This place was awesome. Quiet, not too packed, very simple décor but pleasant vibe. We were blown away by the arepas, I got the chicken and my friend got the vegetarian. Both were so flavorful, especially the chicken, and the plantains and cheese on the veg were the perfect combo. The empanadas were so fluffy and the cazón I got worked really well inside, the spices they added to the fish married it well with the dough. And the sauces!! Total must, particularly the creamy green sauce, but also the others ruled. And the prices were reasonable, I was very full after a $6 empanada and $13.50 arepa, for a lighter meal could probably just have the latter. Awesome spot in Bushwick for sit-down arepas. read more

See all

I fell upon this place on a whim. I was strolling Bushwick and was enticed by the photos of their arepas. I can confirm that they look the way they are advertised! And they taste delicious. I felt like the servings were huge!!! Immediately walking in, I was greeted and sat down. My order was taken quickly too. It was a busy day but my food still came out within 10 minutes. And good thing too because I was starving. I got the pollo arepa and pollo empanada. Looovveee how soft the pollo empanada is... it's so dang fluffy. That was my first time having an empanada with that kind of dough. I have to say that I prefer it. Wish Filipinos used that dough when we make our empanadas. lol. The pollo arepa was everything!!! I had never had an arepa until the day I had one here. The meat was seasoned so nicely in their tomato based sauce. And the actual arepa... soft yet had a bit of a crunch. It was the perfect textures for me. I also enjoyed their soursop juice. It paired perfectly with my meal. My friend got the pernil arepa and was impressed by the taste and the green sauce. I didn't get much information out of him other than it was hitting the spot lol. Definitely a solid place to go in the area. It's kind of medium sized in there but there is plenty of seating if you're with a party no bigger than 3 or 4 people. I think most people come in here for a grab and go situation. But it's cool to hang around to watch the kitchen at work and hear the music. read more

See all

I was out and about in Bushwick and needed a quick bite for lunch. Yelp led me to Arepera and I'm so glad it did! The food here is phenomenal and the prices are really fair. The inside is clean and airy with plenty of seating. I initially thought this place would be more of a order at the counter kinda spot but they actually offer full table service. They even have cocktails! We opted for the rice and beans, the pernil arepa, and the carne mechada empanada. The rice and beans were surprisingly delicious - super simple but full of flavor. The pernil arepa was incredible! Stuffed with cheddar cheese and juicy shredded pork that tasted like it had been marinated for hours upon hours. Maybe one of my fave arepas I've ever had. My sister enjoyed her beef empanada and I liked the little bit of beef filling I tried. The serving sizes here are really generous for the price. Our bill ended up being only $30ish. I would totally recommend this spot for a quick bite. I would've tried more of the menu had I been more hungry and, if I lived in the area, this would be a regular spot for me for sure. read more

See all

Visited for an early dinner, have not been by in quite a while. Was excited to get a hot and cheesy arepa, but was let down a bit. Place a bit messy, and no soap in bathroom. Started with sweet plantains and cheese along with some rice and black beans, that was delicious. Sauces on the table were really good too (just crusty bottles). Our server was fairly nice. The arepas were the miss. The cheese was really cold, and not melted at all. Not sure if that's the way it's intended to be served. Also ordered a chicken and avocado one, which was a really cold chicken salad - I was expecting warm chicken so that was pretty interesting. Ate them both (I was hungry) - but do think arepas need a little more love. read more

Arepera Guacuco Bushwick - Salad Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I always have such great experiences here! The food is always fresh and delicious, the arepas are amazing, and the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. I always enjoy coming back. read more

Arepera Guacuco Bushwick - Pabellon arepa - Salad Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

See all

Amazing place we were walking down the street and saw arepas on the window and amazing service and food. Laura was amazing she helped us find another spot to go to after we ate lunch i recommend it for people who are from around here and who arent read more

I love Venezuelan food now because of this restaurant. Earlier this year, I had Venezuelan students who recommended me some dishes to try and now I finally could. I had difficulty choosing what to eat, but you got to get what is the national dish of a country and you got to get what is in the name of the restaurant. When the place is an arepera, you need to get arepa. The food was delicious, and I enjoyed my friend's rum drink (nice and sweet). I was pretty full after eating the food, so I take that as a sign of high integrity for a restaurant. The server was helpful and friendly. This was a casual neighborhood eatery. Such a neighborhood eatery that I swear I saw an old schoolmate walk past and into a nearby apartment. It felt like seeing a ghost. read more

See all

The servers were so kind and very helpful to us during our first visit there. Once the food came out we were all ready to dig in. I absolutely LOVED it! I continue to think about these arepas and want to go back soon. The flavors were vibrant and danced together. It was the perfect combination of savory and sweet. read more

Arepera Guacuco Bushwick - Salad Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We love Guacuco! My fiance and I come all the time. Ronald makes the best (off the menu) drink, he calls it Passionfruit gin. Maye also gave us such amazing service! :) read more

I just had a horrible experience there. I ordered a chicken arepa for take out. They seemed really busy so I stepped away for 20min and when I came back the guy at the register had forgotten my order and made it on the spot. When I had gotten home, I realized he had given me the wrong order. I had to walk back to the restaurant. When I explained the mistake, the employee at the register (wearing black square glasses) became defensive and repeatedly insisted that the error was my fault. Instead of handling the situation professionally, he spoke to me in a demeaning and confrontational manner. I have an auto immune disease where I am limited to what I can eat. He didn't want to redo my order because "it was my fault" and I told him what he gave me I cannot eat, so he finally agreed. I was done arguing with him so I stood their silently. The whole entire time as they were re-making the order he repeatedly tells me that this was my mistake and not his. I get that the misunderstanding may have been partly my fault because I wasn't specific in which chicken option I wanted, and I acknowledged that to him. However, that does not justify speaking to a customer in a belittling or disrespectful manner. Mistakes happen, but the way this situation was handled was completely unprofessional. Because of this experience, I will not be returning, and I would not recommend this restaurant to others in the Bushwick community. read more

If you don't like Arepera Caucuco you must be kinda loco. I stopped in solo last Friday to grab some quick grub and oh boy did it hit the spot. I ordered the Pabellon Criollo, which for $19 comes with shredded beef, white rice, black beans, an arepa and fried sweet plantains topped with salty cheese. I haven't been here in years but it all tasted just as delicious as I remember.. talk about consistency! While the service isn't the most interactive, the servers are efficient and leave you with a nice sized pitcher of water for your meal. I don't drink anymore but I could so see this being the perfect place to grab a hardy meal before a night on the town. read more

See all

My dinner plans went awry but cool Venezuelan restaurant Arepera Guacuco warmly welcomed me and made sure I didn't go back outside hungry! It's a popular and hip spot but definitely not annoyingly so. I had the worst time trying to decide what to eat since there were loads of options, with the bulk of the menu consisting of arepas. Finally, I ordered and the pabellón arepa ($14.50), which contained shredded beef, black beans, sweet plantains, and white cheese, was quite yummy.  I was on the cusp of satiety post-arepa so I ordered an empanada. The empanada ended up being more massive than I expected. I'd picked the vegetariana one ($6.50) which offered an intriguing combo of components: sweet plantains, black beans, cheese, jalapeños, and coconut. Doing a little digging online now, I learned that Venezuelan empanadas use corn meal instead of flour, resulting in a bread-like texture instead of a more pie crust-like one. Anyway, the empanada was piping hot and just what I needed! read more

Absolutely delicious Arepas. I wish the prices were a little bit lower because I think you need two to really fill up for a meal. The sauces are so good I wish they sold them by the bottle especially the hot sauce read more

Arepera Guacuco Bushwick - Arepa Reina Pepiada & I forget the name of the other but it's beef, plantain, black beans n cheese - Salad Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place was introduced by a friend and it lived up to its hype! Loved their ambiance-very legit. Tried their beef arepas and they were wonderful! Would defo go back for more. Nice service. read more

Arepera Guacuco Bushwick - Salad Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great little Venezuelan spot in Bushwick, specializing in arepas and empanadas. It can be tough to find yummy vegetarian and vegan options at South American restaurants but Guacuco knocks it out of the park with their vegetarian empanada! Hands down the best empanada I've ever had, and that includes a month in Argentina subsisting almost entirely on empanadas. The vegan arepa was a bit odd - mostly stewed peppers - and messy to eat but yummy nonetheless. Don't sleep on the juices! Cocktails looked good too, though we didn't try any. A+ service from our servers, too, who were super friendly and irritated that we didn't order alcohol/dessert. read more

See all

I ordered to go after having a few drinks else where. The music was much better although it had the speaker quality/volume of a restaurant I was feeling it much more (mainly because it was music I liked:) When I got home (about a 13 minute car ride) the food was warm (nothing a pop in the oven/air fryer couldn't help) and my nonalcoholic beverage made it intact to get spiked. I love love loved the empanadas. They were by far the most interesting and delicious masa I've had. Definitely not masa I'm use to, it had a bao bun texture. The arepa I order was full to the brim with a good heap of aguacate and heavily flavors. Overall definitely a spot that will be on my regular menu. read more

Arepera Guacuco Bushwick - E- Vegeteriana - Salad Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

See all

Sorry, no pics because I couldn't wait to enjoy my empanadas! Venezuelan food is hard to come by, especially Venezuelan empanadas but Guacuco delivers! My favorite are the cazón (I'm surprised they had this tbh!) and the pabellon (without meat since I'm vegetarian). We need more Guacuco's please! read more

I love the vegetarian arepa! I added chicken for $3 more and it was stuffed! The toastones, rice and beans were also good. And the cocktails were great. My rum punch was perfectly blended. read more

The portions are pretty big here! I only had one arepa, one empanada and a milkshake (after dance class) and I was stuffed. I like the pork arepa and vegetarian empanada. But the real star was their coconut milkshake, holy moly, best coconut milkshake I ever had. I also couldn't decide which sauce was my favorite but I did wish they had a spicier sauce. read more

Arepera Guacuco Bushwick - Salad Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

See all

Pretty good casual place to eat. With a pretty b full bar. Service was good. She was easygoing and helpful.

I had a vegetarian arepa with smashed plantain, tomato, avocado, and cheese. Tomato and cheese were thickly cut creating a blocky texture and appearance to the sandwich. I liked the grainy texture of the arepa. I liked the crispness of it too. It held together well. The star of the meal are the sauces. There are three sauces on each table: a creamy green sauce, a creamy red sauce, and a mildly spice green vinegar based sauce. They were phenomenal. All were super flavorful with my favorite being the spicer green one as it had more tanginess and acidity to it. The arepa was pricey at $14. It came out to over $18 after tax and tip. Service was quick and polite. There is one gender neutral restroom. Casual atmosphere. read more

My girlfriend and I were looking to experiment some Venezuelan food, and this place would not disappoint. We tried the number 20 which was rice black beans, shredded beef, and a plain arepa with sweet plantains. It was delicious. The people were also very nice and welcoming. read more

From the moment you walk in, you are greeted by warm, friendly staff who immediately make you feel welcome. We were seated right away, and our server gave a helpful overview of the menu along with a few great recommendations. This location is known for its Venezuelan arepas, so I ordered the Pabellón arepa along with an El Carne Mechada empanada. Both dishes arrived piping hot and were accompanied by a variety of flavorful sauces ranging from mild to spicy. The food was delicious, the tables were clean and tidy, and the service was consistently attentive without feeling rushed. The entire experience felt inviting and well organized, and it's clear the staff takes pride in creating a positive dining atmosphere. Overall, this is a wonderful spot for anyone craving authentic Venezuelan flavors. I'd definitely recommend it and look forward to returning for both the food and the excellent service. 10/10 for sure! read more

Casual spot for Venezuelan food in Bushwick, it's a fairly small space but with big tables so it's not bad for larger groups of 6-8. The food seems very authentic, I really liked the crispy exterior of the vegetarian empanada and there was plenty of filling inside. The pork filling in the sandwich was slightly dry though. If you're looking for an appetizer, the fried plantains are great. Service is friendly and attentive overall. Price is a little high for this fast casual type of restaurant, but the portions are fairly generous. read more

Arepera Guacuco Bushwick - Salad Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

See all

Came here to grab food with some friends before a show nearby. The venue is medium sized with a few large tables available. I walked in on a rainy day at 6pm on a Wed and it wasn't too busy. I ordered the #2 arepa that was a deconstructed into the arepa and a plate of seafood in tomato sauce. The seafood was fresh and came out. I wished it had mussels in it as I only had 1 that wasn't opened. It was a bit messy to eat but delicious. It was a bit salty by itself but works well with the arepa. Service was super friendly and food came out fast! read more

Arepera Guacuco Bushwick - Salad Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Oh my god, I'm still dreaming about this. The arepa itself is made to order, so expect to wait some time for the food to come. But the wait is so worth it! The dough was dense, but moist and flavorful. Had the pernil, marsicada, and the pabellon. Also split an empanada. For some reason, I thought one arepa wouldn't be enough, but they really are. Such good portions and terrific flavor. Will be back! read more

See all

Sometimes when looking at a menu, I might gravitate to what's familiar to me but this time I went for the opposite. Ordered takeout at Arepera Guacuco. The food was very savory. Had their "A Leo's Arepa" that is shredded pulled pork, slices of avocado, tomato, sour cream, and tomatillo sauce. This was so good! Flavorful and filling! Also had a side of tajadas sprinkled with aged cheese on the top. The employees were helpful and pleasant! read more

Arepera Guacuco Bushwick - Salad Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

See all

So disappointing that the quality of the food has declined so much. The arepas are driy and hard, like they have been sitting on the stove/oven all day or worse, they are reheated. Also, they looked a bit smaller. The stuffing wasn't as good as before either, and they don't make cazon anymore. I had their juices before and it was so fresh and good. This time, got the guanabana and it was bad. Not only bad that it tasted no good but in fact the juice had gone bad. The only thing that was good was the caxhapa. The queso guayanes was mouthwatering good. Service was very slow. Arepas are the venezuelan version of fast food. Anyways, it'll be a while until I'm back read more

Had lunch with a Canadian tourist yesterday at Arepera Guacoco in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Venezuelan cuisine hit the spot. No wait. Seated immediately. Quiet place. Staff came over whenever we needed anything. She knew exactly when and to stay out of our hair while our group caught up chit chatting. Started with a large pitcher of red sangria, which was quite strong. I ordered the Reina Pepada, which was incredible! Every bite was a tiny piece of heaven. They also brought us 4 sauces. Verde a little spicy, a vegetable mayo sauce which tasted fresh and two other mayo sauces. All dairy free. Inflation and popularity have impacted them as prices went up quite a bit since 2019 when we last ate there. Can't wait to return! read more

See all

Was in Bushwick for a show with my boyfriend. We needed something quick and close to the venue. Ended up coming across Gua-cu-co and we were glad we did. The place is small with the bar overlooking the kitchen. They had some holiday specials so we decided to try a few. We ordered two empanadas to start. A cheese one and the other had practically a whole dinner stuffed into its corn flour shell. It had beans, sweet plantains, meat and a whole lot of love. Then we opted for two of the holiday dishes to share, an Arepa stuff with pork, lettuce, rice and beans and drizzled in sour cream. The other was the Hallaca which I wasn't sure what it was based on the description until it came out and it looked exactly like what I consider to be Tamales. A definite recent favorite of mine. Also not the biggest dessert fan but try the flan it's pretty amazing. read more

wow. vegetarian empanada is to die for!!!! only $7 and good size run do not walk here read more

Came for lunch with my toddler son and had the loveliest experience. Our waitress was so kind and friendly. She thought of everything to help me out from the high chair, to a straw for him, and also a special plate. The food was outstanding! I loved my shredded fish arepa, which was flavorful and unique, as well as the huge portion of shredded beef with rice, beans and the perfect platanos maduros. The three sauces on the table really added good flavor, too. read more

Arepera Guacuco Bushwick - Salad Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food was awesome. Went the for lunch with the girls prior to a Show. After the show we all went back to take stuff home. Service was awesome. Nice family business read more

I came by to grab some takeout. (Prices have increased and are not the same as the photos here on yelp FYI). I ordered an arepa with pulled pork and an empanada with shredded beef and plantain. I waited for my order for quite a while then was given the wrong order accidentally. I had to walk BACK to the store in the rain to exchange it. I wanted to be upset but the food was too good for the extra walk to matter anymore. Lucky me, I got to keep both orders. But, I definitely preferred my order. The flavors were there. That empanada combo was just delicious. I wish things were cheaper in NY but I'd likely return. read more

Guacuco is amazing, I live around the corner and go every other day The reina pepiada, pabellon, and leo is sooo good read more

Arepera Guacuco Bushwick - seating - Salad Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here on New Years Day and although it was pretty busy, we were seated immediately and shared a table with another group. The place has a cool communal aspect. The ambiance was super cool with the Latin music and dim lighting by candles. My friends and I had the tostones to share, and the flavor was really good. The aged cheese on top was great, and they were covered by 2 of the 3 sauces that were provided on the table. One friend and I both had the pabellon arepa and my other friend got the vegetarian arepa. It was so good!! My arepa was stuffed full of shredded beef and black beans, and the sweetness of the plantain paired so well with the savory flavor of everything else. A dash of the faintly spicy green sauce on the table (not on the tostones) made it such a beautiful blend of flavors with an added brightness. I highly recommend it! My friend also got the coconut milkshake and it was so light and great. 10/10. The coffee was also pretty good. read more

See all

Fire empanadas, staff is so friendly and helpful. Good straight forward menu and nice location near the park!

Everything bomb! My go-to are Pabellon Criollo and Vegetarian Empanada with lots of their homemade green sauce. This sauce is the star! Beware that the veggie empanada has jalapeños I usually ask to not include, it's very spicy with it. It's a semi sweet empanada with black beans and cheese and jalapeños very good. And the Pabellon Criollo is basically a plated version of their arepa style. It's shredded steak with rice and beans all on the side. and I usually pair with Tejadas which are fried sweet plantains (fried yellow banana) topped with white cheese. Not sure of the name of the cheese but it's good. Slightly salty it's not parm. The shredded beef is consistently well done. Flavorful and juicy pleas add some green sauce, it heightens all their dishes here a guacuco. Portion may look small but it's filling, so come hungry. read more

See all

Food was amazing, amazing service. The look was homey and laid back. The arepas are perfect, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Everything is well prepared and very well seasoned. Will absolutely come here again. read more

Arepera Guacuco Bushwick - Cafecito - Salad Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

See all

*Rating based solely on FOOD* Presentation: 2.5 Texture: 2 Flavor: 4 Would return? Yes Must-try: empanadas! I have so many mixed feelings about this place because the flavors were amazing but the textures were not. The exception is the empanada... just perfection. I tried the empanada "E Cazon" which is a fish (technically a small shark) and it was soooo good - perfectly crispy exterior, thin dough, and a succulent fish filling that doesn't require extra sauce. My mouth is watering just from writing right now. My biggest problem was the arepas... they were cooked through but they were too soft to hold the filling. Moreover, the fillings are super juicy... too juicy. The combination of the two caused the arepa to be super soggy and completely fall apart after the first bite. It was so disappointing because the flavors are so perfect - I might be biased because I am Venezuelan and the food tasted exactly like what my mom would cook. The shredded beef and chicken were juicy and not greasy with great balanced flavors. The pork filling though wasn't rich enough and the cheese they selected felt very low quality - a nice gouda would have made a significant difference. The seasoning was 5/5 throughout the meal, but I gave a 4 on flavor because the sauces weren't good and the shredded pork wasn't great either. The other issue was the presentation - they bring the food in baskets with paper underneath, which besides not attractive looking, it makes the eating experience that much harder when you combined it with all the problems I mentioned before. The flavors are so great that I would come back but probably to eat empanadas or ask for the arepa on the side. Non-Food Stuff: the service was good. The owner was there! Hope this helps! Z. read more

See all