Caracas Arepa Bar

It's a miracle that places like that still exist in Manhattan. Big thanks to the kind and welcoming owner of this precious gem to provide his patrons with authentic food and real smiles. The arepas literally moved me, reminding me of my trips to South America. Flavorful, rich but not heavy, an explosion of spices and textures and colors wrapped in a comforting pod of maize. The appetizers were splendid too, and to wash that off I recommend the Papelón con limón - although you won't be able to drink a regular lemonade after this treat.

Excellent food! The place is very small, there are probably around 16 seats inside, but it wasn’t crowded when I visited. The vibe is cute, the waiter was great and the food is really, REALLY delicious!! In case you’re a vegetarian, there are plenty of options, as they offer to swap the meat for tofu on any dish. One appetizer to share and 1 arepa each were enough food for two moderately hungry people, so the price ended up being very reasonable as well. I highly recommend it!

Food is always fresh, servers are really nice and friendly. Only didn’t give it 5 stars because there was only one guy for the entire restaurant. I realize it’s not big but I thought the service could be a bit faster if one more person would be working.. other than that, great experience. Definitely recommend.