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.
Une belle découverte pour les personnes coeliaque avec un menu 100% SANS GLUTEN! La serveuse était très serviable & a très bien pu nous conseiller. Les frites de manioc étaient excellente & la sauce à l'avocat qui vient avec les arepas a été notre gros coup de coeu
Quelle belle découverte! Tout est sans gluten & ils nous ont facilement accommodé pour du sans lactose. Service impeccable, nourriture authentique, la sauce piquante & la sauce à l'avocat sont divines !!!! Je recommande x 1000 !!!!!
Sep 10, 2024
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I have nothing bad to say about this place. Their food tastes amazing. They always serve generous portions & staffs are always nice. Their avocado sauce is so good
We got the cassava sticks, guasacaca chicken plate, black beans & plantain arepa, & guasacaca arepa. The guasacaca sauce is really delicious & addictive! Really good portion sizes. The fried plantains were amazing! The air conditioning was so cold & perfect!!!
This place is an absolute delight! The music & musical decor are fun & exciting! The empanadas are delicious & served with both avocado & hot sauces! A delicious & delectable appetizer. I had the pulled pork arepa! It was wonderful with so many different flavors & textures! Everything is gluten free! You will be in heaven if you have celiac disease!
Jun 19, 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.
It was delicious, affordable great service & vibrant atmosphere. The food was fresh & full of flavour, the sauces are especially delicious. Such a treat to eat somewhere 100% gluten free!!! This one is getting added to my list of Montreal fans.
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!
May 25, 2024
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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!
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.
Apr 19, 2024
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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!
pollo guisado was very dry & lack flavor. Piece of advice, adding vegetable pieces & sauce would do wonders. Service was really good. Wouldn't go back. I give it 3 stars because of service.
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.
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!
