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Arepera

Casual Venezuelan fare for vegans, meat eaters & gluten-free diners in a brightly painted space.
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.7$ & $$
OPEN11:30 am - 9 pm
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Arepera Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Arepera specializes in the authentic preparation of corn-based flatbreads originating from Venezuelan culinary traditions. These signature pockets serve as versatile vessels for a wide array of savory fillings, including slow-cooked meats, seasoned black beans, and various white cheeses. The menu emphasizes traditional preparation techniques, ensuring that each toasted maize cake maintains a distinct texture and flavor profile. Vegetarian options feature prominently, utilizing fresh ingredients like plantains, avocado, and hearty legumes to create substantial meals. The dining environment focuses on efficiency and direct interaction with the griddle-focused cooking process. This establishment prioritizes the technical execution of staple Latin American street food, providing a focused selection of classic corn-based recipes. Guests encounter a straightforward approach to flavor that remains faithful to the artisanal roots of the regional cuisine found throughout Venezuela.

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Arepera is widely celebrated for its delicious and authentic Venezuelan street food, particularly its generous portions of arepas and empanadas. Many visitors appreciate the restaurant for being completely gluten-free, making it a safe and stress-free haven for those with celiac disease or dietary restrictions, while others simply enjoy the fresh ingredients and flavorful house-made sauces. While some diners have noted inconsistent service speeds or occasional concerns regarding pricing and minor errors, the overall consensus highlights a warm, welcoming atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff. Whether visiting for a quick meal, a casual brunch, or a social gathering, most guests describe their experience as consistently satisfying and are eager to return for the vibrant menu and high-quality drinks.
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Lou
5.0

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

Aug 21, 2024
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Dixon
2.0

Arepera has been one of my go-to restaurants for years. However, I feel so disappointed when they decreased their portion sizes. I ordered a pork belly arepa (my usual), & to my surprise, I felt like it SHRUNK by least 20% compared to what I normally get. I can't believe one of my favourite restaurants let me down. But who knows? Maybe I'm crazy & my hands actually got bigger. Maybe they just shrunk the pork belly arepa, or maybe they give smaller portions to takeout orders. I don't think I'll go again, sadly. I would've been happy if they kept the same portions but just increased the price instead of trying to trick customers.

Aug 21, 2024
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Lucy
4.0

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!!!

Aug 19, 2024
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Evelyn
5.0

Really great, quick food with excellent service. Would recommend the plantain cheesecake - I've never had anything like it.

Aug 17, 2024
on Google
Cecilia
5.0

Excellent traditional colombo-venezuelan arepas, excellent attention, warm people & latin music!

Aug 16, 2024
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H.
5.0

Délicieux & portions généreuses!

Aug 15, 2024
on Google
Julien
4.0

Cuisine de rue venezuelienne. Vraiment très bon, & très bon service. Excellent rapport qualité prix.

Aug 15, 2024
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YMT
5.0

1 of 3 fully gluten free places we discovered in Montreal. Good was delicious & satisfying. Highly recommend it.

Aug 8, 2024
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George
5.0

Excellent gluten free spot, I really enjoy the samdiwches

Aug 7, 2024
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Shannon
4.0

I found Arepera listed on a couple of gluten-free blog posts & decided to check it out during my Montreal visit. I love so much that everything is gluten-free -- a rare treat to have so many safe choices! & that we had great service that was friendly & attentive. The drawbacks were that the food didn't have nearly as much flavor as my favorite Venezuelan restaurant in my hometown, & the restaurant didn't feel very clean - things like the glass front doors were covered in greasy hand prints & the bathrooms were on the gross side. We arrived for an early lunch when they weren't busy yet. The place filled up while we were there, so it was obviously a popular place.

Aug 4, 2024
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