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Arepas Cafe

33-07 36th Ave., Astoria, NY 11106
nr. 33rd St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-937-3835 Send to Phone

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Cuisine: Latin American, Soup & Sandwich, South American

Photo by Konstantin Sergeyev

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Official Website

arepascafe.com

Hours

Tue-Thu, 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-11pm; Sun, noon-9pm; Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

N, W at 36th Ave.

Prices

$3.75-$13

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Brunch - Daily
Dine at the Bar
Kid-Friendly
Lunch
Reservations Not Required
Catering

Alcohol

Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

The Caracas-born team at this bright, no frills Astoria café turn out at least 20 variations of arepas daily. Fillings range from simple Guayanes cheese (like a dense ricotta) to the more intricate Queen Pepiada with chicken, avocado, and cilantro mayo. While the fist-size patties are the specialty here, tantalizing cachapa—a cornmeal crepe layered with cheese, shredded beef, and a sprinkling of sugar—is a worthwhile detour. During the day, stroller-toting moms catch up on the latest Caracas gossip over chicha shakes, a liquefied rice-pudding blend of condensed milk, cinnamon, and ice. When dinner rolls around, bilingual Venezuelan-Americans settle in at the long counter ideal for solo diners. — Karen Tina Harrison

Cilantro Mayo

It’s called “guasacaca,” it’s addictive, and it’s ubiquitous in Venezuela. It enhances nearly everything served at Arepas Cafe.

Recommended Dishes

Cachapa, $13; La Pelua arepa, $6.25; Reina Pepiada arepa, $6; chicha, $3.50

Food:	8

Service:	9

Décor:	8

Value:	8

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