Stopped here for a quick lunch with a colleague. We were both first timers, so it took us a minute to decide what to get. We each ordered the shredded chicken empanada - I chose peppers and cheese for mine, while she got the same with added onions. You can choose between a regular or jumbo size for the empanadas. The owner's son took our order and was great about answering our questions and sharing some background on the restaurant. The chicken could have used a bit more seasoning, but I appreciated how hot and fresh everything was. read more

Azucar Morena - Venezuelan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Azucar Morena in Garage Hall serves Venezuelan handhelds. The lunch special with choice of arepa, empanadas or cachapa and a drink is a great deal for $11. I had the Peluda arepa shredded beef, cheese on a flat corn bread. The arepa was delicious packed with lots of beef. The corn bread tortilla was fresh and soft. The clerk was friendly but had trouble ringing up the lunch special price. The food was prepared fairly quickly. I found plenty of seating in the shared dining space. There is free one hour parking in the Garage lot. read more

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You may need to brush up on you Spanish to communicate. They have gluten free Cachapas which are thinner than aprepas; sweet corn cake about the size of a big pancake. Filled with tender shredded chicken and avocados. There is not much to them, no flavor. I asked for sauce and was given a garlic mayo sauce which tasted good. The garage itsself is nice. Plenty of choices, sufficient seating. read more

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This location of Azucar is located in the Garage next to bottle works. I think it's in a prime location as this half of the Garage seems to stay packed. First I want to say is the cashier seemed so genuinely happy and was really nice. I ordered the 6 mini empanadas because I wanted to try out a few other vendors and I got 2 chicken, 2 cheese, and 2 beef and it was the perfect size and price. They were hot and tasty but I would have loved to tasted a little spice with the chicken. I would highly recommend this to add to your samplings at the Garage. read more

Azucar Morena - Menu - Venezuelan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Now lately, I have been getting hooked on Venezuelan food, but I was disappointed in the food here. The ladies were very nice and pleasant to talk with. The location is very cool and i love the vibe there. But I probably wont go back to this place to eat. read more

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We ordered some empanadas, specifically mini chicken and beef. They tasted great with the sauce. The service was quick, and it wasn't very busy when we arrived. read more

Azucar Morena - Venezuelan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Please out of all the food places at the garage, do not visit this one!!! Do not waste your money on this shop. The food came raw, plain and looked nothing like their pictures and when you go up to them they kick you out and say the food is like that, does not even offer to re make or exchange it!! Had to throw the food away and waste our money! After commenting this to the other restaurants in the garage they all said yes we always tell people not to there. Don't waste your money! Every time I give them a try and another chance they always disappoint. Very rude ladies, very disrespectful and very bad customer service! Por favor, de todos los lugares de comida en el garage no visiten este! ¡No desperdicien su dinero en este local! La comida llegó cruda, simple y no se parecía en nada a las fotos. Y cuando vas a reclamar, te sacan y dicen que la comida es así, ¡ni siquiera ofrecen rehacerla o cambiarla! Tuvimos que tirar la comida y perder nuestro dinero. Después de comentar esto con otros restaurantes en el lugar, todos dijeron que sí, que siempre le dicen a la gente que no vaya ahí. ¡No gasten su dinero! Cada vez que les doy otra oportunidad, siempre decepcionan. Muy groseras, muy irrespetuosas y con un pésimo servicio al cliente. read more

Incredible! I had the Pabellon Cachapas and it was exceptional. Wow! Would recommend to anyone.

I ordered the cachapa Caribbean and the mini empanadas and all the food was delicious! The empanadas were perfectly fried and the filling was tasty. They came with a white dipping sauce that really elevated the flavored. I wish I had remembered to take a photo before devouring it all. The service was also exceptional. Since I had never tried a cachapa before and couldn't decide between their arepas, the owner took the time to explain the difference and go above and beyond to make the order right. He even added meat to my Caribbean cachapa on the house and allowed me to add a drink as an afterthought to turn it into a combo. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area again! read more

I've been here a few times and the staff is always so nice and welcoming! Unfortunately, this time the empanadas were greasier than I remembered, and the arepas seemed to be missing a little something in the flavor or filling. After living in Miami and being spoiled with some of the best Venezuelan food, I was hoping for a similar vibe. I'd recommend checking out Doggi's Arepas in Miami for some ideas, they do an amazing job balancing flavor without too much grease. That said, I love the hospitality here and really hope to see this spot grow into a go-to for Venezuelan comfort food in Indy! read more

Great place and great, friendly service. There are a lot of good choices but if I had to order over again then I would order two of the Reina Pepeada Arepas. The chicken had such great flavor and the arepa was perfectly prepared. I miss it already read more

1. Giant greasy empanada, the masa (dough) had NO FLAVOR... 2. the meat (this was the Colombian empanada) didn't taste good. The only thing that was ok was the plantains. 3. The server turned the screen and picked the highest tip (25%) before I could even say anything. WTF. I would've given the food the benefit of the doubt and come here again, because I was curious about the arepas and other stuff (im latina and far from home, this type of food is my comfort food) but after I felt they took advantage of me by choosing their own tip, im not interested. read more

La cachapa estaba cruda en el centro y se sentía como comer plastilina. Las caraotas son de latas y la carne no tiene ni un sutil toque de aliños para una sabor más venezolano. Me pareció una pérdida de dinero ya que no tiene derecho a llamarse comida venezolana. El nestea aguado claramente, tuve que botar la mitad de la comida porque me dio asco continuar y si fuera por mí le daría 0 estrellas pero la app no me lo permite read more

Azucar Morena - Pabellon Cachapa - Venezuelan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place is good, but not the best Venezuelan food in Indy. I got the arepa pabellón, and it was OK. However, this place has a really expansive menu for how big it it. It's in the bottle works garage on Mass Ave. They have several types of arepas and cachapas on the menu. Definitely a great place to try some different types of Venezuelan food! The bottleworks is in a walkable area, it's easy to bike to, and they have lots of parking nearby. This place is definitely worth a try! Especially, if you haven't had much Venezuelan food before. read more

Azucar Morena - Pabellon Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Pretty solid arepa place located inside the AMP in Indy. Tried 2 different arepas liked the chicken and chorizo a little better than the beef. I will say this, there is no skimping on the portion sizes. My local arepa place in Detroit makes them a little smaller. I was surprised how big these were. No complaints about leftovers for later. read more

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As I mentioned in my review of The Garage Food Hall in Indianapolis, there were/are so many options, from which to choose from the various restaurants. We decided to go with Azucar Morena. I can't recall if I've ever had Venezuelan food before, but I know I'm going to try more. I decided to try the premium Arepas, the pulled pork. It consists of shredded pork, BBQ sauce, and red onion grilled with salt and pepper on a stuffed, gluten-free, white cornmeal patty. Talk about delicious! The pork was tender and juicy with a great kick to it and a wonderful aftertaste. The kind that makes you want to opt out of a drink for fear of washing that savory flavor away forever. And talk about service! One of the members of our party asked for no onions. At the time of pickup, he told them that he didn't order onions, but it was ok. Not only did they remake his selection, but they also gave him a full refund! I can't guarantee that this is the way with all customers, but it definitely said a lot about their business to us. If you make it their way, definitely give them a shot. And for you pancake lovers, they have Cachapas, which are housed in a thin, gluten-free pancake made with sweet yellow corn! read more

I've had this place on my list for a while and I'm so glad I finally stopped in, it was delicious. I had the Reina Pepeada arepa with a side of chimichurri sauce with an orange passion fruit juice. It was my first time trying an arepa and it won't be my last. It was super stuffed with chicken, avocado, and cilantro. I added a side of chimichurri sauce which was actually my favorite part. The juice was light and fresh. The food was all delicious and the staff were friendly as well. It was read more

Azucar Morena - Venezuelan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

An advertisement for Azucar and their "GF pancake" popped up on social media and I knew I had to try it. We were headed to the garage food hall anyway. It was recommended to get the cachapa. After seeing photos, I think I should have tried the arepa instead. I got the chicken and was told it would take about 12-13 minutes to cook. It was loaded, that's for sure. The reason for the few stars is because there were silver/gray like things throughout the chicken. I'll admit I'm a little weird about chicken I don't cook as is, but I couldn't bring myself to eat the chicken once I saw it. I ate the pancake and pico. It was good, but I had somewhat lost my appetite. I'll be back to try the arepa but I do plan to stay far away from the chicken. read more

Azucar Morena - Venezuelan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I had lunch here on a weekday and there were about 4 people in line ahead of me which almost sent me elsewhere since I didn't have a ton of time, but the line moved pretty quickly. They are making the food to order so do expect to wait a couple of minutes after ordering, but they are working quickly and it's definitely worth waiting a bit for fresh food! I had the pabellon arepa, and it was delicious! The beef was tender and flavorful and the plantain's sweetness went well with everything else. I went with the side of avocado sauce for 50 cents extra and it was very tasty and went well with the arepa, but honestly, it was probably a teaspoon of sauce so it only went with maybe 1-2 bites of the arepa. Hmmm....I wouldn't even give it a though if they weren't charging extra for it. My suggestion would be to maybe either include a choice of one sauce in the price or increase the portion a bit. The portion of the arepa itself was perfect for a light lunch, but if you're really hungry, you'll probably want to add on something else too. Also, their menu only lists their specialty beverages, and so that's all I thought they had, and I didn't want a juice based drink, so I didn't order anything to drink, but while I was waiting for my order I saw they did have fountain drinks that just weren't listed on the menu. Anyway, I will definitely order an arepa again, but will likely skip ordering a side of sauce and will know next time that I can get a fountain drink here rather than getting one from another establishment at the Garage. read more

Azucar Morena - Pabellon arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Excellent food and fantastic service! The cashier was very friendly, and he comped my meal after they briefly forgot about my side - which was absolutely not necessary but very kind! Also, plantains read more

They said the whole place was gluten-free, which is really amazing. The plantains as a side were pretty good too. I don't live here, but I would definitely be coming back to this place. The people were nice too, and the whole inside of the Coca-Cola building had a really cool vibe. read more

Nothing special. Had the carribean arepa, and it was very blah. The arepa didn't stay together, and the corn breading became mushy. My husband's had the same issues. Expensive, difficult to eat, and wasn't worth it. read more

The arepa from Azucar Morena was my most favorite thing that I ate at The Garage at Bottleworks the last time I visited. I ordered the Reina Pepeada arepa, which came with shredded chicken, avocado, mayonnaise, cilantro and lime. This delicious filling was packed into the arepa, which, if you're not familiar with arepas, is a type of corn masa pancake. Think of a tamale, but imagine that it was round and filled with the ingredients that I listed above. Yes, it's amazing. When I walked up to the Azucar Morena booth the first time, they informed me that there was going to be a little wait because they ran out of arepas and they were in the process of making them fresh. The guy behind the counter sounded apologetic, but I shushed his apology away because it's a wonderful thing that they make their arepas fresh, and that they don't use frozen or pre-made arepas. So please, Azucar Morena: Do what you gotta do to get us those freshly made arepas. I came back 15 minutes later and picked up my hot, fresh arepa, and it was definitely worth the wait. There are nine different arepas to choose from on the menu, but they also sell fresh juice and coffee. It's a carefully curated menu, and that's a good thing. read more

We have very few Venezuelan options in Indianapolis - this place makes 2 (the other being Tu Casa Comida, a Venezuelan and Dominican restaurant on the north side). I braved my way here on one of the warmest days of the winter - meaning the new Garage Food Hall was packed. But out of the photos showcasing the new eats on Yelp, this place had the shortest line - and that was true when I visited in person. Good for me! As I am wary of covid and there's zero physical distancing in the food hall. Yet I feel bad for folks who maybe don't know what arepas are and thus ignore this option. The arepas are GREAT!! They're like a sandwich except the "bread" exterior (like a pita, the toppings are stuffed inside) is made of corn. I got the one with beef in it and the avocado sauce option. Sooo tasty. Only $9, and a pretty filling sandwich. It's located next to Clancy burgers. read more

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My first time trying arepa and Venezuelan food- it exceeded my expectations. It was tasty and filling. My husband picked it up for me and he said that the staff were super welcoming and friendly. Since he was taking it to go they made sure it would hold up for the drive home. I would suggest maybe more side sauce in the future by that's my only suggestion. I can't wait to try different variations in the future. read more

Azucar Morena - Venezuelan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Gluten Free - yes!! Casein Free- Yes, just don't have them add the cheese Covid Times **Mask up** Located in the Bottle Works Garage next to J's Lobster & Fish Market you will find Azucar Morena. The menu is pretty straight forward, as they have a relatively small menu. But don't let that fool you, their offerings are flavorful, filling, and budget friendly. The arepas are naturally gluten free and they don't have items with gluten, so you are safe from cross contamination if you have to worry about that. They also offer a handful of blended juices that offer a quick healthy pick me up. ** Tip: Get the avocado spread on your arepa! ***** More of a personal preference but a fair warning to those who haven't really gone out and dined in public like me due to Covid, you are in an enclosed food hall. While tables are spaced out, there can still be a lot of people close by waiting on their food or to order. Face masks are required with the exception of when you are eating and/or drinking. You can get your order to go and enjoy it elsewhere, i.e. your car or outside on nicer days for more piece of mind. read more

Azucar Morena - Venezuelan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Everything is made fresh when you order. The woman at the register was great! She helped me choose the best vegan option for me. I was very happy with cachapas with beans, fried plantains, and avocado along with a side of pico. read more

Azucar Morena - Cachapas with black beans, plantains, avocado. - Venezuelan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

One of the cool things about the Garage Food Hall is the chance to try food from a different country. On this visit was choose a Venezuelan sandwich shop. This was new to us and worth the try! The shop owner is from Venezuela. She was very and helpful to describe her products. My wife choose the shredded chicken sandwich. I chose the tuna sandwich. Both sandwiches were very fresh. The top of the sandwich had the texture and taste would you find in a breakfast bagel. The bottom of the sandwich tasted like a thick corn tortilla. Both accented that sandwich filling very well. Both sandwiches also came with a homemade sauce that fit the cold-fresh meat flavoring. read more

Azucar Morena - Shredded Tuna sandwich - Venezuelan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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INCREDIBLE!! It's always my go to at the Garage in Indianapolis. The food is amazing, but the service is incredible. Everyone is so kind and thoughtful in providing their advice on what to order. I'll be returning here for forever. read more

Ordered the Pabellon arepa (braise beef, black beans, shredded cheese, fried plantains) from Azúcar Morena, the Venezuelan place in The Garage. Very flavorful. The plantains were perfect. The meat was very yummy! read more

Azucar Morena - Venezuelan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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We have never been to this place so we decided to try a little of everything! Everything we had was very good. I'm glad we tried it! read more

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The staff at Azucar were very friendly, and it was fun to get a nice taste treat from a country whose cuisine I'm not as familiar with. But the sandwich was extremely simple--spiced, shredded chicken on flatbread. That's it. Nothing else. Then some basic plantains on the side and a coke. For the price they charged, I could have gotten a much more complicated meal with a bear at some of the other establishments in the area. The food was OK. I ordered a side of sauce, which helped wash the sandwich down as it came dry. Maybe after they've had a chance to establish a base a little better, they'll build up their menu or lower to street cart prices. read more

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Yum! This place is awesome! I had no idea that the Garage existed until my husband took me on a tour. I chose Azucar because the food was gluten free. The service was great. The cashier was super helpful in helping me navigate the menu. The food was delicious. Served hot. It's such a unique menu. I enjoyed the chicken, avocado, and cilantro meal (minus mayonnaise). I had the plantains (delicious!) and the Venezuelan sweet tea. I would definitely go again. Thanks for wonderful food and service! read more

Stopped in for a quick bite to eat as I was exploring. I didn't want anything too filling so this was perfect. I got the Reina Pepeada arepa which comes with shredded chicken, avocado, mayo and cilantro. I also got the avocado sauce which took the meal up a notch. Definitely a delicious bite of food and I will be back to try something else!! read more

Azucar Morena - Reina Pepeada - Venezuelan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

A very tasty discovery in the Garage at Bottleworks. I had the Pabellon Arepa - a savory, fragrant compilation of tender beef, black beans, plantains and cheese on a pillowy corn bun. Kind of like a Venezuelan pita sandwich. In addition to several arepa options, you can also build your own from a variety of fillings. Yum. I would have liked more of the delicious avocado sauce, and ordered a side of pico de gallo to cut the richness of the arepa. Added a nice freshness. All in all, a great, unique dining option to try at the Garage. read more

Azucar Morena - Pabellon arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Grabbed lunch here yesterday. The customer service was amazing. I loved the authenticity with the modern day style the place has going. Their visual board of what each dish consists of is so helpful with decision making. The food was really good. The spicy sauce was nice and boy was it spicy. The avocado salsa was pretty tasty as well! I ordered the shrimp arepa and the single mango fruit juice. Both were very good! I think my only con is that the price only includes the arepa. It'd be nice to see a combination platter offered such as the arepa with a side of black beans and plantains, but other than that I'd still give this place another try just because of the experience! read more

Azucar Morena - Shrimp arepa to go - Venezuelan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I've watched the BottleWorks District pop up over the past couple of years, transforming the old IPS bus yard into something else, and was happy to see that The Garage opened up earlier than some of of the other places. I live close and decided to pop over for lunch other day. I fell in love with Arepas when I found a Venezuelan restaurant in Daytona Beach (of all places) in early 2020. Now that there's a place serving them within walking distance to my house, I had to check it out. I stopped in just after the lunch rush on a random Wednesday afternoon about 2 weeks after they opened. There were a few people waiting around for their food to come out, so I placed my order and hung out while I waited. The arepa was good.. made to order and the beef inside was delicious. My only complaint is that it was a little on the small side compared to others that I've had. For the price, I would have expected it to be a little bigger. All in all, a cute place with super friendly staff and good food. It's nice to see some culture come to Indianapolis, even if it is in a gentrified food court! read more

I love, love, love Venezuelan arepas - and apart from the Venezuelan food truck that's sometimes downtown, they're hard to find here! (At least one the downtown area). I was very excited to see Azúcar Morena Would be a part of Bottleworks. The arepa was delicious. We tried several different versions, and I enjoyed them all. I wish I had known I could add additional toppings when I ordered, but I didn't ask! That's on me. The girl at the register was super friendly and super helpful. She made suggestions and offered to answer questions. The food did not take long to prepare. While I waited on these, I ran over to another restaurant stall and grabbed some sides to eat with it. I lobe being able to mix and match meals here- especially with so many delicious options! This will be on our regular rotation for sure. read more

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Usually my go to spot when at the Garage food hall. Today though the meat was very bland as were the arepas. The plantains were good still. I was upset to find out that they now charge extra for salsa which to me is silly. Pricing on all their food went up just like other places. But it'll be a while before I go back. Ordering was easy and it took like 10 min to get our food. read more

What a fun place! This venezuelan restaurant is run by a mother and her two children. I feel like when I see a family run business it's always so delicious and this was no exception. The concept is arepas which is a essentially a corn pancake. They use these as the vessel to serve you small "sandwich" types. You can definitely eat a few and should try lots of types! They have arepas suggestions and also the option to build your own. The Reina is chicken, avocado, mayo, cilantro and lime. It's awesome. The pancake is super flavorful and the inside ingredients work together with it really well. Definitely recommend this suggestion! On the menu they also have natural juices that I did not try but they did look really fresh! read more

Azucar Morena - Messy photo but this is the Reina Arepas - Venezuelan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana