Gluten-free
Colombian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Small gluten free venue in the Public Market House selling arepas, which are gluten-free. Arepas are a corn-based outer shell with fillings inside, like beans, corn, avocado, chickpea and cauliflower stew. Ask for the vegan ones. Relocated from 28 Monument Square. Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm.
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 03 Jul 2022 by jayluhx
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Added by MarthaLeonard on 06 Jun 2018
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17 Reviews
First Review by MelbourneMegan
wizardrebel
Points +83
So many options - Edit
Maitake mushroom arepa is incredible. They have vegan cheese to sub in anything!
Read morePros: Great flavors
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Dustysdad
Points +161
Great place - Edit
Lovely arepas- good vegan options. We had a delicious meal here. Nothing fancy - plain canteen, lovely staff, just good food. Lovely juices as well and good value. Great for a gluten free diet - my coeliac daughter ate here with no issues.
Read morePros: Good vegan options, Good value , Good for coeliacs
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SilentVash
Points +16
Delicious home cooking - Edit
Almost anything could be made vegan by substituting vegan cheese
Read morePros: Small and local, Handmade and fresh
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studentcareer
Points +68
Good find - Edit
Arepas are a new favorite. A little messy but well worth it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-13
Pros: Filling, Options
Cons: Don’t eat with a white shirt
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ezeats
Points +501
5-Star Empanadas - Edit
Maiz was at the Kittery Mayfest and I was so excited to see they had not one but TWO vegan frozen empanada options. After buying the Vegan Cheese, Mushroom, and Sweet Plantain option I ended up going back about half an hour later to grab the Bean as well. These are frozen, pre-cooked, and DELICIOUS.
Read moreWill have to make it up to Portland soon to eat from the restaurant.
Pros: Kind and knowledgeable staff
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EvaJohnson
Points +26
Great vegan options - Edit
The food is delicious and staff was well aware of what is vegan and vegan friendly on the menu. She explained the options to us and we were really happy with the food. It’s also a really cute place and with a casual vibe.
Read morePros: There are vegan options, You can build your own meal if you want , Staff is well informed about vegan food
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Wgoers
Points +179
Authentic arepas - Edit
You could choose whatever ingredients you want or pick one of the menu items. There were only a couple of vegan menu items. Tasted good and the honey sweetened sodas were great! The arepas were large and difficult to eat.
Read morePros: Has vegan arepas and bowls, Authentic Colombian food and ambiance , Uses eco-friendly utensils
Cons: Arepas have too many chicpeas
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ErinBatemanArsenault
Points +18
Loved our first time eating Colombian street food. - Edit
We loved the arepas and the sauce. Look forward to returning to Portland to try another arepas.
Read morePros: Wonderful vegan options, The Mushrooms arepas were amazing, lol I’m king forward to going back again.
Cons: Wish they had a few more vegan options
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jayluhx
Points +1462
Deserves five stars! All gluten free! - Edit
I recently had to go gluten free bc I’m diagnosed celiac. WOW. My first ever arepa and it did not disappoint!! I highly recommend the roja dulce sauce if you like a kick. Incredible food I will be back again this trip!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-02
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Kate9791
Points +1517
Unique! - Edit
Love finding some unique-to-me vegan food. The arepas was crisper/chewier than I expected, and really yummy. Avocado both on top and bottom of the pocket, stuffed in between with chickpeas, a tomato and a piece or two of cauliflower. Don’t try eating on a first date! Otherwise, you’ll love it. Appreciate the vegan options, and being totally gluten free! Decent size, but I needed a bit more to make it a full meal.
Read morePros: Two vegan options, plus modifiables
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Israfel72
Points +45
I’ve died and gone to heaven - Edit
We live two hours away and would come to Portland just for these arepas.
Read moreThe bean and cheese is delicious and the yucca arepita are little pillowy delights. The dips are creative and outstanding and the interior is really well decorated and welcoming. Would love to try more of the menu next time we’re in town!
Pros: Easy online ordering/pick up, Great funky vibe, Outstanding food
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fitzdrake
Points +204
Yummy - Edit
Loved the vegan arepas, a little messy, but delicious. Also, love the outdoor seating in the summer.
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JoshiaHouse
Points +18
Great food - Edit
While not everything was vegan everything could be made vegetarian and through their changing menu the day I went there were two vegan options for entrees and 1 for appetizers and several more of each could very easily be made vegan and they are now apparently working on having vegan desserts in there desert
Read morePros: Decent vegan options, Very open and personable, Great atmosphere
Cons: None really,
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sophiefrenchfry
Points +1593
Delicious Arepa - Edit
It was such a treat to even find an arepa in Portland, but even better to find such tasty ones at Maiz. They are located on the second floor of the public house, and there are several options for casual dining here. The arepa are filled with a variety of toppings... they have a vegan option with chickpeas and cauliflower or a vegetarian one filled with cheese. They also have a yummy vegan cilantro sauce. I didn’t try their coffee, but they appear to have a nice selection of espresso based drinks.
Read morePros: Yummy , Quick
Cons: Limited veggie options
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Ksis
Points +1387
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Vegan option clearly labeled—arepa stuffed with cauliflower, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions and avocado. Super yummy! Have 3 sauces to choose from but only the cilantro sauce is vegan. (It’s a tasty sauce, I’ve really started to dislike cilantro for some reason lately but this sauce was tangy and not too cilantro-y!) You get a good size for the price and it’s really filling. Would highly recommend.
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madoublethew
Points +380
Delicious lunch - Edit
The vegan arepa is super yummy, with chickpeas and avocado. Would really recommend.
Read morePros: Freshly prepared., Friendly staff.
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MelbourneMegan
Points +68
Delicious Arepa! - Edit
Really enjoyed the vegan arepa, really couldn't beat it for value and taste! Would recommend for a quick and tasty lunch.
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