An arepa is a flat, circular, cornmeal cake that’s fried, grilled or baked, and is most commonly eaten on its own or as a sandwich. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this South American dish is split open in the middle and loaded with an endless amount of ingredients, including cheese, meats and avocado.
Here are some of the best places for arepas in Toronto.
1504 Danforth Ave
Pomarosa
The arepas at this Latin American cafe in the Danforth are served by themselves or as sandwiches filled with unique ingredients like scrambled eggs, hibiscus flowers and cauliflower picadillo.
76 Densley Ave
The Arepa Republic
There are 10 kinds of arepas to choose from at this restaurant in North York or at their food truck parked right outside Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill.
2523 Yonge St
Arepatite
As its name suggests, this Venezuelan cafe from the same people behind El Venezolano on the Danforth focuses primarily on arepas. The dough is produced in small batches throughout the day and is then grilled rather than fried.
3220 Yonge St
Maiz - Yonge
Arepas are freshly made at this Latin American restaurant with several locations across the city. They’re stuffed with a variety of ingredients like gluten-free cod, chorizo and pork confit.
1048 Bathurst St
Gordo EX Cafe
Choose from over a dozen arepas at this Venezuelan restaurant near Dupont and Bathurst. Fillings include, but are not limited to, ham and cheese, roasted pork leg and steak.
369 Roncesvalles Ave
Bar Bacan
Not only does this Latin American restaurant in Roncesvalles offer gluten-free arepas but also vegan and vegetarian ones.
1565 Dupont St
Colombian Street Food
Get arepas stuffed with beef, chicken, guacamole, cheese or a combination of all these ingredients at this spot in the Junction Triangle.
631 Bloor St W
Ave Maria Latin Cafe
Customize your own arepa with your choice of accompaniments or choose from any of their signature combinations at this Latin American cafe in Koreatown.
2848 Dufferin St
Esto es Colombia
This Colombian restaurant near Lawrence and Dufferin has arepas served with toppings like their Colombian sausage and chicharron.
341 Jane St
Salsa Venezuelan Street Food
One of the Venezuelan-style street foods available at this spot in Runnymede is their fried arepas. These small corn flour cakes are served with a side of fresh nata.
An arepa is a flat, circular, cornmeal cake that’s fried, grilled or baked, and is most commonly eaten on its own or as a sandwich. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this South American dish is split open in the middle and loaded with an endless amount of ingredients, including cheese, meats and avocado.
Here are some of the best places for arepas in Toronto.
1504 Danforth Ave
Pomarosa
The arepas at this Latin American cafe in the Danforth are served by themselves or as sandwiches filled with unique ingredients like scrambled eggs, hibiscus flowers and cauliflower picadillo.
76 Densley Ave
The Arepa Republic
There are 10 kinds of arepas to choose from at this restaurant in North York or at their food truck parked right outside Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill.
2523 Yonge St
Arepatite
As its name suggests, this Venezuelan cafe from the same people behind El Venezolano on the Danforth focuses primarily on arepas. The dough is produced in small batches throughout the day and is then grilled rather than fried.
3220 Yonge St
Maiz - Yonge
Arepas are freshly made at this Latin American restaurant with several locations across the city. They’re stuffed with a variety of ingredients like gluten-free cod, chorizo and pork confit.
1048 Bathurst St
Gordo EX Cafe
Choose from over a dozen arepas at this Venezuelan restaurant near Dupont and Bathurst. Fillings include, but are not limited to, ham and cheese, roasted pork leg and steak.
369 Roncesvalles Ave
Bar Bacan
Not only does this Latin American restaurant in Roncesvalles offer gluten-free arepas but also vegan and vegetarian ones.
1565 Dupont St
Colombian Street Food
Get arepas stuffed with beef, chicken, guacamole, cheese or a combination of all these ingredients at this spot in the Junction Triangle.
631 Bloor St W
Ave Maria Latin Cafe
Customize your own arepa with your choice of accompaniments or choose from any of their signature combinations at this Latin American cafe in Koreatown.
2848 Dufferin St
Esto es Colombia
This Colombian restaurant near Lawrence and Dufferin has arepas served with toppings like their Colombian sausage and chicharron.
341 Jane St
Salsa Venezuelan Street Food
One of the Venezuelan-style street foods available at this spot in Runnymede is their fried arepas. These small corn flour cakes are served with a side of fresh nata.
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