come especially since it's close by.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
My go to for arepas!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike was the fricken man! We went in just to grab a quick bite on our first day in Lima and we ended up spending the whole morning with Mike. He was showing us his favorite spots and showing us around the neighborhood. Obviously the food was fantastic, high quality and filling. But Mike makes this place stand out. Truly a special way to start our trip and I thank mike so much for being the best tour guide possible on our first day here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Place is really nice, service is good, I have been there several times, but I feel that they have changed either the chef or ingredients... My cachapa which is what I always eat wasn't the same as always...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Such satisfying arepas and friendly service…no rushing and it was close to closing 🙏 would go back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has drastically reduced the size of their arepas rellenas. Before I could barely finish one and now it’s the size of an appetizer… such a shame.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Great good and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great place to eat, and the food is delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place definitely has a vibe. We came in for takeout. Looking for something light to eat. Went with the house salads ( la casa). Grilled chicken and steak on the side. The salads are robust. Nice amount of avocado. Wasn’t expecting that. The grilled chicken is seasoned nicely. The steak, well done. Sliced. Juicey. Very flavorful. Good job. The salads were 10 dollars with 6 extra for the chicken or steak. A great deal for the portion size.
We waited inside the restaurant and I couldn’t help but notice the yummy frozen drink selection. The place was busy for a Friday night. Service was friendly.
We have to come back now.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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