Arepa Lady
Colombian restaurant · Jackson Heights ·
Corn arepas with cheese, chicken, beef, and chorizo fillings
Corn arepas with cheese, chicken, beef, and chorizo fillings
"It probably goes without saying, but at Arepa Lady in Jackson Heights—which started out as a neighborhood food cart in 1990—you should be eating arepas. There are a few different kinds, like the grilled and stuffed arepas rellena and the thinner, folded arepas de choclo. Both of those are solid choices, but be sure to get at least one arepa de queso. These are thick, fluffy, and filled with melted mozzarella (plus a meat of your choice)—and if you don’t order one, you might lie awake at night and wonder how you could have done things differently. Arepa Lady also has locations in Downtown Brooklyn and Astoria." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim
"The Colombian spot, which specializes in handheld favorites, has been operating their first storefront in Jackson Heights since the ’90s. At their DeKalb stall, you can get a shorter menu of arepas and empanadas. We’d suggest going for an arepa de rellena, which are stuffed with stewed or grilled meats and melty cheese—your face will only get a little dirty if you’re planning on eating your chicharron arepa back at your desk. You can also get three crusty and rich empanadas for $7." - neha talreja, will hartman, bryan kim, willa moore
"It probably goes without saying, but at Arepa Lady, you should be eating arepas. Most of the options here are gluten-free, and they're marked as such on the menu. The grilled and stuffed arepas rellena are solid, but be sure to get at least one arepa de queso. Those arepas are thick, fluffy, and filled with melted mozzarella and your choice of meat." - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine
"It probably goes without saying, but at Arepa Lady, you should be eating arepas. There are a few different kinds, like the grilled and stuffed arepas rellena and the thinner, folded arepas de choclo. Both of those are solid choices, but be sure to get at least one arepa de queso. These are thick, fluffy, and filled with melted mozzarella, plus a meat of your choice. You can also add guacamole for a couple extra bucks. If you don’t order one, you might lie awake at night and wonder how you could have done things differently." - bryan kim, neha talreja, hannah albertine, carlo mantuano
"It probably goes without saying, but at Arepa Lady in Jackson Heights—which started out as a neighborhood food cart in 1990—you should be eating arepas. There are a few different kinds, like the grilled and stuffed arepas rellena and the thinner, folded arepas de choclo. Both of those are solid choices, but be sure to get at least one arepa de queso. These are thick, fluffy, and filled with melted mozzarella (plus a meat of your choice)—and if you don’t order one, you might lie awake at night and wonder how you could have done things differently. Arepa Lady also has locations in Downtown Brooklyn and Astoria." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim
