Arepas Cafe Menu (Updated October 2025)
Welcome to Arepas Cafe, the culinary gem nestled in Astoria, NY, where Venezuelan flavors come vibrantly alive! This delightful eatery, located at 33-07 36th Ave, offers an authentic taste of Venezuela with a menu that beautifully captures its rich gastronomic heritage.
At Arepas Cafe, the focus is on arepas—the star of the show. Each arepa is a satisfying meal in itself, loaded with options like the Jamon y Queso (ham and cheese) or the delectable Rompe Colchon, a seafood medley sautéed in garlic and peppers. The menu doesn’t stop there; you'll find irresistible choices like Carne Mechada, Venezuelan-style shredded beef, and Pabellon Criolo, the nation's beloved dish, uniting stewed pork, rice, and beans.
Customers rave about the hearty portions and the authentic taste that transports them straight to Venezuela. With options to cater to all preferences, including vegan delights like the Veggie Arepa, there's something for everyone. Quick service, a welcoming atmosphere, and the aroma of fried sweet plantains create an inviting backdrop for family gatherings or casual hangouts.
Visit Arepas Cafe for a truly fulfilling experience—where every bite is a celebration of Venezuelan culture! Don’t miss out on the mango juice made in-house—it's a perfect companion to your meal!
Antojitos - Appetizers
Mini Arepas Con Nata (5)
Five bite-size crispy Arepas with Venezuelan sour cream
$7.00Mini Cachapas (5)
Sweet Fresh Corn Pancake with Venezuelan Cheese
$9.00Tequeños (5)
Deep fried white cheese sticks wrapped in wheat flour dough
$9.00Mini Empanadas (5)
Fried white corn turnover (Stuffing: cheese, shredded beef, chicken and/or baby shark)
$9.00Yuca Con Guasacaca (8)
Fried yuca sticks with creamy cilantro dressing
$8.00Mini Platter
3 tequeños, 3 mini cachapas, 3 mini empanadas and 4 fried yuca sticks
$17.00Tasting Platter
Choice of 4: shredded beef, shredded chicken, pulled pork, reina, Riccardo's tuna fish, White shredded cheese, Yellow cheddar cheese or Guayanes cheese (Venezuelan cheese). Served with 4 fried yuca, 4 mini arepas and 1 plain arepa
$19.00Ensalada De La Casa
Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado & house dressing
$9.50Entradas - House Specialties
Pabellón Criollo “Venezuelan National Dish”
Shredded beef, white rice, black beans sprinkled with grated white cheese and fried sweet plantains
$17.00Pabellón De Pollo
Shredded chicken, white rice, black beans sprinkled with grated white cheese and fried sweet plantains
$17.00Pabellón Margariteño (Fish)
Shredded baby shark, white rice, black beans sprinkled with grated white cheese and fried sweet plantains
$19.00Pabellón Pernil
Roasted pulled pork, white rice, black beans sprinkled with grated white cheese and fried sweet plantains
$17.00Pabellón Camarones
Shrimp cooked in fresh tomato, onions & cilantro with white rice black beans sprinkled grated white cheese & fried sweet plantains
$21.00Cachapa (Arepa De Choclo)
Sweet fresh corn pancake served with Venezuelan Guayanes cheese
$13.00Patacón (Green Plantains Sandwich)
Stuffed with shredded beef, shredded chicken or pulled pork, served with Guayanes cheese , lettuce , tomato, avocado and sauces .
$18.00Patacón Shrimp (Green Plantains Sandwich)
Stuffed with shrimp served with Guayanes cheese , lettuce , tomato, avocado and sauces .
$20.00Patacón Pabellón (Green Plantains Sandwich)
Stuffed with shredded beef, served with Guayanes cheese , lettuce , tomato, avocado, black beans , fried sweet plantains and sauces
$20.00Patacón Mix (Green Plantains Sandwich)
CHOOSE OF TWO PROTEINS :Stuffed with shredded beef, shredded chicken or pulled pork, served with Guayanes cheese , lettuce , tomato, avocado and sauces
$20.00Sopa De Pollo
Chicken Soup with a choice of plain arepa or white rice.
$13.00PARRILLAS – Sliced Quality Meats Cut Into Strips
Parrilla De Pollo
Sauteed Chicken breast & mixed peppers over french fries and yuca
$19.00Parrilla De Carne
Sauteed Pepper steak & mixed peppers over french fries and yuca
$20.00Parrilla De Camarones
Sauteed Grilled shrimp & mixed peppers over french fries and yuca
$22.00Parrilla Mixta (Choice Of Two) Carne, Pollo O Camarones
Sauteed Pepper steak, chicken or shrimp & mixed peppers over french fries and yuca
$24.00Parilla Super Mix
Sauteed pepper Steak, chicken & shrimp & mixed peppers over french fries and yuca
$27.00Parilla Venezolana
Sauteed Steak & chicken with fried yuca, Mini arepas, mini cachapas, avocado, queso guayanes
$27.00Acompañante - Side Orders
Arroz Y Caraotas
White rice and black beans with grated white cheese
$6.00Tajadas Con Queso
Sweet plantains with grated white cheese
$8.00Papas Fritas
French fries
$7.00Arepa
Plain arepa
$2.00Postres - Desserts
Torta Tres Leches
The popular three milk cake
$9.00Quesillo
Creme caramel flan - (Venezuelan flan)
$8.00Bebidas - Drinks
Jugo De Parchita
Passion fruit juice (Maracuya)
$5.00Jugo De Papelon Con Limon
Sugar Cane with fresh squeezed lime juice
$5.00Jugo De Mango
Mango Juice
$5.00Chicha
Made with rice and condensed milk; sweet, refreshing beverage topped with ground cinnamon - Non alcoholic beverage
$6.00Toddy
Venezuelan Chocolate Shake
$7.00Cafe Con Leche Small
Venezuelan style Cafe con Leche
$4.00Cafe Con Leche Large
Venezuelan style Cafe con Leche
$5.00Frescolita
Venezuelan Soda - Bubble Gum Taste
$3.00Malta Polar
Sweet black root beer - Non alcohol beverage
$3.00Pellegrino
sparkling water
$3.00Sodas
Coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale.Bottled water
$3.00AREPAS
Arepa Pabellón
Shredded beef, black bean, grated white cheese & fried sweet plantains
$12.00Carne Mechada
Venezuelan style shredded beef slow cooked in onion, garlic, celery and bell peppers
$10.00Pelua
Shredded beef with gouda cheese
$11.00Arepa Pabellón Pollo
Shredded chicken, black beans, grated white cheese and fried sweet plantains
$12.00Reina ( Cold Salad)
Shredded chicken, mixed with avocado, and mayonnaise
$12.00Pollo Mechado
Shredded chicken slow cooked in onion, garlic, celery & bell peppers
$10.00Catira
Shredded chicken slow cooked in onion, garlic, celery and bell peppers topped with gouda cheese
$11.00Mami De Pollo
Shredded chicken slow cooked in onion, garlic, celery & bell peppers, avocado and white shredded cheese
$12.00Bomba ( Cold Salad)
Reina with sliced avocado and guayanes cheese
$13.00Arepa Pabellón Pernil
Venezuelan Roast pulled pork, black beans, grated white cheese and fried sweet plantains
$12.00Mami De Pernil
Venezuelan roast pulled pork, avocado and white shredded cheese
$12.00Mi Amor
Venezuelan roast pulled pork with gouda cheese
$11.00Pernil
Venezuelan roasted pulled pork
$10.00Jamon Y Queso
Ham and grated white cheese
$8.50Riccardo's Tuna Fish
Tuna fish mixed with chopped tomatoes, onions, and cilantro topped with avocado
$9.25Allies Tuna
Tuna fish mixed with chopped tomatoes, onions, peppers,avocado, cilantro and mayonnaise.
$9.50Cazon
Baby shark (white fish) slow cooked in peppers, onions and celery
$12.00Camarones
Shrimp cooked with tomatoes, onions and cilantro
$12.50Rompe Colchon
Mix seafood: Crab, calamari, mussels, shrimp & octopus sautéed in garlic, onions and bell peppers
$12.00Queso Amarillo O Blanco
Stuffed with gouda cheese or white shredded cheese
$8.00Domino
Black beans, grated white cheese
$8.50Llanera
Sweet plantain and white cheese
$8.50Veggie (Vegan)
Black beans, avocado and fried sweet plantains
$10.00Hongos (Vegan)
White top mushroom sautéed in garlic and white wine
$9.50Guayanes
Venezuelan Guayanes cheese
$9.50Guayanesa Tropical
Venezuelan Guayanes cheese, fried sweet plantains and avocado
$10.50BRUNCH
# 1
Scrambled Eggs, Ham & Guayanes Cheese with 1 Plain Arepa
$13.00# 2
Scrambled Eggs, Avocado & Guayanes Cheese, Fried Sweet Plantains with 1 Plain Arepa
$15.00Arepa "El Patrón"
Scrambled Eggs with Ham , Cheddar Cheese, Avocado Fried Sweet Plantains
$13.00Venezuelan Scramble
Eggs with Homemade Pico de Gallo "Perico ", Avocado & Guayanes Cheese, Fried Plantains , Black Beans with 1 Plain Arepa
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