Arepas Cafe

4.5* - This was the first time I’ve had authentic (to what I think) Venezuelan cuisine, and it didn’t disappoint! We ordered the yucca fries, Pabellon Criolo, 2 arepas, and the soup of a day. Obviously, way too much food for 2. I thought the yucca fries & the creamy cilantro avocado salsa/sauce was delicious. The pabellon criolo, which is the Venezuelan National Dish, was delicious. Stewed pork, rice, beans, and 3 slices of plantains. Very, very, very good!!! The two arepas we ordered were very delicious as well. They put a lot of filling in them, so they’re a whole meal in one. Arepas are also gluten free. Soup was alright. Not the star. Order the Venezuelan National dish, one arepa, and maybe an appetizer… you’ll be stuffed with great food.

Whenever we are in Astoria, we try to eat here. Although we live in a neighborhood with an arepas place on every corner, nothing compares to Arepas Cafe. We are vegans, and I am gluten-sensitive, so the vegan option is perfect. It makes my mouth water just thinking about it. The place can be crowded and noisy inside, but it is okay. They had tables outside even before the pandemic, which is a good option on a nice day.

Great for gluten free