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Quiero Arepas

Venezuelan Arepas, Vegan Original

Worth ordering: Arepanamed in 13 reviews

Ask about the vegan preparation of the cocada if you’d like a drink to go with your arepa; the menu notes it can be made vegan.

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Top tips

  • Try La Original with black beans, avocado, plantains, and guasacaca; reviewers recommend eating it fresh rather than relying on takeout.
  • The dining room is small, and one reviewer found conversations easy to hear when there was no music playing.

People mention

Fresh coconut water and passion fruit juice.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, affordable and generous portions.

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Also praised for fast service and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

La Original is the standout vegan arepa, filled with black beans, avocado, plantains, and guasacaca; reviewers say it’s filling and best fresh off the grill. The Pearl St spot serves Venezuelan arepas in a small, casual dining room, with quick, friendly service and a menu reviewers describe as gluten-free.

Vegan menu

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1859 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–20:00
Tuesday
11:00–20:00
Wednesday
11:00–20:00
Thursday
11:00–20:00
Friday
11:00–20:00
Saturday
11:00–20:00
Sunday
10:00–14:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

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How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
black beans
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