Venezuelan Restaurants near New York, NY

“Esteban is THE BEST. The arepas are great, sure. But come and sit down and chat with the owner who will take the best care of you, make you feel like family, and make you laugh a little too. Great little spot in the LES for a late night bite. Don’t sleep on this place!

Vegetarian options: Vegana, Gato, Quiches, Turnovers“

“If you haven’t tried Classic Arepa in NYC, you’re seriously missing out. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth, the aroma of freshly made arepas, and the kind of energy that makes you feel right at home.

The arepas? Next-level. Perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and warm on the inside — each bite packed with flavor and authenticity. I had the Reina Pepiada and the Pabellón, and both were absolutely phenomenal. The shredded beef was tender and juicy, the avocado chicken salad was fresh and creamy, and the plantains? Sweet perfection.

Portions are generous, pricing is fair, and you can tell everything is made with love and pride in Venezuelan tradition.

To top it off, the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, happy to explain the menu or recommend favorites. Whether you’re Venezuelan or just curious about Latin cuisine, Classic Arepa is a must-visit.

I’ll absolutely be back — and bringing friends. 🔥

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“Everything was absolutely DECADENT.I ordered their pulled beef bowl as a main it had the perfect mix of fresh greens, savory beans and rice, sweet plantains, refreshing avocado and the sauciest flavorful beef!I got their tequeños and Yucas as starters and they were also so delicious and their sauce paired perfectly.Price is so reasonable for the portions. Would highly recommend and I will be back. Get their passion fruit drink ?

Vegetarian options: Cachapa (corn flower pancake), empanadas with cheese, arepas with cheese, tequeños.

Dietary restrictions: Their arepas are gluten free! Tons of vegetarian options.“

“First time trying patacones. Staff was very helpful and the food was very good! We got the Pulled Pork patacones and the Beef Arepa. The homemade hot sauce pairs perfectly well with both!

The Tamarindo and Chinola drinks were also perfect for the hot weather.

Will definitely be coming back!“

“Always delicious! Literally never disappointed!“

“Their menu shows thought behind each offering. The Sunday dinner rush filled every seat so delays were natural. The meals taste great, costs stay fair and service is consistently excellent. Our group consumed every morsel - it tasted excellent. Another experience here awaits me.“

“Si estas en NY tienes que ir Comer ponerle todas las salsas y tomarte una foto cool 😎“

“Take the opportunity to visit when you can. The place shows good hygiene and the owners are sweet, responsive and straightforward. The employees were impressive, incredibly watchful and likable. Each dish tastes distinct, servers know the menu, and quality ingredients appear in every bite. I would return to this restaurant when around.“