Azucar Morena

Great experience, I let them know this was my 1st Venezuelan cuisine experience, and they suggested a great option that was delicious. The spicy sauce I got on the side really pairs well with the sweet flavor that you kinda get from the meal. perfect combo.

Living in a Puerto Rican/Dominican home for 7yrs . . . this place is the BEE’S KNEES! The presentation, flavor, portion size (chef kiss), all top notch. The yuca had a flavorful dip fresh made, maduro plantains just ripe enough without being mush, melting of the cheese, me encanta el sabor del todo compro! Support local, buy local, eat local, eff a fast food chain.

The pabellon arepa and the cheese cachapa were so delicious; definitely come here for Venezuelan- dipping sauce for the cachapa was also so perfect … only (very minor) note is the side of yucca was a bit hard, but still tasted good; probably was just that round of yucca. The team was super friendly and made great suggestions - will come back here for sure 🇻🇪♥️

Gluten-Free!!! The amazingly fluffy flat pancake breading of most of their meal options is absolutely amazing....The Reina Pepeada (what I got) comes normally with shredded chicken, avacado, cilantro, and mayo. I got mine without cilantro and chose a combo deal that came with Lays potato chips and a soda (I got Sprite). The arepa had like a pound of chicken on it and very likely a whole avacado! So so good....They offered plastic silverware, but I ended up eating with my hands. How you know it was delicious. XD The Reina Pepeada itself is $12 (menu price); the meal deal was $14 (menu price). My whole price was $19 and change ($3 tip included). The Reina Pepeada is one of the cheaper options, but you can easily get out for under $20.

First time trying Venezuelan food and I was disappointed by the taste of the provided food from this restaurant. The bread was soggy and it tasted nothing like chicken and steak. They were not well seasoned. Only the fried plantains were decent. Overall customer service was good. They tend to charge a lot for small stuff such as spicy sauce that should have already come with the food. I wouldn’t recommend this place for first timer because then you will judge a book by its cover. I am sure other places taste better.

Tostones were the best I’ve had and the Arepas are INCREDIBLE!

I’ve been here twice and loved it both times. The first time I ordered an arepa (with special toppings recommended by one of the chefs) and it was very good. The second time I ordered the cachapa (a sweet white corn pancake) with cheese and shredded beef - it was absolutely incredible. The balance of sweet with the heaviness of the meat and cheese is so good. One of my favorites if you’re looking for something just flat out good! A bit overpriced (typical for the garage) but filling and delicious.

Located with the Garage food court in Indy, this Venezuelan cuisine was a great lunch option. I had the Arepas Shrimp corn breaded meal and a side of plantains. Delicious and sized just right for a midday portion. Price was slightly on the high side but worth the value. I would eat there again and recommend dining there.

Everything is made fresh when you order. The woman at the register was great! She helped me choose the best vegan option for me. I was very happy with cachapas with beans, fried plantains, and avocado along with a side of pico.

As I mentioned in my review of The Garage Food Hall in Indianapolis, there were/are so many options, from which to choose from the various restaurants. We decided to go with Azucar Morena. I can't recall if I've ever had Venezuelan food before, but I know I'm going to try more. I decided to try the premium Arepas, the pulled pork. It consists of shredded pork, BBQ sauce, and red onion grilled with salt and pepper on a stuffed, gluten-free, white cornmeal patty. Talk about delicious! The pork was tender and juicy with a great kick to it and a wonderful aftertaste. The kind that makes you want to opt out of a drink for fear of washing that savory flavor away forever. And talk about service! One of the members of our party asked for no onions. At the time of pickup, he told them that he didn't order onions, but it was ok. Not only did they remake his selection, but they also gave him a full refund! I can't guarantee that this is the way with all customers, but it definitely said a lot about their business to us. If you make it their way, definitely give them a shot. And for you pancake lovers, they have Cachapas, which are housed in a thin, gluten-free pancake made with sweet yellow corn!

Ordered the Pabellon arepa (braise beef, black beans, shredded cheese, fried plantains) from Azúcar Morena, the Venezuelan place in The Garage. Very flavorful. The plantains were perfect. The meat was very yummy!

Amazing food and great customer service. The juices are freshly made with real fruit. Food is made fresh to order and the flavor options are endless. Very good & authentic recipes. You HAVE to try every sauce!

This place is good, but not the best Venezuelan food in Indy. I got the arepa pabellón, and it was OK. However, this place has a really expansive menu for how big it it. It's in the bottle works garage on Mass Ave. They have several types of arepas and cachapas on the menu. Definitely a great place to try some different types of Venezuelan food! The bottleworks is in a walkable area, it's easy to bike to, and they have lots of parking nearby. This place is definitely worth a try! Especially, if you haven't had much Venezuelan food before.

Pretty solid arepa place located inside the AMP in Indy. Tried 2 different arepas liked the chicken and chorizo a little better than the beef. I will say this, there is no skimping on the portion sizes. My local arepa place in Detroit makes them a little smaller. I was surprised how big these were. No complaints about leftovers for later.

This place is located inside the Garage Food Hall. I have been eyeing this place for a long time and was very disappointed when I finally tried it. I'm not sure how else to describe it, other than the food is extremely bland. I would not recommend this place.

I've had this place on my list for a while and I'm so glad I finally stopped in, it was delicious. I had the Reina Pepeada arepa with a side of chimichurri sauce with an orange passion fruit juice. It was my first time trying an arepa and it won't be my last. It was super stuffed with chicken, avocado, and cilantro. I added a side of chimichurri sauce which was actually my favorite part. The juice was light and fresh. The food was all delicious and the staff were friendly as well. It was

An advertisement for Azucar and their "GF pancake" popped up on social media and I knew I had to try it. We were headed to the garage food hall anyway. It was recommended to get the cachapa. After seeing photos, I think I should have tried the arepa instead. I got the chicken and was told it would take about 12-13 minutes to cook. It was loaded, that's for sure. The reason for the few stars is because there were silver/gray like things throughout the chicken. I'll admit I'm a little weird about chicken I don't cook as is, but I couldn't bring myself to eat the chicken once I saw it. I ate the pancake and pico. It was good, but I had somewhat lost my appetite. I'll be back to try the arepa but I do plan to stay far away from the chicken.

I had lunch here on a weekday and there were about 4 people in line ahead of me which almost sent me elsewhere since I didn't have a ton of time, but the line moved pretty quickly. They are making the food to order so do expect to wait a couple of minutes after ordering, but they are working quickly and it's definitely worth waiting a bit for fresh food! I had the pabellon arepa, and it was delicious! The beef was tender and flavorful and the plantain's sweetness went well with everything else. I went with the side of avocado sauce for 50 cents extra and it was very tasty and went well with the arepa, but honestly, it was probably a teaspoon of sauce so it only went with maybe 1-2 bites of the arepa. Hmmm....I wouldn't even give it a though if they weren't charging extra for it. My suggestion would be to maybe either include a choice of one sauce in the price or increase the portion a bit. The portion of the arepa itself was perfect for a light lunch, but if you're really hungry, you'll probably want to add on something else too. Also, their menu only lists their specialty beverages, and so that's all I thought they had, and I didn't want a juice based drink, so I didn't order anything to drink, but while I was waiting for my order I saw they did have fountain drinks that just weren't listed on the menu. Anyway, I will definitely order an arepa again, but will likely skip ordering a side of sauce and will know next time that I can get a fountain drink here rather than getting one from another establishment at the Garage.

I ordered chicken cachapas, spicy sauce, sourcream and a diet coke. The lady that took our order gave us a pork arepa and green sauce then stated 3 times that we told her arepas even though we both said cachapas and she repeated chicken back to me also the green sauce is seriously water. Zero flavor we did get what we ordered but would love if she would've listened to the order in the first place so we didn't have to have a stare down and accused of not ordering what we ordered will never order there again simply from how the looks and the intentional lack of skills the cashier possed to do the job she applied for

Located as a stall in The Garage Food Hall, this spot is amazing. The prices seem a little steep at first, but trust me, it's worth it. Their staple is the arepa, pick your protein, and some Latin inspired sides. I chose the shrimp arepa and it was overloaded, perfectly seasoned, and perfectly cooked. I was pleasantly surprised that the plantains actually stole the show for me. They were the perfect amount of sweet for me and I couldn't stop eating them. I would come back for that side alone.

Usually my go to spot when at the Garage food hall. Today though the meat was very bland as were the arepas. The plantains were good still. I was upset to find out that they now charge extra for salsa which to me is silly. Pricing on all their food went up just like other places. But it'll be a while before I go back. Ordering was easy and it took like 10 min to get our food.

One of the cool things about the Garage Food Hall is the chance to try food from a different country. On this visit was choose a Venezuelan sandwich shop. This was new to us and worth the try! The shop owner is from Venezuela. She was very and helpful to describe her products. My wife choose the shredded chicken sandwich. I chose the tuna sandwich. Both sandwiches were very fresh. The top of the sandwich had the texture and taste would you find in a breakfast bagel. The bottom of the sandwich tasted like a thick corn tortilla. Both accented that sandwich filling very well. Both sandwiches also came with a homemade sauce that fit the cold-fresh meat flavoring.

We have never been to this place so we decided to try a little of everything! Everything we had was very good. I'm glad we tried it!

We have very few Venezuelan options in Indianapolis - this place makes 2 (the other being Tu Casa Comida, a Venezuelan and Dominican restaurant on the north side). I braved my way here on one of the warmest days of the winter - meaning the new Garage Food Hall was packed. But out of the photos showcasing the new eats on Yelp, this place had the shortest line - and that was true when I visited in person. Good for me! As I am wary of covid and there's zero physical distancing in the food hall. Yet I feel bad for folks who maybe don't know what arepas are and thus ignore this option. The arepas are GREAT!! They're like a sandwich except the "bread" exterior (like a pita, the toppings are stuffed inside) is made of corn. I got the one with beef in it and the avocado sauce option. Sooo tasty. Only $9, and a pretty filling sandwich. It's located next to Clancy burgers.

The arepa from Azucar Morena was my most favorite thing that I ate at The Garage at Bottleworks the last time I visited. I ordered the Reina Pepeada arepa, which came with shredded chicken, avocado, mayonnaise, cilantro and lime. This delicious filling was packed into the arepa, which, if you're not familiar with arepas, is a type of corn masa pancake. Think of a tamale, but imagine that it was round and filled with the ingredients that I listed above. Yes, it's amazing. When I walked up to the Azucar Morena booth the first time, they informed me that there was going to be a little wait because they ran out of arepas and they were in the process of making them fresh. The guy behind the counter sounded apologetic, but I shushed his apology away because it's a wonderful thing that they make their arepas fresh, and that they don't use frozen or pre-made arepas. So please, Azucar Morena: Do what you gotta do to get us those freshly made arepas. I came back 15 minutes later and picked up my hot, fresh arepa, and it was definitely worth the wait. There are nine different arepas to choose from on the menu, but they also sell fresh juice and coffee. It's a carefully curated menu, and that's a good thing.

My first time trying arepa and Venezuelan food- it exceeded my expectations. It was tasty and filling. My husband picked it up for me and he said that the staff were super welcoming and friendly. Since he was taking it to go they made sure it would hold up for the drive home. I would suggest maybe more side sauce in the future by that's my only suggestion. I can't wait to try different variations in the future.

Gluten Free - yes!! Casein Free- Yes, just don't have them add the cheese Covid Times **Mask up** Located in the Bottle Works Garage next to J's Lobster & Fish Market you will find Azucar Morena. The menu is pretty straight forward, as they have a relatively small menu. But don't let that fool you, their offerings are flavorful, filling, and budget friendly. The arepas are naturally gluten free and they don't have items with gluten, so you are safe from cross contamination if you have to worry about that. They also offer a handful of blended juices that offer a quick healthy pick me up. ** Tip: Get the avocado spread on your arepa! ***** More of a personal preference but a fair warning to those who haven't really gone out and dined in public like me due to Covid, you are in an enclosed food hall. While tables are spaced out, there can still be a lot of people close by waiting on their food or to order. Face masks are required with the exception of when you are eating and/or drinking. You can get your order to go and enjoy it elsewhere, i.e. your car or outside on nicer days for more piece of mind.

I love, love, love Venezuelan arepas - and apart from the Venezuelan food truck that's sometimes downtown, they're hard to find here! (At least one the downtown area). I was very excited to see Azúcar Morena Would be a part of Bottleworks. The arepa was delicious. We tried several different versions, and I enjoyed them all. I wish I had known I could add additional toppings when I ordered, but I didn't ask! That's on me. The girl at the register was super friendly and super helpful. She made suggestions and offered to answer questions. The food did not take long to prepare. While I waited on these, I ran over to another restaurant stall and grabbed some sides to eat with it. I lobe being able to mix and match meals here- especially with so many delicious options! This will be on our regular rotation for sure.

Food was just OK for the price and taste-I ordered the Caribbean arepa. But they didnt have avocado!? So I decided to add some chicken--but it had little to no flavor, the beans weren't drained and my arepa top and bottom ended up soaked and fell apart. I did enjoy the plantains however. I will eventually come back and try again but there are definitely other places worth giving business too.

What a fun place! This venezuelan restaurant is run by a mother and her two children. I feel like when I see a family run business it's always so delicious and this was no exception. The concept is arepas which is a essentially a corn pancake. They use these as the vessel to serve you small "sandwich" types. You can definitely eat a few and should try lots of types! They have arepas suggestions and also the option to build your own. The Reina is chicken, avocado, mayo, cilantro and lime. It's awesome. The pancake is super flavorful and the inside ingredients work together with it really well. Definitely recommend this suggestion! On the menu they also have natural juices that I did not try but they did look really fresh!

Stopped in for a quick bite to eat as I was exploring. I didn't want anything too filling so this was perfect. I got the Reina Pepeada arepa which comes with shredded chicken, avocado, mayo and cilantro. I also got the avocado sauce which took the meal up a notch. Definitely a delicious bite of food and I will be back to try something else!!

Visited Azucar at the Garage on Friday for lunch. I got the Peluda Arepa and a cheese Cachapa. Neither were served with sauce unless you pay an additional $1.50 for the tiniest sauce I've ever seen. My total was $28 with a water to drink. The Arepa didn't have the fresh corn taste that Cumaco has. The missing garlic sauce on the Arepa was also disappointing. The Cachapa smelled really good but was cooked on way too hot of temp creating burnt areas instead of a nice thick evenly cooked corn pancake like Cumacos and also wasn't served with sauce for dipping. Overall, very disappointing for the price and location. For me, Cumaco is much better tasting and while similarly priced, much better food.

Los empleados estaban distraídos a la hora de cocinar, la comida quedó insípida y la reina pepeada solo pusieron pollo y aguacate aún lado ,de las peores arepas y servicio que he probado en estados unidos.

The staff at Azucar were very friendly, and it was fun to get a nice taste treat from a country whose cuisine I'm not as familiar with. But the sandwich was extremely simple--spiced, shredded chicken on flatbread. That's it. Nothing else. Then some basic plantains on the side and a coke. For the price they charged, I could have gotten a much more complicated meal with a bear at some of the other establishments in the area. The food was OK. I ordered a side of sauce, which helped wash the sandwich down as it came dry. Maybe after they've had a chance to establish a base a little better, they'll build up their menu or lower to street cart prices.

Yum! This place is awesome! I had no idea that the Garage existed until my husband took me on a tour. I chose Azucar because the food was gluten free. The service was great. The cashier was super helpful in helping me navigate the menu. The food was delicious. Served hot. It's such a unique menu. I enjoyed the chicken, avocado, and cilantro meal (minus mayonnaise). I had the plantains (delicious!) and the Venezuelan sweet tea. I would definitely go again. Thanks for wonderful food and service!

A very tasty discovery in the Garage at Bottleworks. I had the Pabellon Arepa - a savory, fragrant compilation of tender beef, black beans, plantains and cheese on a pillowy corn bun. Kind of like a Venezuelan pita sandwich. In addition to several arepa options, you can also build your own from a variety of fillings. Yum. I would have liked more of the delicious avocado sauce, and ordered a side of pico de gallo to cut the richness of the arepa. Added a nice freshness. All in all, a great, unique dining option to try at the Garage.

I did not know what to expect. The food looks very simple and sort of looked like a taco version of a hamburger. Well, I recommend trying out the arepas. Very distinct flavors - I would say these diverge from both tacos and hamburgers in their flavor and texture. I thought the beef, bean, plantain arepa had a very fun taste! I liked the shrimp, too. If you're like me and have never tried arepas, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!

Grabbed lunch here yesterday. The customer service was amazing. I loved the authenticity with the modern day style the place has going. Their visual board of what each dish consists of is so helpful with decision making. The food was really good. The spicy sauce was nice and boy was it spicy. The avocado salsa was pretty tasty as well! I ordered the shrimp arepa and the single mango fruit juice. Both were very good! I think my only con is that the price only includes the arepa. It'd be nice to see a combination platter offered such as the arepa with a side of black beans and plantains, but other than that I'd still give this place another try just because of the experience!

I've watched the BottleWorks District pop up over the past couple of years, transforming the old IPS bus yard into something else, and was happy to see that The Garage opened up earlier than some of of the other places. I live close and decided to pop over for lunch other day. I fell in love with Arepas when I found a Venezuelan restaurant in Daytona Beach (of all places) in early 2020. Now that there's a place serving them within walking distance to my house, I had to check it out. I stopped in just after the lunch rush on a random Wednesday afternoon about 2 weeks after they opened. There were a few people waiting around for their food to come out, so I placed my order and hung out while I waited. The arepa was good.. made to order and the beef inside was delicious. My only complaint is that it was a little on the small side compared to others that I've had. For the price, I would have expected it to be a little bigger. All in all, a cute place with super friendly staff and good food. It's nice to see some culture come to Indianapolis, even if it is in a gentrified food court!

On our last day in Indianapolis, I decided to try out the Arepas and how disappointed I was. The arepas were very does and the chicken stuffing has no reason. Would not recommend it.

So good! We tried the chorizo arepa and it was A+. Chorizo was perfectly complimented by some fresh veggies that added a fresh and zesty element to the rich chorizo. Was had to hold as it was well filled. The arepa tastes really traditional and was perfectly cooked. Overall it was great!

While I was excited to try the arepas, the Reina contained bland and dry chicken with avocado gone bad. For $9 each, the arepa was small and lacked flavor. The Garage Food Hall can get packed and busy with limited seating. Even if you do find a seat, there will be many people walking by.

Arepa, I never knew I needed you. We grabbed an early lunch at Azucar today. I had a chicken arepa with avocado and the avocado sauce recommended by the super friendly proprietor. They were prepping fresh arepas in the open kitchen with a giant container of dough and the biggest mountain of shredded chicken I've ever seen. The arepa was SO good. So much flavor in this hot little corn pocket. I didn't know I needed these in my life, but now I do!

Tried this for the first time at the location in "The Garage" on Mass Ave and also my first time trying Arepes, they did not disappoint! Tried the chicken option and was pleasantly surprised by how delicious and filling it was.

Ordered an Amore juice, highly recommended by employee. Juice was good just a bit pricey to pay 8.50 for a 24 oz juice with orange and papaya concoction.

Really impressed with this place inside of The Garage. The food looks and tastes great. The presentation is fantastic and they give you plenty of bang for your buck. I went on Tuesday night and the cashier ran after me after she thought I forgot my food. I was going to have a family member go get it but had to sit down because of my busted knee. She didn't know that, so it was super sweet of her to make sure I didn't forget to grab my food. Will be back next time I bring my buddies to The Garage.

Another great find in the Garage Food Hall! Both of these arepas were incredibly fresh and flavorful! The arepa dough itself is creamy and almost similar to polenta. I highly recommend trying this next time you are downtown!

I got the vegan arepa here. It was pathetically small and wouldn't have satisfied a 5 year old. It contained a measly 3 slices of avocado, 2 rings of red onion and a couple tomato slices. It was about the size of my fist, maybe a little smaller. Nearly $11 and came with nothing... A side of black beans was $2.50 and tasted like they came straight from a can. I asked the cashier about the food and she acted rude and annoyed. So the food and service were both very bad. Why even have a vegan option if it's this epically pathetic?! I'll never come back and I'd urge vegetarians/vegans to please find another option, because this place just isn't it.

Amore smoothie was made with papaya, orange juice and touch of lime. It was really smooth and the size is huge. I rather enjoyed the fact that it was not overly sweet. The tartness of the lime really balance out the papaya.

Hand up, this was my first time trying an arepa, but it will definitely not be my last! Azucar Morena did not disappoint and I can't wait to get my hands on their entire menu. Since I'm a newb, I had to ask all of the questions about how to choose which arepa to get, when will I feel comfortable building my own, etc. The man working the register (wish I would've caught his name) was all about choosing based on your favorite flavor adventure. This just opened the door to so many possibilities and honestly, what a fun way to look at a menu!! I ended up playing it safe and tried the veggie arepa and boy, oh boy. The fresh veggies on the warm, soft arepa. Ugh, my mouth is watering thinking about it. To summarize, Azucar Morena has got it going on. They know how to make an arepa and make it well. Don't miss it.

When I walked up, I was greeted warmly and given a run down of the menu. I was told the Reina Pepeada was the most popular, but their favorite was the Peluda, made with brisket, gouda and butter. I went with the recommendation of the Peluda, and this was delicious. Tender brisket and it all just melted in your mouth. They have two sauces,, spicy and avocado. The avocado is similar to a verde, kind of sweet. Did I mention it was heart shaped for Valentine's Day weekend?! They use fresh ingredients and they are handmade, but I am a bit mixed on the price point of $9 for it.

This places is a bit over rated. I had the arepa catira, and it wasn't very flavorful. The chicken is juicy, however it doesn't have much flavor. I also notice, that the arepas are pre made and placed on the stove to warm up when you place your order. So it honestly tasted a bit re heated.

As you may know, my husband and I are always on the search for some good South American food and this place hits the spot! Arepas are similar to a corn pancake, but these are a little thicker and cut open to be filled with whatever you order. We both got the pabellón, since it most closely resembles food from Colombia. Stuffed inside the arepa is shredded beef, plantains, and black beans along with some cheese and I recommend asking for the avocado sauce. The food here is so good that we just keep coming back for more!

The cashier was not friendly or helpful. The arepa con queso i got was so hard and the small churri sauce i received was literally 2 oz for nearly $2. No cutomer service etiquette.

This a combination review to also include The Bottleworks Building in general and Azucar Morena as well. I decided to stop into the Bottleworks building since I was so close by after picking up my Yelpies Swag Bag at The Best Chocolate In Town on Mass Ave. It was just too close not to; plus the buzz has been so great. I started to pull into the big lot which I believe cost $5 minimum. I opted to look a bit for free parking and there is a strip of free parking on the edge of the big paid lot; and I found a spot there. It's not too far from the entrance. The place was pretty busy inside - a good deal of people - it was about 12:30 p.m. (Saturday Jan 16). It is pretty cool inside and it was fairly noisy with the amount of people. I'm posting several pictures I took but most of my time was spent at Azucar Morena and Pumpkinfish (cute boutique/gift shop). I ordered the Domino Arepa with black beans and cheese to go and it was delicious, They were extremely friendly and the wait wasn't too long. I think the pricing is a tad higher than the other Venezuelan restaurants in the area - but just a tad. The atmosphere is certainly really cool in the Bottleworks building and there are so many options to satisfy everyone. There are still several spots which have not yet opened.

WOW! Absolutely loved my food from here! I got the Pabellon and I was blown away with how delicious it was. Super filling and nutritious!!

This was my first visit to The Garage at Bottleworks. I decided to try Azucar Morena. The cashier was very friendly and described the different types of arepas to us. I ordered The Reina. It was filled with shredded chicken and very filling. The arepa was light and fluffy. I can't wait to go back and try a different one. All of them looked delicious and the staff was very helpful.

Just tried this place and it is SO good. With a gluten allergy, it's always exciting to find things that are naturally gluten free, and the arepas are really satisfying. As an absolute testament to their taste too, my picky 2-year-old devoured his bean and cheese arepa and refused to share We'll definitely go again! A note on the Garage Food Hall tho, it was definitely busy on Saturday evening and most people weren't wearing masks as they were at their tables. If you're high risk it's probably worth waiting a while before you head over to try it.