Carolicious Venezuelan Food

Tried this Venezuelan arepa and what a comforting, flavorful bite. The shredded chicken was perfectly seasoned, the black beans added heartiness, and that creamy sauce brought it all together. Plus, the warm, laid-back atmosphere made it even better. This place is definitely a hidden gem for anyone craving authentic Venezuelan comfort food.

Place is within the brewery, once you enter take a sharp left and then another left, you’ll see the food court area. Carolicious would be the first stand on the right. Plenty of seating, don’t know how busy it gets as it was fairly empty when I went and found seating. Food was pretty good, it’s what you would expect when it comes to Venezuelan, had the pork and beef bowls, definitely the pork stands out as it peers perfectly with the plantains, black beans and rice. Was really expecting more as I’ve been searching for a Venezuelan place that would have more variety. Price was I would say it’s a bit expensive, not much, but you do get bigger bowls at many other places for the same price.

Definitely somewhere we’ll be going again. Generous portions of meat in the erapas and the bowls were very filling. Would recommend the Rumbara and Reina Pepeada

Ordered the vegan bowl, which came out right away and had cheese on it. I’m lactose intolerant and wishing I had inspected the bowl more thoroughly before realizing several bites in that the vegan bowl was not vegan. I’m hoping that they better train their staff. Luckily my intolerance isn’t severe enough to hospitalize me, but I would recommend anyone with a dietary restriction steer clear or at least be hyper-vigilant if they’re going to order from here. Menú clearly had the bowl marked as vegan so I didn’t even think twice before digging in.

This amazing hole-in-the-wall has been one of the highlights of restaurants we have tried in the Cambridge, MA area; from their fun, savory handheld arepas to their hearty bowls. We heard about this restaurant by word of mouth, and I can see why. This restaurant is tucked away in a corner of the town and down an obscure road that no one would find. This unexpected hidden gem is well worth your time! We ordered the Pelua (spiced beef + cheese) and Pork + Pico de Gallo Arepas as well as the Pork Pabellon bowl. The Arepas were fantastic! The beef + cheese arepa satisfied those salty/meaty/cheesy cravings while the pork + pico de gallo was more refreshing. We loved both of them so much. For people who don’t know what an arepa is, it is like a taco sandwich (analogies won’t do this description justice, just try it). With either pork or beef sandwiched between a cornmeal “bun”, the arepa is a fantastic and fun dish that I think people will enjoy! The bowl was a surprisingly large amount of food for the price, certainly a great deal for all the ingredients included, and had all the same flavors as the arepas. While it was also excellent, we definitely preferred the arepas and will order more of them in the future. We loved the artistic and relaxed vibe of the courtyard and will certainly return in the future. It is an excellent place to visit with friends and family or on a date! This place is a hidden restaurant wonder and we highly recommend it!!

I'm sorry to write a mediocre review, but I expected much more and was disappointed. The location is somewhat hard to find, accessed from the brewery. Also hard to find parking nearby. The place is quite empty on a weekday around noon. The interiors are somewhat rough, exposed steel structure, not much decor. Also no music, just loud rattling from the big refrigerator. The food was pretty good but not amazing, and the prices are high. $12 for a small bowl that is not filling, $8.5 for a small arepa (even two would not fill me up for lunch). And they do not serve water. Bottom line- nice place to try different food, but not good value compared to a taqueria.

Ridiculously tasty with great flavor and texture combination, between $7-$11 for a decent amount of food ($7 arepa won't fill you up). They have ample indoor and outdoor seating with bars next to it if you want to have a drink with it. Service is also pretty quick. I got the pabellon (national dish of Venezuela) chicken, which was pulled chicken with incredible flavor, black beans and fried plantains, both pairing really well with the chicken. Definitely recommend it strongly.

Mar 2024: Spot inside the Brewery. The food is very filling and with a nice veggie option. Very flavorful veggie bowl with magical green sauce and the arepa with plantains and cheese was fire. 5/5. They give this free hot sauce thats vinegary and spicy-like buffalo sauce, not my thing but you may like it.

This is a review of the MIT location. I've been meaning to try them out for a while and they seem to be pretty popular. Service was friendly and attentive enough. I ordered the arepa pabellón and the tequeños. The arepa was delicious and had a good amount of fillings, but I was surprised by the size given the price. The tequeños were also priced steeply, its dough and cheese. The basil mayo was outstanding. I get that the prices are probably a reflection of the customers, MIT students, but I really didn't think the value was there. Very tasty food, price point was not there for me.

We came here after climbing at the Bouldering Project. You order and pay at the counter and they'll give you a number to bring your food. ($$) The beef and pork arepas are awesome. (5/5) The dough is sweet and dry and toasty. The beef and pork are tender and pairs with the mozz and black beans. I wish I had more of the hot sauce and green sauce. A great combination of sweet and spicy. lt's the perfect post-workout/lunch meal if you're trying to get your protein intake and still want your carbs! We also ordered the cheesy bread (not pictured). It comes with more of the avocado-herb based sauce. When I'm in the neighborhood, I'll be back! The space is OK, (4/5) it was pretty dark for a bright Saturday afternoon. But I'm sure the place is awesome in the evening. You can pick up board games or cards and a beer from Aeronaut.

Spicy beef bowl - the beef was tender and flavorful. I like the green sauce and the hot sauce that you can add to the side. The tomatoes added a nice freshness to the bowl. There were a lot of beans so the rice absorbed a lot of the bean juices. Overall, a great lunch option!

Dining method: Counter-serve (inside of Aeronaut brewery) Item(s) ordered: Pabelon Vegan arepa Speed: Was prepped immediately and was done within 2 minutes Value: at about $10 (including tip) for this arepa, I'd say the price was worth the product The Review: YES, is all I can say. With vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options galore (including desserts), Carolicious is awesome. Especially in a brewery, where wheat is the name of the game, I didn't feel left out for a second at Carolicious Aeronaut. The arepa and all its fixings were divine. I will absolutely be back for more.

Seriously insanely good arepas. Probably the most reasonable prices I've seen in the area as well. Very filling and tasty. The bowls have plantains at the bottom which I was concerned about, but were delicious. The pico was very flavorful and fresh. Generous servings of meat (which was very flavorful). Also, the restaurant is connected to a beautiful brewery and chocolate maker, so you can grab a beer with your meal. The lady who prepared our food was also very sweet. This would be on my must try list for any Boston trip in the future, wish I lived by something like this!

It's inside Aeronaut brewery. The food came out quickly and was delicious. I got the Pelua arepa which was stuffed with meat and cheese. It's absolutely going to be a messy bite.

Seriously insanely good arepas. Very friendly service. Really cool space - both indoor and outdoor. We decided to sit outside and we were given a number and it was delivered to us outside. Two arepas came to around 20 dollars. Both came with a delicious spicy salsa like sauce. I looove Venezuelan food and this place hits every mark. Definitely worth a visit!

We visited the location on the MIT campus (it's on the second floor of the student center and is only open on weekdays). Wow! So many delicious options that are all gluten free (with one exception). The arepas were fantastic! Order two if you're hungry! They take a little longer than the bowls so if you're in a hurry opt for the bowls instead. One in our family has celiac and didn't have any issues. We'll definitely go back!

Cool spot. They are located inside Aeronaut Brewery. The Sitting areas are outside and inside. I got the pabellón beef arepa. It was good but the portion felt a bit small for the price. Almost $13. All in all, good service and what I got was good. Not many choices on the menu and drinks were purchased at the brewery.

Excellent arepas and addicted to the green sauce. Interesting space with Aeronaut Brewing in the same place. Excited to go with the warmer weather - the shared space has a nicely sized outdoor area. Go here to fuel up before tackling Market Basket.

I have gone to Aeronaut numerous times but this was the first time I have tried Carolicious. It was SO good. I went with the Pork and Pico Arepa and the hot sauce had some great flavor. The food came out very quickly and was very warm. Must try!

All of our meals were delicious! This was our first time eating Venezuelan food, and we loved it. We greatly appreciated that they had many gluten free options.

Tough to find and not a lot of street parking. But the food is worth the slight inconvenience. We had the pork arepa and pork bowl. The black beans go well with the plantains and sauce. Pork is slow cooked and a mouthful of deliciousness. Take a trip to Latin America via Carolicious.

Before we begin, we must admit to the desolation of the Venezuelan food scene in Boston. We have several locations of Orinoco, Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa, a few others scattered about, and Carolicious. Options are indeed limited. Carolicious, however, is a decent option, and the establishment appears to be doing good business within the fermented home of Aeronaut Brewing Company. The menu selection is reasonable--not terribly expansive, but also not tiny--and the prices are quite reasonable as well. With respect to the food, I can speak to several arepas and their tequeños, and that is all. While I feasted on a reina pepiada, I can also speak to their rumbera. Both were voluptuously stuffed with flavorful entrails, chicken salad and pork and cheese, respectively. I must admit that my entire party, myself included, was a bit perturbed by the texture (i.e. the crunchiness) of the arepa itself. Is this a function of the preparation? Of the flour (is it not Harina PAN)? Something else? Either way, the taste was fine, there was something just a little strange about it. The tequeños were wonderful: the perfect texture and the ideal flavor, served with a succulent and unique basil sauce. Certainly the best tequeños I've found in the area (yes, I'm looking directly at you, Orinoco). I will say, I am slightly unsettled by the negative reviews here: complaints about veganism, complaints about the establishment's work schedule. Perhaps better argued criticisms would be more compelling. I'm certainly not convinced. Overall, I was not fully blown away into the atmosphere by the food and my experience, but I would certainly return and would not hesitate to recommend Carolicious for a satisfying arepa.

Hidden away in aeronaut brewing! Amazing arepas, hot and fresh along with a great beer. Friendly service

I believe this is the first time that I have tried anything Venezuelan, and I want more of it! My partner and I came to Bow Market for its Oktoberfest, and every restaurant there had a special food menu tailored for the occasion. We spotted Carolicious and figured that we give this place a try, since we never have Arepa before. And it turns out that we made the right choice! -- We first ordered two Arepas and realized how absolutely delicious it was, so we went back for seconds. The ladies there were so sweet. They recognized us when we came back and made our second order of Arepas much bigger. It was such a delightful surprise, and we loved the customer service. Highly recommend them and their amazing, stuffed Arepas!

Delicious arepas! I highly recommend one of the Pabellons. The addition of plantain is a must. The only thing that is annoying is that if you're ordering to go, even if you say that you are there, you will still need to wait at least 10 mins, without fail. If they can figure out how to get it together and have the food ready to go without checking in first, it would be a game changer, but after about 5 times I'm still having to wait even when I'm ordering well in advance.

Fantastic arepas, love that they have them at Aeronaut-- it's the perfect size for when you're drinking and need a little food :)

An amazing hidden gem inside Aeronaut brewing company! Their entire menu is gluten free. The arepas are stuffed to the brim and so tasty. I tried the pork pabellon bowl ($10) which came with rice, beans, plantains, cheese, pork, pico de gallo, basil sauce, and hot sauce on the side. The portion was big and everything tasted really good. I also got to try the best buddies arepa ($6) which comes with plantains and cheese. The cheese in the bowl didn't melt but the cheese in the arepas melted from the heat. The stringy melted cheese paired super well with the crisp outer arepa layer! Their menu has arepas ($6-$10 each) and bowls ($10-$12) to choose from.

I LOVE that Carolicious has made a place for itself within Aeronaut Brewery - the food here goes absolutely perfectly with the beers at Aeronaut, and it's nice that it is something a bit different from what most breweries offer in terms of food partnerships. I first experienced Carolicious when I was planning a group event at Aeronaut and wanted to learn more about their catering options. The folks at Carolicious were super friendly over email and helped us understand the different food options they had for catering. We ordered two platters of pastelitos (one chicken, one veggie), and they were fantastic! I was impressed by how hot and fresh everything was for a catering order, and each platter came with some dipping sauce as well. It was overall a pretty affordable way for us to provide snacks for our group, and the group members enjoyed having something a little bit different from pizza or wings to go alongside their beer for the event. I can't wait to try more of Carolicious's offerings (they have so many tasty-looking arepas options too!). It's really nice knowing that, whenever you go to Aeronaut, this place will be there, just waiting to fill your belly with amazing Venezuelan food.

Came here one time after stumbling on it through google maps. It's inside a beer hall(?) so it's super lively and secluded from the street. I had never had an arepa but the chicken one I had was delicious. The chicken texture was reminiscent of a pulled pork and it was lathered in a really creamy sauce. The bread was soft and held everything together super well. Super tasty and quick snack but could definitely make a great meal.

BEST VENEZUELA FOOD IVE EVER HAD!!! Granted it's the first time I've had Venezuelan Food ... Got the pork bowl and chicken arepa!! Flavors were amazing on both and the service was killer!!! Killed our tastebuds with deliciousness! Arepa was served HOT, and a nice crispy shell!! Def recommend the bowl, super value and super yummy! @hungryhungryhumans_

9/10 Super good arepas and bowls. So glad to have this food option at aeronaut. I really liked the chicken avocado arepa.

Hidden gem. Arepas and beer for a rainy day. I loved all of their options but went with reina pepiada and best buddies. Pepiada: tons of chicken on a crunchy arepa, really tasteful. Best buddies: had tons of cheese and sweet plantain... perfect combination with the basil sauce in a crunchy arepa. Service was quick and stuff was very energetic. We def will be coming back and bringing anyone who visit us out of state.

This spot is inside Aeronaut Brewing Company. I ordered the Beef Arepa. The arepa was delicious and had more stuffing than I expected. Would definitely be coming back for other options such as the plantain one!

Fine food but don't trust their labeling! Their "vegan" items are NOT VEGAN because they cover them in a sauce that is made out of mayonnaise (I specifically asked after tasting). Such a shame but perhaps they'll see this and fix their menu

My first experience with Carolicious was at the Aeronaut! Beer and arepas, a perfect duo! I ordered theough a QR code and the food came out very quickly! The server was friendly, in a mask/gloves, and brought us out extra sauce and napkins! The arepa is on the smaller side but its only $6! I ordered the Catira, and it was delicious! The chicken was warm and seasoned perfectly and paired great with the cheese. The signature basil sauce that comes on top is amazing, I could drink it. I definitely recommend grabbing a bite to eat here!

7.5/10: Great bang for the buck. Arepas have a nice crunchy texture. Bowls are savory. Beef was a bit dry.

Loved the bean plantain and chicken arepas, and the little meat pies were awesome too (good spice)! My companions remarked that the style of eating the arepas was like eating a falafel- since it was sliced similarly to a pita and filled with toppings. Yum! Great addition aeronaut :D.

Incredible spot in the Aeronaut Brewing dining area. If I lived closer I'd order takeout from here all the time. There are many different arepa and bowl options. I loved the Pabellon Beef Arepa. Juicy meat and plantains stuffed to the brim inside a crunchy arepa. Serving sizes are large. Two of us shared two arepas.

Gluten-free. This is the main reason for my first trip to Carolicious. With a celiac roommate, she struggles to find legitimate gluten-free restaurants in not only the Somerville area, but great Boston in general. And when she said she was going to Aeronaut to try these raved about arepas she read about on Eater Bosotn, I went along for the beer. And with a beer in hand I headed to the back area towards the small restaurant front. And after chatting with the owners (both named Carolina) I had to order a couple of my own. Not disappointed. Completely charmed by the owners. And excited to go back. With sweet and savory arepas (as well as bowls and pastelitos) available there's options for everyone. Vegetarians and meat eaters alike. I'm personally stoked to try the plantain options next time. These women have been popping up around the Somerville area for a while now and working with Nibble Kitchen. It's great to see they finally have their store front and Aeronaut finally has some food within the establishment that I don't have to go through the trouble of ordering through Grub Hub, paying a delivery fee, and dealing with the crappy cell service in the back area of the brewery. They're quick service, there's street parking around Aeronaut, and a small lot up the way. The roommate's happy. I'm happy. The drunk people of Aeronaut will be happy. Best of lucky, ladies!

Such good food, prepared with care and pride! Table service by the chef! I credible all around! Tried several different dishes all strong and the arepas are light, crunchy, way better than a taco!

This place is SO great. Love the owners and the food is amazing. Such a good addition to Aeronaut and Bow Market!

Great food, terrible service. If you order takeout, as is the norm during this pandemic, they DO NOT start making your order until you show up. This is even if they are NOT BUSY at all. So you're forced to stand there breathing in 100+ ppl eating and talking. Terrible service.

The only thing better than the food is the service. I was going to be done after my first sentence but have to add more text the shit site that is Yelp allows this to be a review and not a text. Did I write enough? Will Yelp allow me to criticize them? Anyway....great food. Great people.

The arepas are AWESOME! First tried it a couple days ago and had to have them again before we went back to CA. The vegan had a wonderful medley of flavors and the crunchy cornmeal pancake wrapper put it over the top.

Delivery was excellent. I demolished these arepas. The Pabellon chicken was not dry at all. Plantains are sweet and balance out the salty cheesy beans and chicken. Wildly delicious basil creamy sauce complements all the sandwiches so well and soaks into the otherwise pretty bland but satisfying corn arepa. Somehow crunchy on the outside and so soft on the inside. Pork pabellon arepa is decadent and more filling. The beef arepa is also mildly spicy and smoky with the cheese. Everything is complimented by that basil sauce. Worth 8-10$ in my opinion. I have not tried the sweet arepas. There was no room in my stomach. But... there will be a next time.

The arepas at this spot are absolutely delicious. I tried the Vegan and the Chicken and Pico. The ingredients were fresh and the flavor combinations were tasty. Great service, too--everyone was super nice!

I don't review places often but this place is worth the review. Fast, friendly service and absolutely delicious food. The arepas are huge and I almost couldn't finish my second one. Come and eat!

I want to start by saying that this place has delicious food! Hands down delicious. And gluten free, which is hard to find. Unfortunately, this review is not about their food. I came here at 5 pm (the time they are supposed to open) and no one was there. The people form aeronaut looked at us like we were a bit crazy and said something about how the Carolicious staff usually show up later. Later? Past their opening time? Even at their opening time is insane. Restaurants are supposed to prep before opening time and serve at. It was strange. We waited 15 minutes and when no one showed we left. Still, I wouldn't have written this review if it wasn't for our previous takeout experiences. EVERY TIME we order online or call in ahead of time, they don't start making the food until we get there and we end up waiting. I even called them once and had them confirm our takeout order and asked them to start it so we could grab it and go (we were in a rush). Waited approximately 20-30 minutes like clockwork anyway. Like I said, food is delicious. But these timing issues are not a way to run a business. I am very disappointed. Beware if you are hoping for a takeout order to be prepared before you show up. Don't count on them to open on time either?

Great whole on the wall. The arepa was delicious and so flavorful. I definitely need to go again.

I used to get food from Carolicious at Aeronaut every week before Covid, and I am so delighted to see I can start doing that again. I always get a beef pabellon bowl, and I adore it each time. I'm also gluten free and I can actually feel normal eating with buddies at this place because it's all GF by default! This place is DYNAMITE and I really cannot recommend it more. I'll be back for takeout all the time now. Thank you~!

Delicious gluten free arepas! My wife and I ordered them online for pick up. We split 4, the Reina, the beef, the pork, and vegetarian bean. When we opened them we thought they were small but by the time we were done we were absolutely stuffed and very satisfied. The beef one had the best flavor. The Reina was good but would have been even better with tomatoes and onions added to the chicken avocado salad. I put on some of the hot tabasco-esque sauce and it helped. We will definitely be back for more.

Excellent!! Ordered four different arepas (pork, beef, chicken, plantain with all the fillings) and they were outstanding!

These women make the best arepa in Boston. The food is fresh and savory and the team is super nice. I don't really care for Aeronaut Brewing but this gives me a reason to go there.

Really nice staff and even better food. They have a menu full of great arepas that come with some really good hot sauce. Don't come to Aeronaut without stopping by. Great price too!

Inside Aeronaut brewing, we found this little Venezuelan food vendor. Everything we tried was awesome.

We have been visiting them since they opened. The arepas and pabellon bowls are sooooo good. I always get the pork bowl with extra sauce! The service is always wonderful and being able to grab a craft beer at the same time is an added bonus. This is definitely some of the best Venezuelan food in the region! I am excited to learn that they will soon open another location! The owners are also some of the most wonderful people!

Ordered take out for an office lunch of 10 people and everything arrived as ordered, hot and absolutely delicious. We will be ordering very frequently and replace fast food with the tasty and healthy arepas.

Carolicious has the best pabellon bowls I've ever had!!! Amazing service and unbeatable food, love this place so much!! :)))