Had two arepas (chicken, beef) from their food truck.,really delicious and made beautifully. They are basically corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of protein. They had a couple of different cilantros to go with it. Highly recommended. read more

Love their food truck and storefront! I've ordered many times and always get the La tica arepa and a side of plantains.

Trying something new one evening while out running errands. The person at the front counter was pleasant and welcoming. Arepa's are great balance of simple and comforting go to food. Gluten free options are always a lighter and a less heavy option, in my option. This is one of the perks. I tried the La Tica (chicken) and the La Surena (bbq). I enjoyed the chicken. Very flavorful. I wasn't a fan of the bbq - a bit on the dry side for me. The chicken was delicious but the cheese could've been melted and I would've preferred my food on the warmer side. Giving Grace with 4*, perhaps I tried this too late in the evening. Maybe these are intended to be served that way I received them. I do recommend Arepa Culture NC but I'd recommend go at opening or before lunch time for freshness. The rice and beans were good. The peach juice was okay. read more

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WOW, I want more..... Ordered the Vegan Beyond and the Vanilla Crema, I have my taste buds hounding me for more more more. Flavorful, easy to eat (too easy, wolfed it down) and well packaged. My only gripe is the food is on the small side for what you pay but the flavor is hitting hard in such a good way. Shall return and enjoy more sometime soon! read more

This is a go to lunch spot of mine! The food is always great, and I love their drink options! I think the La Tica Arepa is probably my favorite! However, honestly, you can't go wrong with any of them. I have probably had all of the ones that don't have a mayonnaise in it and I can honestly say I have liked every single one of them. The service is quick, and the servers are kind! What I like about this restaurant is you walk in order at the front and you pick up your food. It's not difficult, and they're never impatient with you as you try and decide what you want! The restaurant itself is fairly quiet for the most part, but I'm sure at times it could get loud! I have never been there at a time where it was very loud. My only issue with this restaurant is I feel that it's kind of expensive read more

Arepa Culture NC - La Tica Arepa La Pelua Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Husband has been a huge fan for a while since it's beer his work and he can swing by to grab lunch quickly in between meetings. So recently he insisted we go so I could try it out. It did not disappoint. He knew what to order so that helped. If I went in by myself I would be so overwhelmed. The staff is quiet. They're not the most helpful but not rude either. Just there to fill your order when you figure things out. The helpings are more than enough. Two arepas are hard for me to finish in one setting. The only downside to saving for later is they get kinda soggy so you cannot eat them neatly with your fingers later after you warm them up. But they still taste so good! The ambiance is typical fast-food feel. I like being able to get refills on my drink on my own while I'm dining in instead of having to go to the counter and wait in line to ask for one. Tables seem to be wiped down and maintained in-between customers which is nice too. read more

When I arrived at the truck no one was in site but I heard someone talking on a phone. After about a minute, I was greeted ordered a chicken arepa ( la tica) with pico added extra and a bbq pork arepa (la surena). The pork is very flavorful with a sweet bbq taste and charred bits of meat. The pico was fresh. The chicken has a mild tomato simmered flavor. Both fillings tasted great. They both came with a yummy green sauce that tasted like mayo cilantro and avocado blended together. The arepa's were a little thick so the centers were more mushy than the outer areas for my taste so I ate the filling separate from the arepa and filling was a good portion size filling the container they came in. Excellent flavor over all for both would recommend you try them. read more

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I've visited Arepa Culture a few times over the past couple of years, and I'm always glad I did. The arepas are delicious and a change from the norm. Service is usually friendly, and I like the option for indoor or outdoor seating. read more

Food was epic, their computer system was down and they handled it with grace. Service and ambiance were great. Don't forget the cilantro sauce. read more

Arepa Culture NC - Pabellón Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I've been here about 3 times and the food does not disappoint. Every bite is flavorful and delicious. Any kind of arepa they have on the menu looks and sounds delicious. I would recommend this place to anyone who is in the area looking for good Latino food! read more

Arepa Culture NC - Venezuelan Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Pretty good! I prefer the green sauce over the orange. The spicy orange sauce goes better with the beef arepa and the chicken goes better with the green. The other thing is a vegetarian sweet corn pancake (cachapas) that comes with sweet cream upon request but they just gave it to us without us asking haha. Definitely nicer with the cream. The diet coke part of the soda fountain wasn't working. Only clear soda water came out. read more

Arepa Culture NC - Venezuelan Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Service was very friendly and welcoming; they were helpful with answering questions about the menu. This was my first time eating arepas, so I was not sure what to expect. Personally, I was disappointed. I felt like the ingredients were cold and the flavors didn't seem to go well together. When I tasted the shredded chicken I thought it tasted very familiar with a flavor I had many times before. I could not put my finger on it until I read the other reviews and I have to agree the shredded chicken has the flavor of canned chicken. I did enjoy the dessert. Overall, for me, the value of what I got versus the taste was just not a hit for me. It might have been the arepas I chose that day. read more

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Having tried Arepas first time in Merida, Mexico, I was craving for them and got excited when we ran into this place. They have a lot of Vegetarian Options to pick too. We started with "la Domino" (Organic black beans with caramelized onions ,peppers and cheese )and "La Tica " (Chicken). Both were really good. (Of course, Not as good as in Mexico for 20 pesos each vs $8 here ) We also got specialty Cachapa with beyond meat crumbles . Huge disappointment in first bite . It had a weirdly sweet taste to it and to add, our choice of beyond meat was horrible. Together it was disaster. Having paid 15$ for it we managed to finish half of it but it but had to throw away the rest. Guess we picked wrong protein but will never order it again ! 4* for the Arepas . I will ignore the Cachapa for this review since it doesn't suit my taste bud. But will come try other options in future. read more

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Finally made it to this restaurant! Food: I ordered their menu stated popular arepa La Tica Arepa with a Housemade Frescos Natural flavor papelon con limón. The agua freca was delicious. The arepa was very filling and juicy. The chicken though was not very flavorful. Arepas themselves are not very flavorful either so it left a little to be desired. They add an abundance of cheese on top but once you take bites off the top there is minimal cheese in your other bites leaving a very meaty tasting entre. There are two sauces you can self serve (cilantro and hot) which are okay but honestly the arepa tastes better without them. I will say they do leave out the salt and pepper for customers to add but I don't believe that's what the dish was missing. Price: I felt the item was a little pricy for what I was getting. I had arepas in many places and this is probably on the higher end. The portions may make it worth it but the lack of flavor left me a bit dismayed. Service: I was impressed with how fast the food was ready. By the time I found a seat the chasier called my name to get my food. I appreciate they take card and have tap available for easy check out and email your receipt. The cashier was very friendly. Ambiance: abundance of seating inside and outside. It's a nicely kept clean and welcoming space with nice seating a decor. I appreciate their eco friendly serve ware (straws and "plates"). I would like to try their other flavors and redo this review. I have high hopes for this place and am sure I will love at least one of their menu items. read more

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This was my first time My self and my kids went I really liked the Specialty Cachapa with chicken I wish it was warmer so the cheese was melted The cilantro sauce was a delicious addition to the cachapa The La Tica Arepa was good but the El Carnivoro Arepa was my kid's favorite The house juice was refreshing and a great complement to your meal. I look forward to trying it again soon. read more

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this was pretty good! not too expensive either - i got a chicken arepa with a side of black beans. the black beans were really salty - so i wouldn't get that again but the arepa itself was flavorful and yummy. the green cilantro sauce was a great addition on top read more

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Worst arepas ever. Also I told the guy I wanted 3 of a certain type and 1 of another He just puts in 1 and 1 So then I'm like I ordered 3 and ask for 2 more. He gives me attitude. Then I go to pick up the 2 he messes up order and tells me no you ordered 1 and 1 again and I'm like no I clearly stated 2 of this type.... Definitely not good customer service or arepas. Cold and mushy. School lunch style. read more

Food was top tier- so flavorful and delicious. The woman working at the counter was so kind, patient and helpful as we navigated the menu and made our selections. The restaurant itself is gorgeously decorated, lots of plants and greenery and the natural lighting is amazing. Great experience overall. Highly recommend! read more

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This place is so good! The location and ambiance left me a little skeptical at first but I loved my food. This build your own bowl packed so much flavor and I absolutely crushed it. Their complimentary sauces are so freaking good. Will def be back. read more

Arepa Culture NC - Venezuelan Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Yummy I tried this place for the first time yesterday but ordered takeout through DoorDash. The food was so delicious that I had to drive up to the restaurant myself because I wanted more. I walked into a cute, clean and inviting atmosphere. I was greeted by a sweet young gentleman, I wish I had looked at his name tag. He kindly took my order and told me that I made a great choice. I end up getting the La Surena arepas (shredded BBQ pork loin with housemade pico) and a side of plantains top with fresh cheese. Man, I thought the food was good yesterday, but today was superb. Everything was fresh and hot. This is definitely a new spot I will be frequenting when I am in the area. read more

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Another great meal at Arepa Culture. I took my daughter for lunch today. She is vegetarian and was thrilled that they had beyond burger as a protein. She chose avocado as one of her toppings and was pleased with the generous portion. And, like me, she fell in love with the green cilantro sauce. I chose the chicken saute as my protein with toppings of plantains and onion/peppers. Good portion size for lunch. I probably took half home for lunch another day. read more

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Food was ok . Missed a side item to serve and no signs of regrets . Sauces dispenser were broken . Hot sauce in dispenser need to be trashed . read more

Very good food, very fast and good service and the restaurant ambiance was amazing! The service was incredible

Not a bad spot for arepas in the Raleigh area but would suggest passing on their dessert options. My family and I decided to try two arepas from here as a pre-dinner snack, though do note that their menu recommends two per person for a whole meal! We opted for the La Tica and the La Surena. The chicken in the La Tica was a bit bland and I wish there was more flavor in the arepa itself, because I just had to keep adding sauce on top to get more flavor. However, the La Surena was fantastic and all three of us much preferred it to the La Tica! The La Surena was filled with a sweet and savory BBQ pork topped with fresh pico de gallo -- sooo good. We also tried the flan cheesecake for dessert which I was not a big fan of. I generally love all things flan and I'm also a huge sucker for cheesecake, but this dish did not hit the spot unfortunately. The takeout container was filled up halfway with the caramel liquid, and the texture was not quite that of flan or cheesecake. Maybe it's just an acquired taste type of dessert but I would not order it again... read more

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Order rice and black beans with the LaTica Arepa. The food was very flavorful. I ordered to go mostly because dining room was like 60 degrees. Too cold. The front counter staff were friendly and service was prompt. read more

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This pulled pork with pico de gallo and the sauces are just amazing. I feel like I am on the show Diners and Dive. I was introduced by the food truck. And it was so good I drove across the city to just pick up and share with my family this tasty treat. It is the kind of food that makes you go quiet and just focus on the flavor and texture. No picture as I order hungry and eat fast. Being gluten free I don't find food that great often. But when i do I write about it. This is the only thing I have gotten here. read more

It's a great place to grab a bite to eat. I believe we stopped at the food truck on Pleasant Valley Road while we were in the area, waiting for another store to open. The food was excellent and served quickly. We loved it! I don't have many opportunities to eat at food trucks, but this one was right there, and there was no question. We had to grab a bite, and we were very glad we did! read more

I visited the actual restaurant on Glenwood for the first time rather than the food truck. It was just as delicious as the food truck. It's exciting that I could come here anytime for some arepas rather than tracking down the food truck. I had the La domino arepa and I tried a sip of all three of their fresh juices. All the juices were amazing! My favorite was the papelon con limon. Yummy, sweet, and refreshing! Everything is delicious-my absolute favorite arepas in town. read more

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I enjoy going to arepa culture. Everything is gluten free! There are vegan options and they are willing to make some changes if you see something you like. Get the beyond arepa and make sure to ask for the vegan cilantro sauce, (if your not vegan, they have a non-vegan cilantro sauce) The passion fruit juice is delicious. The people are super kind. The place is always clean, and there is plenty of seating inside and outside. The only reason I didn't give a 5star is because there were some variety in flavor consistency the different times I went. But they always made sure to make sure everything was fixed if there was an issue. read more

Arepa Culture NC - El Beyond Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Oil family owned business. Great food. Great family place. Very clean. Very friendly The are vegan friendly so bring your vegan friends you can have a great meal for all read more

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It's been a goal of mine since relocating to Raleigh to create a "passport tour" of different restaurants and food trucks that serve food from different countries. Arepas are made differently depending on which Latin country you're from. Arepa culture serves Venezuelan style gluten free arepas. My daughter was excited to try one after seeing the movie Encanto. I gave in. When we arrived the customer service extended was superb. The menu features quite a lot of different options for toppings on arepas. I decided on the "Reina" which featured chicken salad topped with avocado. It was just that. It was like a tiny sandwich. The arepa didn't have a taste. It was a cold, bland corn cake. My daughter ended up throwing her $6 arepa away. She didn't enjoy it at all and for one stuffed with cheese, it was cold also. I'll stick to Guasaca for arepas. read more

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The chicken is very favorable and well seasoned. My fiancé loved the vegetable one the best read more

Arepa Culture NC - La Tica Arepa La Capresa Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This place used to be fast and delicious. It's really slow now I've been in line for 20 min. In the past it would have been 10

Poor customer service. The establishment doesn't respond to inquiries about possible allergens.

First time here! Happened to be at an event and saw the sign outside and being Colombian I had to come in. My daughter had the arepa with cheese and I had the typical arepa with chicken salad and avocado!! Delicious!! I had their passion fruit juice!! It was delicious! Will be back with the rest of the family!! read more

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Let me start off with the staff!!! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. The woman at the register helped guide me through my experience. She explained the arepas and dishes. The food was amazing! Fresh and flavorful. Omg! I got the bowl and chicken arepas. Make sure you try the cilantro sauce. This is definitely my new spot in Raleigh. I will be back! So good!!! It's very clean and nice vibe. The ambiance is nice. read more

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when looking online for places to eat in raleigh, i came across this place and definitely wanted to try it out. my friend and i went there and got the cachapas - regular and beef toppings - as well as arepas - cheese, salmon and other flavors. i also got a side of sweet plantains. overall the food was good but both of us preferred the cachapas to the arepas - the cachapas had better flavor and the taste with the toppings was outstanding. the arepas were good but needed the sauces and the topics to enhance the flavor overall great food and nice atmosphere read more

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Congrats on Arepa Culture's 2023 Diamond Awards! They won gold for best food truck and tied for bronze for Best Business Lunch. Flavorful and filling but pricy arepas. The arepas are $6.25 each and they recommend ordering two for a satisfying meal. Yes these arepas are packed with fillings, but I expected them to be in the $4-$5 range. I did not enjoy the flavor of the vegan El Beyond, however, it was greatly improved with the addition of the complimentary sauces. The rest of my party chose other protein options and really enjoyed them. The menu is easy to read and ample options are available. Order and pick-up at the counter. Arepas are made quickly and accurately (although a side of plantains was missing from our order). This place is a good choice for a quick lunch. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. We chose to dine at a large indoor table with stools. The stools are tall and challenging to sit in. Tables with regular chairs are a more comfortable option. Overall, we had a positive visit and left a little hungry (since most of us ordered 1 arepa each). read more

Arepa Culture NC - El Beyond Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Went here a few months ago and it was delicious! I can't remember which one I got but it was good. Prices were reasonable for something different. And I remember the service was fast! And they have delicious drinks that are different too! read more

Arepa Culture NC - Venezuelan Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Ample parking, clean inside with indoor/outdoor seating. First time visiting and enjoyed ourselves! The menu recommends buying 2 arepas for a meal, but honestly they're pretty thick so I was full after 1 and had to bring the other home. I ordered the La Tica and La Pelua with a cup for the Venezuelan drinks. The specialty drinks were sweet for my tastebuds, but fun to try and experience! Both of the arepas were good, especially with the green sauce they have near the cutlery. Staff was quick and efficient. Would recommend and come again. read more

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