Cruzao Arepa Bar Fitzroy, Melbourne

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Cruzao Arepa Bar Address

365 Brunswick St
Fitzroy VIC 3065
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Cuisines

Prices

Average Meal Price $19 - based on one entree & main course only
Entrees $6.00-$12.00
Mains $8.00-$12.00
Desserts $4.00-$10.00

Bookings

Bookings are preferred

Rooms & Capacity

No of Seats 40

Hours

Breakfast
Sat 11am - 4pm
Sun 9am - 4pm
Lunch
Mon to Sun 11am - 3pm
Dinner
Mon to Thu 6pm - 11pm
Fri to Sat 6pm - 1am

Entertainment/Live Music

Salsa, Son, Bolero, Bossanova, Tango...the amazing music of a fascinating continent

Specialties

Arepas: Shredded Beef, Roast Pork, Chicken & Avocado, Chorizo, Cheese
Empanadas: Beef, Chicken, Cheese
Soup: Cruzao, Carrot Cream, Pisca Andina
Cocktails: Mojito, Cuba Libre, Margarita, Caipirinha, Pisco Sour

User Reviews of Cruzao Arepa Bar, Fitzroy

Displaying: 1 - 3 of 3 reviews

2 Not Recommended

Food 4 Ambience 1 Service 1 Value 2

Got the vouchers online and thought it would be nice to try something different. Boy was I wrong. Even after making a booking we waited for 30mins to be seated and when there were seat available we were basically sharing another table with another couple. The place is so small and too cramed with too many people. Restaurant is better set up as a bar only - no food.

Then we waited another 30mins to get our food. This too our 8:30pm booking to entrees at 9:30. Main meal wasnt served to us till 11pm - as they forgot about us. Whilst all this was going on, more people were coming in to watch a new Latin band play. I love latin music but this band had a very un organized set up and the music was extremely loud and sound quality was deafening.
Overall, my opinion, this experience was a waste of money - voucher or not!
Sorry, I will not be back!

Oct 08, 2011

Superman17
3

4.5 Below Average

Food 5 Ambience 6 Service 3 Value 4

We went to this restaurant with a voucher all you can eat banquet menu. We were given entree and main meal which we ate and then we asked for some more food, but the waiter came over and asked us if we really needed the second helping as he didn't like to waste food or throw it out. We were with 4 friends and we were all very embarrassed by this comment. They reluctantly bought more food which we ate 90% of , and at the end of the night the manager came over to us again and said they were disappointed that they had to throw out food in their kitchen. We will never go there again or recommend anyone. We do not need to be told what to eat and how much when we are paying customers. Very humiliating experience.

Jul 17, 2011

buddy45
1

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 8 Value 9

Had an awesome time here on Saturday night. Within moments of arriving, it felt like we'd been transported to Central America. The (presumed) owner sorted out our table, explained the whole concept behind arepas and with that a round of beers arrived (Nova Schin, good drop) and the freeform style of ordering and delivery began.

Round after round of appetisers were put in front of us, all absolutely amazing. Then the arepas arrived, by which time we could probably only manage one or two each.

And then the music began. After my last dining experience with a band involved, I noted the drumkit and speakers on the tiny stage with a bit of trepidation, which went away when a table of six was installed on it, and didn't come back when we were treated to some awesome salsa music which got a few people up and dancing, and those who stayed seated couldn't help but tap feet, beer bottles, anything handy.

Given the fact that we drank them out of Nova Schin, I have no idea how 7 of us managed to walk out there having spent less than $40 each (although I suspect the half price vouchers a couple of us had certainly helped).

Go, check this place out, we definitely will be again.

May 23, 2011