Reviews describe Bistro l'Arepa as a lively, welcoming spot with a strong Latin vibe offering fresh Venezuelan and Colombian dishes like arepas, chicharrón, sancocho, pabellón and patacón, with many praising the quality of ingredients and flavorful execution. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as warm and charming, with good music and attentive service that makes guests feel at home. While portions are often generous and meals described as delicious, several notes mention that prices can be high for the size and some guests have found recent orders less consistent than before, particularly for signature dishes. The overall sentiment calls it a hidden gem or must visit for Latin cuisine lovers, thanks to its authentic flavors and vibrant ambiance, and there is a common sense of wanting to return to try more items.
J'avais très envie de goûter la cuisine de L'Arepa Bistró depuis longtemps ! Je suis ravie d'avoir enfin pu le faire !
Le service a été magnifique, l'accueil irréprochable & la saveur des plats, tout simplement incomparable !!!
On a l'impression de manger chez quelqu'un qu'on aime, on sent que tout est fait avec passion & amour.
El mejor restaurante típico latino! El chicharrón perfectamente preparado, crujiente por fuera y jugoso por dentro, el arroz como lo hacen en el interior de mi país, la arepa con la sazón impecable y la yuca frita muy fresca. Los felicito y espero sigan su buen trabajo! Volveremos!
1er essai à 4 personnes.
Nous ne connaissions pas du tout le genre de plats. Ce fut une belle découverte.
Le personnel est adorable & très serviable.
L'ambiance est originale & chaleureuse.
Les portions sont généreuses.
Nous avons pris un plat à partager, un arépa
Tout était délicieux.
Nous avons mangé un arepa pabello avec boeuf effiloché & haricots noirs.
C'était vraiment excellent.
Service très bon.
Malheureusement les pris sont rédhibitoires.
19,77$ pour un arepa sans accompagnement.
Prix total de ma facture avec pourboire nous avons pris de l'eau) 51$ pour 2 arepas.
Je suis triste car c'était vraiment succulent mais à ce prix c'est non
Beaucoup trop cher pour ce que c'est. 50$ pour 2 arepas & un breuvage… La cuisine est rapide & la nourriture goûte bon mais c'est quand même dispendieux. C'est dommage d'avoir encore faim après avoir payé autant!
Loved the arepas & sancocho!! Good made my tastebuds travel to Latin America!!! Disclaimer the sancocho changed to be now more Venezuelan like than Colombian just to set expectations.
I really didn't want to write this review because I had high hopes for this place. Growing up in Miami, I developed a deep love for Hispanic food, & when I first found Bistro l'Arepa, I was so excited. Their menu was exactly what I was craving.
I've been ordering from them for years, & everything was always great-until recently. My last five or six orders have been such a downgrade compared to before, both in quality & portion sizes. I've never dined in, so I won't comment on the atmosphere or service, but the food itself has definitely changed, & not for the better.
The chicharrón, in particular, is disappointing now. They used to serve the white sauce separately in a container, but now they drizzle it all over, which completely changes the experience. & instead of preparing the pork belly properly, it feels like they're just deep-frying it, which takes away from the texture & flavor it's supposed to have.
The biggest letdown, though, has been the Bandeja Paisa. My last two times ordering it, it just didn't taste right. It wasn't that the food had gone bad-it just wasn't good. It felt like a completely different cook was in the kitchen, & not in a good way.
I really hope they figure things out because I used to love this place, but for now, I'll be looking elsewhere for my fix. Maybe I'll give them another shot in the future, but as of now, I won't be ordering again.
Feb 20, 2025
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I went with my family to dinner & it was our first time after the expansion & renovation of the place. We went before & what we did like was the taste of food. Our experience this time was not the best. The food was not great or even good as it was. The cachapa was tasty, but the cheese was missing salt, so feta cheese was added to compensate for that. The Reina Pepiada arepa lacked salt & seasoning in the chicken. I went with my kids & they don't have a kids menu. The prices are very high compared to other similar places. The place must improve & adjust prices for me to return back.
Hice un pedido a domicilio y la verdad muy decepcionante, nada que ver las fotos q se ven con lo q envían. Pedí unas empanadas que parecían recalentadas en aceite , literal el aceite escurría , imposibles de comer , las arepas tenían el aguacate negro , la Arepa de chicharrón , tenía el chicharrón chicludo , le faltaba mucha cocción , me toco sacarlos de la arepa y cocinarlos . Lo único q me gustó fueron los tequenos. No volvería y no lo recomendaría . La salsa de ajo era escasa , 2 tarritos para 4 arepas
Adorable place tranquille. Pour un bon Brunch & profiter du lieu. Un délice l'arepa de cochon. Le personnel accueillant, sourient & patient, quoi de plus ? Merci au propriétaire pour mettre le coeur dans son business. Sur & certain on y retourne !
Apr 14, 2024
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What an absolute hidden Gem. Our waitress Darlyn was so welcoming & patient explaining the menu & drinks. The atmosphere was also relaxed & chill great latin music in the background. Now the food!! Oh my goodness absolutely Amazing tasty large portions. We left with lots of leftovers. Thank you Bistro L'arepa We will be back.
L'endroit est très beau & il y a un musicien mais la nourriture n'est pas fraiche l'arepa etait sec & dur comme les tortillas que ta mère a fait hier & la tu la rechauffe dans le toaster 29.77 pour un plat généreux malheureusement la viande n'etais pas de bonne qualité avec beaucoup de nerfs il manquait d'assaisonnement :( Je ne suis meme pas vénézuélienne & j'ai demandé la sauce guasacaca & la madame ne savait pas de quoi je parlais Je suis sortie de là avec une facture plus salé que la nourriture & un mal de ventre
I tried hard to support my community going there several times l, but I give up.. Quality of service & food keeps getting worse & worse. Being served cold coffee from the day before, frozen empanadas & arepas re-heated on the grill is already too much. To make things worse, you're served by an unexperienced teenager & you get attitude from the owner when you address the poor service. At the end, 50$ for 4 tequenos, 1 arepa + extra. That's Old Port prices but without the quality, service & location.
Everything is great at this place, the food is delicious, as an entree, we ordered tequenos which are like cheese sticks they come with an amazing garlic sauce, after that we order one arepa for each one of us, Quesua, Pelua & chicharrón, you must try them all!, ask for the Caribbean spicy sauce. The staff is very friendly & prices are very reasonable, definitely a place you should go.
