Quiero Arepas

Just a heads up, its in a food collective, not its own restaurant.

I got an arepa, not the greatest meal I've ever had but it was safe (I didn't get sick) and filling. There was a lot of cheese.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Safety Feature Ratings

• Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)

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

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

Unbelievably good. Have the plantains in something or on something. We split the Riena Pepiada and the Pabellon. Riena is light very summery meal, amazing flavors. Pabellon is earthy, very fall in your mouth. Definitely coming back again and again. - I have an anaphylactic reaction to wheat, no issues, so nice to have a great go to, and something different.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Soooo, good. Great place to eat and grab a beer too. Their variety was outstanding and incredible.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Whole booth is GF! The arepas are huge, but good. One of mine was really cold to the point that the cheese didn’t even melt so unfortunately I didn’t get to eat that one. The taste was okay and I didn’t have a reaction!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Good

Love how it’s all GF in with all the other booths so I can feel normal. I LOVE their food! I go out of my way to eat here.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Delicious and 100% GF. Bonus: there is another GF stand in the same food hall. I only had the arepas because arepas are delicious!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Can’t go wrong with this 100% gluten free place!! The guys were helpful in answering questions and my non-gluten free friend’s were impressed as well!! We tried the salmon, chicken, and beef arepas. They were all delicious!!! The beef was our favorite though! In a super nice collective eatery and there is another dedicated bowl place in there too!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Excellent and dedicated gluten free.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

So delicious and plenty of food for the price. It was nice to feel like I wasn’t getting ripped off for once. Had the pabellón arepa!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

This walk-up counter establishment is inside a collective of other restaurants. The vibe inside was fun and loud. At Quiero Arepas, the service was poor but the food was delicious. We ordered 3 different arepas sandwiches and a side of fried plantains, which had a small amount of cheese and green avocado-cilantro salsa on top (which I had not expected but which was very good). We also order passion fruit juice which was refreshing and sweet but not too sweet. The sandwiches we ordered were the Reina Pepiada (chicken/avocado/citrus Mayo), Pollo Guisado (marinated chicken), and Pabellon (marinated beef). My favorite was the Pabellon but all were good. What I did not care for was the surly large man with a bald head that took our order. I have a 10-year old daughter with celiac disease. We don’t have a lot of options to eat out where we live, so we were all really excited to be in Denver and try this place. My daughter is a pretty adventurous eater, but she has had a couple of bad experiences being glutened when eating a sandwich. So she has developed. A little aversion to sandwiches. She will eat them deconstructed. It’s weird, I know. But, how big of a deal is it to just not put the sandwich together and serve all the ingredients on the side? Well, apparently it’s too difficult, because Mr. Surly Sour Face interrupted me before I could finish my request and said “No. We don’t do that.” It was delivered with such a finality and “case closed” attitude that I didn’t even try to go further. I ordered for my daughter anyway, but she wouldn’t eat it. It was so frustrating because I work so hard to provide good eating experiences for my daughter and this all just went to *!?$”* I was mad I paid a bunch of money to Uber there, mad at Mr. Surly, and unfairly mad at my daughter. So, although the food was very good, I will skip this place on my next trip to Denver. A gluten-free place that can’t accommodate a simple request from a little girl with celiac disease? No thank you.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Dedicated gluten free, ordered the chicken with avocado and added plantains, so delicious! Very generous portions.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Arepas we’re huge and so filling we couldn’t finish! We also got the side of plantains and they were so Good and carmelized! Had the smoked salmon arepa and papaya juice-just yum and happy to know it is all safe!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Everything is gluten free. It’s pretty good. Only complaint is the chicken is never tender, it’s always kind of tough and dry.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Good

Fantastic food! Large portions, so you only need to order one arepa

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Last I checked, everything they serve is GF! My wife eats here regularly and is a highly gluten-sensitive Celiac. She’s never gotten sick from their food, and it’s super tasty.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

It is so nice to get food from a restaurant that is completely gluten free. The arepas were very good. The atmosphere at Avanti is fun. It's a great place to go with friends who are not allergic to gluten because everybody can get what they want and then eat together.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Loved the food.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

I could eat here every day-excellent food and the entire establishment is GF so there is a zero chance of cross contamination. It’s in a very nice mini food court, everything is fresh

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Definitely CC. Seems like it may not be celiac safe anymore. Good taste though

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

One of my favorite places to eat! I can't have dairy or gluten so I get the pollo guisado - it's so filling and very tasty. Highly recommend! It's in a shared space (Avanti) so it's great for meeting up with friends who don't have dietary restrictions and can eat at the other restaurants in the hall. It can get crowded at times, but I've always been able to find seating.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Tried their La Original. It was huge and delicious. 100% GF menu in a food hall with another 100% GF eatery.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

The food was amazing, but this is a shared space (avanti) with other restaurants and I could tell there was some kind of cross-contamination after I ate there, both times. I wish I didn’t have a reaction, because I really love their food.

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

— Not at all

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

Delicious for adults and kids. Will be visiting again.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

I’ve read a lot of good reviews about this place and the food was ok but the rude large guy with glasses kind of ruined the experience. Anyone with food allergies especially celiac understands that it’s important to ask questions but that guy had zero patience for that. “It’s just a sauce” was the answer I got when I asked about what was in it. Pass on this place and go to Bowls by KO right next to them instead.

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

— Very

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?

— Average

Dedicated GF facility. I got the chicken arepa with the avocado sauce. I wasn’t a fan of the flavor because it was solely shredded chicken, avocado sauce and cheese, A LOT of it. I think if I had got something else I would’ve liked this place better. I’d go back.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Good

100% GF and delicious! Ordered an arepa and side of plaintains and they were both very good (and filling). Quiero Arepas is one counter in Avanti, a food hall.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

I ate here many times without a problem, but it got me pretty sick today. Be careful, i am not sure what changed. It is now on the no go list.

It really sucks, because i love their food.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Below Average

Quiero Arepas is a great choice at Avanti. They have a variety of options, including beef, fish, chicken, pork, and vegan.

I’ve eaten here multiple times and never gotten sick.

Make sure to try their passion fruit juice!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Holy WOW. So delicious! A little tricky to park and get to it, but the food is fantastic.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Absolutely delicious and they have options for vegans/vegetarians. Adding the fried plantains is a must.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

so many options and i felt secure in ordering anything from the menu. i would highly recommend

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Amazing flavor and great vegan options, too.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Food was delicious! The Mahi tempura taco was amazing and the desserts were so good! Enchiladas were ok, but everything else was fantastic!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

The flavors unfortunately weren't there for me and it was an absolute salt bomb.

Definitely gluten free and a dedicated kitchen, but the the chicken was not tender and it just tasted like chili powder and lots of salt.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Below Average

Delicious, authentic flavors, generous portions, all gluten free, loved it

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

100% GF and so flavorful. We Had the El Caribe and the Pollo Guisado (both are most popular)and side of plantains. Cheesy, well seasoned, black beans and a potato like bread. Delivered like a sandwich, eat with fork and make sure you get lots of napkins. One sandwich can feed 2 with order of plantains. If leftovers, get a to go container from one of the other food hall vendors. So so so good and very safe for celiacs

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Amazing food. 100% gluten free. Felt very safe eating here

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Love love the food. Super casual indoor food court with patio seating. Separate bar in food court. All GF and YUMMY

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

Venezuelan style arepas are incredible! We bought 4 different ones and everything is gluten free. Entire family is happy! Have to stop by. Very fun environment too.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

The food was amazing, and 100% dedicated gluten free so what more could you ask for?! I had the salmon arepa, it was absolutely DELICIOUS.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Good

I wanted to try arepas for a while. These are great. Arepa is packed into paper holder, so you don’t touch food. Big sign saying entire facility is GF. My friend described Avanti as Bro-Town, so the environment isn’t clean or kid friendly. Parking is a challenge. Worth it for the passion fruit juice alone. No reaction. Celiac.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Delicious Arepas. I will come back here in a heartbeat. Also, I love that I can take no gluten free people here and they can get what they want. Everyone’s happy.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Wonderful arepa!! Thanks for making a fantastic gluten-free spot.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Had a delicious gluten-free arepa! A great food-hall to try if everyone has different dietary needs.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

AMAZING! I wish I lived closer to eat here all the time. We visited when we were in Denver to see this place! I had researched places and knew I wanted to try this place! We got 3 different arepas to take it home! I got one that had like a cold chicken salad in it. It's been like 6 monts and I still think about how good it was!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Whole place is gluten free! Has dairy free & vegan arepas as well 😁 We walked here from Union Station with a couple hrs to kill on the way to the airport & it was well worth the walk! Delicious!!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

So delicious! Huge portions. Knowledgeable & friendly. No gluten at this place at all.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

100% GF. Ordered a Pabellon, a Reina, and a Jamon y queso (added fresh mozzarella). Generously filled. Great flavors. Try their hot sauce, it’s delicious! Also had the plantains, which was sweet plantains with a savory-spicy sauce and cheese.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

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

Incredibly tasty food!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent