Arepa Zone – Venezuelan
Step into a vibrant celebration of Venezuelan street food where the air is thick with the comforting scent of toasted corn and melting cheese. The kitchen turns out golden, griddled arepas stuffed to bursting with savory shredded beef and sharp cheeses, alongside crispy, dough-wrapped tequeños that offer a playful balance of salty and sweet. It is a soulful, high-energy space that captures the sun-drenched flavors of Caracas in every hand-held bite.
1121, 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC +12029002261 https://www.arepazone.com/0Cuisine: Venezuelan
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Arepa Zone
Dairy-Free at Arepa Zone
Arepa Zone in Washington has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Pabellón Bowl, Basmati Rice and Black Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Arepa Zone
Arepa Zone in Washington has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shredded Chicken, Roasted Pork and Shredded Beef. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Arepa Zone
Arepa Zone in Washington has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Pabellón Bowl, Queso Duro Per Pound and Queso de Mano 24oz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Arepa Zone
Arepa Zone in Washington has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Queso Duro Per Pound and Queso Guayanes (16 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Arepa Zone
Arepa Zone in Washington has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Queso Duro Per Pound and Queso Guayanes (16 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Arepa Zone
Arepa Zone in Washington has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Pabellón Bowl, Basmati Rice and Black Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Arepa Zone
Arepa Zone in Washington has 17 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Pabellón Bowl, Queso Duro Per Pound and Queso de Mano 24oz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Arepa Zone
Arepa Zone in Washington has 9 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Pabellón Bowl, Basmati Rice and Black Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Arepa Zone
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Box of Coffee | 151.9 g | 47.8 g |
| Carne Mechada Arepa | 0 g | 46.2 g |
| Shredded Chicken | 45.1 g | 44.6 g |
| Chicken Pabellón Bowl | 89.7 g | 22.6 g |
| Queso Duro Per Pound | 0.1 g | 18.7 g |
| Queso Guayanes (16 oz) | 0 g | 16.1 g |
| Venezuelan-Style Mini Empanadas | 36 g | 14.5 g |
| Catira Arepa | 13.7 g | 11.3 g |
| Veggie Pabellón Bowl | 54.9 g | 10.3 g |
| Canosa Arepa | 15.2 g | 9.2 g |
| Reina Pepiada Mini Arepa | 9.6 g | 7.6 g |
| Black Beans | 12.2 g | 7.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Tequeños - $1.8: Venezuelan queso fresco cheese sticks wrapped in thin dough. Served with garlic-cilantro dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guava Tequeños - $2: Venezuelan queso fresco cheese sticks with guava wrapped in thin dough. Served with garlic-cilantro dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chia Tequeños - $2: Venezuelan queso fresco cheese sticks wrapped in thin dough with chia seeds. Served with garlic-cilantro dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Venezuelan-Style Mini Empanadas - $2.25: Fried corn flour turnovers with choice of Ground Beef, Shredded Chicken, or Cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
Arepas
- Arepa Viuda - $2.5: Plain arepa (no filling) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Canosa Arepa - $10: Shredded beef and shredded white cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Mechada Arepa - $10: Shredded beef Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catira Arepa - $10: Shredded chicken and shredded yellow cheese Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Mechada Mini Arepa - $3.5: Miniature shredded beef arepa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegana Mini Arepa - $3.5: Miniature vegan arepa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Mechado Mini Arepa - $3.5: Miniature shredded chicken arepa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reina Pepiada Mini Arepa - $3.5: Miniature chicken salad and avocado arepa Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
- Beef Pabellón Bowl - $15: Shredded beef, rice, black beans, and plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pabellón Bowl - $15: Shredded chicken, rice, black beans, and plantains Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Pabellón Bowl - $15: Roasted pork, rice, black beans, and plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Pabellón Bowl - $14: Vegetarian Pabellón with rice, black beans, and plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Proteins
- Roasted Pork - $16.99 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Beef - $17.99 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Chicken - $16.99 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reina Pepiada - $16.99: Chicken salad with avocado Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Salads
- Basmati Rice - $35 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans - $35 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $30 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $30 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Dessert Shots - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Mini Tarts - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Mini Quesillo - $2.5: Venezuelan flan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Palmiers - $0.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Beverages
- Bottled Water - $2
- Box of Coffee - $25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coke - $2
- Diet Coke - $2
Add-Ons and Extras
- Queso de Mano 24oz - $16: Handmade Venezuelan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Queso Duro Per Pound - $9.5: Hard Venezuelan cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
- Queso Guayanes (16 oz) - $14: Soft Venezuelan cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach
- Utensils, Napkins and Plates (Per Person) - $2 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Arepa Zone
- Is Arepa Zone dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Arepa Zone has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Pabellón Bowl, Basmati Rice and Black Beans.
- What can I eat at Arepa Zone on a dairy-free diet?
- Veggie Pabellón Bowl, Basmati Rice and Black Beans carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Arepa Zone have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Veggie Pabellón Bowl and Basmati Rice.
- Is Arepa Zone gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Arepa Zone?
- Box of Coffee, at roughly 47.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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