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Arepalicious

3.4 (212 reviews)
Closed 7:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Joseph D.

Food is consistently delicious. Service is friendly. Ambiance is struggling but works. Empanadas case needs to be cleaned more often however they are good tasting nonetheless. The typical Colombian breakfast will push you back about $21. If the portions were a little larger, it would be well worth it because it is pretty tasty. Over the past several years they have increased their prices, but it's still relatively not too expensive. The coffee is top notch. Nice and strong and well-made.

Chris S.

I tried the beef arepa and it was tasty. It is portable and fluffy. The service here was nice. The cashier only knew Spanish but was quick to answer my questions by any means. The location here is small but it does light up during the night. There is music and glow that makes it special. I definitely recommend this place if it is convenient.

Lien L.

I wanted to like this place but it really falls short. I had ordered from the bakery a mango flan cake. It took an obscene amount of time for me to obtain my order and then also pay for it. It was 7 dollars which is in line with other bakeries for pricing. However the flan cake was not tasty at all. There was no real flavor to the cake.... It was too much cake and then the flan layer was so thin that it didn't make up for the lack of flavor of the cake. It didn't taste like vanilla or mango. Just sugar. It was disappointing.

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Stacy C.

Always get empanadas to go from this spot but today finally had time to dine in. It wasn't too busy but this place can get packed at times. Its casual and the service is always good. We had the arepa sampler and it was so good. They are definitely softer than the traditional hand held stuffed ones. These need a fork ,it's soft and the toppings were so well seasoned. Chicken, guacamole and beef but many other options. Also got the Sweet plantain areapacone with steak. The whole plantain is stuffed with cheese and then topped with steak cooked to your liking. I wanted medium but hubby insisted on getting it well done. I promised to poke him in the eyes with my fork if it was tough. The food takes a little while to come out depending on your order because items like what we got had to be prepared. Our food came out piping hot . Everything was well seasoned and so delicious. The steak was amazingly soft even at well done. So hubby got to keep his eyesight. The arepa was so stuffed with beef and a few chunks of potato, its a meal by itself. We returned a few days later to try the lunch special and it didn't disappoint. Great value for $12 . Rice, beans and tender beef with onions. So yummy and comforting. It comes with a beverage and we added soup for $3 . Then we spilt passion Fruit cake for dessert. Meats are well prepared here and food taste really homemade.

Mozzarella Cheese And Condensed Milk Arepa
Kristina C.

The food was authentic, quality and tasty. Casual ambiance. Quick service. Menu is in English and Spanish. My favorite thing so far is the arepa with mozzerella cheese and condensed milk. It's simple and delicious. Plus: there's a parking lot in the back.

Chicken Empanada to go!
Brian M.

I'm giving them 4 stars based on my experience. I read a lot of the reviews and see they are very mixed. I found them while driving down Cross Bay Blvd on my way to the Belt Parkway. Honestly if it wasn't for traffic I would have missed them. Good choice for authentic Columbia's food. They offer a pretty extensive menu. Anything from Empanadas, salads, soups, entrees, burgers, deserts, juices, etc. Hey offer catering, sit down service and delivery. You come here for the food, not the decor. Prices are good and service was good on my visit. I only came by to pick up some chicken empenada s as I know I was going to hit some major traffic with the NYC 5 borough bike tour. The empanadas were good, they were fresh so the food has a quick turnover, and the apple, beet and orange juice was made right in front of me. I would recommend them based on my experience, if I'm in the area I would stop buy and try an entree. From what I observed customers eating I would be curious to try one.

Sweet Plantain with Shredded Beef
Rosemond S.

The food was so good and authentic that I'd visit this place daily if my stomach allowed it! Each dish was so flavorful and generous in portion size. My coworker and I visited on a Tuesday evening and it was nice and empty. The staff were all so patient and helpful. The restaurant played Olympics and nice Spanish music that made us feel so comfortable. I can't wait to return to try more dishes.

Sofia L.

tried their chicken arepa and was surprised by how sweet the dough was. the sauce on top of the chicken was pretty tasty, and found it complimented the arepa pretty well. workers were fast and kind!

Lunch special-Half Chicken with Rice and Beans
Stephanie A.

I've been wanting to sit and dine here for a long time and finally was able to during the week. I came during my lunch break ordered the arepa chicken cone and my husband ordered the lunch special : chicken, rice and beans. Lunch specials come with a soup (delicious). The food was absolutely delicious. The arepa come blew me away I was not expecting it to be so good! However, the reason I took 2 stars away is due to the service. There was only 1 girl servicing the tables and ringing up the walk ins. I asked for hot sauce - never got it. Asked for a Togo container -took forever. I don't blame the waitress it was wayyyyy too much for her to handle on her own. Finally, another lady from the back came to help at the register. The food is delicious but Such a shame that they don't have enough staff working to supply good customer service.

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Hilario D.

Amazing food, with good portions, Casual atmosphere .Only issue is their customer service is really lacking. You're forgotten as soon as your food comes. Tried multiple times and failed to flag a server over to order dessert or refills. Honestly we could have walked out without paying if we wanted to. Could be a great place if they could just fix this.

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Food was good. I didnt care for the rice. I expected way better food, but over all a very clean place n very welcoming.

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Excellent food like home made. Love the creations on the Arepa cone. Deff a place to stop by. And eat. Friendly staff

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Wonderful fresh food, love this place , it's a common go to for me and my mom :) try the canoe!

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Arepa meat tasted very good, there is parking in the back. I ordered to go and I'm satisfied with the service as well as the food.

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The arepas and picada are amazing! I seriously fell in love with their arepas! It's not over priced either.

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Food was okay. Not exceptionally tasteful. The service was good. Delivery was on time and staff was very pleasant.

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Slamming! Had the 3 Arepas combo. It was so good. Longer wait than I expected, but well worth it.

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Quick and good service, authentic and most importantly good food. Will definitely be back soon.

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Just went for my first time with my GF, it was soooooo delicious I can't wait to go back.

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Food was so cold and the meat they gave us was full of fat and no meat very bad experience

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Average food with a very dull staff. The lace felt very unwelcoming to me. I would not eat here again.

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Very disappointing experience. I placed an order and called back within minutes to change it, and…read morewas told it was "not allowed" and that either I would have to pay for the original order or they would. That makes no sense, especially considering how quickly I called back. Even more concerning, when I asked to speak to a manager or supervisor, I was told there wasn't one available. That's unacceptable for any business. Instead of helping resolve a simple issue, they made it unnecessarily complicated. Customer service here needs serious improvement.

Made a quick stop here after flying into JFK. There are a handful of Colombian spots in Queens each…read moreoffering something a little different. I was impressed by the large variety of options on this menu. I ordered an empanada to start followed by a mini bandeja. There was nothing mini about it! As you can see by the pic, portion size are not skimpy. Overall, the dish was good, only thing I would change was the steak. Had a little too much fat for my liking. But the chicharron and frijoles were great. The jugo de guanabana was delicious. Empanada was good too, though I would've liked a bit more of a flavor kick. They have a few tables and bar area for indoor dining and a covered section outside. Restaurant was busy, with customers dining in or picking up orders. Seems like a staple for the local community which is great to see. Service was friendly and moderately paced. Will return if in the area!

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