We specialise in Gluten Free Arepas, the iconic dish of Venezuela & Colombia. Arepas are made with 100% white corn, filled with healthy and vibrant latin flavours. Find us at Ponsonby Central, in the heart of Ponsonby, Auckland.
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Monday – Sunday
11:30am – 8:30pm
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What is an Arepa?
An AREPA is a handmade corn meal flat bun made of white ground maize, 100% gluten-free and free of preservatives, artificial colours or flavours. It has its origins hundreds of years ago, cooked by the indigenous tribes across the areas that are now Venezuela and Colombia. This South American delight can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. BUEN PROVECHO!
We grill our AREPAS on the spot and we fill them with fresh & healthy ingredients.
Pick your arepa in 2 easy steps
Pick the colour of your arepa
(no artificial colour added)
Classic
100% corn meal
Green
Kale and Coriander + 100% corn meal
Red
Beetroot and Chia Seeds + 100% corn meal
Pick your Arepa fillings
Catira / 16
Scrambled Eggs, Grated Cheddar Cheese & Greens
Pelua / 17
Shredded Beef & Grated Cheddar Cheese
Pabellon / 18.50
Shredded Beef, Fried Sweet Plantains, Black Beans & Feta Cheese
Volvere / 18.50
Slow cooked Pulled Pork, Grilled Halloumi Cheese, Coleslaw & Plum Sauce
Mulata / 19
Smoked Manuka Pork Belly, Cheddar Cheese, Greens, Sweet Plantains & Cherry Tomato Salsa
Reina / 18
Shredded Chicken Breast Salad with mashed Avocado & Mayo
V=Vegetarian VG=Vegan
Rumbera / 19.50
Grilled Chicken Breast with a Dijon Honey Mustard Glaze, Manuka Smoked Bacon, Sliced Smoked Cheese & Greens
LLanera / 21
Sautéed Steak with Onions, Capsicum and Cherry Tomato, Greens, Grated Cheddar Cheese & Avocado Slices
Con Todo / 22.50
Shredded Beef, Manuka Smoked Bacon, Spanish Chorizo, Chicken Salad, Cheddar Cheese & Greens
Domino / 16
Grilled Halloumi Cheese, Black Beans & Sweet Plantains V
Bonita / 17
Organic Sauteed Tofu with Capsicum, Onion and Tomato, Sliced Smoked Cheese & Coleslaw V
Santa / 17
Organic Sauteed Tofu with Capsicum, Onion and Tomato, Sweet Plantains, Avocado Slices (seasonal), Greens & Cherry Tomato Salsa VG
ADD ONS
Sweet Plantain 4, Bacon 4, Spanish Chorizo 4.50, Halloumi Cheese 4, Avocado 4
Sides
French Fries / 8
Served with Mojo Mayo
Cassava Fries / 9
Served with Mojo Mayo
Tostones / 13
Fried Green Plantain Slices topped with Coleslaw Salad, Feta Cheese & Guasacaca
Fried Arepitas / 12
Topped with Sweet Plantains and Grilled Halloumi Cheese
Croquettes / 12
Cassava, Feta & Cheddar Cheese Croquettes served with our house made Cane Sugar Syrup
For The Little Ones
2 Arepa Pockets / 10
Filled with:
- Grated Cheddar Cheese & Black Beans, or
- Grated Cheddar Cheese & Shredded Beef
Both Options are served with French Fries.
Bigger Plates
Patacon / 25
Two whole Fried Green Plantain Slices filled with Black Beans, Cheddar Cheese, Coleslaw, Guasacaca Sauce, Sour Cream & Cherry Tomato Salsa. V
And your choice of: Shredded Beef, Pulled Pork or Organic Tofu sautéed with Onion, Capsicum and Cherry Tomato
Parrilla mar y tierra / 33.90
Sautéed Prawn, Calamari, Snapper, Spanish Chorizo, Beef Steak & Chicken with Onion, Capsicum & Cherry Tomato.
Served on a bed of French fries with Mojo Mayo & Guasacaca Sauce on the side
Cachapa / 25
Sweet Corn Pancake filled with Grilled Hallomui Cheese & Cheddar Cheese.
And your choice of: Smoked Manuka Pork Belly or Organic Tofu Sautéed with Onion, Capsicum and Cherry Tomato. V
Topped with Mojo Mayo Sauce. Served with Green Salad on the side
Arepachos / 25
House Made Arepa Corn Chips topped with Shredded Beef, Black Beans, Cheddar Cheese, Cherry Tomato Salsa, Sour Cream and Guasacaca Sauce
V=Vegetarian
Picadita (2 people) / 48.50
Spanish Chorizo, Grilled Chicken, Sautéed Steak, Arepitas, Mini Tostones, Cassava Fries, Halloumi Cheese and Avocado.
Served with Guasacaca Sauce, Cherry tomato Salsa and Mojo Mayo
Ensalada Mixta / 23
Mixed Greens, Feta Cheese, Avocado, Onion, Capsicum, Cherry Tomato, Balsamic Vinagrette, Toasted Seeds and you choice of Chicken or Organic Sautéed Tofu V
Vuelve a la vida: Seafood Cocktail Salad / 24
Prawn, Calamari, Mussels and Snapper with Cherry Tomato Salsa, Jalapeño & Greens Served with Tostones and Guasacaca Sauce
Drinks
Beer & Cider
Corona 9
Heineken 9
Garage Project Hapi Daze 10
Pale Ale Garage Project Garagista 10
IPA Garage Project Hops on Pointe 11
Pilsner Garage Project Shandy 8
Low Alcohol 2.4% Somersby Apple Cider 9
Wine (glass/bottle)
White - Septima Sauvignon Blanc - Argentina 2016 ( 11 / 48 )
White - Septima Chardonnay - Argentina 2018 ( 11 / 48 )
Rose - Septima - Argentina 2018 ( 11 / 48 )
Red - Septima Malbec - Argentina 2017 ( 11 / 48 )
Red - Padrillos Pinot Noir - Argentina 2017 ( 13 / 56 )
Cocktails / 16
Margarita: Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice
Mojito: White Rum, Lime, Sugar, Soda Water, Mint
Piña Colada: White Rum, Coconut Cream, Pineapple Juice
Tequila Sunrise: Tequila, Orange Juice, Cherry Maraschino
Cuba Libre: Diplomatico Gold Rum, Coca Cola, Lemon
Daiquiri: White Rum blended with Mango or Passionfruit
NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
Freshly Made
Cocada: Coconut Milkshake with a hint of Cinnamon 9
Cocolemon: Coconut Milkshake with a hint of Lemon 9
Freshly Made Frappes: Mango or Passionfruit 9
Papelon con Limon: Fresh Lemon and Sugar Cane Juice 8
From the Fridge / 6
Karma Cola No Sugar
Karma Cola
Lemmy Lemonade
Summer Orangeade
Kombucha (Lemon & Ginger)
Gingerella (Ginger Ale)
Antipodes Sparkling Water
Antipodes Still Water
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Pineapple Juice
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