Venezuelan, Lebanese cuisines meet at Are Pitas

BY BRAD STAGER
Special Correspondent
Published: February 11, 2015

"... When Carmen Perez and her husband, Jesus Gutierrez, bought the business, they added food items from their home country of Venezuela to the menu. Perez says that while the recipes come from parts of the globe that are far apart, it’s home-style cooking for her"

"Popular in South America, especially Venezuela and Colombia, an arepa is flatbread made of corn dough and often served with items like cheese and avocado. At Are Pitas, an arepa sandwich can be prepared with Venezuelan or Lebanese ingredients, and as a combination of the two cuisines...

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Venezuelan, Lebanese cuisines meet at Are Pitas

Are Pitas among the Best 100 Restaurants in Tampa, according to Yelp.

THANKS TO ALL OUR COSTUMERS FOR THEIR AMAZING REVIEWS.

We are #75 and we are working to make Are Pitas even better for you!

Are you craving something sweet?

Are-Pitas is now offering your favorite flavors of Ben and Jerry's, Talenti and Magnum ice creams.

Get one pint for $6.99 or 2 x $12

New Hours:

Monday- Saturday:

Happy Hour: 2x1 Beers

Daily 4pm to 7pm

Special Offers:

(Not valid for delivery)

Gyro Monday:

Gyro pita or arepa for $5.49 + tax

Falafel Wednesday:

Falafel Pita or Arepa for $4.49 + tax

Chicken Friday:

Chicken pita or arepa $5.49 + tax

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