Arepera

Eric (21 reviews)

7 Jun 2026

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5.0

I went last Tuesday for dinner with my brother and we had their areas. I had the roasted pork belly and a Paloma for a drink. I had never tried one of these types of sandwiches before but it was AMAZINGLY good. The "bread" had a great corn flavor and the pork was delicious. Their verde and red hot sauce also tasted great! The Paloma was good but I would've liked a hint more lime in it. I am so sorry to the waiter for not tipping as it wasn't intentional and I did not realize until after the fact. We paid on 1 bill and I only saw it after I paid. When the waiter passed the machine to me, he accidentally tapped the screen during the tip option, so it disappeared and went straight to pay so I didn't see the % but figured whatever I'll just pay. Only after looking at the receipt did I noticed no tips were left. I felt and still feel awful so hopefully next time I come back he's there and I can leave a bigger tip to make up for it. There was nothing wrong with the service! 🙏

Kai Kinos (5 reviews)

2 Jun 2026

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3.0

Food is good, price sucks. I get we are all dealing with rising costs but this is Venezuelan street food and $30+ for a small Arepa and like 6 yucca fries is wild.

Restaurant response

Response added on 2 Jun 2026

Hi Kai, Thank you for your feedback. We understand that everyone is feeling the impact of rising costs, and value is important when choosing where to eat. Our arepas range from $12 to $17, which is often comparable to — and sometimes less expensive than — many fast-food meals today. While arepas may have their roots in Venezuelan street food, that is not the experience we offer. We are a sit-down restaurant with full table service, fresh food prepared daily, and a team dedicated to providing a welcoming dining experience. We are not a takeout stand or a street-food cart. We use fresh ingredients, source our chicken and beef locally whenever possible, work with local suppliers, create opportunities for immigrants, and actively support members of our community who are facing difficult circumstances. These values are reflected in the quality of our food, our service, and our overall guest experience. We respect that everyone has different expectations and budgets, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. We also noticed that you recently shared a similarly critical review of Mandy’s. While constructive feedback is always welcome, local restaurants across Montréal are navigating the same realities of increasing food, labor, and operating costs. Supporting local businesses helps sustain jobs, families, newcomers, and the diverse food culture that makes Montréal such a special city. Thank you for your visit, and we wish you all the best.

Lyle Robinson (13 reviews)

1 Jun 2026

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3.0

Six stars for a great mojito for $7 during 5 à 7, four for the food and 2 for the server who told me a sticky blob catching my shirt was “just glue” instead of apologizing and offering to seat us somewhere else. We ended up moving ourselves. Fast food joints keep their tables cleaner. I’m happy to receive an apology and change this. Rubbing alcohol would make it go away in five minutes. You’re welcome.

Restaurant response

Response added on 2 Jun 2026

Hi Lyle, Thank you for your feedback. That is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we’ve addressed it with our team to make sure it doesn’t happen again. If you decide to come back, we would be happy to personally welcome you and make things right. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share this, and hope we can regain your trust in the future.

Janki Vansia (37 reviews)

30 May 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Great vegan options. In a very cute part of town

Restaurant response

Response added on 2 Jun 2026

Hi Janki, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really happy you enjoyed our vegan options and the neighborhood. Hope to see you again soon 😊

Christine (5 reviews)

25 May 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Consistently delivers delicious bites and takes the stress out of eating gluten free! Vegetarian options are delicious as well. Be sure to taste their homemade sauces which will have you reaching for more.

Restaurant response

Response added on 2 Jun 2026

Hi Christine, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear you enjoy our gluten-free and vegetarian options, and that our sauces keep you coming back for more 😊 We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!

Cecil

23 May 2026

Source: Google

4.0

The arepa was surprisingly filling. Good place for a quick meal.

Carolina Lopes (58 reviews)

23 May 2026

Source: Google

5.0

cœliac’s heaven!!!!

Noemie Doyen (14 reviews)

18 May 2026

Source: Google

5.0

This is my happy place

Restaurant response

Response added on 18 May 2026

Thank you so much. We are really happy you feel that good energy here. It really is a place made with love, and it means a lot to know you can feel that vibe when you’re here.

Ophelia (24 reviews)

8 May 2026

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4.3

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.

Jung Jung (54 reviews)

8 May 2026

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4.7

The sauce is one of a kind.

Catherine Anne (114 reviews)

8 May 2026

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4.7

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!

John Smith (6 reviews)

7 May 2026

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4.7

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

Enuma Igweatu (11 reviews)

28 Apr 2026

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5.0

Tried their vegan, gluten free empanadas (black beans and plantains). Absolutely delicious!!!!! And the sauces were sooooo good. Highly recommend.

Restaurant response

Response added on 2 May 2026

Thank you so much, Enuma! 🤍 We’re so happy you loved the vegan, gluten-free empanadas—black beans and plantains is one of our favorites too 😄 And yes… the sauces are kind of addictive ✨ Hope to see you again soon to try more from the menu! 🙌

Shreya Choudhury (74 reviews)

21 Apr 2026

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4.7

The ambience is great. The pork empanadas are too good - must try. The arepas are also nice, quite filling.

Marko (91 reviews)

21 Apr 2026

Source: Google

5.0

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

Karen B (16 reviews)

18 Apr 2026

Source: Google

5.0

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.

the.sound.alchemist (47 reviews)

17 Apr 2026

Source: Google

5.0

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!

Restaurant response

Response added on 18 Apr 2026

Wow—this means so much to us. Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review 🤍 We know how stressful it can be to dine out with celiac disease, so hearing that you felt safe, relaxed, and able to enjoy everything freely really makes our day. That’s exactly the experience we hope to create. We’re also so happy you loved the arepa, empanadas, fresh juice, and flan (great choices, honestly 👀). And I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to the team—especially your server, they’ll be thrilled to hear this. Thank you again for your support. We can’t wait to welcome you back very soon! 💛

Richard Luong (25 reviews)

15 Apr 2026

Source: Google

4.0

Great choice for gluten sensitive and other food allergies.

Restaurant response

Response added on 18 Apr 2026

Merci beaucoup Richard pour votre message 🤍 On est vraiment contents de savoir que vous vous êtes senti à l’aise avec notre offre sans gluten et adaptée aux allergies. C’est quelque chose qui nous tient particulièrement à cœur. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau très bientôt 💛

T. (4 reviews)

11 Apr 2026

Source: Google

5.0

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!

Aman Chokshi (18 reviews)

3 Apr 2026

Source: Google

5.0

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

Restaurant response

Response added on 3 Apr 2026

Thank you so much for coming in and sharing this It’s really great to know you had such a good time and that the flavors hit the mark for you especially that passionfruit juice We would love to see you again soon

Katarzyna Seta (8 reviews)

1 Apr 2026

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5.0

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!

Restaurant response

Response added on 3 Apr 2026

Thank you so much for this We are really happy you enjoyed your visit and felt well taken care of. Eric will be glad to read your message and the whole team appreciates the shout out We hope to see you again very soon

Charles Gourde (3 reviews)

1 Apr 2026

Source: Google

5.0

yummy!!!

Restaurant response

Response added on 3 Apr 2026

Merci !!!!!!!!!!!!

Maria Cardozo (16 reviews)

30 Mar 2026

Source: Google

4.3

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!

Restaurant response

Response added on 3 Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your loyalty over the years It means a lot to hear that every visit, past and present, has kept that same feeling for you. We are really happy you continue to enjoy the food, the portions and the atmosphere Hope to see you again very soon

Chastity Chevy (7 reviews)

23 Mar 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Amazing food

Restaurant response

Response added on 24 Mar 2026

Thanks you so much !!!! :)

Krista D (63 reviews)

19 Mar 2026

Source: Google

5.0

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!