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The Best Arepas in Toronto

Shania & Peony Wong

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Shania & Peony Wong

The Best Arepas in Toronto

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.

Danforth Village

818 Danforth Ave

El Venezolano

Another spot on the Danforth serving delicious Arepas. In addition to their arepas, this spot serves various authentic Venezuelan dishes, snacks and drinks.

El Venezolano

Danforth Village

818 Danforth Ave

Another spot on the Danforth serving delicious Arepas. In addition to their arepas, this spot serves various authentic Venezuelan dishes, snacks and drinks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

North York

3220 Yonge St

Maiz - Yonge

Latin American

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.

Maiz - Yonge

North York

3220 Yonge St

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.

Latin American

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.

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.

Bar Bacan

Not only does this Latin American restaurant in Roncesvalles offer gluten-free arepas but also vegan and vegetarian ones.

Bar Bacan

Not only does this Latin American restaurant in Roncesvalles offer gluten-free arepas but also vegan and vegetarian ones.

Junction Triangle

1565 Dupont St

Colombian Street Food

Latin

Get arepas stuffed with beef, chicken, guacamole, cheese or a combination of all these ingredients at this spot in the Junction Triangle.

Colombian Street Food

Junction Triangle

1565 Dupont St

Get arepas stuffed with beef, chicken, guacamole, cheese or a combination of all these ingredients at this spot in the Junction Triangle.

Latin

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.

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.

Esto es Colombia

This Colombian restaurant near Lawrence and Dufferin has arepas served with toppings like their Colombian sausage and chicharron.

Esto es Colombia

This Colombian restaurant near Lawrence and Dufferin has arepas served with toppings like their Colombian sausage and chicharron.

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.

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.