Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Maite, Seba Seba and Brisas Bakery & Restaurant, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for arepas in New York City. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional arepas.
New York City's Premier Arepas Destinations
Discover the most authentic and flavorful arepas across New York City, where a rich tapestry of Latin American culinary traditions comes to life. This curated selection features everything from the traditional Colombian staples at Maite and Seba Seba to the diverse Mexican and Spanish-inspired offerings at White Maize and Arepas Café. Whether you are grabbing a savory snack from Brisas Bakery & Restaurant or enjoying a hearty meal at Bogota or Patacón Pisao, these local favorites promise a perfect corn-pocket experience for every palate.
11 restaurants in Best Arepas in New York City | Top Spots
- Maite · rated 4.4/5: Colombian.
- Seba Seba · rated 4.1/5: Colombian.
- Brisas Bakery & Restaurant · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Brisas Empanadas · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Arepas Café · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Bogota · rated 4/5: Spanish (Note: While Bogotá.
- White Maize · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Brisas Bakery & Restaurant · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Brisas Bakery & Restaurant · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Patacón Pisao: Latin American.
- Bogota: Mexican.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
