Arepateca

This past Saturday, my wife and I discovered this gem, a charming Venezuelan café near Twinbrook Metro. After a few rainy days, the sunshine called us out, and we were so glad we went. The vibe is relaxed, perfect for a casual coffee or a laptop session, but the food is where it truly shines. We dove into arepas just like home, comforting and delicious. The staff were incredibly welcoming, effortlessly switching between Spanish and English. The owner personally greeted us and showed a genuine passion for authenticity, even explaining why they don’t yet serve cachapas she’s waiting until she can source the perfect traditional ingredients. The portions were generous, the prices fair, and the atmosphere just right. We’ll definitely be back, and I’ve already recommended it to all my Venezuelan

Stopped by for a late lunch with my mother and was met with such a warm greeting. I ordered the Domino o mine arepa with plantains, black beans, and queso de mano. My mother, an hervido de res (bee soup) with an order of tequeños. Let me just start by saying that everything is made in house and you could tell the food was made with love. It reminded me of a family recipe that they had the pleasure of sharing with us. My arepa and my mother’s soup were especially bold in flavor and were so filling. The tequeños were amazing and the cheese allowed for a great cheese pull. But… the showstopper for me was their tres leches. The flavor is so rich!!!! The portions themselves are also worth noting, I definitely had enough for the next day!!! I highly suggest stopping by and would definitely come

I stopped by looking for a quick coffee shop. Right after I ordered my chai tea latte, my phone died! One of the owners who was taking my order, quickly sprang into action. She provided me a Samsung compatible charger (which a lot of places don't have or simply don't want to help with). I was incredibly relieved, because I'm not from this area! She made me feel super comfortable. While waiting I ordered the brisket arepa, super delicious, fresh, and generous with the meat. All staff was friendly , and very accommodating. I'll be giving them my business when I'm around 💜💜💜💜

The food and coffee were absolutely delicious! We got flat whites, a guava and cheese bread, a ham and cheese bread, and the breakfast arepa. All so yummy and it’s such a cozy comfortable place to sit and eat. Will definitely be back!

I went in to grab a traditional cheese arepa, but I was surprised to find it filled with shredded cheddar cheese instead of the traditional queso fresco. I wasn't aware that there is a difference between Venezuelan arepas and Colombian arepas. Despite this, I decided to try it, but unfortunately, it was very hard and had a stale taste. The cheese wasn’t melted, making it difficult to eat. I'm not sure what advice I could offer for improvement, so I’ll view my purchase as a donation to the restaurant. However, the customer service was excellent, and they are located in a prime area.