Arepa in Kensington Market

Amor, alegria, y cerveza fría

El Arepazo is dedicated to the arepa, a round, gluten-free cornbread sandwich that is stuffed with a variety of meats, cheeses, veggies, and salsas. We wanted to celebrate the recipes handed down from our grandparents, and incorporate the diverse flavors we found all around us in multicultural Kensington Market. All of El Arepazo’s food is healthy, locally sourced, fresh, and delicious. We’re always adding new items and innovating our classics so stay tuned!

We are newly licensed! Our rotating beer and spirit menu features beer from Amsterdam Brewery, and classic cocktails from all over Latin America.

The arepa is a flat, round cornbread which is a prominent staple of Venezuelan and Colombian cuisine. Arepas are either baked of fried, cut along the side like a pita and filled with a variety of meats, vegetables, cheeses, and sauces. They are made to be eaten by hand, and one of ours is usually big enough to satisfy the average person.

El Arepazo’s arepas are gluten free and hand crafted before your eyes. All the ingredients are fresh, healthy, and locally sourced from Kensington Market, and they come with our homemade guasacaca avocado sauce and a fresh arugula and spinach salad. The arepa makes a savory and crispy shell for all your favorite flavors.

AREPAZO

/ah-ɾe-PAH-so/

1. An arepa of remarkably large size, augmented by suffix -azo

2. A cozy spot in Kensington Market that serves huge arepas, mouthwatering sides, and a great selection of cold beer

“Oye, let’s go to El Arepazo, I’m craving a Pabellon!”

“Chevere, amigazo!”