Como Arepas

Venezuelan restaurant · Columbia

Como Arepas

Venezuelan restaurant · Columbia

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1009 N Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203

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Casual coffeehouse serving arepas, tequeños, empanadas, vinyl  

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1009 N Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203 Get directions

comoarepas.com
@comoarepas

$10–20

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1009 N Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203 Get directions

+1 573 507 2641
comoarepas.com
@comoarepas

$10–20

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Sep 18, 2025

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Venezuelan Brunch Bistro Origen Opens in Bywater | Eater New Orleans

"I opened Como Arepas as my first Venezuelan restaurant — a casual, counter-service spot where I sling arepas stuffed with asado negro and avocado chicken salad; business has been good and I’m already looking for a bigger location." - Justine Jones

https://nola.eater.com/2024/4/22/24135036/origen-venezuelan-new-restaurant-open-new-orleans-bywater-brunch-julio-machado
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Following Mucho Más Departure, Chef Julio Machado to Open Arepas Restaurant | Eater New Orleans

"I’m looking forward to Como Arepas, opening soon at 7712 Maple Street from Venezuelan-born chef Julio Machado: a fast-casual, counter-service spot in the former Zo’ Jo’ Cafe that will be mostly takeout with countertop seating for eight and two sidewalk tables. One of Venezuela’s most important dishes, the arepa, will be presented with close to 50 filling combinations — including traditional options like arepa dominó (black beans and cheese), asado negro, and reina pepiada (avocado and chicken salad, listed as “the Queen” on the menu) — plus vegan and vegetarian choices; arepas are made with Harina PAN so they’re gluten-free. Machado promises to bring the flavors of Venezuela made with local ingredients, and there will be fillings tailored to New Orleans tastes such as crawfish, boiled shrimp, and fried chicken (the latter was the biggest seller at two recent pop-ups at Wrong Iron), as well as sofrito red snapper, boiled quail eggs in pink sauce, deviled ham spread, and breakfast options. All arepas come with two sauces — guasacaca (avocado, cilantro, peppers, onions) and aji picante (habanero, onions, garlic, apple cider vinegar) — and the beverage lineup will start with fresh juices like limeade, tamarind, and chicha, with beer and wine to follow; the restaurant is expected to open in October and will be open Sun–Thu 8 a.m.–8 p.m. and Fri–Sat until 9 p.m." - Clair Lorell

https://nola.eater.com/2023/9/13/23872192/chef-julio-machado-opening-arepas-restaurant-uptown-new-orleans
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Ryan Dotson

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I have visited twice for drive through and overall very good. My father was born in Venezuela and I love the food. First I got the Arepa. Very good but the cheese was cheddar and was not melted. This time I got the capacha and empanadas. The cheese empanada was again cheddar and the cachapa used a more traditional cheese, but it was not fully melted. It took about 10 minutes for the food, but I didn't mind waiting. Also, both times I got a solid avocado cream sauce and a hot sauce. The hot sauce was Frank's I believe which I love on wings but not with these flavor profiles. The beef was perfect and the pork was very flavorful but could be a bit more tender. Overall it just feels like some ingredients are cheaper or easier to find than traditional ingredients. If they would use a proper melted cheese on everything and just add some jalapeno to the avocado sauce, it would be 5 stars. A few tweaks and it would be rock star, but I will still be back.

Ariana Espinosa

Google
Great food - got the chicken salad arepa 🤤 also sells vinyls, has free wifi, various board games, and free wifi! Stayed here to study and work on some stuff - definitely recommend for any student wanting to find a nice spot to study - or for any friend group looking for a place to hangout and play board games.

Mathias Jaime

Google
Friendly service and the 2 dipping sauces out of the 3 that came with them were very good! (3rd one was just hot sauce) Cheese empanada was good, and taqueños were even better. I didn't get to try the Arepas this time, but I will be back to try them!

Alan Barr

Google
This is my first time eating Venezuelan Food. I ate an arepa, empanada, and tequeños (fried cheese). What I like about this is that I like the neutral taste of the corn. This is something that is special and I can rarely find. I felt rich but I was full. I think everyone should try it once.

Universal Auto Exports Inc.

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An absolute hidden gem in columbia, Mo! The arepas are very tasty and full of flavor. Everything is made to order and fresh! We just bought a variety box of empanadas and arepas for only $40! The owners are very kind and friendly. Do yourself a favor and stop in for some good food!

Heidi Bailey-Houston

Google
Amazing food and felt like we were family. Definitely going back here!

Greg McManus

Google
It's an amazing food sensation.. Heard about this place and just had to drive from Kansas City to try it..

Tara Nguyen

Google
I tried drive thru twice and service was very slow and rude. That was about a year ago. Nevertheless I decided to go inside to try Venezuelan food and coffee. To my surprises. 🇹🇳🧡 the place is really nice. It’s spacious and clean. I took my 2 years old and 9 years old. We had bagel pizza and cheese bread (sorry can’t remember the name)food was delicious. My cappuccino was good. Great!! We were the only one there around 1030 am. Would love to see more local supporting local business.