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Caracas Arepa Bar
Cuisine: Latin
10Best Says
Caracas is kind of synonymous with the East Village. It's a staple. A tried-and-true spot to pick up an inexpensive bite without sacrificing any flavor. Born out of Venezuela, the arepa (naturally... Read More
Caracas is kind of synonymous with the East Village. It's a staple. A tried-and-true spot to pick up an inexpensive bite without sacrificing any flavor. Born out of Venezuela, the arepa (naturally gluten-free) is essentially a corn cake that gets stuffed with everything from avocado and cheese to shredded beef, fish and pork.
To put another way: it's simply a vehicle for slamming tasty, slow-cooked things into your gullet in the same way a tortilla or pita is. Caracas is long-standing in a notoriously tough part of town to keep a restaurant open for a reason: it's good, cheap and fun.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Andrea Wien
New York Local Expert
- Best Value: "Parties larger than five people are discouraged, as the space is just too small."
- Recommended as Best Value Because: It's an East Village staple that serves up food at a fraction of the cost of its neighbors.
