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Caracas Arepa Bar

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91 E. 7th St., New York, NY 10009
nr. First Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-228-5062 Send to Phone

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Reader Rating:
8.8 out of 10

16 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Latin American

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Official Website

caracasarepabar.com

Hours

Mon-Sat, noon-10:45pm; Sun, noon-9:45pm

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Astor Pl.

Prices

$4.25-$14

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Delivery
Hot Spot
Lunch
Take-Out
Reservations Not Required

Alcohol

Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Not Accepted

Delivery Area

Delancey St. to 14th St., Ave. D to Broadway

Profile

The arepa, in case you didn't know, is not quite a snack, but then it's not quite a meal either. It's a Venezuelan corn muffin, crisp on the outside and steamy-soft in the middle, stuffed with exotic fillings like mashed chicken and avocado, perhaps, or sweet plantains and cheese, or shredded beef and shavings of Cheddar. At Caracas Arepa Bar, they're even given regal names like Reina Pepiada (chicken and avocado) and La Pelua (beef and Cheddar). They come in seventeen varieties and are served in plastic baskets, like burgers, only instead of ketchup and fries, you get to enjoy them with bowls of nata (sour cream) and fried plantains. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Reader Ratings

8.8

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

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leonardine from 10708 | Posted on 3/31/09

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	10

Value:	10

oh my, this is a good good dinner. be prepared for a wait, especially on weekends, but the waitstaff are friendly and attentive, the atmosphere is warm & colorful, and most of all the food is FRIGGIN DELICIOUS. i always get the...Read More

Little Pockets of Heaven...Savory, Sweet, & Spicy stuffed into each bite

shaman from 10003 | Posted on 3/22/09

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	8

Décor:	7

Value:	9

This tiny little place seats about 20 and you will probably get to know your neighbors by the end of the meal! The menu just has a great variety of Venezuelan treats that are simple, flavorful, and inviting. But don't...Read More

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