The original location of a two-restaurant Venezuelan spot, serving arepas from breakfast to dinner since 2019
Arepa Burger is at 10727 Narcoossee Road, Suite B1, in the Nona Commons center just south of Moss Park Road. The Lake Nona restaurant opened in 2019 and is the original; a second Arepa Burger is at Waterford Lakes. It serves Venezuelan food: arepas, including the pabellón, tequeños, pastelitos, empanadas, pepitos and patacón burgers. It opens early and serves from breakfast through dinner. Arepa Burger offers dine-in and online ordering for pickup and delivery.
An arepa is a griddled corn cake split and stuffed with fillings, and it is the everyday bread of Venezuela. Arepa Burger built its name on them, and on using them in place of burger buns, starting with this Lake Nona restaurant in 2019.
It is a small, two-location business and one of the few places in Lake Nona to eat Venezuelan food. Here is what to order.
Where is Arepa Burger in Lake Nona?
Arepa Burger is at 10727 Narcoossee Road, Suite B1, in Nona Commons, on the east side of Narcoossee Road just south of Moss Park Road.
Nona Commons also holds Sweet Mama's, Durian Durian and Nona Sushi.
What should you order at Arepa Burger?
Start with an arepa, such as the pabellón with shredded beef, black beans and plantain, and a plate of tequeños.
Tequeños are fried sticks of dough wrapped around white cheese, a classic Venezuelan party snack. Pastelitos and empanadas are the other starters. The menu also has patacón burgers, which use fried green plantain in place of a bun, and the pepito, a loaded Venezuelan steak sandwich.
Fresh juices and imported sodas round it out. The menu changes from time to time, so check the current version before you go.
Does Arepa Burger serve breakfast?
Yes. Arepa Burger opens early and serves from breakfast through dinner.
Arepas are a breakfast food in Venezuela, so an early arepa and coffee is the traditional way to try one. Order online for pickup or delivery through Arepa Burger's website.
Is Arepa Burger a chain?
No. Arepa Burger has two restaurants: the original in Lake Nona, opened in 2019, and a second at Waterford Lakes.
It is a small, locally run business, and the Lake Nona restaurant is where it started.
How does Arepa Burger compare with Lake Nona's other Latin spots?
Arepa Burger is the Venezuelan option; Mecatos is the Colombian bakery; Pisco Express is the Peruvian counter.
Mecatos at nearby Nona Marketplace serves Colombian-style arepas alongside its pastries. Pisco Express at Eagle Creek covers Peruvian classics.
For a stuffed arepa and tequeños, Arepa Burger is the one.
Pros, Cons and Our Take
Pros
- Venezuelan arepas, tequeños and pastelitos
- Open from breakfast through dinner
- The original location of a small local business
- Online ordering for pickup and delivery
Cons
- Casual counter setting
- No confirmed beer or wine
- No gluten-free labeling, despite corn-based arepas
- Strip-center setting with shared parking
Our Take
Arepa Burger is the place in Lake Nona to try Venezuelan food. Order a pabellón arepa and tequeños, and go early once to have an arepa the way Venezuelans do, at breakfast.
What the Neighbors Know
Residents of North Shore at Lake Hart, Nona Terrace, Nona Crest, East Park and Water's Edge live closest to Nona Commons, where Venezuelan, Thai, sushi and Southern breakfast share one parking lot.
The full list is in our Lake Nona restaurant guide.
Official Sources
Buying or selling in Lake Nona? Call/Text David Myers at 407.801.3286 or use the contact form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Arepa Burger in Lake Nona?
Arepa Burger is at 10727 Narcoossee Road, Suite B1, Orlando, FL 32832, in the Nona Commons center.
What is an arepa?
An arepa is a griddled corn cake, split and stuffed with fillings such as shredded beef, beans, cheese or plantain. It is an everyday staple in Venezuela.
What are tequeños?
Tequeños are sticks of dough wrapped around white cheese and fried, a classic Venezuelan snack.
Does Arepa Burger serve breakfast?
Yes. Arepa Burger opens early and serves from breakfast through dinner.
How many Arepa Burger locations are there?
Two: the original in Lake Nona, opened in 2019, and a second at Waterford Lakes.
