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Where to Find Miami’s Best Arepas

A bite-sized Miami favorite

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For those not privy to what an arepa is, it's like a buttery sandwich that uses ground maize dough instead of bread to hold its tasty ingredients. It's important to note that there are no rules or limitations for what goes inside them — and they can be eaten regardless of the hour, making them a fit for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even late-night snack. So in honor of this South Florida favorite, here's an roundup of the best arepas that South Florida has to offer, listed in geographical order.

— With contributions by Greyceli Marin and Olee Fowler

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Saman Arepas Bistro

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Saman's history traces back to 1977 Venezuela, but despite its antiquity, it continues to be frequented by local arepa lovers. Its Orlando outpost made its way to Doral, with options like the Shrimp Special made with shrimp, chicken salad and white cheese or the Churrasco made with grilled churrasco, guac salad, and white cheese. (Locations also in Dadeland Mall and International Mall.)

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As one might guess from its name, Arepa Bar specializes in the corn-based sandwich. Offering options that run the gamut from classic filled with cheese and shredded meats to the more unusual like its take on the caprese, there is something for everyone at this Wynwood spot.

La Latina Miami

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La Latina is an actual arepera, meaning that arepas are the specialty and everything else is secondary. In fact, Bill Addison, Eater's former roving restaurant critic, tried a few and described the experience as "the kind of Miami dining I had been craving." Meat lovers can opt for the Pelua filled with beef and cheese, while vegans can go for the black bean, sweet plantain and avocado arepa.

Bocas Grill

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Boca Grill's mantra is "In Arepa We Trust," which is a good indicator that it takes its arepas seriously. The Latin American fusion restaurant is in the heart of Doral serving classic Venezuelan food. Think interesting spins on the arepa like an arepa burger or one filled with Lomo Saltado.

Central Park Food Station

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If Central Park really did have a food station, this might actually be it. Skimming the menu filled with pastelitos, soups, subs, hot dogs, burgers and empanadas, it's hard to decide what to try first. That is, until guests reach the Pepiarepa, a Venezuelan classic, made with a fried arepa topped in cabbage, tomatoes, ham, cheese, boiled egg mustard, ketchup and home sauce with choice of beef, chicken, or smoked pork chop.

Delirio Fresh CO.

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For those looking to stuff their face without all the caloric repercussions, stop by Delirio. Its gluten-free quinoa arepa are filled with items like chicken avocado salad, veggies and mozzarella, or eggs and cheese.

Charlotte Bakery

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Charlotte's has been serving Chilean/Venezuelan fusion in Miami Beach since 1996, so the folks there might know a thing or two about keeping people happy. From the arepa bar choose between cheese, shredded beef, chicken or fresh cheese. There's also Huevos Pericos (eggs, tomato, cheese, onion); Huevos, jamón, queso (eggs, ham and cheese); and Reina Pepiá (avocado, chicken and mayo).

Even in corporate filled Downtown Miami, people can feast on arepas. Popular picks include the shredded chicken arepa or the filled to the brim Pabellon version with shredded beed, black beans, and plantains. After ordering head to the sauce bar to load up on sauces.

Cardon y El Tirano

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Cardón y el Tirano is a fusion of Latin American dishes with Asian and European influences — and arepas. Nestled centrally on Calle Ocho, it serves traditional arepas by the platter filled with items like avocado mouse, skirt steak and burnt queso.

Doggi's Venezuelan Cuisine

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Doggi’s overwhelming menu — boasting 23 kids of arepas — features everything from burgers and pepitos, to salads, barbecue and even fresh juices, all in true Venezuelan fashion.

Super Arepa

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If a child answers the "If you could be any superhero, who would you be" question with "Super Man," they're wrong. Super Arepa is the right answer. This gem is hidden in West Kendall, far from all the gentrification and rush hour traffic. Its "super" burgers, burritos, pepitos and cachapas are just as over the top as the arepas. (Locations throughout South Florida, find them here.)

Saman Arepas Bistro

Saman's history traces back to 1977 Venezuela, but despite its antiquity, it continues to be frequented by local arepa lovers. Its Orlando outpost made its way to Doral, with options like the Shrimp Special made with shrimp, chicken salad and white cheese or the Churrasco made with grilled churrasco, guac salad, and white cheese. (Locations also in Dadeland Mall and International Mall.)

arepa.bar

As one might guess from its name, Arepa Bar specializes in the corn-based sandwich. Offering options that run the gamut from classic filled with cheese and shredded meats to the more unusual like its take on the caprese, there is something for everyone at this Wynwood spot.

La Latina Miami

La Latina is an actual arepera, meaning that arepas are the specialty and everything else is secondary. In fact, Bill Addison, Eater's former roving restaurant critic, tried a few and described the experience as "the kind of Miami dining I had been craving." Meat lovers can opt for the Pelua filled with beef and cheese, while vegans can go for the black bean, sweet plantain and avocado arepa.

Bocas Grill

Boca Grill's mantra is "In Arepa We Trust," which is a good indicator that it takes its arepas seriously. The Latin American fusion restaurant is in the heart of Doral serving classic Venezuelan food. Think interesting spins on the arepa like an arepa burger or one filled with Lomo Saltado.

Central Park Food Station

If Central Park really did have a food station, this might actually be it. Skimming the menu filled with pastelitos, soups, subs, hot dogs, burgers and empanadas, it's hard to decide what to try first. That is, until guests reach the Pepiarepa, a Venezuelan classic, made with a fried arepa topped in cabbage, tomatoes, ham, cheese, boiled egg mustard, ketchup and home sauce with choice of beef, chicken, or smoked pork chop.

Delirio Fresh CO.

For those looking to stuff their face without all the caloric repercussions, stop by Delirio. Its gluten-free quinoa arepa are filled with items like chicken avocado salad, veggies and mozzarella, or eggs and cheese.

Charlotte Bakery

Charlotte's has been serving Chilean/Venezuelan fusion in Miami Beach since 1996, so the folks there might know a thing or two about keeping people happy. From the arepa bar choose between cheese, shredded beef, chicken or fresh cheese. There's also Huevos Pericos (eggs, tomato, cheese, onion); Huevos, jamón, queso (eggs, ham and cheese); and Reina Pepiá (avocado, chicken and mayo).

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Even in corporate filled Downtown Miami, people can feast on arepas. Popular picks include the shredded chicken arepa or the filled to the brim Pabellon version with shredded beed, black beans, and plantains. After ordering head to the sauce bar to load up on sauces.

Cardon y El Tirano

Cardón y el Tirano is a fusion of Latin American dishes with Asian and European influences — and arepas. Nestled centrally on Calle Ocho, it serves traditional arepas by the platter filled with items like avocado mouse, skirt steak and burnt queso.

Doggi's Venezuelan Cuisine

Doggi’s overwhelming menu — boasting 23 kids of arepas — features everything from burgers and pepitos, to salads, barbecue and even fresh juices, all in true Venezuelan fashion.

Super Arepa

If a child answers the "If you could be any superhero, who would you be" question with "Super Man," they're wrong. Super Arepa is the right answer. This gem is hidden in West Kendall, far from all the gentrification and rush hour traffic. Its "super" burgers, burritos, pepitos and cachapas are just as over the top as the arepas. (Locations throughout South Florida, find them here.)

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