Carolina is a lovely person and deserves the world. The service was phenomenal. She was able to make adjustments to my arepa order because of dietary restrictions. The arepas were DELICIOUS!!! We will be back. Nothing but good things to say. read more

Carolicious - Arepa Pabellon Chicken - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

First time to try Venezuelan food. Bowl Pabellon Beef: Pabellon is said to be Venezuela's national dish. Product from this stall was healthy, but not that authentic, or delicious for my Chinese appetite. As the core part, beef was absolutely fabulous, shredded and deep stewed to soft and tender, more on the savory and fragrant side, but also with a zing of tomato's sourness and paprika's spice, somehow similar to Mexican style. However, the black beans and banana were a bit overcooked, together with the salad dressing, mixed with the rice, making it overwhelmingly mushy, which was a disaster for me who love dry rice. I have checked through Google and ChatGPT that all ingredients should be placed separately, and obviously, pico de gallo should not be in there. By the way the food stall is located in a pub or something, where all people were crazily yelling. It is insanely chaotic so you'd better escape asap to protect your heart. read more

Carolicious - Bowl Pabellon Beef - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Great arrapas! Definitely a place to return It's in a shared space of the brewery, sparkling water machine is gratis read more

I was excited to try this place for the first time. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. The arepa was cold and tasteless. I got the pabellón with chicken and I don't recommend it. I love Venezuelan arepas and have tested some really good ones in NYC. This was by far the worst arepa :( read more

It was my first time trying Venezualian food. The menu was simple and understandable. I forget the name but it was similar to a rice bowl with pork. So good! More than I could eat. The staff was lovely and appreciative. The drink selection was varied and good. ( I'm not a Coke or Pepsi drinker - boring! ) We were able to enjoy our food at their outdoor seats which was perfect. I recommend. read more

Carolicious - I forget the name. Let's call it some kind of rice bowl. Yum! - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Casual atmosphere, quick service, and DELICIOUS food. The Pabellón beef bowl is amazing.

Located inside the Aeronaut complex food hub, it was definitely a welcome sight to see since we were starving. Having been fans of Venezuelan arepas from another go-to spot of ours in west Roxbury, we said we have to try these. I think that their setup is quick to go style, they are premade meats on the heater and they grab arepa and load it in like at chipotle. It was ready in literally 3 seconds. The meat was hot, the spicy sauce was more Barbeque-ish. I didn't mind it at all but the pocket arepa it went in was a bit stiff and not warm and fresh. The cheese was mostly cheddar and loaded st the bottom of the arepa unmelted. So unless you used a utensil to mix the arepa up from bottom up, you'll get a mouthful of room temp cheese whole and unmelted. Could be nice for some but not my style. The servers were fast and very nice, so i appreciated that a lot! Hope they keep doing well and perhaps we just went later at night 8:30pm so it wasn't the best freshness perhaps? Not sure. read more

Carolicious - Spicy beef and cheese // Arepa Pabellon Beef - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I saw arepas on the menu and immediately came over. I ordered a beef pabellón arepa, which was made hot and fresh! Super fast service and the beef was tender. I got a little container of hot sauce, which was a nice addition. They have a small outdoor seating area that was perfect for today. Welcome to Bow Market, Carolicious! read more

This is a little place nestled inside the Aeronaut brewery space, and it's best visited in warmer weather to eat outside at a picnic table. My husband and I were in the area visiting the nearby Greek festival, which had lines so long we decided to move on, and ended up here. He got a bowl and I got a few arepas... the pork and cheese one was beyond delicious, I'm talking mouth watering. As I'm typing this, I'm thinking about it and I want another one. I also got a vegan one with beans and pico, which tasted good but not as good as pork and cheese (go figure). The prices were fair and service was fine. I'd definitely go back if we're in Union and hungry. read more

Carolicious - View of the counter and kitchen area - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Carolicious is one of the food stalls located inside Aeronaut's Food Hub! We were looking for a quick bite and stumbled upon Carolicious the other day, decided why not try their arepas. They offer Venezuelan arepas (pork, chicken, beef, veggie, & vegan options), bowls, & tequeños. We opted for the pelua arepa, which is spicy beef with cheese. Our arepa was ready within seconds! Super fast! Thoughts: The arepa itself was a bit hard to eat... hard like cardboard and was essentially flavorless. The spicy beef was okay, wasn't the biggest fan of the sauce. The cheese also was not melted and was stuck to the bottom of the arepa. I felt spoiled with my usual Venezuelan spot that makes everything from scratch and is always piping hot + fresh, though takes longer. Plus, for the price of each arepa, I didn't think it was worth it at all. I was still incredibly hungry afterwards but it was nice to try. The ladies working there were kind and helpful! read more

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This is a review of the MIT location. I've been meaning to try them out for a while and they seem to be pretty popular. Service was friendly and attentive enough. I ordered the arepa pabellón and the tequeños. The arepa was delicious and had a good amount of fillings, but I was surprised by the size given the price. The tequeños were also priced steeply, its dough and cheese. The basil mayo was outstanding. I get that the prices are probably a reflection of the customers, MIT students, but I really didn't think the value was there. Very tasty food, price point was not there for me. read more

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I love cheese tequeños!!!! Best snack ever and so worth. The only thing I get from here. The sauce it comes with is also sooo good. read more

Carolicious - Cheese Tequenos - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Chicken Bowl ... delicious and fresh . Wonderful service. Pleasant staff. Friendly and clean environment read more

Carolicious - Bowl Pabellon Chicken is amazing and the staff is as well. Clean friendly environment. No waiting .. quick service. Bow Market - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Don't save the arepas for leftovers; they are much tastier and better textured when fresh. I was surprised the 2 cornmeal griddle "buns" were smaller and thinner than expected and the amount of turkey breast inside was way more, like a very stuffed small sandwich. I enjoyed the fresh arepas but there was a weird contrast between the warm "buns" and the cold turkey breast. Maybe they could heat up the fillings? read more

Dining method: Counter-serve (inside of Aeronaut brewery) Item(s) ordered: Pabelon Vegan arepa Speed: Was prepped immediately and was done within 2 minutes Value: at about $10 (including tip) for this arepa, I'd say the price was worth the product The Review: YES, is all I can say. With vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options galore (including desserts), Carolicious is awesome. Especially in a brewery, where wheat is the name of the game, I didn't feel left out for a second at Carolicious Aeronaut. The arepa and all its fixings were divine. I will absolutely be back for more. read more

Carolicious - Menu - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Seriously insanely good arepas. Probably the most reasonable prices I've seen in the area as well. Very filling and tasty. The bowls have plantains at the bottom which I was concerned about, but were delicious. The pico was very flavorful and fresh. Generous servings of meat (which was very flavorful). Also, the restaurant is connected to a beautiful brewery and chocolate maker, so you can grab a beer with your meal. The lady who prepared our food was also very sweet. This would be on my must try list for any Boston trip in the future, wish I lived by something like this! read more

Carolicious - Chicken arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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The food came out so quick! The bowls are absolutely delicious. Just like Chipotle but a little bit better in almost every way. The rice seemed a little undercooked but otherwise was fantastic. I got the pork bowl and my friend is sporting the chicken pico and beef arepa read more

Carolicious - Arepas! - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I ordered the chicken bowl with no beans. It came out very quickly and was nice and warm! I think the bowl could have been even better if there was a crunchy element to it read more

Carolicious - me and friends - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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This Venezuelan place is located in the Aeronaut Brewing Company. They have awesome bowls and arepas. I got a chicken bowl which was really good and filling. I will need to go back there when I visit the brewery to try out their arepas. read more

Spicy beef bowl - the beef was tender and flavorful. I like the green sauce and the hot sauce that you can add to the side. The tomatoes added a nice freshness to the bowl. There were a lot of beans so the rice absorbed a lot of the bean juices. Overall, a great lunch option! read more

Carolicious - Spicy Beef Bowl - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

absolutely amazing arepas with the perfect crispy exterior and packed fillings. this location is located in aeronaut brewery - it's perfect to grab a beer and arepa and chill with friends! the service is standard and friendly. i would highly recommend grabbing an arepa (or two) if you are at aeronaut. they also have another brick and mortar location at bow market that i have not visited. overall, phenomenal food and i can't wait to come back to try more! read more

Carolicious - Arepa Pabellon Chicken - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Absolutely incredible! I took the first bite of my catira and immediately started doing a happy dance in my seat. I need to go back, it's been too long. read more

It's inside Aeronaut brewery. The food came out quickly and was delicious. I got the Pelua arepa which was stuffed with meat and cheese. It's absolutely going to be a messy bite. read more

Carolicious - Pelua arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We came here after climbing at the Bouldering Project. You order and pay at the counter and they'll give you a number to bring your food. ($$) The beef and pork arepas are awesome. (5/5) The dough is sweet and dry and toasty. The beef and pork are tender and pairs with the mozz and black beans. I wish I had more of the hot sauce and green sauce. A great combination of sweet and spicy. lt's the perfect post-workout/lunch meal if you're trying to get your protein intake and still want your carbs! We also ordered the cheesy bread (not pictured). It comes with more of the avocado-herb based sauce. When I'm in the neighborhood, I'll be back! The space is OK, (4/5) it was pretty dark for a bright Saturday afternoon. But I'm sure the place is awesome in the evening. You can pick up board games or cards and a beer from Aeronaut. read more

Carolicious - 2 Arepa Pabellon Beef and 1 Arepa Pabellon Pork - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Seriously insanely good arepas. Very friendly service. Really cool space - both indoor and outdoor. We decided to sit outside and we were given a number and it was delivered to us outside. Two arepas came to around 20 dollars. Both came with a delicious spicy salsa like sauce. I looove Venezuelan food and this place hits every mark. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Carolicious - Chicken pabellon arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Before we begin, we must admit to the desolation of the Venezuelan food scene in Boston. We have several locations of Orinoco, Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa, a few others scattered about, and Carolicious. Options are indeed limited. Carolicious, however, is a decent option, and the establishment appears to be doing good business within the fermented home of Aeronaut Brewing Company. The menu selection is reasonable--not terribly expansive, but also not tiny--and the prices are quite reasonable as well. With respect to the food, I can speak to several arepas and their tequeños, and that is all. While I feasted on a reina pepiada, I can also speak to their rumbera. Both were voluptuously stuffed with flavorful entrails, chicken salad and pork and cheese, respectively. I must admit that my entire party, myself included, was a bit perturbed by the texture (i.e. the crunchiness) of the arepa itself. Is this a function of the preparation? Of the flour (is it not Harina PAN)? Something else? Either way, the taste was fine, there was something just a little strange about it. The tequeños were wonderful: the perfect texture and the ideal flavor, served with a succulent and unique basil sauce. Certainly the best tequeños I've found in the area (yes, I'm looking directly at you, Orinoco). I will say, I am slightly unsettled by the negative reviews here: complaints about veganism, complaints about the establishment's work schedule. Perhaps better argued criticisms would be more compelling. I'm certainly not convinced. Overall, I was not fully blown away into the atmosphere by the food and my experience, but I would certainly return and would not hesitate to recommend Carolicious for a satisfying arepa. read more

An amazing hidden gem inside Aeronaut brewing company! Their entire menu is gluten free. The arepas are stuffed to the brim and so tasty. I tried the pork pabellon bowl ($10) which came with rice, beans, plantains, cheese, pork, pico de gallo, basil sauce, and hot sauce on the side. The portion was big and everything tasted really good. I also got to try the best buddies arepa ($6) which comes with plantains and cheese. The cheese in the bowl didn't melt but the cheese in the arepas melted from the heat. The stringy melted cheese paired super well with the crisp outer arepa layer! Their menu has arepas ($6-$10 each) and bowls ($10-$12) to choose from. read more

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Recent increase in pricing is ridiculous. Almost everything has had about a $3 price jump and the food is not THAT good and it's definitely NOT ENOUGH food. An arepa is like six bites and it's $12. Bummer on the price jump, really soured the place. Food is just not worth the price due to quantity and quality. read more

We visited the location on the MIT campus (it's on the second floor of the student center and is only open on weekdays). Wow! So many delicious options that are all gluten free (with one exception). The arepas were fantastic! Order two if you're hungry! They take a little longer than the bowls so if you're in a hurry opt for the bowls instead. One in our family has celiac and didn't have any issues. We'll definitely go back! read more

Carolicious - Chicken arepas - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Cool spot. They are located inside Aeronaut Brewery. The Sitting areas are outside and inside. I got the pabellón beef arepa. It was good but the portion felt a bit small for the price. Almost $13. All in all, good service and what I got was good. Not many choices on the menu and drinks were purchased at the brewery. read more

I believe this is the first time that I have tried anything Venezuelan, and I want more of it! My partner and I came to Bow Market for its Oktoberfest, and every restaurant there had a special food menu tailored for the occasion. We spotted Carolicious and figured that we give this place a try, since we never have Arepa before. And it turns out that we made the right choice! -- We first ordered two Arepas and realized how absolutely delicious it was, so we went back for seconds. The ladies there were so sweet. They recognized us when we came back and made our second order of Arepas much bigger. It was such a delightful surprise, and we loved the customer service. Highly recommend them and their amazing, stuffed Arepas! read more

I LOVE that Carolicious has made a place for itself within Aeronaut Brewery - the food here goes absolutely perfectly with the beers at Aeronaut, and it's nice that it is something a bit different from what most breweries offer in terms of food partnerships. I first experienced Carolicious when I was planning a group event at Aeronaut and wanted to learn more about their catering options. The folks at Carolicious were super friendly over email and helped us understand the different food options they had for catering. We ordered two platters of pastelitos (one chicken, one veggie), and they were fantastic! I was impressed by how hot and fresh everything was for a catering order, and each platter came with some dipping sauce as well. It was overall a pretty affordable way for us to provide snacks for our group, and the group members enjoyed having something a little bit different from pizza or wings to go alongside their beer for the event. I can't wait to try more of Carolicious's offerings (they have so many tasty-looking arepas options too!). It's really nice knowing that, whenever you go to Aeronaut, this place will be there, just waiting to fill your belly with amazing Venezuelan food. read more

Carolicious - Catered pastelitos - so yummy! - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Tough to find and not a lot of street parking. But the food is worth the slight inconvenience. We had the pork arepa and pork bowl. The black beans go well with the plantains and sauce. Pork is slow cooked and a mouthful of deliciousness. Take a trip to Latin America via Carolicious. read more

Hidden away in aeronaut brewing! Amazing arepas, hot and fresh along with a great beer. Friendly service

BEST VENEZUELA FOOD IVE EVER HAD!!! Granted it's the first time I've had Venezuelan Food ... Got the pork bowl and chicken arepa!! Flavors were amazing on both and the service was killer!!! Killed our tastebuds with deliciousness! Arepa was served HOT, and a nice crispy shell!! Def recommend the bowl, super value and super yummy! @hungryhungryhumans_ read more

Carolicious - Chicken Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Hidden gem. Arepas and beer for a rainy day. I loved all of their options but went with reina pepiada and best buddies. Pepiada: tons of chicken on a crunchy arepa, really tasteful. Best buddies: had tons of cheese and sweet plantain... perfect combination with the basil sauce in a crunchy arepa. Service was quick and stuff was very energetic. We def will be coming back and bringing anyone who visit us out of state. read more

Carolicious - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

My new favorite place? Carolicious is delicious! They have the best arepas, out-of-this-world bowls, and more! The staff is so nice and caring that they made me feel at home. I love it! read more

This spot is inside Aeronaut Brewing Company. I ordered the Beef Arepa. The arepa was delicious and had more stuffing than I expected. Would definitely be coming back for other options such as the plantain one! read more

Carolicious - Beef arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I have gone to Aeronaut numerous times but this was the first time I have tried Carolicious. It was SO good. I went with the Pork and Pico Arepa and the hot sauce had some great flavor. The food came out very quickly and was very warm. Must try! read more

Carolicious - Pork and Pico - Venezuelan Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Delicious arepas! I highly recommend one of the Pabellons. The addition of plantain is a must. The only thing that is annoying is that if you're ordering to go, even if you say that you are there, you will still need to wait at least 10 mins, without fail. If they can figure out how to get it together and have the food ready to go without checking in first, it would be a game changer, but after about 5 times I'm still having to wait even when I'm ordering well in advance. read more