Customers describe L'Arepa Express as delivering flavorful, authentic Latin fare with arepas, bowls, empanadas, chicharrones and other street food staples that feel lively and satisfying, with fresh ingredients and generous portions at reasonable prices. The service is frequently praised as friendly, attentive, and welcoming, with attempts to accommodate and create a good atmosphere, though a few visits note long waits near closing or occasional missteps. Many reviewers feel transported to Colombia or Venezuela by the flavors, praising the bold, comforting tastes and the vibrant, casual dining experience. While the majority rave about the delicious food and friendly service, some experiences report inconsistency in quality or execution, including an instance of a criollo bowl that tasted under-seasoned or lacked expected components, and a portion arriving incomplete, with other reviews recalling cold sauce or poorly topped dishes. Despite these notes, the consensus is that the restaurant offers delicious and memorable dishes worth returning for, with highlights including the arepa itself and the signature bowls, a fresh passion fruit juice, and a generally inviting atmosphere.
Meilleur service digne de 5 étoiles la personne qui nous sa servi est Christine vrm belle comme personne très gentille très accueillant merci pour vos service la nourriture incroyable merci vener voir par vous même
Feb 18, 2026
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Excelente servicio y atención al cliente. Llegamos 5 minutos antes del cierre y la persona nos atendio muy bien. Varias veces he comido en este restaurante y la comida es excelente las porciones son justas.
Nous sommes arrêtées vite fait & nous n'avons pas attendu trop longtemps. Ma fille adore les empanadas & elle est peeky mais là.... The best of the best! Goûteux, croustillant mais pas trop, pâte à l'intérieur moelleuse, assez viande & la sauce, trop bonne! On y retournera quand nous serons de passage, ça vaut le détour!
I'm sorry to write this, as the main restaurant has long been one of my favorites-even my choice for birthdays. A friend of mine had recently mentioned that their quality had declined, but I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. Having been there many times, I've always wanted to try the criollo bowl, which is similar to the'pabellón.' Today I finally ordered it, & what a disappointment. The beans tasted like canned beans instead of the regular black beans served at the main restaurant, & it didn't come with a lot of beans or cheese on top like in the restaurant. About 80% of the dish was just rice, & about half of the supposed highlight-the shredded beef-came as a large lump that wasn't even shredded. It seemed more like a greasy piece of beef skin than proper meat. I don't like returning food, so I ate what I could & threw away the rest (including the lump of beef). I truly hope the quality improves, because I've always enjoyed the main restaurant in the past.
