Arepas Pues
Arepas Pues
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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My expectations weren't high to begin with. Small restaurant with approximately 12 total seats. Bathroom had no soap but thank goodness they have hand sanitizer.
French fries we're soaked in oil. Steak is 1/5 the girth of a real steak. Good was dry, but I think that's just Venezuelan food.
Only thing I liked was the mayo and green sauce ..
After a failed turn as a Kosher Taco joint, this restaurant store front has been reborn as a restaurant specializing in Arepas! A combination of corn dough and flour, this dish is popular in Columbia and Venezuela. Here, it acts as the base for their dishes.
The first thing that struck me was how SUPER friendly the staff is. Everyone from the folks who man the cash register to the chefs in the kitchen work together to make you feel welcome with smiles and explanations on what the dishes on the menu are.
The way the restaurant is laid out, most of the space goes to the cooking area with counter space around the main counter and some more near the front windows. There's not a ton, maybe fifteen people would fit comfortably, but you can definitely take stuff to go.
I first visited on opening day, and then just went again today. Between the two times I was able to have several of their dishes, so here's the rundown:
LA MARRANITA (Maduros, Chorizo and fresh fried pork rinds)
The way the arepas are made here, they're made thick and cooked til their outer crust is crisp, but the insides are still chewy. The ingredients are stuffed inside and this particular one is super decadent with tons of pork based goodness. The texture of the pork rinds contrasts wonderfully with the maduros and chorizo. The blend of flavors is simply over the top and I loved every bite.
LA SUPER PODEROSA (Shredded meat including chicken and pork rinds with red salsa and pineapple salsa)
When they say shredded meat, they mean meat! This thing is so super packed with meaty goodness it's insane. Every bite was a joy, with sweet and salty flavors mixing in. The chewy meat contrasted wonderfully with the crispy arepa. The Thousand Island style cream sauce on top was delicious as well. This was probably my favorite of the bunch.
AREPA DE MENUDENCIAS (Heart and Offal)
This one sounds the least appetizing, but it is a seriously tasty and savory dish. The meats are wonderfully deep in flavor and they manage to cook them just right so they're not rubbery or chewy. Instead, the meats were tender and juicy, not easy to do!
TOSTONES Y AREPA FRITA CON AHOGADO
This is NOT a health food dish! It's all fried stuff all the time! The Tostones (flattened and fried plantains) are thin, crispy and sweet/savory all at the same time. The Arepas here use the same dough as the ones mentioned above, but they're in a smaller patty form and deep fried. The Ahogado is an amazing sauce with a tomato and onion base and oil that's served *warm*!
This may not be the healthiest fare in the world, but dangit it all if it isn't absolutely delicious! With friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere too this is a must visit in Elizabeth!