Arepas
Arepa is a category of special cuisine made of powdered maize dough or cooked flour prominent in the cuisine of Colombia, Venezuela and other south and central American countries.
It is eaten daily in those countries and can be served with accompaniments such as cheese, cuajada or fermented milk or avocado, or split to make sandwiches. Sizes, maize types and added ingredients vary its preparation.
The arepa is a pre-Columbian dish from the area that is now Colombia and Venezuela. Although it has not been specified in which country an arepa was cooked for the first time, it has been possible to define the oldest dates of the presence of maize in Colombia and in Venezuela. Arepas can now also be found in Miami, as it has proven to be quite popular among the locals.
Main Ingredients Maize Dough & Additional Filling to make a sandwich |
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Recommended Places to Eat
Doggi's Arepa Bar |
This place is located at a well known are in Miami, easily accessible by the locals. What does this entail? Expect a lot of hungry locals coming down to get a hand at one of the most delectable Arepas. Their Venezuelan meals are assorted in a unique way, everything from good ole tequenos and yucca fries to the signature Arepas.
A lot of locals are huge admirers of their Arepa Santa Barbara, an arepa stuffed with steak, avocado, lettuce, and cheese. Many cannot forget their amazing sauce that drizzles all over the delicious Arepas. You could also try several of their patacons. Timed correctly, you could finish this whole massive thing in one sitting if you could. This place can be quite crowded during lunchtime because of the locals. The service is satisfactory and they're friendly. Usually, you could order ahead for pick up anyways, so tend to bypass their hit-or-miss service. This place is definitely recommended for some yummy arepas in the area. |
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1246 SW 22nd St, Miami, FL 33145, USA
$
Sunday - Wednesday 9am - 11pm
Thursday - Saturday 9am - 12am
Thursday - Saturday 9am - 12am
Vizcaya Station
La Latina |
It’s always pleasant to catch Venezuelan food in the Midtown Area of Miami. The La Latina also happens to have one of the best Arepas in Town. The place is always clean, the service is always good.
You can also order a vegetarian Arepa. A local favorite is a bean and platanito with added avocado. The Arepas are simply classy, for that they are, but it is, without a doubt, a delicious treat. This is a great spot for a quick lunch if you are in the vicinity. You should note that its bit is hidden as it's in the middle of a strip plaza. We recommend sampling a little bit of the whole thing if you're not familiar with Venezuelan food and the Arepas in general; in order to get a worthy assortment and samples of all the different exclusive cheeses and meats that the La Latina offers. |
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3509 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137, USA
$
Sunday - Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday - Saturday 9am - 5pm
Friday - Saturday 9am - 5pm
Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover Station