The food was delicious and everything came at a great temperature with generous portions. I highly recommend the empanadas, you can order them mixed, which is perfect for trying different flavors. The cheese one was amazing, and the pork empanada was just as good. I also had the Llanera arepa and really enjoyed it. For dessert, the coconut flan was tasty as well. They also have soursop water, sugarcane juice, and other fresh juices, which was a nice touch. I only wish they had offered a straw, but that’s a very minor detail. Prices are affordable and the staff was friendly. Sometimes it felt a little hard to get someone’s attention for dessert or the bill, but honestly it also gave us time to relax and enjoy our conversation. Overall, a very good experience and I’d definitely come back.
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The sauce is one of a kind.
The food was delicious and filling. I enjoyed trying plantains, something I haven't had before. There service was good but I was a little disappointed or cocktail came to our table when we were almost finished our meal. I would definitely eat here again!
My wife is Ceolic and i normally dont like gluteen free restruants but this one was excellent, didnt give a 5 fot athmospher as we were the onlyones here at lunch
Tried their vegan, gluten free empanadas (black beans and plantains). Absolutely delicious!!!!! And the sauces were sooooo good. Highly recommend.
The ambience is great. The pork empanadas are too good - must try. The arepas are also nice, quite filling.
Really enjoyed this spot as a gluten free visitor to MTL - plantain (amazing), casava sticks & pork belly sandwich, complimented with a shot of mezcal… can’t ask for too much more than that
Excellent food. I was hesitant about going to a gluten free restaurant but my sister is celiac. And I am so glad we did! Everything was great! I highly recommend the Empanadas. We also had the pork belly platter and the pork and avocado sandwich. Fed the 3 of nicely (though if another empanada was there I would have gladly taken it down.) I had a guarapita and my sister had the non alcoholic cane sugar and lime, both were lovely. My nephew had water and they kept on top of filling up the water.
I had such a great experience at Arepera and will definitely be coming back. As someone with celiac disease, it can be stressful finding places that are truly safe to eat at, but their 100% gluten-free menu made this such a relaxing and enjoyable visit. It’s honestly rare to be able to order freely without second-guessing anything, and I really appreciated that. The menu has a great variety of options, especially when it comes to arepas and empanadas. There were so many different flavor combinations to choose from, and everything sounded amazing. I also loved that they offer fresh juices, which added a really nice touch to the meal. Everything we ordered came out quickly and at the perfect temperature. You could tell right away that the food was made fresh. I had the beef and cheddar cheese arepa, the cheese empanadas, a guava juice, and the coconut flan for dessert. Every single item was delicious, affordable, well-seasoned, fresh, and cooked perfectly. The arepa was especially satisfying and filling, and the flan was a great way to end the meal. The service was also excellent. Our server was very polite, kind, and attentive, and gave some really helpful recommendations when we were deciding what to order. It made the whole experience feel even more welcoming. Overall, this is a fantastic spot whether you’re gluten-free or not. Highly recommend checking it out!
Great choice for gluten sensitive and other food allergies.
We love these arepas, with a huge variety between meat, fish and vegan (the black beans, plantain and avocado is my favorite!). Naturally gluten-free (made with corn), this is a perfect meal out if you cannot eat gluten. Enjoy!
Absolutely brilliant food! So happy I finally made it here. A great selection of vegetarian/vegan options, everything was hot, crispy, spicy and delicious! And the best passionfruit juice. I'll definitely be back
The food is AMAZING! Lot's of choices and generous portions. Eric is a delight to talk to and super considerate of food restrictions/allergies. The team at Scaffographe thanks everyone at Arepera!
yummy!!!
Been going at different times in my life, including when they had their old location. The food and service is the same: Amazing! Great portions, delicious food, cool atmosphere. A must-try. Trop bon!
Amazing food
Delicious gluten-free arepas! The flavors and textures are spot on. My favorite is the black bean, plantain, and avocado; teenager likes all the chicken ones. The green sauce is so good and the red one adds a nice fiery kick. Be sure to try the coconut flan! Thankful to find a place that offers both gluten free and dairy free options, and that is delicious!
I had such a great evening at Arepera! Everything we had was absolutely delicious. We shared the plantains with feta as a starter, and I had an arepa (queso aguacate) for my meal — it was amazing. The flavors were incredible and everything tasted very fresh. A huge bonus: the entire menu is gluten-free, which makes the experience so enjoyable when you have to eat gluten-free. Being able to order anything on the menu without worrying is really appreciated. Warm atmosphere and very friendly service. A wonderful discovery in Montreal — I’ll definitely be back!
Great food as usual! We had a small inconvenience with the service (they forgot one of our friends and food arrived late) however they fixed the situation promptly! It's always a pleasure to eat here.
I can’t wait to go back! Great service and incredible food. The chicken empanadas and the chocolate cake were amazing! Highly recommend 😊
The best lunch we’ve had on the entire trip to Montreal. The chicharron arepa is the apex of pork sandwiches. We had a gluten sensitive diner, and she had no issues at all. There were also some great drink options (including gluten free beer too). Wait staff were wonderful. Highly recommend.
The beef arepas here are amazing. Juicy and Moist
Best arepa in the world!!!!!!!!!!!! love it - put the green sauce on everything yum!
Food is awesome, service is fast, and prices are amazing. I always get an arepa when I come. I love that everything is gluten-free (as a gluten intolerant person) and that theyvhave options for omnivores, veggies and vegans. Therevare 4 vegan arepas. The plantains and yuka fries are also vegan. They have 1 vegan empenada and 1 vegan dessert (flan). Everything tastes good. It's not high end refined food, it's street food done right. Super filling and good value. They have a kid's menu...yay! My daughter (3 yo) ate the whole lot, she loved it. Atmosphere is alright, place is big and can accommodate many groups. Staff is friendly, but to the point. I would 100% recommend!
Friday night and we hit it right. There was just a short waits for a table. Our server was handling 9-10 tables but we never felt like we had to wait. He was impressive keeping everyone served and water bottles replaced. Any place that is 100% gluten free is always a plus in our book. It is nice to order and know there are no cross contamination issues. For my daughter, she enjoyed sampling our food. The food was wonderful. It was flavorful. Fillings in sandwiches were a lot. The platter was full. The variety was incredible. There was beef, pork, chicken, seafood. There were different cheeses and accent fillings. The atmosphere is eclectic. Some of the booths were old church pews. Chairs varied a bit. You could see into kitchen so they know they are clean and safe., If you like beer, it is all gluten free. A good find for us!
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- Sunday 11:00 - 15:00
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 11:30 - 21:00
- Wednesday 11:30 - 21:00
- Thursday 11:30 - 21:00
- Friday 11:30 - 21:00
- Saturday 11:30 - 21:00
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