Caracas Arepa Bar
(Now Closed)Arepa Restaurant and Latin American Restaurant$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
The experts at Serious Eats and Village Voice recommend this place
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Delicious arepas, addictive tequenos along with a "we're not playing" rum list and a tasty michelada, Caracas is a lasting favorite. The back yard is a fine place in summer.- Leemor YuravlivkerJune 23, 2016Consistently delicious - been here 20+ times. Pro tips: Get 3 arepas per 2 people, get the guac and the Yoyos to start with. Get a pitcher of the passionfruit drink to wash it down!!
Nicole FormicaJuly 12, 2015The chicken chorizo arepa can't be beat. The sauce on the table should be slathered on everything you eat. Grab a seat on the patio when the weather is nice!
Neysha V 🍦August 3, 2014All vegetarian items can be made vegan! La Mulatta is out of this world. Swap out the cheese for tofu, and you're all set.
KEMarch 18, 2018Awesome rum selection, great arepas & vibe. They have a back more “outdoor” space and a bar in the front. Cool decor, good service. Head’s up Saturday night at 8:30pm we had to wait an hour. Go here!
That GirlDecember 18, 2016Great vegetarian options. Portions might look small but don't be fooled - these are so filling. Great backyard and tasty brunch options. Will be back.
melissaAugust 30, 2015The food was reallllllly good. I enjoyed myself very much. With 3 beers a mixed drink 3 shots a side of yoyos and to arepas everything came out to 56 bucks that sounds great to me.
M HOctober 9, 2014Amazing food. A lot of Grateful Dead on the radio during the day so I'm a happy girl. Hyacinth tea is yummy! Can get very loud and crowded like everywhere else at night.
M GonzalezOctober 3, 2018You can substitute any arepa meat with a vegan option. Really good for non meat eaters.
Get the fried green plantains (tostones) w/cheese and any of the arepas.The special house sauce is good on everything!
Must have tequeños and the La Mulata Arepa! You can never go wrong with their Dark N Stormy! And if it's nice out try to hit up the back patio! Oh, and my favorite brunch special is the Amazónico.
Ms HeleneJanuary 27, 2013Guac and chips (plaintain and other) were awesome. Arepas - huge variety, toasted, stuffed and amazing. I had the first one on the menu - beef, black beans, plaintain, and salty cheese. Worth the wait
Elvis RodricksOctober 23, 2017Love this place. Food was good and outdoor was very charming. Our lady statue and milk crate seats converted into seats.
David BlackmanJanuary 6, 2019Caracas is almost always a correct answer to the question "where should we go for dinner" though it is also always slightly more expensive than planned
Nikolas FlorosOctober 18, 2014The arepas are amazing. Los muchachos is a personal favourite. The service was great in this busy dinner spot. They do brunch too. I've never been, but I'd bet it's amazing.
KiraJuly 15, 2021Really loved this place and they were very accommodating towards vegans. The margarita pitcher was strong! Can get very busy but it’s worth the wait.
Natalie AnilloOctober 24, 2015One arepa is enough per person. I recommend the one with just shredded beef and cheese. Also the fried plantains with cheese and mojo appetizer was delicious.
Silvana Narvaez AcostaOctober 28, 2018Nice food but not real authentic Venezuelan arepas or tostones, they are like Mexican gorditas, good for people that can’t tell the difference like my husband, try arepas cafe in Astoria!Real V food.
Youngna ParkSeptember 22, 2012I regularly crave the ensalata fresca. Watercress, avocado, roasted tomatoes, cukes, cotija & magical plantain chips hidden underneath. Oh and passion fruit dressing. One of my fave salads anywhere.
Hyunjin ParkMarch 3, 2018This place is incredible - try all the arepas, starting with pabellón and playa deluxe. Drinks are a little pricey but they have a good michelada.
Alejandro TorresFebruary 21, 2017Coconut milkshake and la sureña were great. Lovely place. Food was amazing. Drinks were amazing.
Back patio is very nice. Don't be scared to sit out there while it is raining, they have a canopy.
The Playa Deluxe is put-your-phone-down-and-stare-into-infinity good. The yellow sauce is beyond words.
Mafe Sotillo LairetAugust 17, 2017Best place to get some Venezuelan food! You should definetely try the tequeños and their arepas! (Favorite one is El Gato)
For Parties 6 or more, this location is better/bigger than the one in the city. This location accepts reservations too. Order any beer and get a shot of Venezuelan Rum for $1...
Love this place for lunch especially when hungover. Best cure is an arepa paisa with tons of sauce and a fresh passion fruit juice.
LianyNovember 13, 2018Guac and homemade chips were great. One arepa and a shared appetizer will fill you up. Arepas were a bit overpriced.
Simon LafontAugust 29, 2015Everything is good and has a super quality/price rate.The patio is super great.A lot of rum to be tried.
Alex PyatetskyJune 9, 2017Quite good Venezuelan breakfast. Need to go back give more detail but I remember being happy with the flavors. Plus, fried cheese, can't go that wrong.
Elizabeth OtaolaJuly 11, 2015I just love arepas. Period. The ambience here is relaxed and the back patio is great and tropical
Real Cheap EatsAugust 15, 2012The yo-yo gets a sugary makeover at Caracas. Sweet plantains are fried in a cinnamon-spiked plantain batter, then they’re stuffed slightly chewy, fresh cheese and served with honey dipping sauce. Read more
Jarel HillFebruary 18, 2018Yoyos, la surena, and La pelua. Holy shit shit was so guddd. La surena and pelua were unreal. Dark and stormy was maybe the best! This place is amazing
Love Caracas, great food and drinks, but beware of the angry hostess that won't talk loud enough for you to hear her, and will get pissed if you ask to sit in the empty patio and not at the tent.
Ariel PotashnerJuly 24, 2021Great service, great lunch specials ($15 for salad and entree), cool patio atmosphere
- Try Los Muchachos with caramelized onions, meat can be substituted for Chicken. Try Bolirepitas con Nata appetizer... For spice lovers,ask the server for their spicy sauce...
Allison ParkerJanuary 9, 2013This location is way larger than the east village joint. No wait, excellent bartender, and same tasty food
Seriously the best micheladas I've had since Mexico. My face could quite possibly melt off on this bar right now. It's almost too much.
Stefano BattistiNovember 18, 2016One of the best Arepa restaurant in NYC! I really recommend to stop by and taste their delicious food!
Ray LinJuly 1, 2014Get two arepas (can't go wrong with any) for yourself, then share a pitcher of margs amongst friends. Viva Venezuela!
Jessie RichardsonSeptember 25, 2011Everything on this menu is awesome except 2 of the appetizers. Be sure to get the Tostones. Favorite arepa is La del Gato with Chorizo. Their house sauce is amazing.
Tal FirstDecember 22, 2019The food was amazing, the atmosphe and the ambience were great. Try one of the cooktails during the happy hour.
Kate The RedJuly 5, 2012All the veggie ones are amazing. I usually sub cheese with tofu. Guarantee you won't be disappointed.
Dee PhunkMay 2, 2011You will need a bit of divine patience if you're going to dine @ Caracas. So if you have after dinner plans, factor that in. But the arepas are always on point. Good things comes to those who wait.
Sanna WickmanApril 16, 2017Never had arepas before in my life but it's amazing! Also great cocktails and great service.
De pabellon arepa. Shredded beef, black beans, cheese, sweet plantains. It's a religious experience in your mouth. Less crowded than east village location.
This neighborhood staple has amazing cocktails, friendly service and I've never had an arepa I didn't like.
Adrianne BenzionMay 23, 2013Service, drinks, and food were all great. I love sitting at the bar here. Check out whyiheartnyc.com to see what I ate & drank .
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Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
United States
Brooklyn, NY 11211
United States
Enjoy dinner in the dining room or on the patio with the same great arepas and none of the city rush. Caracas has brought their menu to Brooklyn and added a rum bar - Roneria Caracas - to help satisfy every bite. Caracas Brooklyn boasts a great happy hour from 4pm-7pm, 7-days-a-week.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- Noon–11:00 PM
(718) 218-6050
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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