Mia's Arepas a taste of Venezuela in Manchester

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The food was delicious, I had arepa de pabellón and tequeños. To lick your fingers as we Venezuelans say. Every bite took me back to my country. The owner and staff are super friendly, I would definitely return!!!!!

The ambience of salsa night was perfect to go with some Venezuelan food, the Arepa was AMAZING, really the most flavour packed in to a bite that I've had here. Hope I can return one day and will be recommending to all my manchester based friends!

Best arepas and tequeños ever 😍

Man great tasting 😋 Venezuela 🇻🇪 food tasty and also had dairy free cheese 🧀 vegan cheese and gluten free as well

There are few places where you can taste the love they put into the food when making it... and at Mia's arepas YOU FEEL IT! I tried arepa pabellón and arepa la chama... too divine. And the UNBEATABLE service. Thank you for everything Mía and Kevin, how nice to find people who praise Venezuelan gastronomy.

As always, great food from Venezuela

These arepas slaps harder than my mums sandals. Trust me. These are the real deal.

Some of the best arepas I've ever had, and I been to Venezuela, I should know 😉. Service was great + vegetarian options!

The best arepas I have ever tasted, the workers are super attentive and friendly. We will return for sure.

Sara and I had Pabellon Criollo and Vicky’s arepas and I would recommend them to anyone. In fact I have. Hope to see you at The Beartown Tap in the near future.

A little piece of Venezuela in the north of the UK, excellent service

The service is super good and the product is very good

We had been wanting to come and try our friend's arepas for some time... The experience could not have been more wonderful... Counting the days until we return

An excellent place, I would say the best in terms of Latin food, I was waiting for 3 years to try those delicious arepas, I came from London especially, eating different arepas, tequeños and empanadas for 3 days, good service Good taste, I hope to return soon.. . Good luck

Came over from Leeds just to have some Arepas - they're just that good! (Vicky's is my absolute favourite but that inhaled before I could tale a photo).

Great selection. I had Vicky's arepa and it was delicious. My partner had his own made as he's a fuss pot, and then ordered another yo rake home! Fresh, tasty, authentic arepas. Staff really friendly and helpful. Good price. A real taste of Venezuela.

Incredible place. I came here because the menu is 99% gluten free, I’ve never eaten Venezuelan food before. The lovely guy talked me through how gluten and cross contamination is handled and how seriously they take it (there’s only thing on the menu that contains gluten and that’s kept in its own little fryer!) The staff member (wish I’d got his name!) was so kind and very passionate about his food, he explained unfamiliar ingredients to me like plantains which was lovely and told me how to make my own arepas. The food was divine, absolutely stuffed to the brim but still manageable to eat in public! There were so many amazing flavours, it truly was “a sensation!” I wish I lived closer to Manchester to get more, I just want to work my way through the menu now - arepas are all I can think about haha It was a little tricky to find at first, having never been to Freight Island before but turn right as soon as you’re in the main building and it’s a few stalls down :) Thank you for gorgeous food guys!

Amazing food and amazing people. Muchos gracias!

It was a delight. Mia is a very good cook and her food has an excellent flavor!!

The food is amazing with a real Latin American taste! I'm looking forward to going back. Mia and Kevin provide lovely, brilliant customer service.

Authentic Venezuelan food! Service is amazing!

The food is AMAZING. I have never tried an arepa or an empanada before and it blew me away. The beef is so lovely and tender. The service was great and you can tell the lovely people who work here put love and passion into every single item they make. There is lots of food to choose from at Freight Island but I was so glad we chose here! Can’t wait to try more 💜

First time trying Venezuelan empanadas and Mia's Arepas was one to remember !! She was so friendly and nice, and the service was really great too as the food came quick and fresh The beef is perfectly made, the size is good and the sauce is very nice I definitely recommend

The best place for truly homemade Venezuelan food in the UK... it is a unique experience to try each product! And exceptional service

Amazing gluten free food full of flavors , with vegan and halal option! For a coeliac , this has been a great experience

We come to Manchester just for their food! Never been disappointed

Ive ordered the tasting platter to try the different flavours before, every single one was delicious and had a unique flavour

Delicious food! The pabellon arepa is one of the best ☀️🙌

Very good service and authentic flavor. Mrs. Mia has charisma and good humor. 1000% recommended

Great, authentic Arepas and tequeños. A true taste of Venezuela. Mia always has the loveliest smile on her face.

Visited on a fairly busy Friday evening, but Maria's Arepas did not faulter, simply amazing! Highly recommended!

Very slow - said it would be 10/12 minutes but was half an hour. Reina Pepiada was bland, but the Veggie Caliente was very tasty.

My wife and I ate at Mia's it was delicious. Whatever we had amazed us. The lady who is behind the counter cooking is a special friendly lady. Highly recommended

I was having a wander around Freight Island and came across this place. The owner (that’s who I assume it was, anyway) came out to greet a friend and I before insisting that we try Venezuelan food. We were charmed and so placed an order. I’m pretty sure I chose the Chicken Deluxe Arepas. It was decent, but perhaps a bit too pricey at £10.50. It was more of a big snack than a substantial meal. If you’re at Freight during a busy time, I’d recommend popping to this eatery. There was some sort of lasagne stall that had a one-hour wait; we received our food in a little over ten minutes.

Best Arepa in Town! You have to try it!

Fantastic arepa and very friendly owner/staff.

The best quality and flavor of Latin America in Manchester. Super recommended We love the service and especially the food. Many blessings for your place ❤️❤️❤️

Simply unreal, being Colombian we have our own arepas and had high expectations as the last filled arepa I had was in Cartagena Colombia. Vicky’s Arepa blew me away with the freshness of the avocado salad to the the deliciously tender slow cooked meat balanced with the sweet plantain and the freshly cooked arepa. One of the best meals I’ve ever had. The meat empanada was also good.

Mia was so lovely and so passionate about creating authentic Venezuelan food. The arepa and empanada we had was out of this world. So full of flavour 🤤

Best food on offer amazing loved it. Ordered it when already full didn't regret it.

Mia is an absolute joy and her arepas are just the best, they’ve got lots of filling and incredible taste. It’s impossible to go here and not feel the big love she puts in preparing everything.

Literally one of my favourite places! Mia is so kind and wonderful! I have celiac so it is usually hard for me to find quick gluten free hot food in town but Mia told me the arepas are naturally gluten free and now I go every single time I am nearby! The food is amazing and the empanadas are one of my favourites. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to go recently as I have been sick but Mia always recognises me and is wonderful (as always) when I come! Great service and amazing food!!!

The Queen of Arepas! Delightfully delicious arepas and empanadas. Customer service was second to none. Great atmosphere with the salsa playing in the background and it truly was an authentic vibe. Would highly recommend visiting and treating yourself to a taste of Latin America! 10/10

Ate here at Manchester Christmas markets! Got two delicious arepas and travel advice for my brothers holiday in Spain. Would recommend Yummy!

Delicious! I had the pabelllon arepa, super good, nice portion - I actually shared it with my husband. Mia is very friendly and the food very tasty. We will definitely go again. Highly recommended!

Halal Venezuelan food - cant beat it! Choice of beef, chicken or. Vegetarian

Had the pabellon arepa, it was full to bursting, absolutely delicious and it was lovely chatting to Mia as she was making it! Thank you Mia!

Love their food so much, never stop Mia 🤩

As a Venezuelan I must admit that Mias' arepas are authentic and made me feel at home... It is an explosion of flavor, extremely spectacular, the arepas are very delicious, Sr. Mia's attention is super....

Why aren't there 10 stars if I don't give it 200 great ones?

If you want a gastronomic orgasm, this is your choice.

Fantastic food from lovely singing lady, very proud to be only Venezuelan foodie in Manchester. Gorgeous food, defo fills you up.

HOLY COW! Heaven. I had Vicky's Arepa and I have no regrets. The savory filling with the sweet plantain is a match made in heaven. Must try in Manchester. Delicious!

Super delicious! Mia is really friendly and I will definitely be back. Found a new lunchtime favourite for sure!

Just. So. Good! How delicious!🤤

Best arepas in Manchester, they are really good.

Absolutely superb food. I’ve tried a few different arepas - and whilst they’ve all been great, I think the traditional pabellón is my favourite! Good quality produce, prepared and cooked with love. Mia always has a smile on her face, and the enthusiasm she has for sharing Venezuelan cuisine with everyone is obvious. A true hidden gem in Manchester.

This was my introduction to venezuelan and I immediately fell in love. The arepas taste fresh and have got so much flavour, you can also see that everything is being made from scratch. Its a rarity to see someone with so much passion for cooking like Mia. Definitely will be coming back!

My first arepa ever. So delicious! Vegan llanera was a taste sensation full of veggies, fried plantain, black beans and rice. Filling without being stodgy. Will definitely come back :-)

The arepas are very delicious!! And Mía, the landlady, is very kind.

Best Venezuelan food outside of Venezuela. Fresh and fantastic. ☺️ Thanks Mia.

I loved this place, loved the food and Miss Mia is an amazing person and her sous chef is a lovely boy who cooks good aswell. Definetly will eat here again.

Delicious food and the person serving was really nice and explained which of the arepas were traditional and gave us some background information on the food! Would highly recommend

I had the chicken and avocado salad arepas, so tasty and great portion! I also loved it with the guasacaca sauce, strong flavours. The empanada was so good I wish I’d ordered more, the beef was so tender. I got this as a takeaway and it was still warm and perfectly wrapped up.

These arepas are amazing, all the ingredients so tasty and so fresh. The empanadas was amazing too! The whole menu is gluten free except one thing which they fry in a separate fryer so highly recommend for gluten avoiders and celiacs, and anyone who loves great food!

Really glad I decided to try Mia’s arepas today, fantastic food and really friendly staff who are more than happy to accommodate allergies and preferences - can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. Everything’s made locally/in-house and they are more than happy to explain the ingredients and history behind it.

What a great find! The ladies working there were super friendly and keen to explain the ingredients are etc. My arepa was delicious. Defo recommended.

Tasty and filling Venezuelan food. My fave was the Pabellon Arepa (pulled beef, with avocado, black beans and cheese). Also try the tequeños, for a cheese stick treat.

Excellent food and outstanding service.

Everything that comes out of this kitchen is outstanding (sauces included). Seriously good food

Lovely owner, and the arepas are absolutely delicious, would definitely recommend the pabello one! Definitely a must try streetfood in Manchester. :)

Excellent veggie option. Thanks Mia for the food and the chat!!

Excellence service! She is super friendly and the food is delicious and fresh 😋

Very tasty Pabellon, and a nice chat with Mia!

Fantastic personal experience. Mia is more than happy to chat about the ingredients she uses and the history of the food she prepares.

Best arepas in town!! Venezuela in its purest form and lots of flavor!

Wonderful food made by a wonderful person who's enthusiasm enriches every dish. It was a pleasure to have just a small taste of Venezuela. 5*

My first time having arepas. Delicious

Amazing food, and even better service! Highly recommend. The tequenos are special, I’m telling you!!

Time without eating a good arepa and the truth is it was totally worth it!! Mía has a charisma, an emotion and good vibes that no one else has. Excellent person! Totally recommend this place 100%

Authentic and delicious Venezuelan food, and the smiles and good energy comes included! I would recommend to anyone in Manchester

So glad that I have found Mia! I’m Venezuelan and arepa lover, believe me, Mia’s arepas brought me back to good memories! Authentic traditional cooking, good portions, affordable prices and a charm and welcoming owner. Totally recommended!

Exquisite arepas and empanadas. Great deal. Clients assured! Waiting for the addition of chicha to the menu 🤗🤤

Delicious food, and excellent friendly service 😍

Awesome empanadas, only place in Manchester I know that makes authentic ones

Vegan empanadas are amazing! The food is great quality and cooked with fresh, organic ingredients. Mia is also a delight. Can't recommend this place enough :)

I had an arepa today and it was delicious! I think the portions are alright for the price, and I would 100% come back. I had an arepa called “pabellón criollo”

Buenísimas arepas!! I havnt had any as good as these before. The garlic sauce was so delicious and flavourful. Brilliant vegetarian vegan options (and meat for my partner). I absolutely recommend... 😀

It's a great place. Literally perfect and a must if you visit Manchester my fingers are crossed they survive the lockdown so if you read this review please try them out. I'll be back in Manchester in August and it will be my first port of call. Its not the bland tasteless food available everywhere. This is heaven on a plate

She is lovely and the food is tasty

The best food I have ever had!!!!!! The best foor I have ever tasted xx

The variety of seafood is not much

Really nice Cheesy Arepa, definitely coming back again. Great Service and a lovely women. Would recommend it to anyone who wants to try Something different and a popular dish from South America ☺

For the third time they cancelled our order last minute! Unprofessional Service.

Never tried the Venezuelan food and was curious. First step in: It's so clean inside, and that's very important for me. The food is Outstanding 5+/5. I will be coming back whenever i have time and im hungry !

The best food in Manchester is cooked by Mia! I have tried her arepas and tequeños today and I couldn't be happier with this tasty food, absolutely delicious! Thanks Mia for making my palate and my tummy happy! I'll be back for more xoxo

The Best Arepas Ever! Mia Thank you so much your Food is Amazing 🤗❤

Absolutely tasty and delicious arepas. A new and healthy (gluten free) option to Manchester´s food scene!!

Mia is so sweet and she cooks the best food in Manchester! Love love love. Everyone must try.