Azucar Morena

What can I say?!!! This place is amazing!! Even though they are in a shared space at AMP 16-the staff makes you feel like a guest in their home!The two times I've visited, I've had their Shrimp arepas and both times have been amazing. The young man walked me through the process and made a recommendation. The!first time I had my arepa with the fried cheese (if I'm remembering correctly) and let me tell you!!!! Amazing. The shrimp was plump, veggie condiments-fresh and the arepa was delicious. Before the movie, Encanto, I had not idea what an arepa was! Now Azúcar Morena has fully educated and ridden me of my ignorance and allowed me to experience it first hand! On my second visit-I was craving the same dish I had the first time-but my friend at the counter (I think he's the owner's son) asked if he could do something different. This time-he fried the dough!!!! Listen to me! I never knew fried corn dough could taste so good!!!! It was fresh, crispy but not too much and it really worked with the Shrimp and pico filling. 10 outta 10 definitely! I could only post one pic cuz I was so ready to dive in!!!Definitely check this place out if you're in the are. Even if you're not, make the trip! I promise you will not be disappointed. Tell him I sent you

This place is close at this address. Do know if move or permanently close. I wish yelp updated there information.

I was at AMP and like Venezuelan so I decided to try the chicken Avacado arepa with garlic aoli . I was so disappointed . I poured the entire little tiny cups of spicy and Avocado sauces and just no flavor. It LOOKED so good but was so bland.My neighbor had some kind of cheese stick that she let me taste and that was very good. I have no idea what it was called and can't find it on the menuThe lady taking the order lacked flavor as well. I guess you just have to know what you want.I'm not saying don't try it, just saying what I had did not excite me. On top of it the cost was like $16!

These are the best arepas I have had! I've only had them twice and it's interesting that Azucar Morenas are quite different from the other place I tried. A really good variety to choose from - I went with the pabellon, which has a fried plantain, cheese, black beansand shredded beef inside. The outer "shell" is crunchy and is a nice compliment to the ingredients inside. My only complaint is that it needs a spicy sauce - flavors were so good and I would have loved to have had just an extra kick to take it to the next level. Employees were also very friendly and I definitely recommend this spot in The AMP!

When you find a food you could eat any time, any day.. be afraid. DO NOT go to Azucar Morena or you might get hooked on Arrepas! Consider yourself warned!

I've been to their location at The Garage on Mass Ave and finally tried it at The Amp. I went a couple times when they were supposed to be open but weren't so that was a bummer. The Amp is still seeming like it's struggling to open and get clientele. Friday lunch = pretty busy (my first visit) but Monday lunch visit I had no wait for my arepa and there were very few people in general at The Amp. Anyways the arepas are great! This is a Venezuelan restaurant and previously I've only had Colombian arepas. My palate is not refined enough to know the difference, but it's good! I love getting the shredded beef with Gouda. I got the plantains once and they had some syrupy sauce over them that I hated. But at the Mass Ave locations I visited a couple times, the sweet plantains (maduros) were better without that syrupy stuff. Anyways, more people should go!

The staff at Azucar Morena are so friendly and recognize customers visit-to-visit. The arepas are fresh, and the menu has a variety of options. For freshly made food, the waiting time is very minimal, especially at this location compared to at The Garage. Some of the AMP's vendors close before dinner time, but Azucar Morena is open. Paid parking and free street parking are both available.

Located inside the AMP at 16 Tech. On my first visit to the AMP, I was looking at all the vendors and this is the one that caught my eye. I used to live in Miami and haven't had arepas in a while. Also, I LOVE fried plantains.I ended up ordered the pabellon, which is white cheese, black beans, plantains and shredded beef in the thick corn pancake (arepa), for $12. It was good except that it needed some salsa or something a little sauce or liquid because the overall effect was a bit dry. But the flavor was otherwise good and my plantains in particular did not disappoint. #yum #ReviewsByRL

At some point, maybe now, maybe millions did years in the future, the world will come to an end. If you've broken out of your COVID shell, get yourself to The Garage for a great meal and a rousing good time. With so many choices, I strongly recommend overeating. While you're there, visit Azucar Moreno for some delicious and (mostly) healthy Venezuelan cuisine in the quick.Azucar Moreno's restaurant is in the coolest, classiest food court in the land. Served by a true Venezuelan chef, the shop offers a smattering of dishes from different regions of the nation. I was hungry on my last visit, and I chose none other than the cachapas, which was a yellow corn pancake stuffed with white cheese, shredded chicken, and lots of veggie fixings. I was concerned when I didn't order two, but one was plenty. Ready in ten minutes, it's a large sandwich, best eaten with a fork -- and it's absolutely delicious. With it, I got a side of pico de gallo, which I felt was too heavy on the onions (and I like those). It gave me a bout of indigestion.Would I eat at Azucar Moreno again? You bet'cha! I'd just skip the pico.

Everything sold there is gluten free and delicious! I am celiac and I didn't have any reaction. I will go back soon!