Kyle

This unassuming restaurant on Lincoln is whipping up outstanding Venezuelan food. Thrilled to now be familiar with their Arepa game. Ordered takeout on a Wednesday and the pickup was a breeze. Tried the La Parrillellera Arepa which was an absolute home run. This thing was oozing with juices but the exterior held it together well. So much flavor from the chicken, chorizo, steak, avocado and cheese. Also tried a fish empanada and while the exterior was exceptional, the fish filling wasn’t my favorite. Will try a different empanada next time. Rica Arepa is convenient, delicious and reasonably priced. 100% worth your money.

Ivette Alverio

Such a Cute, quaint and welcoming restaurant. The food is amazing… if you love AREPAS or have not try them, please do and from here. Then the drinks .., Fire! They also have a happy hour with lemon margaritas 4-6pm… refreshing!! Tasty!

Kyle Fuller

What an excellent restaurant! The food was absolutely incredible and so authentic. I loved it and even though I was full, I couldn't stop eating it. It was amazing. I will certainly come back.

Brooke Wilson

We happened to stumble across this place while in the area, but it is well worth it to make a trip! The vibes were immaculate, tons of families enjoying themselves and a few celebrating special occasions. But the real star of the show here is the food. The empanadas are the best I’ve ever had, and the arepas are massive with really high quality ingredients. I can’t wait to come back!

Natalie Warren

This is the kind of comfort food that makes me want to either cry or happy dance... Great service, cute patio, crispy empanadas, generous portions. And the garlic sauce is just *chef's kiss*. Happy hour $6 margaritas until 7 - get a Tajín rim!

Ed Li

Good service, great food. The restaurant wad a little empty on a Sunday afternoon but the two outdoor table was filled. Portion sizes were perfect. The sampler platter is really for 2 people as there's only 2 of everything. The arepas are stuffed full, they are not small at all. The Rica Arepa is a staple, the shredded beef and chicken are tender and the shredded cheese is nice and moist. The garlic sauce at the table is very strong but not overpowering, same with the hot sauce, it's spicy but there's still more flavor than spice. The fried sweet plantains are soooooo good. $6 margaritas everyday from 4-7pm

+10

Bill

I enjoyed the Arepa with sirloin and homemade cheese (Punta Trasera & Queso De Mano), while the Rica Arepa tasted a bit dry towards the end with the pulled meat at the end. The grilled chicken with mushrooms was a delight, and all the appetizers, like Tequenos and Cachapitas Con Queso, were superb. We rounded off our meal with tequenos drizzled in Nutella, which, while delicious, felt a touch too indulgent. We visited the restaurant around 7:30 pm on a Friday and it was very busy. While there are plenty of seatings available, but do anticipate a wait for your food during peak hours.

+9

Jennifer Clare Sakhnovsky

Rica Arepa is our go-to spot for a delightful brunch! The range of natural juices is impressive, and each one is a refreshing treat. The arepas are pure doughy bliss, and the shredded pork is an absolute masterpiece! The plantains, beans, and crumbly cheese create a symphony of flavors that leave us coming back for more. I recommend the criollo brunch! One of the best surprises is their enclosed back patio area - it's a cozy oasis that adds an extra layer of charm to the experience. And in the summer, when the front opens up, it's like dining in paradise. I can't recommend Rica Arepa enough for anyone craving an authentic taste of Venezuela. Don't miss out!

Carlos Zapata

The food and service is phenomenal. I come from Caracas, VE and it’s been years since I tasted Venezuelan food that was authentic. It feels like it was cooked by my mother. We ordered tequeños to start, pepito bomba, arepa la parillera and patacón as our main dish, and a tres leches to finish. Everything was so delicious and had so much flavor. Very amazing experience and service by Rafael.

+1

Eric Gosh

It's great street food and it's naturally gluten free. They have a vegetarian section of the menu with 3 vegan options. A noticeable number of the black beans had burst which means that they are being cooked aggressively or too long and their flavor was meh. Normally you would simmer them with sofrito or a stock but these weren't and I'm not even sure they were salted. Overall the sandwich was really good especially with the garlic sauce. It's what you would expect for street food, an amazingly flavorful topping covering something prepared quickly. I likely come back again.

Glen Trebilcock

Pros: great and fresh ingredients. Generous portions and welcoming customer service. Cons: Food preparation can take an unusually long waiting time: we waited 45+ minutes for 2 arepas and an empanada. Price is a bit steep: arepas sell between $14 and $17 per unit (plus T&T) so a simple arepa dinner for 2 can easily reach $50, plus parking fees.

Mariell Belandria

I ordered food for delivery and it entirely disappointed. As a Venezuelan national, I was craving my home country’s food. I ordered mini cachapas , mini arepas and tequenos. The mini cachapas were WAY too salty. The mini arepas were wonderful but the cheese that it’s used is extremely salty as well and it ruins them and the tequenos had an odd flavor to them. I also ordered a tres leches cake and it tasted like diluted (with water) milk. It was probably the worst Venezuelan food I’ve had around the globe. The beef was delicious though so there’s that.