Arepas in Ithaca

Cornmeal arepas with meat or vegetable fillings await you at El Chamo Bar & Grill in Ithaca, with pickup available for your order.

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Arepas to Try

Simple Arepas

Three cornmeal arepas with a required protein choice, cheese, and sauce.

Shredded Beef Simple Arepas$21.50Three cornmeal arepas filled with shredded beef, topped with house sauce, and served with yuca, salad, and guacamole.
Shredded Chicken Simple Arepas$19.00Three cornmeal arepas filled with shredded chicken, melted cheese, and topped with the signature house sauce.
Ground Beef Simple Arepas$19.00Three cornmeal arepas filled with ground beef, melted cheese, and topped with the signature house sauce.
Cheese Simple Arepas$19.00Three cornmeal arepas filled with cheese and topped with the signature house sauce, without a meat filling.
Steak Simple Arepas$20.00Three cornmeal arepas filled with steak, melted cheese, and topped with the signature house sauce.
Grilled Chicken Simple Arepas$20.00Three cornmeal arepas filled with grilled chicken, melted cheese, and topped with the signature house sauce.

“We just tried El Chamo for the first time and only did pick up take out for lunch, but we were so impressed. We had the Pabellon Platter and shredded chicken arepas with sweet plantains and beans. The flavors were amazing, the plantains were perfectly cooked, the arepa texture was just right. The restaurant looks great, next time we'll definitely be dining in.”

“Highly recommend! Such good vibes and food. We got the chicken arepas and the steak plate, both with beans and plantains. Everything was crispy and fresh, super tasty, with great drinks too. Fun place to watch the matches as well.”

Appetizer Platter

$28.00

A platter with 3 arepitas, 3 tequeños, chicharrón, and 2 mandocas.

“Just visited El Chamo for the first time and it was amazing! Our food and drinks were so good. The waitstaff was kind and attentive. The recommended surf and turf platter was excellent, as were all the appetizers and soup. I look forward to coming back to try more of their great food, including the arepas.”

Arepa de Carnitas

$21.00

Cornmeal arepa filled with pork, melted cheese, and guasacaca sauce.

“I'm very picky when it comes to food and let me tell you, this place did not disappoint if you're in Ithaca you need to try this place! My wife and I enjoyed the food very much. I got the arepas de carnitas and omg the green guasacaca sauce was so good it paired so well with my arepas and yuca fries. Even the salads dressing was amazing 👏! If you're really into amazing food don't hesitate on coming here! Everything was amazing!”

Arepitas

$8.50

Four small sweet cornmeal arepas served with house sauce.

“A slice of Venezuela in Ithaca! What a treat it was to be eating arepas in upstate New York. The owners, the front of the house all come together for a special meal so deliciously prepared by the kitchen staff. Stop by and enjoy a meal you won’t soon forget!”

Pabellón Arepas

$19.00

Three cornmeal arepas hold shredded beef, black beans, and house sauce.

“Best food in town hands down and open late!!! Arepas are mouth watering!”

Vegan Arepas

$19.50

Cornmeal arepas are filled with vegetables, tofu, red sauce, and guacamole.

“We order bunch of food and everything tasted amazing. Empanadas were amazing, Arepas are good and they tasted like a type of bread in indian breakfast but with protien. If am every here in the city I would visit again.”

Vegetarian Arepas

$19.50

Three cornmeal arepas with vegetables, guacamole, cheese, and house sauce.

“Watched a bit of a world cup soccer match and it was such a lovely experience. The arepas were perfect, the patacones, crisp and not too salty, the staff so friendly. Will definitely come back and highly recommend it!”

#1 Criollo

$16.00

Two arepas come with eggs, shredded beef, black beans and cheese.

“I love this place! The margaritas are delicious. They have good chicharrón, arepas and salchipapas. They play good latin music and it's super fun. The bar servers are friendly and willing to give you a drink when you're feeling thirsty. I did my BD party here and it was awesome!”

#2 Criollo de los Llanos

$17.50

Two arepas with eggs, steak, avocado, and shredded cheese.

“great venezuelan food! we got the pabellon platter and steak arepas with fried yuca and plantains. can’t wait to come back”

Something for Everyone at El Chamo Bar & Grill

At El Chamo Bar & Grill, arepas come filled or paired with eggs and meat. Two-arepa plates feature sunny-side-up eggs with shredded beef, black beans, and crumbled white cheese, or steak, avocado, and shredded cheese.

Vegan Arepas hold vegetables, tofu, red sauce, and guacamole. Arepa de Carnitas pairs juicy pork with melted cheese and Guasacaca sauce. Arepitas come as four small sweet cornmeal arepas with house sauce.

Visit us in Ithaca for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Simple Arepas offers grilled chicken, ground beef, or steak in a three-arepa serving, with sweet plantain or yuca available on the side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular arepas options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Simple Arepas — Three cornmeal arepas include melted cheese and house sauce, with a required choice of cheese, grilled chicken, ground beef, shredded beef, shredded chicken, or steak.
#1 Criollo — This breakfast serves two arepas with sunny-side-up eggs, savory shredded beef, black beans and crumbled white cheese.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for arepas throughout the Ithaca area. Order your arepas online for convenient pickup or delivery.