Caracas Arepa Bar (summer only)

White rice, black beans, fries, two hotter sauces, mango slushie, Venezuelan background music music: everything I wished for Labor Day at Rockaway.

The atmosphere here is good. It is at the beach, after all. The Arepa was good. I got the El Gato, it had Cheese, Plantain and Avocado. My mom had the Fish Arepa and she liked it. Our friend had the Chicken Empanada, which she enjoyed. The Arepa were a little pricey for their size but they were pretty full so I guess that justifies the price. The beer were a good price. However don't expect any drink here with hard liquor. They have Frozen Sangria and canned wine, which was pricey. It's counter service and they have communal picnic tables. The people are friendly. The music left something to be desired. We're glad we tried it, not sure if we'd go back. Never say never.

Best beach in NYC. “Rockaway beach”. I love this restaurant. Good food & good vibes. And efficient service.

This is our favorite place to get lunch when at the beach. Unlike many beach restaurants, the food is amazing and not the usual deep fried heavy dishes. The arepas are delicious and there are a few vegetarian options too. Try their house sauce!

Everything is very good except the price of the arepas is $14 dls. I think they are quite expensive

Over a decade ago, I stumbled upon this hidden gem, and I was immediately captivated by the concept of a sandwich version of arepas. The masterful blending of ingredients creates a symphony of flavors in each bite, heightened by their delectable sauce. Beyond this discovery, I've explored their year-round establishments in both Brooklyn and Manhattan. Regrettably, the Brooklyn location has since closed its doors, yet the borough now boasts a burgeoning Venezuelan culinary scene to delve into.

Their frozen Sangrias, with their potent and captivating flavors, come highly recommended. During my most recent visit, I observed the staff grappling with maintaining the ambiance—music skipping and speakers showing the wear of many years of use. Nevertheless, I found solace in being present there. While Rockaway Beach isn't my preferred destination, this establishment makes the journey worthwhile, in my opinion.

This is my favorite spot to get food when I go to Rockaway Beach! They used to have other locations but unfortunately this is the only spot left. I'm obsessed with the Arepas and their signature sauce. Can't wait to buy a bottle when I bring my cooler next time (they suggested I purchase it before I leave the beach since it needs to be refrigerated).

The chicken arepa is delicious, the tequeños, sometimes they play live music, you share the table, they are large tables

Good food but wildly expensive. Also the tip prompt on the iPads is like 20,22, and 25%, rather than set 1,2, or $5 amounts. For a place with paper plates and no table service it's kind of awkward to prompt people with 20% tips.

If you’re Spanish and like flavor in your food do not come here. Food tasted bland the drinks are $12+ and they don’t even give you a buzz. The older guy who’s the owner had such a nasty attitude with most customers on line, it was embarrassing to see. Go to the Rockaway bazaar bar on 97th st which is what I did after and I promise you you’ll get your moneys worth.

Very nice the food and juice from tropical fruits are dalicious very clean I love it I invite someone e friend s to visit Caracas my husband go to almost every day to drink something my family all they love Caracas.they are very friendly to to serve the people's.love you all

I'm from Caracas, Venezuela so, I'm biased. But I can tell you that there is nothing better than having arepas and empanadas close to the beach! I had a Polar beer (Venezuelan) and arepa de pabellon. It took me back home, for a few minutes!

Delicious Venezuelan dishes plus they have their liquor license renewed! The staff are so friendly and the location is right on the boardwalk at Rockaway Beach!

Caracas Arepa Bar on the boardwalk is one of my favorite experiences in life. The arrival to Rockaway via the ferry, the walk to the boardwalk, followed by the Sweet V arepa along with a passionfruit juice on a summer day is what I look forward to every hot summer day.

An arepa packed with sweet plantain, black beans, finely sliced jalapeno, and avocado with a side of the most perfect fluffy/slightly crispy french fries hits the spot before diving into the ocean and soaking up sun rays.

The service is fast and friendly. The music is always on point. The vibes are 5 star. I always recommend this joint to anyone looking for food that's both filling and light at the same time. Perfect food for a perfect beach experience.

Always a great way to lunch on the beach. The arepas are amazing (surprisingly the best one IMO is the vegan) and slushes are so refreshing and empanadas are full of flavor. Make sure you hit this spot up if the line isn't too long. Or even if it is, it's worth the wait.

They changed the menu, don't have as many options as before. Made it a bit pricier too. But what I got was tasty.

Excellent Venezuelan fare restauran on the beach, with Arepas, Empanadas, rice and beans and other latin cousine delights. Affordable too)