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.
Terrible! They were part of Les Premiers Vendredis summer food truck edition & it was the worst experience I've had with a restaurant in a long time.
They were fast - I'll give them that. But I was craving a little something, so I figured, why not try the Latin poutine?
It was just okay, but the sauce was ice cold, making it barely edible. I brought it up politely, but they made me feel bad for even mentioning it. Still, they gave me a second one… & it was even worse.
It was honestly disgusting - we didn't eat it. There were maybe five fries, no cheese, barely any meat, & it was drowned in cold sauce. The sauce felt like chilled oil.
We paid $10 total for that poutine & even tipped $3, only to receive the worst, tiniest poutine imaginable. Looking back, we should've just kept the first one, because the second one tasted like hate in a cup.
Serving a cold poutine in Québec should be unacceptable.
Beautiful restaurant with delicious flavours of Venezuelan & Colombian cuisine. Maria & Robin are hospitable & love what they're doing. Definitely a must try!
Apr 22, 2025
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Order arrived incomplete. This restaurant is called l'arepa & misses the arepa in your orders! The second item arrived also incomplete. Please contact the clients if for any reason, you don't have all the items indicated in the menu. Frijolada tastes nothing! Las time with this resto.
Apr 5, 2025
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Recomendado 100%, desde el primer bocado, pude notar la autenticidad y el sabor casero de los platos. Probé las arepas y las empanadas, y ambas fueron absolutamente deliciosas. El servicio fue rápido y eficiente, ideal para aquellos días en los que necesitas una comida deliciosa pero no tienes tiempo para cocinar. Además, el personal fue muy amable y atento, asegurándose de que mi pedido estuviera correcto y bien empaquetado.
Jan 28, 2025
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