An arepa is a
popular dish in Colombia and Venezuela and
across most parts of Latin
America.
So before you set off on travels to Latin America
enjoy your
first arepa at
CRUZAO AREPA BAR!
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Cruzao Arepa Bar
365 Brunswick St,
Fitzroy 3065
Licensed Bar.
03 9417 7871
info@cruzao.com.au
www.cruzao.com.au
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| Cruzao Arepa Bar is an exciting new Latin American restaurant and bar located on Brunswick Street, in the heart of Fitzroy. It is the first venue of its kind in Melbourne, serving up authentic Venezuelan corn-based arepas, traditional tapas-style pasapalos and a unique selection of tropical cocktails, all to the background of the fascinating musical heritage of Latin America.
Just in case you don’t know, an arepa is a round, flat, naturally gluten-free corn pocket, cooked on a hot grill until golden crispy, and filled with a range of healthy, tasty options, including carne mechada – slow cooked shredded beef in a tomato salsa, pernil – pork leg marinated in garlic and red wine, and domino – slow cooked black beans with cheese, among others.
Arepas are an essential ingredient of the culture of Venezuela, eaten by millions every day. At Cruzao Arepa Bar, all the fillings are prepared using traditional recipes and served freshly cooked with their healthy and affordable authenticity intact.
Apart from arepas, Cruzao’s menu offers delicious pasapalos (what we, in Venezuela, call tapas) such as tequeños (crispy cheese sticks wrapped in wheat dough), tostones (plantain slices served with cheese and a garlic sauce) and empanaditas (small filled corn pastries with a flaky crust); authentic cachapas (sweet corn pancakes with various fillings), as well as its namesake soup – Cruzao - a rich broth with chicken, beef & vegetables, garnished with coriander, fresh salads, a selection of unique traditional Venezuelan desserts and a fantastic cup of coffee, including the guayoyo picao (coffee, chocolate & rum).
Cruzao’s drink selection includes natural fruit juices, papelón con limón (a refreshing sugar cane and lemon drink) and coconut water, and features rum and cachaca as the core spirits of a unique cocktail menu that includes Mojito – often referred to as “the best Mojite I’ve ever had…”, Cuba Libre, Guarapita, Piña Colada and Caipirinha, among others.
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 Music & Entertainment!
With a repertoire that spans over 200 recognised genres, life in Latin America is impossible to conceive of without music.
At Cruzao Arepa Bar, this ardent musical diversity is celebrated with the fascinating repertoire of an amazing continent constantly playing in the background and daily live performances by local and international talent.
From mellow tango to explosive salsa, from the riveting pan flutes of the Andes to the thundering drums of Afro-Cuba, the small intimate stage at Cruzao Arepa Bar has established itself as Melbourne’s only 100% Latin musical destination, hosting live performances every day by an incredible array of local musicians performing in a wide range of genres (click here for upcoming shows and times), and often receiving visits from international talent in their visits to Melbourne. Felix Baloy, Sixto Llorente, Martin Buscaglia, Aquiles Báez, Diego Alvarez Muñoz are just a few of the guests Cruzao has been proud to welcome in the past few months.
At Cruzao Arepa Bar, you will be served by a friendly Spanish-speaking crew and brush elbows with students of Spanish language, eclectic musicians of all sorts, salsa dancing enthusiasts, Melbourne foodies and Latin American expats alike. Both a unique dining experience and a thriving cultural hub, Cruzao offers a truly immersive encounter with the authentic spirit of the colourful and vibrant streets of Latin America.
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