Venezuelan restaurantManchester

Mia's Arepas a taste of Venezuela

4.8/ 5 · 192 reviews
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Alcohol
Addressinside of Freightisland, 11 Baring St, Manchester M1 2PZ, United Kingdom
Contact+44 7519 225035
Opening hoursMonday · Closed
Price range£10–20

Menu, ordering & reservations

Services & amenities

45
01

Service options

Delivery
Yes
Takeout
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
02

Offerings

Alcohol
Yes
All you can eat
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Free water refills
Yes
Halal food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Vegan options
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
03

Dining options

Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Seating
Yes
04

Highlights

Fireplace
Yes
Live music
Yes
Sports
Yes
05

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Yes
Wheelchair accessible seating
Yes
06

Payments

Credit cards
Yes
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
07

Pets

Dogs allowed
Yes
Dogs allowed inside
Yes
Dogs allowed outside
Yes
08

Crowd

LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Transgender safespace
Yes
09

Children

Good for kids
Yes
Has changing table(s)
Yes
High chairs
Yes
10

Planning

Accepts reservations
Yes
11

Amenities

Bar onsite
Yes
Gender-neutral restroom
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Free Wi-Fi
Yes
12

Atmosphere

Casual
Yes
13

Popular for

Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
14

From the business

Identifies as women-owned
Yes

Customer reviews

4.8 / 5192 reviews
5 175
4 8
3 4
2 1
1 4

Review topics

  • empanadas 14
  • chat 8
  • tequeños 7
  • gluten free 7
  • vegan 7
  • ingredients 7
  • cooks 5
  • filling 5
  • arepa pabellon 4
  • halal 3

Available reviews: 15

Google · 1
5 / 5
I don't even know where to start!! This woman is absolutely amazing, the food it's so delicious, the arepas, the fillings, every details in every single thing that she cooks and served, every bite took me back to my childhood, I cried because she took me back to my roots, the fla…More reviews
I don't even know where to start!! This woman is absolutely amazing, the food it's so delicious, the arepas, the fillings, every details in every single thing that she cooks and served, every bite took me back to my childhood, I cried because she took me back to my roots, the flavours took me back 🏡 I felt venezuela in my heart with your food and your kindness!! All I can say please visit Mias arepas you won't be disappointed. Thank you Mia 😊 🙏 💓
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Wait time
No wait
Price per person
£50–60
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 2
5 / 5
Wonderful Arepas in Manchester, definitely worth the trip. Mia is a great host and cook and is happy to have a chat with you if you feel like it. Food was delicious. Willl definitely come back. Gracias!
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Price per person
£10–20
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 3
5 / 5
First time here, trying Venezuelan food for the first time both the chicken empanada and the arepa la chama with meat were delicious, both ladies were really friendly was a pleaure speaking with them. Will certainly be visiting again, thank you.
Price per person
£10–20
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
More reviews+12
Google · 4
5 / 5
Amazing good, ready, following and unique. Mia is also so friendly and bubbly. Great experience.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Wait time
No wait
Price per person
£10–20
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 5
5 / 5
I had the chicken and avocado salad arepas, so tasty and great portion! I also loved it with the guasacaca sauce, strong flavours. The empanada was so good I wish I’d ordered more, the beef was so tender. I got this as a takeaway and it was still warm and perfectly wrapped up.
Owner response

Thanks so much, we’re glad you enjoyed it. we would love to see you soon.

Google · 6
5 / 5
I cannot believe how good this was! Me and my girlfriend went to freight island in order to enjoy some food, especially Burgerism, because we never had it "fresh"; but always through food delivery apps. As soon as we spoted Mia's Arepas, we got so curious about it, and after a …More reviews
I cannot believe how good this was! Me and my girlfriend went to freight island in order to enjoy some food, especially Burgerism, because we never had it "fresh"; but always through food delivery apps. As soon as we spoted Mia's Arepas, we got so curious about it, and after a quick chat with the owner, we were ready to give it a try. Let me just say, this was by far one of the best decisions of my life hahaha ❤️. The arepas are absolutely DIVINE. I couldn't believe it! I cannot think of anything else now, and I think I am officially an addict. This is my new favourite spot in Manchester.
Service
Dine in
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Group size
2 people
Price per person
£10–20
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 7
5 / 5
Great good but didn't like the ordering route. The food here was amazing I had a chicken area with plantain and avacado. It was ready in 15 mins but was delicious. Easily one of the best Arepa I have ever had. And halal too! My only issue was the only way to order is via a website and submitting my phone number. I can understand this is easier when busy but I ordered just after opening hours and seemed unnecessary.
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Noise level
Moderate noise
Price per person
£10–20
Recommended dishes
Vicky’S Arepa
Dietary restrictions
Caters for halal.
Vegetarian offerings
Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Recommendation for vegetarians
Not sure
Food
5
Service
4
Atmosphere
4
Google · 8
5 / 5
This is my absolute favorite place in Manchester. I came here while visiting from the US and everyone in my family loved the food. My daughter has celiac and cannot eat gluten and this is the best meal we have had in a very long time. The arepas were so full and fresh I wish I ha…More reviews
This is my absolute favorite place in Manchester. I came here while visiting from the US and everyone in my family loved the food. My daughter has celiac and cannot eat gluten and this is the best meal we have had in a very long time. The arepas were so full and fresh I wish I had more time to try others. We had the chicken and the beef and both were phenomenal. We also ate empanadas and they were some of the best I’ve ever had. Not only was the food amazing but the service might have been even better. They were so accommodating and knowledgeable about gluten allergies and ensured we had a great experience here. I can’t say enough how amazing Mia’s Arepas is and highly recommend to anyone in the Manchester area. Thank you for making our family trip even better with your delicious food!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Kid-friendliness
Great place for families to relax and enjoy their meal
Price per person
£10–20
Recommended dishes
Pabellon Criollo
Dietary restrictions
Amazing for gluten free and celiac
Vegetarian offerings
Large vegetarian selection
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 9
5 / 5
Simply unreal, being Colombian we have our own arepas and had high expectations as the last filled arepa I had was in Cartagena Colombia. Vicky’s Arepa blew me away with the freshness of the avocado salad to the the deliciously tender slow cooked meat balanced with the sweet plantain and the freshly cooked arepa. One of the best meals I’ve ever had. The meat empanada was also good.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20
Owner response

Thanks so much for your visit, we’re glad you enjoyed the Venezuelan arepas. We hope to see you soon.

Google · 10
5 / 5
Absolutely superb food. I’ve tried a few different arepas - and whilst they’ve all been great, I think the traditional pabellón is my favourite! Good quality produce, prepared and cooked with love. Mia always has a smile on her face, and the enthusiasm she has for sharing Venezuelan cuisine with everyone is obvious. A true hidden gem in Manchester.
Owner response

Thanks so much, we are glad you enjoyed the real taste of Venezuelan Arepas.

Google · 11
5 / 5
Absolutely fantastic Arepas. The flavours are all very present. Interesting and unique flavour combinations happening despite it being tradition Venezuelan street food. Mia is also an amazing person if you get the chance to meet her. She clearly cares about the food she cooks as …More reviews
Absolutely fantastic Arepas. The flavours are all very present. Interesting and unique flavour combinations happening despite it being tradition Venezuelan street food. Mia is also an amazing person if you get the chance to meet her. She clearly cares about the food she cooks as well as people she is cooking for. Price is very good for the portions given (as seen in the photo). Takeaway and orders only at the moment but hopefully she manages to get some restaurant space in Manchester.
Owner response

Thanks so much Samuel to visiting me and for such as nice review from you, It was a pleasure to cook authentic Venezuelan Arepas for you, I hope to get my space in Manchester very soon too.

Google · 12
5 / 5
Mia is just fabulous and her food is next level. She did the catering for a recent wedding I planned and everyone commented on how fantastic the food was. Thanks so much Mia x
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 13
5 / 5
I loved this place, loved the food and Miss Mia is an amazing person and her sous chef is a lovely boy who cooks good aswell. Definetly will eat here again.
Owner response

Thanks so much, it is always a pleasure to welcome our Latin community from around the world. Come back soon.

Google · 14
5 / 5
First time trying Venezuelan food, absolutely amazing, delicious combination of flavours, great that its gluten free too, and staff were really friendly on collection
Food
5
Service
5
Google · 15
5 / 5
Mia was so lovely and so passionate about creating authentic Venezuelan food. The arepa and empanada we had was out of this world. So full of flavour 🤤
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Thanks so much Nick, we’re glad you enjoyed it.

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
16:00–21:30
Friday
16:00–21:30
Saturday
12:00–21:30
Sunday
12:00–19:30

Find us

Manchester

inside of Freightisland, 11 Baring St, Manchester M1 2PZ, United Kingdom
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Location details

street
inside of Freightisland, 11 Baring St
postalCode
M1 2PZ
plusCode
FQGC+3X Manchester, United Kingdom