The food was phenomenal and the place is 100% gluten free! Truly can't beat this place for flavor. The restaurant is so cute inside and everyone working was very kind. Amazing place for gluten free folks who want amazing food! read more

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There's free street parking nearby and they have a few inside tables to eat at. The staff was friendly and these are super authentic arepas. Gluten free and vegetarian friendly as well! read more

Quiero Arepas - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Delicious! I had the original arepa with caramelized plantains, avocado, and black beans--just as good as I remember from their booth at the South High School Farmers Market. The space is small but clean, and the staff is super friendly. A great spot! read more

Quiero Arepas - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

*CELIAC / GLUTEN FREE REVIEW the food itself is 100% GF - as shown by the tons of signs around the establishment, but the drinks are NOT all GF. As mentioned in prior reviews, there are malt sodas and beer sold here. I got the pulled chicken arepa with a side of the plantains, it was very delicious and filling - and I did not get sick! I'm excited to try their other location + food truck around town. read more

Mmmm if you love arepas and want variety this is the spot! Stop in for a quick lunch and prepare to get messy after walking on south pearl! The team was kind, and the food delicious! read more

I tried Quiero Arepas today with my family. It is a small restaurant with 4 tables with 4 seats each, a high table by the front window & entrance with 4? bar stools and a picnic style table which I was fortunate to get while waiting for my family to arrive & park. While not terribly busy when I arrived this Saturday at 1:30; they quickly became very busy. I selected the Pabellon Arepa. It was a good sized arepa - typical I'd say - with Stewed beef, black beans, sweet plantains and cheese. It was well portioned and tasty. My favorite Pabellon Arepa is still the ones I enjoyed from Cumaco Arepa House in Indianapolis IN - the shredded beef has the most delicious flavor! If you're on a mission to try Arepas & you're in Indianapolis, make sure to try Cumaco and try Quiero Arepas on Pearl St too! read more

Quiero Arepas - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Good prices! Quick service! Nice, neat space! Overall.... Pretty good! The arepa was crispy and chewy and perfectly done. The Reina Pepiada has a lot of promise in the description. There was almost a beautiful seductive dance of flavors. However, mayo came in and threw every other ingredient off the dance floor and gyrated awkwardly in the center while onlookers were just hoping it was over soon. I'd definitely go again if I was in the area, but I wouldn't get that dish again. Unless there is a state wide mayo shortage that allowed the citrus and avocado to shine. read more

One of our favorite meals in Denver, it's a nice but casual spot and these Venezuelan arepas are delicious. Similar to a pita or torta, the breading is crispy and the fillings are plentiful. We shared the pabellon (beef), reina pepiada (chicken & avocado) and queso arepas. read more

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What can I say, I love arepas and they're not easy to find. Came in after a long run on a hot day. The staff was working hard but I was greeted with a friendly hello. Ordering is at the counter and they understand that a good portion of the local population are probably new to Arepas. I ordered the pabellon which comes with juicy marinated shredded beef, plantains, black beans, and shredded cheese. Topped with their house sauce. What I love is how the outside is hot and crispy while the inside is soft and juicy. The savory flavors gush into your mouth. They served it with a fork, which didn't make sense to me.... Until I was finished and had a nice amount of scraps to feast on. I wouldn't come here to cool down from the heat of the summer as the AC was not on high. Not uncomfortable, but not a sense of refresh from the 95° day. read more

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Wow! Food was amazing. So fresh and authentic. The place was charming and love supporting local business. Will be going back soon!

Cute neighborhood very clean inside and plenty of street parking . Food is delicious- ordered the La original with cheese, stewed beef and shredded chicken and all were tasty and fresh. Also ordered the side of plantains for dessert. Service was excellent and fast. read more

Quiero Arepas - Side of plantains - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This was on our food bucket list and did not disappoint! We got the chicken avocado option and was refreshing on a HOT Denver summer day!!! Everything was quality and the staff was nice. I'd eagerly go back and try a different flavor. The worst part of my experience was not having stomach space to try out all the options #FirstWorldProblems read more

I grew up in Venezuela, and these are my favorite kind of arepas -- thin, large, authentic, mouthwateringly soft, and full of deliciousness. The location is on a charming street, and the staff is cordial and attentive. Quiero Arepas is my favorite arepera! read more

Delicious arepas !! I always got their food truck arepas and when I found the actual restaurant, I was thrilled! The arepas have so much flavor and are filling. Staff was extremely friendly! Not a ton of indoor seating. They offer takeout. read more

Quiero Arepas - menu - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Do yourself a favor and try Quiero Arepas! The food is incredible and the staff always does a great job. I've been there dozens of times and never had a bad experience. read more

You can't go wrong with these arepas. They are delicious!!! As simple as that The only downside is the prices. I believe they hiked the prices too much relative to other alternatives that are similar (I.e a burrito at chipotle). $15 for a Reina pepiada or $14 for Pabellón is overboard in my view Again, nothing to complain about the arepas as a meal. They're awesome read more

Simply amazing. This spot lived up to the hype and then some. Such a lovely establishment, kind staff & magnificent food. Had the stewed beef & pollo guisado arepas & I couldn't have been more pleased !! Had a fresh coconut and got settled in the wonderful ambiance that is Quiero. Thanks for having me ! I'll be back read more

Quiero Arepas - Stewed beef (bite taken) & pollo guisado in the back - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

If you don't think healthy can taste good, you haven't eaten here yet! It is an amazing and unique meal that I highly recommend. You will leave feeling full, but not heavy. It's a delightful feeling if satisfaction! My favorite is the Domino with Avocado. Whether you eat there or get it to go, you will be excited to come back again! read more

Quiero Arepas - The Domino with Avocado - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My Venezuelan boyfriend gives this place the stamp of approval, which makes it legit! We were craving arepas and found this spot online. We tried two different kinds of arepas, both were delicious! However, the Reina Pepiada is both of our favorites. It isn't named the Queen for no reason. The service was great and they were so friendly. They brought the food out to where we were sitting, welcomed us and said goodbye. I have to say, the plantains were SO delicious, I highly recommend you try. Even on a snowy Spring day, the restaurant was buzzing with people. It was clean, had good vibes and great food! read more

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I've been a fan of Quiero Arepas since they opened in Avanti years ago, but this was my first time at their Pearl Street location. We got the Pabellon and the El Caribe, and it would be a hard task to pick which one was better! Both were delicious, with totally different flavor profiles. Sweet gal working the front counter, simple, yet nice decor, and very fresh ingredients! And everything is GF - a huge bonus for me! read more

Quiero Arepas - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Very happy to have Quiero Arepas in the Platt Park area! The location is the perfect size with a few tables as well as bar-level seating at the window. The menu has options that should suit all appetites and you can't go wrong with any of them. I've enjoyed both the Pabellon and Pollo Guisado. The ratio of filling to arepa is perfect, with the arepa not too thick or too thin. I also encourage partaking in their beverages; there are a couple in a coconut, and the passionfruit juice is delicious. I really enjoy coming here and having a great option for arepas in the neighborhood read more

The best arepas I've ever had!! They are flavorful and stuffed with tender, juicy meat. And sweet tender plantains, topped with the perfect guacsalsa and FRESH JUICE !! The owner is the sweetest person, very welcoming. I love to sit at the high top facing out the window enjoying the view while I eat. This is my favorite place for yummy food and cozy vibes. read more

Super clean restaurant, friendly service, and fantastic food. Try the Pabellón! There are gluten free options as well. read more

Bad food bad service. I was rushed as soon as I walked in with no one else behind me system was down and they gave me the wrong order

It's a cute spot and the arepa was pretty good. I think it's just an issue with arepas, but the ingredients weren't even throughout it. $15 for an arepa seems outrageous to me. This is supposed to be street food. Service was fine. I likely would not go back due to price. read more

Quiero Arepas - Pabellon - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I had my very first sandwich (precisely, arepa) today. I ordered from the Pearl St location as this is the closest from my house. The arepa (La Original - vegan one with plantain, avocado, and black beans) was absolutely amazing. However, they forgot to include the two additions I had specified when I ordered it: side extra sauce (Guasacaca) and Capers. I quickly noticed that the sauce was not in the bag (so I, of course, went back inside and asked for it; the guy there was polite and apologized for it.) I really couldn't tell if the Capers were included in my sandwich as this was added not as "on the side". Since I was pretty hungry by the time I picked it up, I rushed home. As I started taking a bite into it I realized that there were no Capers inside the sandwich. I paid extra for this so I was pretty bummed about it. I thus wrote to the restaurant wondering if they could send me a discount code for next time. I hope they do. Other than that, the sandwich was pretty darn tasty (I have no doubt other kinds are too!) I will go back for sure as I want to taste them all. read more

Quiero Arepas - La Original (vegan arepa with plantain, generous amount of avocado, and black beans with extra sauce on the side.) - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is unbeatable - food is quality, good beer selection, and quick/friendly service.

This place smelled wonderful when we walked in. The owner greeted us, and after we said that it was our first visit, he explained the menu as well as his suggestions. Decided on the Pollo Guisado and Side of Plantains, and Passion Fruit Juice. They were hand forming the Arepas as we watched. Fresh! I like that they use metal trays, silverware and no straws. The Arepa was so flavorful with black beans and seasoned meat. The plantains were excellent. The sauce had a vinegar taste to it which really complimented the mild sweetness of the plantains. Everything was hot, which I love. The juice was ice cold. The atmosphere here was warm and inviting. What a great find. read more

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Simply fresh, authentic and delicious. We had the Pabellon, Reina Pepiada, and Pollo Guisado arepas with a side of platenos. The portions are generous and the people are super friendly. The establishment is clean, contemporary. We'll definitely be back. read more

This is a wonderful addition to the Platt Park neighborhood. I have eaten Arepas in other cities I was super excited when Quiero Arepas expanded from a food truck to sit down restaurant. If you've never had an arepas, this is Venezuela's version of a stuffed sandwich. Whether they're filled with juicy strands of Venezuelan-style shredded beef or with Guyanese cheese, sweet plantains and avocado, the stuffed corn pastries at this cheery, no-frills eatery make for a satisfying meal all on their own. read more

Quiero Arepas - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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A friend and I got supper here and had the most delicious arepas and a craft beer. Great quality, service and experience overall

I dream about these arepas. They're incredibly delicious and filling. Everyone that works here is friendly. I love to sit in the window and zone out while I devour my Reina Pepiada. 10/10 read more

Fried plantains and Pollo Guisado with fresh coconut water. Everything about this place can be summed up in one word... perfection. The white corn meal has a light textured crunch to it. The chicken is moist and along with the black beans and melted cheese is to die for. The fried plantains are like eating fried pork belly. The fresh coconut water is tapped after you order and is sooo good. If you have not tried this place you need to go. The pearl St. Location is where we ate and the owners were working out of that location today. He is from Caracas and it shows. Very nice, very humble people making some unbelievable food. read more

Quiero Arepas - Fresh coconut water - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Don't expect to walk in, order and walk out with your food in 5 or 10 minutes. They are literally making the bread for your sandwich after you order. It is a multi- step process of making the masa, forming it, grilling it and then baking it. If you have time for a leisurely lunch, it's great. Otherwise, pass. A take-out order can be 15 or 20 minutes, and they weren't answering the phone for call-in orders. This may be a very casual restaurant, but it is not fast food. read more

Very nice staff. Food is delicious and always fresh. They have a great food truck at the pearl street farmers market also!

The food is great. I love that it is GF and the plantains are delicious. However, every time I order for pickup it is never ready on time.

Can honestly say I've never had a better Arepa in my life. It was fantastic, would highly recommend. A highlight on vacation. And very friendly and nice staff. And the passion fruit juice was also top notch. read more

Quiero Arepas - the Pabellon is the national dish of Venezuela. Stewed beef, black beans, sweet plantains and cheese. - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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**CELIAC SAFE** Decent sandwich but only recommend dining in because they will get your order wrong. "Kitchen" doesn't care or pay attention. Every couple months I'll stop by and get my hopes up and they let me down. Don't recommend any menu modifications. Check your takeout bags they consistently forget items or serve the wrong food. Sucks because it's actually tasty. Just not $25 after tip for the wrong order tasty. read more

Delicious complex flavors in a hand held bite. This place is pretty damn amazing. Good beer selection too.

I stopped by this South Pearl Street arepa spot for lunch while enjoying a long walk on a pretty early spring day. The menu has good options for carnivores and vegetarians alike. I really enjoyed my La Original made with fried plantains, black beans, and avocado. The food came out quickly, the arepa was nicely crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and the fillings were delicious. The combination of the slightly sweet plantains with the savory beans and avocado works really well. You have the option of adding cheese, and although I can see how that would be good, it was great with the standard preparation. It's nice having places like this in the neighborhood offering perhaps lesser know Latin American cuisine. read more