arepa.bar

"Don’t ask us to explain the period in this place’s name or why they have neon signs that make you think it’s 2am instead of 2pm—but we can tell you why you should come here: huge, delicious empanadas. There’s nowhere else near this Wynwood spot that compares. The empanadas are the size of your head, encased in a semi-sweet dough that’s fried to order, and filled with the saltiest cheese we’ve tasted. And we do mean that as a compliment, because we know Venezuelans miss their salty cheese. If you can handle the spice, give their housemade spicy sauce a try because it absolutely deserves an entire 10,000 word essay we don’t have room for here. " - Julia Malave

"Don’t ask us to explain the period in this place’s name or why they have neon signs that make you think it’s 2am instead of 2pm—but we can tell you why you should come here: huge, delicious Venezuelan empanadas. There’s nowhere else near this Wynwood spot that compares. The empanadas are the size of your head, encased in a semi-sweet dough that’s fried to order, and filled with salty cheese. They also have huge arepas if you're in the mood for one. If you can handle the spice, give their homemade spicy sauce a try because it absolutely deserves a 10,000 word essay we don’t have room for here." - Julia Malavé

"The humble arepa, a Venezuelan savory corncake served instead of bread in almost all of that country’s meals, captured Miami’s heart — and stomach — when South Florida realized how versatile and comforting this staple can be. Those yearning to visit a traditional Venezuelan “arepera,” which offers a dizzying selection of ingredients to be stuffed inside like cheese, meat, or the famous “Reina Pepiada” (avocado and chicken salad) frequent authentic spots like Doggi’s, La Latina, or arepa.bar." - Alona Martinez

"As one might guess from its name, Arepa Bar specializes in the corn-based sandwich. Offering options that run the gamut from classic filled with cheese and shredded meats to the more unusual like its take on the caprese, there is something for everyone at this Wynwood spot." - Eater Staff