![Caracas Arepa Bar (summer only) by Caracas Arepa Bar [Official]](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/i32Uq4-PuDzTY2Io6lpUo9FWqyk=/0x0:4032x3024/1200x800/filters:focal(1694x1190:2338x1834)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/68739733/image_6487327.0.jpg "Caracas Arepa Bar (summer only) by Caracas Arepa Bar [Official]")
Tucked away on the Rockaway Beach boardwalk, this chill summer spot serves delicious Venezuelan arepas and frozen sangria, perfect for sunny days.
"The East Village location of Caracas has the honor of being the first, while the Rockaway outpost has the pleasure of being a few steps from the beach. But this Venezualan spot in Williamsburg has something that the others don’t - a beautiful backyard and a cocktail bar with more than 40 types of rum. Make use of both while sampling their wide selection of arepas any day for lunch or dinner." - matt tervooren
"Caracas Arepa’s original East Village location is a place we’ve probably had 15 random spontaneous dinners at over the years - it’s one of those spots you can always walk into for a cheap, highly enjoyable dinner without thinking too hard about it. The Williamsburg location is similar, with a few added bonuses. One, an awesome backyard patio. Two, a full bar - there’s actually a rum bar called Roneria that’s attached. Three, the ability to make reservations for a group of five to ten. This is a spontaneous dinner guide, but we don’t like to withhold useful information. You shouldn’t have a problem walking in with a small group." - katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg
"The last location of Caracas Arepa Bar, a one-time chain, is at 106th Street. The arepa sandwiches are the move. They come stuffed with fried plantains, black beans, pickled onions, and shredded beef." - Eater Staff
"This NYC staple has an outpost at the beach, located on the boardwalk at Beach 106th Street. It’s a great place for a quick arepa, they have A+ frozen drinks, and you’ll probably make some friends in the busy picnic area. Two or three of their palm-sized arepas can make a meal, especially if you get one that’s super stuffed. We like the arepa de pabellón, chock full of beef, beans, cheese, and fried plantains." - willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, neha talreja
"This seasonal location of Caracas Arepa Bar is on the boardwalk at Rockaway Beach, and they serve the same excellent arepas as they do at their spots in the East Village and Williamsburg. Get a couple of those, as well as sangria or beers, and hang out at a picnic table. If it’s a summer Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, you might luck out with some live music." - Matt Tervooren
