08/17/09

No Thanks

by CSMobileUser2

I tried this place last Saturday after hearing all these great review for years. I knew what arepas were and thought I knew what to expect. For starters, the place is about as big as a bathroom. The tables are about as small as small as a notebook and you're practically sitting on top of your neighbor. I literally had to sit on a window sill. Secondly, the food was greasy, small, and very mediocre for what you got. I would never go back. If you want a real Venezuelan joint with room, brightly painted walls and beautiful Venezuelan decorations, go to Shachi's in Williamsburg on Havemeyer St. a few blocks above Broadway near Marcy Ave. After this experience, I'm stoicking to my tried and true.

06/09/09

Overpriced.

by Sjaden

Coming from Venezuela I thought I'd eat a very tasty cachapa [a pancake made out of corn], but it wasn't really the same. This one was a watered-down version of it that fell apart as I picked it up. But I gave them props for having it in the U.S. since it's quite hard to make it over here anyway.

I do have to mention that the food is way overpriced though. For such a small arepa I had to pay $6.50. And the so called cachapa was almost $10, or more. Their water was warm, sometimes they took forever to refill the cup, and if they did, once again it was lukewarm water! On top of that they took forever to bring the food.

The place is really small. You literally sat next to each other. But nevertheless it's cozy and welcoming.

I'd go back again, once I made some more money. And just because I don't know any other Venezuelan restaurants in the city...

• Pros: Delicious arepas.
• Cons: The cachapa wasn't truly a Venezuela cachapa...

05/28/09

Terrible new manager

by CSMobileUser

I've been going to this place for the last five years. Love their food. They have a new manager and host that has no idea how to manage nor host a place. I cannot believe somebody like this guy can work in such a great place like this.

04/21/09

One of my favorites

by Nativeater

My Venezuelan friend hipped me to this joint, and I go whenever I can. Delicious, delicious arepas, yummy other stuff too. Get the white hard cheese--it's the best. If only it were on the UWS!

• Pros: Best arepas in the city
• Cons: small interior (bad for groups)

02/13/09

This Ain't No Street Fair Mozz-arepa

by brett0479

Caracas is fantastic. The food is fresh, tasty, filling, and dirt cheap. We started with the tostones and the yoyos, both of which were amazing. My dinner partner and I then had two arepas each, which was way too much food. However, each arepa was superb...stuffed to the gills with the finest meats, cheeses, beans, and of course, plantains. Can't say enough about the place. Wish it were open late, as it would be perfect for a snack after a few drinks.

• Pros: Amazing food, super cheap
• Cons: Tiny space...they need to expand.

08/18/08

Delicious, cheap and (literally) cheesy!

by pbr2008

This place is fantastic and cheap. There are lots of vegetarian options, they don't use too many onions and almost every dish includes cheese (Dairy lovers take note: they serve fried cheese with a side of sour cream!) The arepa with avocado, plantains and cheese is my favorite. But it's not the sort of place where you linger --it's small and generally crowded.

07/10/08

Amazing!

by vieirav

went last night for the first time, had the Arepa w. Avocado, cheese and platanos -- one word YUM! Highly recommended.

• Pros: yummy!
• Cons: limited seating in the to go store but, lots of stoops on the block!

07/07/08

Best tasting fast food.

by Vincent5

My friend had introduced this place to me. We waited probably 4 minutes to get a table for two. The place was a cramped getting to the table. The vibe was exciting, alot of conversation and different types of people. europeans, latin americans, and your average downtown new york grabbing a bite. You can easily order two arepas if your hungry, it was the right savory taste. The cheese they used is fresh. Im definitely a fan of fresh ingredients and good service, which is what we got. Im headed there tonight with the boyfriend.....

05/31/08

Excellent catering

by urru

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

03/31/08

Great food; Expensive for what it is.

by Rammer12185

Arepa and Empanads are delicious but to pay over $6.50 for pabellon is nuts. Also, $5 for a glass of Chicha is way overpriced. Food is great but prices are high. I would say stay home and make the arepas yourself. Just as easy and much cheaper.