
Yxi’s Arepas & The Chef Gordito is the Venezuelan / Mexican street food collaboration of long-time friends Yxi Ojeda and Agustin Vivanco (Zocalo). A popular dish in Venezuela and Latinoamerica, arepas are cornmeal cakes cooked on an open flattop grill to be the perfect consistency of a slightly crispy outer shell with a warm, moist inner dough that can then be filled with a variety of savory fillings including carnitas, reina pepeada (avocado chicken salad), black beans, fried sweet plantains, fresh cheese, etc. Made from family recipes with love, Yxi’s Arepas is the perfect hand-held dish whether you’re on the go, at a festival or catering an event.
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Address: 301 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 233-0486
Website: https://www.yxisarepasygordito.com/
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Ordered the Domino arepa combo twice in two days and would do so again, if we weren’t headed back home. It’s the perfect portion size.
Really appreciate that everything is gluten free and that vegetarian and vegan options don’t feel like an afterthought.
And for this place to have warm, personable, welcoming service on top of all that? Perfection.
Thanks Yxi’s, can’t wait to eat my bodyweight in arepas the next time we’re in your neighborhood!
I’m usually a little hesitant to try a new style food (this is Venezuelan) but other peoples plates looked great and the overall smell wafting around talked me into it – I’m so glad I did! Food truck style in the back of The Westy, but they also have an app and you can order online with that or their website.
First order was “El Plate” – it’s 3 Fried arepas, “Grandma’s black beans”, fried Sweet Plantains an Avocado Salad and still your choice of a meat (I did the carnitas). Although I really didn’t know exactly what I ordered – I loved every bite. Went back two days later and got the Papas Monterrey (Large French fries topped with shredded carnitas, queso fresco & salsas.) – amazing once again. Can’t wait to go back and try something else new.
Owner (Yxi) was also super friendly and helpful. She even stopped by our table to make sure we were happy. We have been very happy and very full with every pick and give them 10 out of 5 stars.
So happy this great food is at one of my favorite watering holes.
Everything is freshly prepared and you can really see that and taste that! She makes everything with love and passion and really showcases her flavors from home and childhood! Went today to secure lunch as it’s her last day of the season! If you haven’t already been here, check it out, you will not be disappointed!
Also for those that can’t have gluten, rejoice! Everything ob their menu is gluten free including desserts! The brownie is a must try!
On top of the clear culinary mastery on display, I enjoyed warm, gracious service, and I expect you shall as well. Please treat yourself given the opportunity, Yxi’s well deserves your business.