Tiny Venezuelan spot Caracas Arepa Bar packs in diners for their signature arepas - corn flour sandwiches of sorts filled with a variety of meats, cheese and vegetables. Nosh on starters such the unique Venezuelan-style guacamole with thick house-made chips or any of the appetizers involving plantains. Of the arepas, we'd recommend the Los Muchachos - grilled chorizo, spicy white cheese, jalapeños and sauteed peppers - or the La Mulata with grilled white cheese, jalapeños, red peppers, fried sweet plantains and black beans. One arepa suffices as a snack and two make for a satisfying, very cheap meal. "... Under the stewardship of chef Ilse Parra, it has expanded its menu to include entrees, appetizers, desserts and more - and not just on the weekends. Caracas now boasts one of the most consistent kitchens of any cheap food spot in New York."
- Peter Meehan,
The New York Times, Aug. 2, 2006
New York magazine: Critics' Pick
Zagat 2013: 25 food rating (very good to excellent)
Time Out New York: Critics' Pick Beer and wine available. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Sat-Sun brunch noon-3 pm.
ADDRESS
93 1/2 E 7th St,
(bet 1st Ave and Ave A) ,
New York, NY 10009
LOCALEATS AWARDS
Top 100 Restaurant
Best Venezuelan in New York
WHAT WE SAY
Tiny Venezuelan spot Caracas Arepa Bar packs in diners for their signature arepas - corn flour sandwiches of sorts filled with a variety of meats, cheese and vegetables. Nosh on starters such the unique Venezuelan-style guacamole with thick house-made chips or any of the appetizers involving plantains. Of the arepas, we'd recommend the Los Muchachos - grilled chorizo, spicy white cheese, jalapeños and sauteed peppers - or the La Mulata with grilled white cheese, jalapeños, red peppers, fried sweet plantains and black beans. One arepa suffices as a snack and two make for a satisfying, very cheap meal.
WHAT THEY SAY
"... Under the stewardship of chef Ilse Parra, it has expanded its menu to include entrees, appetizers, desserts and more - and not just on the weekends. Caracas now boasts one of the most consistent kitchens of any cheap food spot in New York."
- Peter Meehan,
The New York Times, Aug. 2, 2006
New York magazine: Critics' Pick
Zagat 2013: 25 food rating (very good to excellent)
Time Out New York: Critics' Pick
ADDITIONAL INFO
Beer and wine available. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Sat-Sun brunch noon-3 pm.