Open round-the-clock as the name suggests, this big, busy, open-air joint is always good for a well-stuffed arepa – choose from classic caraqueños fillings in the display case, such as carne mechado, a shredded beef.
Arepera 24 Horas
Caracas
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1. Universidad Central de Venezuela
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