This is probably one of my top 10 favorite restaurants in NYC. It is Venezuelan fare that specializes in the arepa. An arepa is like a mini pita pocket stuffed with goodness, except it's made with cornmeal. The arepas are about the size of your hand, so they're small enough to order in multiples, anywhere between 1-3, depending on your appetite. I usually just get my favorite arepa, de pabellon, which is filled with shredded, marinated beef that is spicy (flavored, more than spicy hot), and oozes out juice everytime you take a bite. They also add fried plantains which gives it a sweet flavor, and a salty white cheese layered on top. There are so many flavors happening in this little arepa. But to top it all off, every table is supplied with a bottle of their sauce that is just... heavenly. I have no idea what it's made out of, but it tastes good with everything. I drown every bite with the sauce.
The original Caracas is a tiny, hole in the wall restaurant in the East Village. You should always expect to wait at least 30 minutes for a table--- it's always packed. The Williamsburg location is a lot larger and has outdoor seating, but doesn't feel as intimate or traditional as the EV one.
- Guasacaca & chips
- Yoyos
- De Pabellon
- Papelon con limon
Your bill will be about $20pp.
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