Yummy Arepas in Miami
If you’re a fan of Latin or Hispanic food, you’ve likely heard of arepas. These tasty breads can be sweet or savory depending on their country of origin and are a delicious addition to any meal. If you’re in the Miami area, you’ll find plenty of places to enjoy Latin meal that includes arepas. Here are some of the eateries that offer the tastiest arepas in Miami.
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Doggi’s
7281 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33138,
(786) 558-9538
This Venezuelan restaurant is a Miami staple and features a variety of savory arepas filled with grilled meat and fresh veggies. You can start your meal with Venezuelan appetizers like tequenos which are rolled cheese sticks or empanadas filled with cheese and chicken or beef. Popular arepas include the pollo mechado, which is the shredded chicken entree and the Asado Negro, which features marinated eye round. The restaurant also serves hot dogs with potato sticks and parmesan cheese and the cachapa, which is a tasty corn pancake with queso, cream, and white cheddar cheese. You can also enjoy the soup of the day with your arepa or dig into your entree with a side salad. Finish your meal with a tasty beverage like soda, coffee, or a bottle of wine.
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La Ventana Restaurant
710 Washington Ave Ste 2,
(305) 673-0912
If you’re in the mood for Colombian food, stop by La Ventana for a tasty meal that your family will enjoy. Arepas are served with shredded meat or seafood, and you can enjoy your arepas with tasty traditional Colombian food like patacones which are fried and served with guacamole, pickled onions, and chicken. Arepas are also especially delicious with La Ventana’s fresh ceviche seasoned with fresh lime and purple onion. In addition to Colombia arepas, La Ventana is also known for its decadent empanadas, which are stuffed with marinated shredded beef, chicken, or cheese. This popular Miami eatery is also known for its tasty mojitos which go great with every meal. These refreshing cocktails are available in classic mint, peach, mango, and pineapple flavors.
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La Latina
3509 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137,
(305) 571-9655
La Latina offers several unforgettable Venezuelan entrees, including arepas topped with perfectly seasoned meat and fresh avocado. Popular arepas include the Pelua with seasoned beef and melty cheese. If you’re a meat lover, you’ll also enjoy the carne mechada with avocado. Chicken arepas include the Reina Pepiada which features fresh avocado and chicken salad, the shredded chicken arepa, and the chicken and avocado arepa. La Latina also has several vegetarian arepas like the Domino, which is toppedwth black beans and cheese and the Caprese with tomato and cheese. If you’re dining with friends, you can order some empanadas for everyone to share such as chicken empanadas with beans and cheese and the Pabellon empanadas with beef, plantains, cheese, and black beans. Finish off your meal with a sweet treat like La Latina’s popular tres leches cake, churros served with dulce da leche or Alfajores, which are traditional Venezuelan cookies layered with chocolate.
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Toro Toro
100 Chopin Plaza,
(305) 372-4710
Toro Toro offers a refined take on Latin American cuisine which features an array of arepas topped with pork belly, marinated steak, seasoned chicken, or crispy shrimp. There are plenty of small plates to share with friends and loved ones such as the tuna ceviche with Nikkei with sweet potato, cucumber, and purple onion, and loom salted empanadas with beef tenderloin, soy sauce, and mozzarella. You can enjoy your entree with a delicious salad like the avocado salad with kale and cherry tomatoes or the tomato and burrata salad with watermelon, radish, and black garlic vinaigrette. Toro Toro has some of the best desserts in Miami as well, such as the El Habano which is a combination of Cuban flan, banana rum cake, and espresso.
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Bocas Grill El Original
3399 NW 72nd Ave,
(305)592-6333
Bocas Grill has a couple of locations in Miami, but the original location is one of the best places to dine when you’re craving arepas prepared in creative ways. The arepas are made from semi-sweet corn flour and served with avocado, pickled veggies, and the shredded meat of your choice. The “arepitas” are a popular appetizer at this eatery; these mini arepas are served with creamy dipping sauce for everyone at the table to share. You can also indulge in the fried green plantains served with green sauce and shredded white cheese or order the cheese fingers (tequenos) to share with the table. Arepas go great with Bocas Grill’s soup of the day, but you can’t go wrong with the Pisca Andina, which is a broth seasoned with cilantro, shallots, potatoes, and a poached egg. The eatery is also known for its Latin fusion dishes, which includes fried rice served with smoked lomo, smoked, chicken, or white fish.
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