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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$ & $$
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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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Alexandra
4.0

C'est bon, mais les arepas sont un peu salées. J'ai commandé des plats à emporter & ils me l'ont servi à table, j'ai dû le commander à nouveau

Feb 3, 2024
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Janetta
5.0

The food is delicious! There are several vegetarian options, everything is gluten-free, & their guacasa (sp?) avocado sauce you put on everything is to die for! I was also really impressed with their sangria tonight. Absolutely delicious & we'll always go back!

Feb 2, 2024
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Esteban
5.0

Ma parole c'est vraiment trop bon leur cuisine. Pas de photos j'ai atomisé l'assiette instantanément. Foncez.

Jan 30, 2024
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Tashi
5.0

I prefer Arepera over the other arepa restaurants on the plateau. They have a simple selection of plates & dishes that makes it easy to choose (there's basically one or two kinds of arepa per type of protein). Unlike some of the other places, Arepera always seems to be consistent in the quality of their dishes & sauces, so if you're a creature of habit that is also a plus. It's also a certified Gluten-free establishment, I believe, so they only serve GF dishes, & drinks (like GF beer), & there is no risk of cross contamination for people who are celiac. The only couple of downsides to this place are: 1. The restaurant itself is a bit stark. Despite having bright walls, nice art, & church pews as entryway benches, it's basically just one giant room with cafeteria style tables. There's very little privacy & the sound echoes quite a bit so you can hear other people's conversations quite clearly. It also feels really chilly in the winter, so if you're a fan of cozy this probably isn't the place for you. 2. They don't do delivery anymore (it's been a few years since they stopped, but this review is long overdue), so if you want to order in, you have to go to the restaurant & get takeout. I still think it's worth it if you're craving arepas. 😁

Jan 23, 2024
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Liang
5.0

Had a great experience, food was delicious & service was fast!

Jan 21, 2024
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Simon
5.0

Délicieux! & sans gluten

Jan 18, 2024
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Roberto
2.0

Little disappointed as we had high expectations about arepas & the dishes at this restaurant were not on line with its word by mouth reputation. Maybe it is not the business fault, because my past experience was with arepas hand made in person by a good chef. We all know food products sometimes need to be done with a standardized process instead of a too costly customised one. Dessert made justice of everything, they were really good. Service was ok. The environment was ok too with the exception of the restroom which for me has to be extremely cleaned.

Jan 15, 2024
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Chris
5.0

Delicious food, has vegan options

Jan 8, 2024
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Helena
5.0

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.

Jan 5, 2024
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Emma
5.0

One of my favourite restaurants when visiting MTL, food is consistent & flavourful!

Dec 23, 2023
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