Arepa Factory - Latin Kitchen

Venezuelan kitchens run on cornmeal. At Arepa Factory - Latin Kitchen, that simple staple becomes the base for plates that travel from Caracas to Avenue A without losing their accent.

Across from Tompkins Square Park, 147 Avenue A keeps the menu tight: small plates for sharing, late-night bites for the neighborhood’s night owls, and a handful of vegetarian options that don’t feel like an afterthought. Kids eat free on Sundays, and the dessert case stays stocked until the last customer leaves.

Lunch and dinner service overlap just enough to cover the afternoon slump; call (646) 490-6828 if you’re running late and want them to hold a table. The kitchen stays open past midnight, so the arepas you crave at 11 p.m. are still there when you are.

Directions pull up quickly on your phone; the map is here: 147 Avenue A on Google Maps. If you live east of First Avenue, you’ve probably smelled the garlic and cilantro by now.