Burrito + Tamale = Love

Actually, burrito + tamale = arepa. (sort of)

My favorite arepa spot in NYC is Caracas Arepa Bar in the East Village. It's tiny but has that exposed brick/oil cloth tablecloths "it" factor that keeps it from seeming too cheap. Check out my review of it for the New York Press.

Bottom Line: A true cheap trick. Classy, cheap, delicious and unexpected.
Two locations: Caracas Arepa Bar, 93 1/2 E. 7th St. (at 1st Ave.), 212.529.2314
Caracas To Go, 91 E. 7th St. (two doors down from above location), 212.228.5062