Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa – Mexican
The air hums with the inviting scent of toasted corn and sizzling dough, drawing guests into a lively space where Venezuelan comfort food takes center stage. Crispy, golden tequeños pull apart to reveal molten cheese and sweet guava, serving as the perfect prelude to thick, griddled arepas overflowing with creamy avocado chicken or the rich, savory depths of a traditional Pabellon. It is a sensory journey through vibrant flavors and textures, where every hand-held bite feels like a warm, soulful invitation to the dinner table.
491, Blue Hill Avenue, Boston, MA +16175168816 https://dontequenoydonaarepa.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, pescatarian, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, tlc, volumetrics, zone
Diet fit at Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa
Halal at Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa
Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa in Boston has 2 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Traditional Cheese Tequeños and Guava and Cheese Tequeños. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa
Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa in Boston has 2 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Traditional Cheese Tequeños and Guava and Cheese Tequeños. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa
Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa in Boston has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Reina Pepiada Arepa and Guava and Cheese Tequeños. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa
Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa in Boston has 4 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Reina Pepiada Arepa, Pabellon Arepa and Traditional Cheese Tequeños. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa
Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa in Boston has 2 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Traditional Cheese Tequeños and Guava and Cheese Tequeños. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Anti-Inflammatory at Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa
Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa in Boston has 4 anti-inflammatory-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Reina Pepiada Arepa, Pabellon Arepa and Traditional Cheese Tequeños. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
DASH Sodium-Reduced at Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa
Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa in Boston has 3 dash sodium-reduced-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Reina Pepiada Arepa, Pabellon Arepa and Guava and Cheese Tequeños. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
GERD-Friendly at Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa
Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa in Boston has 2 gerd-friendly-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Reina Pepiada Arepa and Pabellon Arepa. 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 Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pabellon Arepa | 99 g | 25.7 g |
| Guava and Cheese Tequeños | 23.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Reina Pepiada Arepa | 7 g | 6.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Tequeños
Venezuelan cheese sticks made with fresh ingredients
- Traditional Cheese Tequeños - $10.99: Venezuelan style cheese sticks wrapped in dough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guava and Cheese Tequeños - $11.5: Sweet guava paste and salty cheese wrapped in dough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Arepas
Authentic Venezuelan corn cakes with various fillings
- Reina Pepiada Arepa - $12.5: Chicken and avocado salad Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pabellon Arepa - $13.99: Shredded beef, black beans, sweet plantains, and white cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa
- Is Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa halal-friendly?
- Yes. Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa has 2 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Traditional Cheese Tequeños and Guava and Cheese Tequeños.
- What can I eat at Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa on a halal diet?
- Traditional Cheese Tequeños and Guava and Cheese Tequeños carry the halal tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa?
- Pabellon Arepa, at roughly 25.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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