Sarah Silva

Holy grail arepas place - prices, food, and service all so amazing. Serving sizes are generous and my tummy is always happy afterwards. Also love the music that is played.

Eddie J

**🌽 Arepa Café – A Flavor Explosion in the Heart of Astoria! 🌟** If you're not already obsessed with Venezuelan food, prepare for a serious love affair. I just had the pleasure (no, the privilege) of dining at **Arepa Café** in Astoria, and let me tell you — my tastebuds are still doing a salsa dance. 💃🌶️ First up: the **Arepa Pabellón**. Imagine slow-cooked shredded beef that's so tender it practically melts into the arepa, paired with sweet plantains that feel like nature’s candy, black beans for that earthy richness, and a hit of salty white cheese to tie it all together. Every bite was a *FLAVOR BOMB* — the kind you wish you could rewind and experience all over again. 🌋💥 Then came the Mami de Pernil, which honestly should be illegal for being this good. Juicy, seasoned roasted pork stacked high, garlic mojo dripping off every corner of the arepa, and just enough sauce to make it messy in the best possible way. One bite and I was like, “Okay, who’s the culinary genius back there??” 👏🐷✨ The place itself? Cozy, colorful, and full of warmth — like walking into a Venezuelan hug. Whether you're rolling in with family, catching up with friends, or trying to impress a hot date, Arepa Café sets the mood and delivers the goods. **Pro tip**: Bring an appetite and maybe a napkin or three — things get juicy fast. 😋 🔥 10/10 — Worth crossing boroughs for. 💛 Flavor: off the charts 🎉 Vibes: immaculate 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for: everyone, always Love this place. Already planning my return. 💥

+4

Tee

Tight space but looks like it gets poppin here. Been meaning to come here but wanted something small and healthy. We walked in stating we wanted an order to go. We went with the salad. We were instructed to sit and wait inside. Very affordable and avocados included! Straight forward salad. Fresh ingredients and tasty. If an affordable salad is craved, this is where I would come especially since it's close by.

Lynn Fp

The arepas and piña colada are everything & so filling! Their HH deal is great and the drinks are not only tasty but well made. Staff is very attentive and there is always a good amount of folks around enjoying the food as well which adds to the atmosphere. Can’t recommend enough!

Andrew Carnero

The arepas here hit the spot. We had the shredded chicken, shredded beef, and pernil pabellón. Tres leches was also very nice, would recommend it. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. I’ll be back to try the happy hour sangria pitcher with some friends for sure.

Victor Amaya

Amo esté lugar! I've been coming here for over a decade and the arepas still slap! I live in V.A but when I visit NYC, I always make time. The service is still great, the food is proportionate for the cost. It's a MUST!

Albert Martin

Delicious Arepas Tequeños and Empanadas. Service was great and it’s a very nice atmospheres I look forward to coming back

Julian Valbuena

This is a great, authentic Venezuelan spot! Staff is friendly, food comes out quick and is delicious. Highly recommend this place! I kept it simple with an arepa with cheese but they have a great selection of things to stuff it with!

Patrick No

This was the first time I’ve had authentic (to what I think) Venezuelan cuisine, and it didn’t disappoint! We ordered the yucca fries, Pabellon Criolo, 2 arepas, and the soup of a day. Obviously, way too much food for 2. I thought the yucca fries & the creamy cilantro avocado salsa/sauce was delicious. The pabellon criolo, which is the Venezuelan National Dish, was delicious. Stewed pork, rice, beans, and 3 slices of plantains. Very, very, very good!!! The two arepas we ordered were very delicious as well. They put a lot of filling in them, so they’re a whole meal in one. Arepas are also gluten free. Soup was alright. Not the star. Order the Venezuelan National dish, one arepa, and maybe an appetizer… you’ll be stuffed with great food.

+1

Faria Madhumita

Tried their Arepas and loved it! Authentic taste! Loved mango juice which is made in store. Clean ambience! Food was served quick. Great for hangout with friends and family.

+5

Umi Syam

Been coming here for the past ten years and I have no notes except everything is amazing. Arepa pabellon is very delicious, as well as the plantain sandwich. Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu! Even the fish/seafood arepas and the reina/cold chicken salad arepas were really great 🫶 Hope places like this lasts for a lifetime!

John Elmer

A great trip to Peru while I was in Queens! All the appetizers were incredible! My arepa was awesome. Super delicious, healthy and filling. Cool feel and outside seating

+8

Armando Sandoval Moron

The best Venezuelan restaurant in Queens, NY. The cachapa with ham and cheese is the traditional and my top 1 on the menu. They offer a variety of arepas, tons of fillings and flavors. They also have main traditional dishes like pabellón criollo (highly recommended) and much more! Family friendly place.

+3

Casey DeLeon-Pinola

Staff was friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious. Great portions and a diverse selection on the menu. Will return.

+3

Eligio M. Peralta

When it comes to Venezuelan food, Arepas Cafe does not disappoint. I would recommend to start with their “Sample Platter” which will give you a taste of all their appetizers. The "Parrilla Super Mix" is a must-try dish that will blow your mind with a combination of flavors from the tender chicken, juicy shrimp, and steak. If you're a fan of arepas, you'll love their "Pollo Mechado" – the perfect combination of juicy, shredded chicken and fresh toppings. And don't forget to try their "Cachapas" with shredded chicken, which are to die for. To top it off, Arepas Cafe has got you covered with their Passion Fruit mimosa, this drink will elevate your dining experience to the next level. Overall, Arepas Cafe is a must-visit restaurant for anyone who loves great food, cozy atmosphere, and exceptional service. With its welcoming vibe and outstanding dishes, this restaurant will quickly become your new favorite spot.

+1

So good! The arepas and apps and drinks are so yum. Such a gem in Astoria. Definitely would be coming back more and more

So good! The arepas and apps and drinks are so yum. Such a gem in Astoria. Definitely would be coming back more and more

This place caught my attention since I see it every day at work. The choices satisfy all preferences and staff is great. This restaurant is worth remembering for future visits. You can taste unique f…

This place caught my attention since I see it every day at work. The choices satisfy all preferences and staff is great. This restaurant is worth remembering for future visits. You can taste unique…

This restaurant shows what's possible when excellence is the goal. Just thinking about the food makes me hungry again. What deserves primary recognition is the staff's attitude! He showed a positive …

Thank you yelpers! The chicken soup IS AMAZING!!! I've been struggling with coughing fits & malaise remaining from a recent upper respiratory infection. No amount of water, cough drops, medications…

Thank you yelpers! The chicken soup IS AMAZING!!! I've been struggling with coughing fits & malaise remaining from a recent upper respiratory infection. No amount of water, cough drops, medicat…

i haven't had cachapas in 5 years - this was truly so delicious and delightful. The service was amazing and efficient without making me feel rushed at all. 10/10 can not recommend enough!

The best arepas ever. staff is so kind and friendly. I've been going here for close to 10 years and can confidently say it's some of the best food in New York.

The best arepas ever. Staff is so kind and friendly. I've been going here for close to 10 years and can confidently say it's some of the best food in New York.

So fire great service 10/10 arepas would fs go again the hot sauce was bussin got a pork beef and chicken different styles can't go wrong w any

So fire great service 10/10 arepas would fs go again the hot sauce was bussin got a pork beef and chicken different styles can't go wrong w any

So fire great service 10/10 arepas would fs go again the hot sauce was bussin got a pork beef and chicken different styles can't go wrong w any

So fire great service 10/10 arepas would fs go again the hot sauce was bussin got a pork beef and chicken different styles can't go wrong w any

I discovered a place I'll return to consistently. Arepas cafe makes you feel like you belong there. Their service approach was superior. Their kitchen creates excellent dishes at fair costs. I worr…

I still love Arepas cafe!\n\nThe staff here is so lovely, they always make my family and me feel comfortable in their space. \n\nI love ordering their mini-cachapas, tequenos, and the arepa pabello…

Really like this spot a lot. The arepas were incredibly tasty filled with lots of meat. I got the cazon (baby shark) and one of the shredded chicken ones, both were delicious! The passion fruit s…

Just finishing lunch. Plantains are great, arepas are delicious, I had chicken and black beans on mine and it could not have been better. Makes me wish I lived here! Not in NYC, necessarily, but I…

Just finishing lunch. Plantains are great, arepas are delicious, I had chicken and black beans on mine and it could not have been better. Makes me wish I lived here! Not in NYC, necessarily, b…

Just finishing lunch. Plantains are great, arepas are delicious, I had chicken and black beans on mine and it could not have been better. Makes me wish I lived here! Not in NYC, necessarily, but…

Delicioso todo y no es tanCostoso ..lo único es q Debería tener silla para bebe ..vi varias familias con bebé y sin donde sentarnos

Es un asadero de pollo pero también ofrecen platos a la carta, hay variedad y el lugar es cómodo.

Ambiente familiar. Yo le agregaría música ambiental para darle una mejor sensación al cliente

El servicios es excelente pero por favor controlen el papel en el baño y la higiene es algo muy importante en los restaurantes y algo que critico mucho y que los hosteleros no le dan mucha importancia.

Le doy 4 estrellas por que en la cuarentena se me perdió un tapabocas en la piscina de pelota y nunca lo encontré desde el día de hoy pi pi pi

Mike Reviewed It!

This place definitely has a vibe. We came in for takeout. Looking for something light to eat. Went with the house salads ( la casa). Grilled chicken and steak on the side. The salads are robust. Nice amount of avocado. Wasn’t expecting that. The grilled chicken is seasoned nicely. The steak, well done. Sliced. Juicey. Very flavorful. Good job. The salads were 10 dollars with 6 extra for the chicken or steak. A great deal for the portion size. We waited inside the restaurant and I couldn’t help but notice the yummy frozen drink selection. The place was busy for a Friday night. Service was friendly. We have to come back now.

Arepas cafe was a tasty spot we popped in to get lunch one day. We liked the arepas of course but weren't in love with everything else. We're game for trying more though!

Whenever Im in the area I get takeout. The arepas are very yummy. My favorite the beef arepa with extra sauce.

Ordered:\nPassion Fruit Sangria Pitcher (~$36): with white wine\nMini Platter (~$19): 3 tequeños, 3 mini cachapas, 3 mini empanadas, 4 yuca fries\nArepa Pabellon (~$15): shredded beef, black bean…

Ordered:\nPassion Fruit Sangria Pitcher (~$36): with white wine\nMini Platter (~$19): 3 tequeños, 3 mini cachapas, 3 mini empanadas, 4 yuca fries\nArepa Pabellon (~$15): shredded beef, black beans,…

Awesome arepas spot that will satisfy any craving. They've got all the arepas I love: standard, sweet corn (cachapa), and fried plantain (patacon) style. The roast pork one I ordered was almost t…

No frills local eatery. The waiter was very helpful in helping us choose an item.\nI didn't like the 'national dish' as much as the pulled pork arepas. All in all would go again because this plac…

This place is definitely best for take out. The pernil arepa was fire especially topped with the hot salsa and green sauce- the pork cooked deliciously, wasn't greasy and the arepa was nice and sof…

The food was good but service a little slow and the menu was a little pricey. I would like to try their holiday menu as well!

The food was good but service a little slow and the menu was a little pricey. I would like to try their holiday menu as well!

The food was good but service a little slow and the menu was a little pricey. I would like to try their holiday menu as well!

Stopped in for lunch and glad we did. Menu offered many interesting choices but opted for a couple of arepas with a side of rice and black beans. Casual place worth a visit.

Stopped in for lunch and glad we did. Menu offered many interesting choices but opted for a couple of arepas with a side of rice and black beans. Casual place worth a visit.

El pollo es rico pero no se les ocurra pedir hamburguesas,son pesimas,la carne no sabe a nada,que sigan mejor solo con el pollo

Las Vegas es un lugar tradicional, con buenos platos y pollo a buen precio. Sin embargo, la atención al cliente en la caja necesita mejorar para hacer la experiencia más agradable. La presentación del lugar, incluyendo la decoración, iluminacion, el orden y el aseo puede mejorar.

Un pollo nada diferente a los de los barrios populares, solo mas costoso.

Muy demorados con los platos a la carta mal servicio, llevan primero la comida, luego los cubiertos, no dan servilletas. Cosas por esw estilo.

Bhakti Dalvi

Went on a Saturday afternoon. Got a table for 5 in 20 mins. The fried arepas bites were good. Got the shrimp arepa. Shrimp quantity was good but taste was minimal or below average. The arepa at the end tends to get too soggy and the shrimp mix drips and spills. Same with other chicken arepas. Tiramisu was decent.

+1

Muy buen sabor del pollo asado, pero la porción es muy pequeña. Parecía una palomita...

Hoy pedi pollo a domicilio y la señora muy elevada, escuchaba muy mal tuvieron que repetirle muchas veces donde era la direccion y lo peor es que al pedir pollo apanado la señora dijo que si tenian y cuando llego no llego el pollo apanado sino asado, por lo unico que no coloque 1 estrella fue porque estaba rico. Y ME ACABO DE DAR CUENTA QUE TAMPOCO LLEGARON ADICIONES QUE LA SEÑORA NOS DIJO QUE LLEGARIAN MUYY MAL SERVICIO A DOMICILIO.

Muy mala atención telefónica contesta una muchacha como regañándolo a uno

Pedí un arroz con pollo y solamente tenía tres tiras de pollo. Pésima experiencia, esperaba más del restaurante.