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Caracas Arepa Bar

91 E. 7th St., New York, NY, 10009
nr. First Ave.
212-228-5062

8.9 "Highly Recommended"
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88% Would you go back?
87% Would you take a date?
25% Would you take kids?
25% Would you go on business?
64% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 9.0
Service: 8.0
Décor: 8.1
Value: 8.8
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Loved it!

Mioz from 10025 | Posted on 8/29/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 10

Nice environment and friendly staff. The food was impressive, as in OH MY GOD WHAT A GREAT MEAL-excellent. It doesn't come often as good as this.

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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

YES

leonardine from 10708 | Posted on 3/31/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
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 sampler of 3 different arepas (highly recommended) and split it with a friend; it's just enough for 2. the arepas are tender, crisp, and bursting with juicy goodness. fresh and flavorful appetizers (esp. any dish with plantains), good salads, yummy desserts (try the warm crunchy wafers oozing with dulce de leche), and the prices are reasonable. god knows what they put in those bottles of sauce on every table but i could eat it with a spoon. go here tonight.

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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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

shaman from 10003 | Posted on 3/22/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
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 let your eyes be deceived! While the Arepa looks small, it is very very filling. I tried the shredded beef/black beans/plantains and can't wait to go back to try more. The flavors are well-balanced and the food is really very good. Don't worry, they have vegetarian options too! My friend and I shared an appetizer (guacamole & plaintain chips) and had an Arepa each for less than $30... a steal for NYC! However, be prepared to wait...this is a popular hot spot... so if you are in a hurry, stop by next door for an Arepa to go!

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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Disrespectful

mpor from 33327 | Posted on 11/16/08

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 5
Service: 1
Décor: 3
Value: 1

The food is good but its definitely overpriced for what it is. The service was extremely impolite and even disrespectful, to the point to never come back and make write this review.

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1 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

Excellent!

urru from 10538 | Posted on 5/31/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? (NA)
Would you take kids? (NA)
Would you go on business? (NA)
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

If you want to have a very special party at home, call Caracas Arepa Bar. I did.

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2 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

So freakin' good

RKan from 10003 | Posted on 4/26/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 9
Service: 7
Décor: 5
Value: 10

C'mon - the arepas are ridiculously delicious. The arepa shell or whatever is an amazing combination of crispy, chewy, and greasy. My favorite filling is of course the De Pabellon - shredded beef, plaintains, black beans, and salty white cheese. I also love the one with chicken, chorizo, and avocado. People are pretty much friendly. The smaller part (never eaten in the table service area) can get too busy/crowded, but if you go at a good time (say, 5 pm), it's a pleasure. Damn, I want one right now.

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4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

My favorite cheap eats

WVfoodsnob from 10012 | Posted on 1/31/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 10
Service: 7
Décor: 6
Value: 10

This is my favorite place for cheap eats in NYC. The arepas are delicious and surprisingly filling. And don't leave without trying the plantains. The only downside is that there is always a wait!

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88 out of 173 people found this review helpful.

AREPAS!!

Never_2_Much_Food from 10019 | Posted on 12/17/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 8

The Arepas: Light, crispy, almost delicate corn tortilla shell; incredible, well-seasoned filling.... We really regretted ordering the entree, because that took up valuable stomach space from the arepas. We had the "La Popular" platter, which just blew us away (this was after we had the entree of cornmeal tamale and pan de jamon, which was unmemorable). We also had the Tinto de Verano, which is like a red wine sangria (goes well with the food), and the mimosa (which was really small and tasted like carbonated Tang). Cozy little place, especially if you get the seat by the window. Would definitely go back again!

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87 out of 167 people found this review helpful.

Yoyos: A New Obsession

conniecoady from 11215 | Posted on 12/11/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 8
Décor: 10
Value: 10

I accidentally walked into Caracas on Saturday- attracted by the colorful room and laughing groups of friends I saw from the window. The room is hard to move around, but the turnover is quick. We ordered "La Popular"--a sampler of 3 arapes on the menu. I would have substituted the one that just had black beans for something more exciting--but the arape with shredded beef, beans, what they call "salty cheese", and plantains was incredible. Don't leave without ordering the "Yoyos"- warm and cinnamony balls of fried dough that manage to be light and fluffy surrounding a sandwich of plantains and white cheddar served with molasses dipping sauce....I couldn't get enough. The food is FUN! and cheap and tasty. To cover all my bases- the waitress could certainly have been a little more jovial. The poor girl looked like she was going to fall over with exhaustion. I hate to be quick to judge, though--she could have had a very bad morning.

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73 out of 164 people found this review helpful.

Feeling like i'm back @ home!

lucylu26 from 11554 | Posted on 4/29/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 10

I was so excited to find this little arepera just minutes away from home. The arepas, tequenos and everything inside this little place is just like what you'll see in Venezuela. The food is excellent, inexpensive for sure, and the ambiance is very friendly. The decor brings you back home...I only wish they would deliver (to Long Island).

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222 out of 465 people found this review helpful.

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