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| - Holy cow (no pun intended). This place has some seriously good eats that are affordable and tummy-stuffing all at once, and it felt like home the minute I stepped in. The walls are adorned with paintings and photographs of notable musicians from the 60s and 70s like The Beatles, making me feel like I was stepping back in time to one of my favorite eras musically. Also, it gave me the vibe of a cute mom-and-pop shop, with a really easygoing vibe but fast service and low wait times.
I ordered the mango juice; the beef, avocado, and cheese Arepa, and a small bowl of rice pudding for dessert. The mango juice was fresh and not artificially sweet, and it proved to be a great palate cleanser for the salty Arepa, whose chunky, meaty texture contrasted well with the smooth flavors of the avocado and the body of the cheese. For some reason, I thought it would be smaller than it actually was from the pictures, but it tasted so much like home cooking and comfort food within the soft, corn-based bread that I didn't mind getting more. Also, the watercress salad was refreshing and paired perfectly with the tangy dressing, making me happy to eat my greens for once. Finally, the rice pudding was the finale to an already great show, and the cinnamon-y, creamy goodness made it light but enjoyable at the same time.
Arepera is a place that I highly recommend if you want Venezuelan food served up with a smile. It will make your day on all fronts because of how genuinely passionate everyone seems about the food served there. You definitely don't want to skip it!
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