Arepera is widely praised for being fully gluten free and friendly to dietary restrictions, making it a reliable option for celiac diners. The menu features abundant fillings for arepas and empanadas, with vegan, vegetarian, and meat options and generous portions that many reviewers call great value. Standout accompaniments like the green sauce and avocado sauce, plus tasty plantains and chicharron, are frequently highlighted. The atmosphere is described as lively and open, with spacious seating and a welcoming, multilingual staff and an open kitchen. Some reviews mention occasional slow service or delays during peak hours, and a few note price variability, but most feel the quality remains strong. There are positive notes about drinks and desserts, including margaritas, fresh fruit drinks, and plantain cheesecake. Several reviewers call Arepera among the best places for arepas in Montreal, with many praising its gluten free safety and diverse options. Overall, Arepera comes across as a reliable, tasty, gluten friendly spot with generous portions, friendly staff, and a lively environment that makes it a popular stop for groups and families.
The place is pretty good, the Arepas are their specialty & they're pretty good. Service is nothing out of the ordinary, no complaints. The place is in a nice area & the wall decorations are amazing 👏
Jun 8, 2024
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We love Arepas, & it's helpful they're a naturally gluten free dish. This restaurant is perfect because the entire kitchen is 100% gluten free. We enjoyed the empanada trio first, & then we each had an arepa for our entrée. I think our favorite was the one with chicken, beans, & plantains. Both the green & red sauces were delicious. No notes. A great place for a delicious gluten free meal.
Très bon sandwich. A prendre seul & sans entrée car très décevante. Vus serez trop plein pour profiter de votre plat principal. Jus "exotique" semble venir du supermarché. Table trop espacés, ce qui éteint une amibance qui aurait pu être plus chaleureuse. Au final, si vous y aller pour chercher un arepas, vous serez satisfait. Service rapide & efficace.
I couldn't believe their entire menu was gluten free!! I had the arepa with beef, avocado & feta as well as empanadas & they were so tasty & seasoned well. The avocado sauce is also really good. Definately recommend this place for your gluten sensitivities!
I was in a food-rut & my boyfriend recommended this place & I am so glad he did because it was delicious! Something new that I've never tasted before. Got the avocado beef arepa & feta cheese arepa & it was so filling & savoury! the mango juice was also great. Fresh flavours, lots of options on the menu, & friendly staff. Prices are cheap, you get a lot of quality ingredients in abundance, & it's fast. There was a lineup of people when we arrived so I put my name & number down & after one walk around the block they were ready for us. It's the perfect food to eat out in the park on a sunny day as well.
Cool spot! Order from the table in the app then the food comes out! Beef empanadas were small but soooooo good with the hot avocado sauce it was delicious! My girl got a vegetarian domino arepa & rates it 9/10! Drinks are pretty good too! Ok bye
We are the first time to go to this restaurant.The place is warm atmosphere，Pabellón De Pernil we ordered is amazing.The arepa with black beans, plantains & feta is phenomenal & the avocado sauce is delicious! We really appreciate the gluten-free menu，Service was quick & friendly.
The best restaurant ever!! I would travel to Montreal only to go here, it's that good! The arepa with black beans, plantains & feta is phenomenal & the avocado sauce is delicious!
Apr 13, 2024
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I didn't think I liked arepas but Arepera made me a believer. The only problem is that I live 3,000 miles away & none of the arepas I've tried since even come close. I wake up at night, months later, thinking of these arepas & the avocado sauce. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Feb 24, 2024
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Had the pork belly arepa, plantains, & the cane sugar juice with lime. The food was so great. The service was so kind. 100% will be back. I love arepas bc they are gluten free & corn is so yummy, & these do not disappoint esp with the medium spicy sauce. I already ate one piece of pork from this before I took the photo. The plantain cheesecake was really interesting & I would eat it again, esp with some espresso.
This was a SUCCULENT meal. The arepas are simply delicious, the sauce they give you is to die for, & on top of that everything just happens to be fully gluten free. I had a chicken arepa with cheese, plantain & beans (Pabellón de pollo) & it was so good. They have a very large selection of vegetarian & vegan meals as well. The prices are also super fair. Very lively atmosphere, friendly service, will for sure be coming back!
Some of the best plantains I've had in a restaurant! I had been wanting to try arepas for the longest time & now I know I'll be craving it constantly. Their lime & sugar cane juice should also not be passed up.
