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Papelon Venezuelan Arepa Bar

1923 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Pickup Only
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Appetizers
Arepas
Bowls
Cachapas
Desserts
Drinks

Featured Items

  • Marquesa Passion Fruit

    Venezuelan Marquesa is a non-bake dessert made with layers of galletas Maria (Marie biscuit) and a delicious heavy cream made with condensed milk and passion fruit
    $6.00

Appetizers

  • Tequenos

    Venezuela's answer to the mozzarella stick: gooey cheese wrapped in a thin dough and fried until golden. Five pieces per order — great for sharing, if you're willing
    $11.50
  • Empanadas

    Crispy, fried corn-dough turnovers, golden outside and juicy inside. Choose beef or chicken filling.
    $11.50

Arepas

New to arepas? Think of it as Venezuela's answer to a sandwich: a grilled corn patty, split open and packed with fillings. Naturally gluten-free and made fresh to order.
  • Armando's Arepa

    Co-founder Armando's own creation: a warm, grilled corn patty split and stuffed with shredded beef, fried plantains, and Gouda cheese. Sweet, savory, and a great first arepa if you've never had one.
    $13.50
  • Leo's Arepa

    Founder Leo's signature mashup: a grilled corn patty filled with juicy shredded beef, our creamy avocado-chicken salad (the same one in our Reina Pepiada), and Gouda cheese. Two favorites in one arepa.
    $13.50
  • Arepa Pabellon Chicken

    Our arepa version of pabellón, Venezuela's national dish: shredded chicken, black beans, fried plantains, and crumbly queso fresco, packed into a warm grilled corn patty. Naturally gluten-free.
    $13.50
  • Arepa Pabellon Beef

    Our arepa version of pabellón, Venezuela's national dish: shredded beef, black beans, fried plantains, and crumbly queso fresco, packed into a warm grilled corn patty. Naturally gluten-free.
    $13.50
  • Catira

    A warm, grilled corn patty filled with shredded chicken and Goud cheese. Simple and comforting — a great starting point if you're new to arepas. Naturally gluten-free.
    $12.50
  • Pelua

    Like our Catira, but with beef: a warm, grilled corn patty filled with juicy shredded beef and melted Gouda. Naturally gluten-free.
    $13.00
  • Reina Pepiada

    One of Venezuela's most popular arepas — named after a beauty queen. A warm corn patty filled with creamy avocado-chicken salad and Gouda cheese. Cool, rich, and crowd-pleasing
    $12.50
  • Borracha

    A warm, grilled corn patty filled with tender roasted pork and Gouda cheese. Hearty and savory. Naturally gluten-free.
    $12.50
  • Domino

    Vegetarian. Black beans and queso fresco between Venezuelan corn flour bread.
    $10.50
  • Veggie

    A hearty vegetarian arepa with black beans, fried plantains, fresh avocado, and your choice of Gouda cheese or queso fresco. Naturally gluten-free.
    $12.50
  • Swiftie

    Named for our team's biggest Swifties — this fan-favorite is entering its best era yet: a warm, grilled corn patty filled with shredded chicken, sweet fried plantains, and Gouda. Naturally gluten-free, and no bad blood if you order it every time you visit.
    $13.00
  • Viuda

    The plain arepa — just the warm, grilled corn patty, no filling. A gluten-free side, or the base for building your own.
    $2.99
  • Queso Arepa

    A warm, grilled corn patty filled with your choice of cheese. Simple and cheesy — a safe bet for picky eaters.
    $8.00

Bowls

  • Chicken Bowl

    No arepa needed: shredded chicken over rice with black beans, fried plantains, and queso fresco. All the flavor of our arepas, bowl-style
    $13.99
  • Beef Bowl

    No arepa needed: shredded beef over rice with black beans, sweet fried plantains, and cheese. All the flavor of our arepas, bowl-style.
    $14.99
  • Pork Bowl

    No arepa needed: tender shredded pork over rice with black beans, sweet fried plantains, and cheese. All the flavor of our arepas, bowl-style.
    $13.99

Cachapas

Sweet corn pancake with queso de mano. Vegetarian.
  • Cachapa

    A thick, naturally sweet pancake made from fresh corn, folded around melty queso de mano (a mild, stretchy cheese, similar to a soft mozzarella). Vegetarian — a favorite if you like your savory food a little sweet.
    $13.99

Desserts

  • Quesillo

    Venezuela's take on flan: a silky, creamy custard baked over caramelized sugar. Cool, sweet, and simple.
    $6.00
  • Marquesa Passion Fruit

    Venezuelan Marquesa is a non-bake dessert made with layers of galletas Maria (Marie biscuit) and a delicious heavy cream made with condensed milk and passion fruit
    $6.00

Drinks

  • Papelon

    Our namesake drink: unrefined cane sugar (papelón) dissolved and shaken with fresh lime. Sweet, tangy, and served cold — yes, it's where our name comes from.
    $7.00
  • Parchita

    Fresh Venezuelan passion fruit juice — "parchita" is what we call passion fruit back home. Tart, tropical, and refreshing.
    $7.00
  • Malta

    Venezuelan malt beverage brewed from barley.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $3.75
  • Fresscolita

    Venezuelan Red cream soda.
    $3.75
  • Mexican Coke

    Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
    $4.00
  • Diet Coke

    Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
    $2.50
  • Water

    $2.50

Pork Bowl

$13.99

No arepa needed: tender shredded pork over rice with black beans, sweet fried plantains, and cheese. All the flavor of our arepas, bowl-style.

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Papelon Arepa Bar Location and Hours

(412) 450-6030
1923 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Open now • Closes at 9PM
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