Maïs Arepas

"David Mantilla’s Central City destination for Colombian cuisine flies under the radar, but for locals in the know, it’s a frequent visit. Bright, colorful, and lively, Maïs Arepas serves festive fresh fruit cocktails and dishes like Colombian-style ceviche, empanadas, and brochetas, and of course, a vast menu of savory, overstuffed arepas. Its sauces are also a standout — don’t miss the maiz de la rueda served with spicy butter, or the salsa rosada." - Clair Lorell

"Maïs Arepas is known for its vast menu of savory, overstuffed arepas and creative sauces. But David Mantilla’s Central City destination also serves Colombian-style shrimp ceviche, or ceviche de camaron, cured in lime juice and tossed with bits of garlic, chilis, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro." - Beth D'Addono

"David Mantilla’s Central City destination for Colombian cuisine flies under the radar, but for locals in the know, it’s a frequent visit. Bright, colorful, and lively, Maïs Arepas serves festive fresh fruit cocktails, Colombian-style ceviche, empanadas, and brochetas, and of course, a vast menu of savory, overstuffed arepas. Its sauces are also a standout — don’t miss the maiz de la rueda served with spicy butter, or the salsa rosada." - Clair Lorell, Eater Staff

"Maïs Arepas opened in Central City in 2012, bringing a vital restaurant to the neighborhood that pulled the culinary curtains back on authentic Colombian cuisine. Owner David Mantilla puts arepas front and center with a lineup of 10 sandwiches, winning combos like shredded chicken with avocados, green peppers, and lime. Get the sampler app, it’s delicious." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"Served with the Maiz de la Rueda, this supercharged butter creation should be requested with every dish. It’s that good. Don’t miss the salsa rosado, either, which is a pink sauce that is traditionally a Colombian mixture of ketchup, mayonnaise, and spices." - Chris Branch