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.
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.
I LOVE this place! Casual atmosphere, fantastic food every time. I love the Llanera & the fried plantains are delicious. Make sure to try both sauces with your meal!
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.
Absolutely delicious food! It is the best Venezuelan food I've had in recent memory. The food comes out very quickly as well. I had the Pabellón de Pollo sandwich & an order of Plantains, both of which were great. I definitely recommend swinging in here for a bite!
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!
C'était délicieux! Là je comprends pourquoi les plantains sont autant mentionnés dans les commentaires. Je les avais presque tous mangé avant de me souvenir de prendre une photo, oups!
Mar 29, 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.
Feb 11, 2024
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Arepera has been a staple for me for a while now, so it's about time I finally wrote a review. Their avocado sauce is so good I'd give up my first born child to know the recipe. You can't go wrong with any of the arepas, but my favorite might be pabellon (with beans & plantains). This is a must try location!!! Also great for gluten free folks as arepas are made with corn.
They have ripe fried plantains, which I've been craving. The arepa I had was great, & the salsas were tasty! But the plantains were the highlight for me.
Got a happy server.
Nice open view to the streets because the weather was perfect.
Food was almost good except that we ordered food right before the dinner shift & so within a few minutes of getting served my food was already to room temperature.
Their sweet plantains were perfect & their sauces were good.
Felt authentic Venezuelan.
Would recommend.
This was a great discovery The arepas sandwiches are so tasty. I had the beef with plantains .. delicious ! The staff is very friendly & welcoming . On top of everything, it's fairly priced. The only negative it's that it's a bit dark in there.
