Maïs Arepas
Colombian restaurant · Central City ·
Colombian arepas, ceviche, and festive fruit cocktails
Colombian arepas, ceviche, and festive fruit cocktails
"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." - Beth D’Addono
"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
"Open for takeout Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Maïs Arepas will deliver if you’re in the vicinity." - Clair Lorell