This was a surprisingly nice find. We were walking by and thought we'd check it out. I like a nice arepa, and by themselves they are vegan. The restaurant is setup mostly for takeout. We got a few plain arepas with the sauces they had there and one veggie sandwich. They were tasty and weren't oily. I would definitely go back. read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - Plain arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Stopped at this place while on a food tour, and so I'm glad we did! The patacones were absolutely delicious! I haven't been able to find any patacones back home that were nearly as good. I highly recommend stopping here, at least for the patacones. You won't regret it. read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - Mini patacones with cheese and plantains. - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Looks can be deceiving. I started off with a yummy sammige and ended up with $20 cheese grits. The arepa was only half filled with meat and the rest was bread and cheese. I was very disappointed. The wait made it even worse as I waited about 15 minutes because they were out of avocado. Someone literally ran in the store with a bag of avocado after I waited the given time and it still wasn't ready. One of the workers had even skipped my order to work on orders of people sitting inside who ordered after me. What a mess. At least it was kinda clean inside. Biggest disappointment was I couldn't even buy the most popular one because it was out of stock. I will not be back. read more

This was on our "must try" list before leaving Miami. All I can say is.."omg!! Inside is cute and cozy. Food and service was excellent. I got the Creole breakfast and my sister got a bacon and egg arepas. Make sure you ask for redish crème sauce ( I forgot to ask what it was called). Oh...and the Cafe Cubano with sugar is fire!! read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - Creole breakfast - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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A cozy little spot offering a tight selection of Venezuelan and Latin street food. The Cuban sandwich was really good. However, the empanada was made with arepa dough, was a bit of a letdown texture-wise if you're expecting something more authentic. Prices felt a bit steep for what's essentially street food, and the overall vibe leans more toward self-service than hospitality. So temper your expectations. read more

Great food simple, well done good taste the place is small but warm very friendly the coffee and homemade drinks. I do recommend if you are around neighborhood read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - Home Dame drinks, Mango and Lemonade with Panela sugar - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Friendly staff and tasty food! Reasonably priced arepas that are stuffed to the brim! The shredded beef is sooo flavorful. read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - Pabellon arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Okay, so there are bathrooms but parking is street or general city parking. Bathrooms are non-binary as well. The pricing was great. A good amount of food and it was tasty. I saw some mention of these arepas jot being Venezuelan but the people at the counter were saying they were Cuban. So they may be different then Venezuelan style. I am not Venezuelan so I can't say if it's traditional or not. But as a Latina that grew up in Central America I can say it sure is tasty! As a Salvadorian the arepas tasted like a thinner version of our tortillas made with Maseca (corn flour) so I loved it. Loaded with stuff in the middle the meat was seasoned so deliciously I love sauces and they willingly gave me so many it was awesome! So tasty and I got the arepa with plátanos (plantains!!!) OMG that is the key to my heart are delicious plantains. We got the side order of avocado and it's those big avocados so they really tend to lack flavor although the look beautiful. Also got the Cuban sandwich (was nothing a pressed sandwich). Being Central American we love guava paste in our pastries so just a heads up that the empanadas don't come with jams or jellies just cheese. Cute restaurant and air conditioned, but it is rather tight quarters in there so if it was full you'll be bumping elbows for sure. But worth it because the food is tasty. Big portions too, I shared my arepa with my mom and we both left sooo full! Overall: Good food Good price Fast service Friendly service Street parking Bathrooms (non-binary) By lots of things AMAZING FRENCH FRIES!!!! read more

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Tiny little café offering a yummy taste of Venezuela. The arepas are pretty large, like 2x the size of typical arepa, so it's worth the higher price. And so delicious! Pabellón Arepa: This is one hearty arepa! A thick layer of squeaky cheese starts as the delicious base. Like seriously, this is a lot of cheese and I love it. Then tons of delicious shredded beef, kinda like ropa vieja but without the peppers. Some black beans for extra protein. And a few yummy sweet plantains. All against the hearty and crispy arepa. Reina Pepiada Arepa: A must for avocado lovers. The filling is like a chicken salad, but the binding agent is avocado and blended herbs. And then there's some fresh avocado slices beside the chicken salad. Very fresh tasty. Though I think I like the pabellón a little more. Tequeño: I really can't get enough of these things. Squeaky and somewhat gooey cheese inside a fluffy dough that is deep fried. It's kina like a bready mozzarella stick. Great appetizer. read more

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Really enjoyed the arepas here - shredded chicken, veggie and cheese with black beans were the best. Highly recommended! Came here twice during short trip in Miami, worth it. read more

I had asked a local Uber driver their favorite Venezuelan arepa and this was suggested. The shrimp arepa had huge butterfly shrimp that was deep fried and avocado. While it looked appealing the meal was rather under seasoned and their sauces accompanying had no flavor. Definitely suggest you look elsewhere and go to Doggie's The service was good but prices too high for a non-authentic arepa Made for tourists read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - Shrimp Arepa camaron/ shrimp - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Everything we ordered was delicious. I had the arepa pabellón and it did not disappoint. Anytime I'm in Miami, I make a stop.

Saw a new spot on the beach with vegan and gluten free options that looked decently priced a month ago so I had to check it out. If you know me I love arepas and I can never get enough of them. After a nice workout on the beach and swim in the Atlantic I needed a good little bite and this restaurant caught my eye before stepping into a restaurant I usually hit up, so I checked it out. Nice little outdoor seating and inside a pretty clean set up as well. It was empty when I enter so I was catered to immediately by the cashier. I ordered a veggie arepa I didn't get her name but she was sweet and let me sample the black bean soup. My order was supposed to take like 10 mins so I told her I'd be at Sriracha House but expecting to return to pick up my plate. Unfortunately I took too long in line at Sriracha but she was thoughtful enough to bring my order to me because she didn't want it to get cold. The arepa was very good too I enjoyed it savory and the side of vinaigrette added to the flavor. So if you're not vegan but you got vegan friends this is a spot to go to. Food is pretty good, nice atmosphere, good people I definitely will be coming back read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - 9- Arepa Veggie - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Super cute little sandwich shop! The lady at the counter was super sweet and helpful explaining what things were to us. We ordered 2 different arepas and the arepa bites. Everything was hot, massive, and delicious. I needed a fork to get through the first bit before I could pick it up and shove it in my face. Very filling! We also had a maracuya smoothie that was amazing. read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

A sandwich with sweet plantain inside?! Get out of here! This was my first time trying Venezuelan food/arepas and let me tell you I was NOT disappointed. I got the Pabellon ($10.90) which was super delicious. I will say it is a bit difficult to eat because it is stuffed with goodness. And while they provided a fork, I relied on my good ol pair of hands to do the job! I also got an empanada which was different from any empanadas I've tried before. The dough was more hard/crispy but it tasted great nonetheless. All the food was freshly made and hot! The place was clean and pleasant in aesthetic. The staff were nice and the customer service was great. I definitely recommend this place!! read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - Pabellón ($10.90) - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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I don't even know how I ended up spending $30 at a relatively low-priced place, but every dollar was worth it. The arepas were so delicious and if you don't know what a tequeño is, take this as a sign to order and find out! The spot is not on the best street, so definitely recommend during the day...we went at night and the crowd that walked by while we were trying to eat (there is currently no indoor seating because of Covid, but that might be different as time passes). We got a few wackos giving us a hard time, so definitely would return during the day next time. read more

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I think I am a little biased as I LOVE arepas, but I also like to think that I am a good judge of a good tasting arepas. The arepas at Arepas & Sand Wish are DELICIOUS. I loved the little establishment that felt like home. The ambiance is upbeat and fun. It is a great spot to eat at any time of the day. Highly recommend. read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

One of the best meals on our trip. We are foodies and this place was delicious! Arepas, plantains, the beef. We had four different platters and are family style. The mango and guava juice were good. The passion fruit juice was AMAZING!!!! Small place. Staff is nice. Eat in or order to go and take it to the beach. read more

quick takeout order - shredded beef was absolutely delicious, beans so flavorful. really happy to have gone here after craving arepas but the yucca fries were dry :/ and the serving sizes were all noticeably small considering the price. Will not forget the arepa though! read more

I went here today and the owner was really nice. He helped us pick out what to eat because we were a bit indecisive. I got the carne asada arepa and my boyfriend got the lomo negro. We both loved our arepas. The guasacaca sauce was to die for. I loved it and I wish I could've bought a bottle of it. Would definitely come back. COVID: The place was really clean and everyone was wearing a mask. read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - Arepa carne asada - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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This small eatery was one of our stops on a food tour, and it was the best food that we sampled that day. The mini patacones (sweet plantain, shredded beef, and cheese) were to die for! read more

Very pricey. Food was ok, overstuffed but underwhelming. If you go, bring a friend, have them buy one plain arepa and split the ingredients. You'll have enough for 2 sandwiches. read more

Wandering through the neighborhood in June as restaurants and businesses were just beginning to open up again, we were delighted to find this little areperia. My mother-in-law is from Venezuela and arepas have definitely become a comfort food. The restaurant was fully prepared for the pandemic with hand sanitizer located at the front counter and on all of the tables. We ordered tequenos, one arepa pabellon (this is my standard arepa order -- they tend to be at every areperia and I love the mix of flavors. Shredded beef, black beans, Venezuelan cheese, and sweet plaintains = chef's kiss), and one arepa lomo negro - steak arepa with avocado and cheese. The food was excellent. The vibes were super chill. Towards the end of our meal, someone in the back of the house suffered a medical emergency. It wound up being the woman at the front's husband. The woman was obviously quite distraught, but as her husband was loaded into an ambulance and all of the patrons in the restaurant were working to help her close everything down, she was still concerned with getting her last order out to someone who was waiting. Her dedication was very impressive. Highly recommend this spot for a quick meal! read more

Arepas and Sand Wish is the real deal if you are looking to try authentic Venezuelan food. They make delicious arepas! My husband and I tried 3 different arepas; one shredded chicken, shredded beef and carne asada. All tasted so good and they are also very filling. It took a little time for them to be prepared but only because everything was made from scratch once you place your order. It really shows because they came out warm and fresh tasting. Also love the avocado sauce they give you on the side. Service was great, owner was very friendly. read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - Carna asada arepas - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Excellent food and people very nice customer service and the food it's very gooood it's a Real Venezuelan Flavors We need this restaurant in kemah tx Maracuchos read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - Bar area - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We wanted to get boba but then we noticed that this shop had juices and milkshakes. We ordered the papaya milkshake and mango milkshake. The papaya was OK. But the mango milkshake tasted nothing like mango. It was tasting bland and some chunks of paper like taste. Will avoid this place at any cost read more

Bravo! An excellent place to grab Arepas rellenas and Empanadas. Ordered a variety of arepas to bring back to our hotel as a pre-dinner snack. Incredible fresh and delicious. I'll try again the next time I'm in the area. read more

Incredible. If I could give 10 stars, I would. The place is adorable and decorated so well! There were many options and the two we got were out of this world. The owner was so so friendly and her mom was so cute helping plate everything and even folding the napkins and bringing it over to us. The arepas were packed full of amazing ingredients. Every component was perfect on its own and perfection when together. read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

My first and I'm afraid, the best areas in my life. All 5 stars reviews don't lie. We tried the taste of Venezuela and it was delicious. My fried already challenged the owner (over text message) to try his arepas. I think he will fail. It will be extremely hard to beat Arepas & SandWish. Im in love. read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

So delicious, so so delicious - I had a meeting here about some apparel projects and I ordered the atún , my colleague the pepiada ! read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - Arepa de atún - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Absolutely amazing food. Arepas made fresh, fillings tan sabroso, so delicious, also lots of fresh juices , a few great looking desserts, excellent coffee, lots of other choices. Very clean and extremely nice staff. Highly recommend read more

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Awesome food at great prices, Make sure you eat here at least once on your trip they do breakfast lunch and dinner, Venezuelan food read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - Spare rib arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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The food is delicious! The only downfall was the attitude. They messed up 2 of our orders, then blamed us for not being clear. Girl it is just food, and it's already priced high. Get over it and make it again. We are paying to eat, not to be scolded. read more

I have had some really good arepas and this one was not very good. The pabellon was super dry and I though the arepa didn't have the best texture either. It took a really long time for my order to be ready too and they were pretty much empty when we showed up so I bet the wait can be really long if they get busy. read more

We took our friends out and we want them to try something local something that will excite their taste bud. This place didn't disappoint us. Elizabeth the owner was very nice and accommodating. Will definitely recommend this place. read more

Arepas & Sand Wish - Venezuelan Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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We stopped by and got some healthy shakes and smoothies as well as food for our kids as we had already eaten elsewhere. I love that they have pea protein as an option for the shakes or included in the shakes. We also got some Arepas ( chicken and Avocado in one of them )and everyone loved them I had a berry based smoothie with pea protein and it was very good If you ask they will give you the Wi-Fi password as well read more

Wow, we just wanted to check this place out for a quick bite before we head home from vacation. This place is a dime! Clean, cute atmosphere, staff is super nice...but most importantly food is delicious and plentiful!!! I could and could eat this well every day! read more

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We went to Arepas & Sand wish for breakfast today . The staff was very helpful, cordial and gave us excellent recommendations . We had the pabellón criollo arepa ( shredded beef, cheese and plantéens ) yum yum . We also ordered in my group the reina pepiada ( shredded chicken with avocado ) . Delicious Cafe con leche and for dessert we had the most amazing flan . The food is full of flavor . Definitely recommend. A real treat for those to experience sabor venezolano. read more

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This place is amazing. Everything I've tried here has been fantastic. By far, the best Arepas I've ever had. The owner and his wife are from Venezuela, and are incredibly nice. This place is a must stop for my breakfast and lunch. Everything is fresh, and you can't beat the location. If I could give them 8 stars, I would. I head back to Miami Beach for a couple days next week, and they are on my list of places to go. Probably twice, maybe thrice. read more

Best Arepa I've ever had (#2: beef + sweet plantains)! The chef was warm and helpful and the food was incredibly fresh and delicious. Both the orange and green sauces went great with the arepa. My friend got a fried beef empanada which she thought was delicious. Seriously disappointed I don't live nearby -- wish I could come back and try em all! :) read more