
Where to Get Arepas and Cachapas in Queens
Venezuelan, Ecuadorian and Colombian kitchens from Northern Blvd to Roosevelt Ave, with picaña arepa burgers, a patio bar, reina pepiada arepas and Colombian plates.


Arepas Burger at 81-05 Northern Blvd builds Venezuelan street food. Order the picaña arepa burger or a tostones sandwich with plantains, beef, white cheese, avocado and green sauce. There are no customer restrooms.
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Valdes House Bar Restaurant on 31st Ave in East Elmhurst serves Ecuadorian and Latin plates with regular music nights and a back patio with TVs. Visitors report upcharges for basics like ice water.
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El Budare Café at 87-21 Roosevelt Ave in Jackson Heights serves the reina pepiada arepa, sweet corn and cheese cachapas and crisp chicharrones. Birthdays get cake, a song and the whole room cheering.
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La Nueva Delicia at 93-16B 37th Ave serves comforting Colombian dishes with affordable pricing, generous portions and friendly service, and it stays in frequent rotation for locals.
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