Arepa Zone
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Great food. Had the steak Arapas. Signs were clear as to what was GF.
Food was delicious but staff are not super knowledgeable about gluten or cross contamination but we did not get sick once we confirmed what was gluten and not on their menu.
Used to eat here occasionally. A few weeks ago I grabbed an empanada and there was a cockroach inside!!! To make matters worse, I was glutened and spent the next day having tons of stomach issues. Would not recommend.
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Stopped by for a quick lunch. Was not disappointed! So many options of arepas to choose from- I got a vegetarian one with beans and cheese and a chicken, avocado, and cheese arepa. Plantains are in a shared fryer with empanadas which are not GF. Staff is helpful to answer questions. Messy to eat but so delicious! Didn’t get sick, highly recommend!
Ate here several times and had the arepas. They were delicious! I just wish the cachapas were GF.
I went with someone else, and we tried the empanadas (carne mechada and queso), yucca fritters, and trio of mini arepas (carne mechada, queso, and caprese). I only tried the vegetarian options, but we both agreed that the empanadas were the best part of the meal. I would try the arepas again but found the yucca fritters to be a bit too mild for me. The website clearly marks what is gluten-free and vegetarian, and I felt very safe eating here. No reaction!
Arepas were absolutely delicious. Ended up eating here twice while in DC. I like the ratio of the tiny ones better but it’s all good. A little sus of cross contamination but felt fine after.
All the arepas are gluten free and were REALLY good.
A wonderful spot for GF in Nats Park! Not entirely GF though, so make sure to ask about what you are specifically looking for.
All the arepas are gluten free! But the plantains are made in a shared fryer. When I mentioned I had an allergy the man taking my order immediately mentioned the shared fryer. Sooo delicious and $10 for a big filling arepa is a great deal.
Great casual stop for a quick lunch! Had the Pabellon arepa (shredded beef, plantains and black beans) - so good! The garlic cilantro sauce on the side was a great complement too. Definitely recommend.
This is a great quick dinner or lunch spot, as there are LOTS of gluten-free (labeled) options here! The arepas are particularly fantastic and celiac-safe.
Go get it, you won't regret it. 😁 Most of the items are naturally gluten free, including empanadas which are so tasty. Arepas are delicious.
So many GF options!! The empanadas are cooked in a shared frier. I ordered arepas and a mango juice.
Many of the ingredients are naturally GF, but things aren’t marked.
Most of the food here is naturally gluten free because arepas are made of corn. This is a go-to for me if I’m in the area. I’m not sure about cross contamination, but it seems like that would be limited based on the types of ingredients in the restaurant.
