El Arepón Venezuelan Food

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The last review is misleading. While they do not have a dedicated fryer, if you tell the staff you are celiac or have an issue with gluten, they prepare the empanadas completely separate in a frying pan with new oil for you. The food is great and they are attentive to issues with gluten.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I can’t stress enough how NOBODY should be allowed to call anything gluten free if they do not have a dedicated fryer. They used to, but now do churros and breaded cheese sticks. I messaged on Facebook and they stated the arepas are gluten free. I get that, but you’re stating that your plantain sandwiches are and so are your empanadas when they’re not! You’re going to end up hurting someone really bad. It’s not worth just the arepas. I’m sorry. And I’m very disappointed with the misinformation and constant menu changes to the fryer.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Delicious food, staff is knowledgeable

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

The arepas and empanadas are so good!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

There is now a gluten containing cheese stick available, and multiple items marked “gluten free” on the menu are fried in the same oil. The arepas are not fried and are delicious, but use caution when ordering if you truly need to be gluten free. They are very thoughtful when answering questions but you cannot trust the menu board.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Amazing arepas!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Almost the entire menu is gluten free, and the owner is very aware of celiac and cross contamination procedures.

Almost the entire menu is gluten free, and the food is amazing! Made from scratch in the kitchen, and the quality is wonderful.

All of their food is delicious, and the owner is a great guy. Super friendly and willing to answer any questions about the food.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering