Ingrained into everyday slang and popular culture, the arepa is much more than a meal. But ask a Colombian or a Venezuelan who does it best — or where it originated — and you’ll find ...

There are two things to keep in mind about arepas. The first is that they’re delicious. The second is that national cuisines ...

Arepas in Colombia often accompany a dish, such as meat or soup, and can have a topping or occasionally a filling. But in ...

A corn arepa with meat and cheese filling. (Toast-It) “When we lived back home in Venezuela, our mom used to make arepas every day for breakfast," Cabezas said. "And so living in the U.S., we ...

Latino Bar & Grill, which specializes in Colombian and Mexican fare, is a delicious foray into eating arepas for first time.

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The Arepa is a staple of Venezuelan cuisine, and often compared to a taco. However, there are a few key differences between the two that make the arepa stand out as the tastier option. The shell ...

A corn arepa with meat and cheese filling. (Toast-It) “When we lived back home in Venezuela, our mom used to make arepas ...