La Taguara Areperia

Local venezolano que ofrece platos típicos de allí como arepas (pan de harina de maíz que se come relleno de distintos ingredientes), cachapas o tequeños. Tienen una gran variedad de arepas, aunque yo me quedo con la «pabellón», que está rellena de carne desmechada, plátano macho, queso y frijoles negros. Para beber tienen zumos naturales de frutas tropicales y también se puede encontrar alguna cerveza venezolana.
Es un sitio ideal si estás por el Born y quieres comer algo rápido y barato (las arepas tienen un precio de 4 – 5 €). Y lo de comer rápido no lo digo porque el servicio sea rápido (si vas en fin de semana está bastante lleno y 20 min de espera no te los quita nadie) sino porque el local no tiene sillas y has de comer de pie en unas mesas altas, lo que a mi modo de ver hace que no acabes de disfrutar de la comida y que te acabes marchando rápido. No acabo de entender porque no ponen taburetes, ya que tienen espacio para ello. Es debido a este motivo que no le doy más puntuación.

Nunca habiamos probado las arepas, y nos hemos puesto hasta el culo por muy poco dinero (20 € tres personas, con arepa y bebida cada uno).
Aun encima han sonado unos temitas de puta madre, hasta que el camarero ha puesto jazz.

This place was an old favourite about three years ago, but I must say it’s gone a bit downhill since. We came an hour before closing and they’d ran out of vegetables… who runs out of vegetables? They’re in practically every arepa they offer!
The sauces were watery and kind of gross– they used to be amazing sauces, not runny, flavourless liquid :-/​The corn sauce in particular was weirdly eggy.
My friend asked for his arepa without an ingredient and they put it in anyway, which was a bit annoying. If that had been an allergy he would have had to send it back!
It’s quite annoying because I really do like this place; it’s nice and affordable for a quick snack, and they still have pretty tasty and affordable beers! However, I can’t really justify more than 3 stars (at a push, and mostly because I like the imported beers) when I know they used to be so much better…

Reina pepeada! Reina pepeada! Reina pepeada!!! Imperdible si quieres algo rapido y Rico! Disfruten de las arepas que estan buenisimas!

I just came back from this place and I’m thirsty like a camel because my arepa was saltier than the Dead Sea!!! I’m Venezuelan. This is not how the harina Pan should be salted. It was inedible. Too bad because the sauces and the fillings were really good. I think the cook must’ve dropped the salt bottle in the masa mix and was like: YOLO!
I’ll stick to my mum’s arepas.

Awesome experience eating in what seems to be a super popular joint in the neighborhood. The guys speaks great English… for tourists. The arepas taste amazingly authentic. I ordered #5 — carne mechada with plantains, black beans, cheese… real good with the green sauce.
They serve beer too

Fantastic! My husband and I were traveling around Spain on our honeymoon and found this place on a street eats site. He is originally from Venezuela so wanted to check out the arepas. What I great treat! Great flavor, great staff, cute spot. A must try!

Ricas arepas rellenas estilo venezolano. Me gusta la «pabellón» que tiene carne de cerdo desmechada, platanitos, queso y frijoles negros. Deliciosas.

Sencillo y auténtico. ¿Qué podemos encontrar en esta arepería? ¡Pues arepas! Y un montón. Tienen hasta 18 rellenos diferentes y algunos complementos para acompañar.
Una arepa para cada uno y unos palitos de queso para los dos fue suficiente para quedarnos llenos. Cada arepa sale por unos 4 o 5 €, por lo que se come ¡súper barato!
Nosotros acompañamos nuestras «Pabellón» con unos zumos de guanábana y de tamarindo, frescos y naturales. ¡Buenísimos!
Eso sí, nos lo tuvimos que tomar todo de pie ya que, aunque tienen alguna mesa y barras, no hay sillas.

Visiting Barcelona, I was getting a little sick of stumbling upon restaurants and ending up unfulfilled. I did some research and found this place, which ended up being close to the Picasso Museum, where I was planning on spending the afternoon anyway.
I am a big fan of arepas and was happy to find an arepa shop in Barcelona. The people I was traveling with had never tried them before and aren’t too keen on trying new things. We all left full and happy. We all got the #5 which was wonderful with black beans, plantains, meat, and a ton of cheese.
Make sure you stay and eat in so that you can try all of the sauces. Also, the tres leches cake was amazing so definitely leave room for that. The place is super casual and although there are no chairs, there are tables. Overall, this was a delicious, quick, inexpensive lunch that filled us up for a day of sightseeing. I would absolutely return.

Best place in Barcelona to get full for only € 4. Order the #7 «la sifrina» if you go because it’s the best one. It’s a shredded chicken and avocado mixture with shredded cheese on top. All the sandwiches come on this bread that resembles an English muffin but tastes way better and is corn-​based. So sooo good, I went here 3 – 4 times a week at least when I studied abroad in Barcelona. Make sure you eat the arepa in the shop because they have these 3 really tasty sauces you can put on them. They also play good music. This is the one place I will miss more than anything from Barca!

Sitio excelente para probar unas arepas venezolanas y colombianas muy buenas. Dejarse aconsejar por los que atienden la caja y no por los nombres de las arepas. Esta bastante concurrido, merece la pena ir por sus arepas y las bebidas venezolanas. Dejad sitio para sus postres.

My kryptonite, my late night savior, my final 4 euros. Go hungry and tired, hyped or hampered, get a Pabellon and chow down with some of that delicious corn salsa and a red ale from moritz.

En un ambiente divertido lleno de recuerdos venezolanos, refranes y afiches de reinas de belleza, está La Taguara, arepería en pleno corazón de El Borne. Las arepas y tequeños son deliciosos, hacen también cachapas y ricos juguitos de frutas.

This place is a joke. If you like waiting in line forever for what is basically a sandwich (i.e. if you’re super super cheap because they are cheap) then this is the place for you.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a line move so slow in my life where the sandwich takes a few minutes (tops) to prepare. What a waste of time!

These are awesome Venezuelan «tacos.» Except on a crisp pita. Good, cheap, and fast meal. There is an English menu if you need it. The chicken cheese and guacamole is really good. There are also a few frescas that you can choose from.

I never expected to have an arepa this good in Spain! The corn/​masa exterior itself was earthy and delicious, but all the fillings packed inside really pull the flavors together. The meat is juicy, the beans smoky, and the banana/​plantain sauce at the table is out of this world .
I had the #5, which the owner mentioned is how arepas are preferred in South America… Definitely try it! You won’t be disappointed. Oh, and the restaurant is standing room only, so keep that in mind if you’re looking for a sit down meal

One thing to check off the «Never-​Have-​I-​Ever» list, and that is having an arepa. We were looking for something delicious to have for dinner on a Monday night, and my friend said, «Let’s get arepas!» So we did. He loves this place, and he definitely made me a fan.
Be aware there is no seating. There are tables, but that’s about it. The other half and I decided to each have an arepa with meat, plantain and cheese and split another cheese arepa, plus a pork cachapa and a cheese cachapa. It was a lot of food. And nothing was more than 5 Euros, so it was definitely on the cheap side of things as well. In case you don’t know an arepa is kind of like a corn English muffin. Here they cut it open and stuff it with delicious goodies. A cachapa is a sweet corn pancake. The food was so good it made me ignore the fact that I was listening to reggae music and didn’t have a place to sit. It was that good.
I think I probably preferred the cachapa, so I highly recommend getting one of those as well if you’re new to the place. The pork was super delicious and went well with the sweet pancake. However, both of them were so tasty that I casually mentioned that I may have to learn to make them at home and that was something that the other half whole-​heartedly agreed with. And he thinks I may need A LOT of practice. And I think I’m definitely willing to give that a go. I was also informed that I needed to learn to make the hot sauce, the cilantro sauce and the corn sauce that they provide as well, so we’ll see how it all ends up going in the future.

Not bad but don’t buy into the huge Unilocal hype. Was decent, nothing to die for. Tried the #5 for 4.75 €. Glad I can say I’ve tried it once to be able to pass next time someone wants to go for these. Was more of a glorified subway — Preparation time is 2 seconds. Also, no american-​style portions here so didn’t see the value for the $. However, still gets 3 stars because the friendly service. Would rather recommend Bo De B for a big yummy sandwich instead. Also, Mastercard only over 6 € (annoying because Mastercard works on percentage of sale so places shouldn’t be allowed to do this), but you can grab a 2 € beer to make up the difference if needed, which is nice.

Siendo de Miami, puedo conseguir arepas a cualquier hora. Pero en La Taguara encontré combinaciones y rellenos que nunca había probado y que estuvieron deliciosos! La arepa de plátano y queso estuvo riquísima. Lo único malo es que hay que comer de pie, pero muy recomendable.

Ok, so I’m kinda an aprea fanantic. Like, really bad. So when I was planning a girls’ trip to Barcelona and came across reviews for La Taguara, it shot right to the top of the list of planned activities. It was bomb.
If you haven’t had Venezuelan arepas, go. Go now and get one. La Taguara’s arepas are great. And a perfect intro if it’s your first experience. The arepas were packed with flavor and had the perfect crispiness on the fried outer shell.
It is a stand-​up and eat kind of place. Quick & dirty. If I had a chance to go again, I’d pack up a party’s worth and head over to the Passeig de Joan de Borbo for a picnic.
Our visit was during mid-​December and they even had hallacas available!!! If only I hadn’t already stuffed my face full of arepas before seeing the sign… Next time.

Amazing take-​out style food, and inexpensive. Not the type of place you’d stay a while — there are no chairs here, just tables you stand around.
I’d never tried an arepa before, but the staff was extremely friendly, and pointed out the most popular menu items. They seemed proud of their homemade juices, and offered us plenty of samples to woo us into trying them.
We had to wait a few minutes for our food, but it was well worth it. Freshly made to order in large, filling portions.

J’aime bien la Taguara, c’est l’endroit parfait pour une pause quand on se balade dans le Born. L’arepa est un «sandwich «venézuelien (et colombien, me dit-​on dans l’oreillette) fait d’un petit pain rond de farine de maïs et farci de viande, fromages, légumes secs, etc.
Mon préféré c’est celui au poulet haché, avocat et fromage, sur lequel je rajoute une bonne giclée de sauce au coriandre = MIAM. Né vous fiez pas à la petite taille de l’arepa, c’est très nourrissant, comme on dit «petit mais costaud «. Goûtez aussi les jus de fruits maison, très bons.
Last but not least, le local est très bien décoré. Par contre, pas possible de s’asseoir, il faut rester debout ou sortir au grand air (le parc de la Ciutadella est juste à côté !).

Deliciosas arepas venezolanas :) Muy buenas, hay de diferentes sabores, a mi me gustó mucho las de cerdo, son potentes, vienen muy rellenas y están deliciosas. El servicio es rápido, pides en barra y te lo comes de pie, no hay lugares para sentarse y eso es el punto negativo que le encuentro a este lugar. Los precios son más que correctos ya que las arepas llenan. La arepa con frijoles muy buena también.
Si os gustan los zumos naturales no dejéis de pediros alguno porque os sorprenderán y si sois más de cerveza tienen algunas colombianas y venezolanas.

Si no has probado la comida venezolana, este es un buen sitio para hacerlo.
Muy buenas arepas, cachapas y batidas. Si no han probado la de reina papeada, tienen que probar la de este local.
Excelente ambiente.

I have a new favorite! I had the «cachapa» with chicken and avocado. I was told, it was the first request. My friend had «la mixta» which is the arepa with everything. Prices were under 5 euros. And it was sooo good. We also had the ‘papaya water” and the conservas de coco. I can’t wait to try the other arepas. A must if you like this kind of food.

I have never tried arepas before, so I cannot say whether at La Taguara t
hey sell authentic ones… But oh they are soooo good. I had the one with platano and some cheese from Venezuela and I loved it! They also have some great selection of fruit juices, including tropical varieties which I have seen only here, and beer from Venezuela as well. The atmosphere is really cool, and the bartenders are the best!) Price — as far as I have noticed the most expensive arepa will cost you… 5 €!! So if you are in the neighbourhood, don’ t hesitate to pop in!)

La arepa Pabellón es increíble! Comida barata y con mucho sabor. Sentir el sabor de Latinoamérica…frijoles, queso, plátanos, todo muy bueno. Muchos zumos de frutas tropicales.
Se come de pie, asi que nada de lujos, pero muy autentico.
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I loved this place. we stopped in a for a quick snack before we checked into our flat in Barcelona. They are a Venezualan taqueria specializing in arepa (a traditonal Venezualan bread made of cornmeal and stuffed with all sorts of goodies). I also tried their fresh blackberry juice (one of 12 choices) and it was amazing. The staff was super friendly, they were playing great music and the place was packed.
One thing to note: no seating, just tall tables for standing and shoving your face full of deliciousness.

Me encanta ir a comer arepas, cachitos y tomar jugos naturales poruqe me encanta la comida venezolana

No puedes tener ni una conversación con un grupo de venezolanos sin que mencionen la comida principal de su país — la arepa — un pan delicioso de harina de maíz que se come con varias cosas dentro.
La Taguara era mi primera vez comiendo arepa no casera. Es deliciosa y puedes comer bien a buen precio. Las arepas son entre 3 – 5 euros, y si tienes mucha hambre se recomiende comer dos.
La gente que trabajaba allá es MUY maja también.

OMG… i discovered this place by accident and it quickly became my favorite place to eat while visiting in Barcelona. They make several different kinds of arepas with chicken, beef, pork, or veggie. I’ve never had an arepa until now, but it resembles a corn/​masa style pita sandwich, and they’re all affordably priced between 3 – 5 euros each. They’re served quickly and they provide 5 condiments for you to mix and match atop your arepa (picante, mais, garlic, cilantro, and avocado). I tried the Cochina (pork), spicy chicken, and chicken with avocado and they were all delicious. My husband loved the bean and cheese arepas. They also make about 6 fresh juices daily. I tried the strawberry and the watermelon and both were delicious. There aren’t any chairs but I think it’s a good thing because while we were eating, several crowds of people came, so it provides for a quicker turnover for them. I will miss this place, but I hope to find arepas near where I live soon!

Great, simple food at an affordable price. The sauces are amazing as well! Chicken and Guac is amazing. Also the Tropical is excellent if you don’t like meat. It’s a standing only restaurant where you stand in the middle or around the edges while you eat and put sauce on the arepas.

I love this place. I worked in barcelona last summer and I ate here at least twice a week. the chicken and guac arepas are my favorite with the plantains. so bomb. love the guys that work there also:)

Una tarde paseando por el Born, encontramos un sitio donde sirven además de unos zumos naturales buenísimos, una receta venezolana que esta para chuparse los dedos: se trata de las arepas (bollitos de harina de maíz frita o a la plancha). La rellenan de mil maneras diferentes, con queso, jamón, carnes, espinacas, salsas… Una comida rápida y deliciosa para esas tardes en las que te pierdes de tanto pasear y la panza te pide algo de comer.

INTERIOR: mesas altas estilo barra, no son lo que se dice super cómodas, pero el ambiente es entretenido. La decoración es alegre y colorida, al estilo venezolano.
SINGULARIDAD: Arepitas y comida venezolana con ingredientes venezolanos.
PRODUCTO: Arepas y cachapas, cerveza y zumos tradicionales y naturales.
RECOMENDACIÓN: Los zumos están deliciosos y si no conoces las cachapas, prueba una aquí!

Especialistas en arepas, la comida más típica de mi tierra natal, Venezuela. Para mí es agradable ir a este lugar a comer o tomar algunas de esas cosas que se pueden llegar a extrañar de mi país como los golfeados (dulces de azúcar morena y queso blanco) o la clásica cerveza Polar. Para mí, que he comido arepas durante toda mi vida, tal vez no sea gran cosa, pero para alguien que no esté acostumbrado le recomendaría probar estos bollos hechos con harina de maíz que se pueden rellenar con queso, carne, jamón y demás cosas. Prefiero mucho más las cachapas, unas tortillas de maíz molido rellenas de queso venezolano, que son más díficiles de conseguir… aluciné cuando las comí aquí luego de tanto tiempo lejos de casa. Pero lo mejor me parece que son los zumos naturales, creo que de los mejores que he tomado en Barcelona.

Para mí este sitio se llama «La Arepería». Nunca recuerdo «La Taguara». Es un sitio informal y rápido donde disfrutar de unas riquísimas arepas típicas venezolanas. Si te gusta lo agridulce te aconsejo la arepa de queso y plátano. ¡Deliciosa! Y si no prueba la Reina Pepiada, parece ser la más completa de todas. Si te apetece puedes acompañarla con un zumo de fruta natural de maracuyá. La arepa y el zumo fresco y natural es una buena combinación para comer algo al paso. La Arepería tiene mucho color y ambiente latino. La decoración es bizarra y alegre al mismo tiempo. Encontrarás unos cajones de colores que cuelgan en la pared. Toda la variedad de arepas están escritas en unos pizarrones con su descripción y su coste, todo bien detallado y claro. Un dato importante, por si no te gusta comer parado, en el local no hay sillas. Está planteado como algo más bien de paso, un estilo «fast food». A mí sinceramente me gusta el lugar, me gustan las arepas pero le agregaría unas sillas altas para comer más cómodo en el sistema de barras que hay en los costados. Igual, valen la pena. Si vas de noche, no vayas después de las 11.30 porque ya apagan el «horno». Voilà!