The arepa is a typical dish from Venezuela. It is a pastry/pie, but you can add whatever you want to it. The possibilities include cheese, ham, pork, meat, chicken, avocado and more.
The variety is incredible.
The flour is made from corn. Then water and salt are added. The result is a dough that needs to be shaped into a circle. It goes into the oven for a while – about 10 minutes. After that, you lay it out, add the content (heated if necessary) and fold it over. All the places we have visited allow dine-in and takeout. Below you will find the best arepas in Doral and a few details about each location that serves them.
Central Park
10771 NW 58th St
Doral, FL 33178
(786) 621-0880
2721 NW 79th Avenue
Doral, FL. 33122
(305) 463-8512
This company has two locations, both in Doral, offering a wide selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Besides arepas, they also sell empanadas, cachapas, pepitos and many other items. They have about 10 arepa flavors, including pelua, guayanes cheese, la catira, chicken, and cazon. Prices vary from $6 to $8. Arepa Pelua is one of the favorites and is commonly requested with a green sauce. This comes with white shredded meat and yellow cheese.
Parrillada Familiar Da Silva
10720 NW 58th St.
Doral, FL 33178
(305) 477-4646
Even though this place specializes in grilled chicken and meat, it also serves arepas. As we mentioned before, there are several possible fillings in an arepa, and meat is one of them. Parrillada Familiar Da Silva includes a big arepa full of meat, cheese, and pink sauce. When customers request a delivery order, it is very common for them to get an arepa like this one. They can add pico de gallo if they like. The cost is about $10.
Sabor Venezolano Doral
10722 NW 74th St.
Doral, FL 33178
(305) 716-0375
This is one of the first arepa places in Doral. Built-in 2014, it is recognized for its design and how the arepas are made. Sabor Venezolano represents the classic arepa restaurant — where it is typical to have a cheese bar. It also has a great tribute to Venezuela, with decorations everywhere. Besides selling arepas, they also sell empanadas, pepitos, cachapas, tequenos and Venezuelan treats. The price range for the arepas is between $9 and $14. The most popular arepa is the classic cheese.
Pepito Arepa’s Bar
10701 NW 58th St
Doral, FL 33178
(305) 456-5640
Pepito is one of the most famous places to eat arepas in Doral. It is located beside a gas station, which is perfect when you need to stop for a gas refill, buy a candy bar or even go to the restroom. Besides the arepa bar, it has empanadas and Peruvian ceviche. This place is very friendly and open late. It has multiple tables and TVs to enjoy while you eat the arepa of your choice. The famous choice is the reina pepiada, which has avocado, mayonnaise and chicken. The prices are between $8 and $12.
