Arepas el Pana
317 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM
Crema's Take
“Arepas el Pana is a genuine Venezuelan gem that's earned near-perfect ratings for its authentic, beautifully presented arepas and empanadas—locals are so devoted they're considering moving to Albuquerque just for the food. Beyond the stellar kitchen, what keeps people coming back is the warm, attentive service and the joy of discovering something genuinely different, whether you're a Venezuelan homesick for the real thing or a curious newcomer trying passionate fruit juice and crispy yuca fries for the first time.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. Quick-grab spot. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
RUN don't walk to this place. Holy crap on a cracker, Batman, the food here is insanely good. Everything was perfect. Beyond perfect. I'm looking at the Albuquerque housing market for this place alone. In all seriousness, this place is special and your life will be better for…
I really liked the empanadas (shredded beef empanada is delicious) and the passion fruit juice. I came here for a short trip and definitely I was not expecting to find a Venezuelan restaurant here in Albuquerque and I was very happy when I saw the place.
If you’re thinking about it, just do it. This place has delicious food, was clean, and even has great food presentation. We got the Reina Arepa, Pernil Arepa, Pollo y Tajada Empanada, and Yuca Fries to share. I could barely finish my arepa after sharing yuca fries with my…
We wanted to try something new as we always do when out of town and was not disappointed. All employees were very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. We've never had Venezuelan food. The Arepa looked small but was very filling. It was very stuffed. I was surprised by…
Great little place to try something different here in Albuquerque! We make Colombian arepas at home but these were a delicious treat and different than ours! Secret sauce was a nice addition! Tostones were done to perfection. We would definitely come back. Service was fast…
Crema Reviews
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