La de Pernil Arepa from Caracas

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I had been wanting to try an arepa from Caracas for the longest time. Finally, this past week I went there and ordered the La de Pernil ($8) with roasted pork shoulder, tomato slices and spicy mango sauce. This was actually my first time ever having an arepa. It’s a Venezuelan & Colombian staple, served at any meal of the day due to it’s versatility. The arepa itself is made with ground maize dough or corn flour, which gives the ‘sandwich’ a very distinct taste. The crust is crisp, with a soft inside. The pork in the La de Pernil was tender and flavorful, with the mango sauce complementing it nicely, although I did not find it very spicy. For a snack one arepa is good, but if you’re more hungry I’d suggest getting two and maybe some sides like the homemade chips and guacamole or the fried sweet plantains.
Caracas Arepa Bar: 93 1/2 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003