Must try. Authentic taste. Friendly. Lots of space in the back to sit and eat. I have been looking for cachapas con queso de mano (handmade cheese) and this did not disappoint. Tasted so good. They import the cheese from Venezuela! The tequeños were good. Tasted like the ones from panaderías in Caracas. My son and husband approved of the empanadas. The crust was crunchy and crispy. And filling was seasoned well. If you're in the area, this is a must try. You will not be disappointed. I wish they would move to northern Virginia. read more

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Treat your senses to a burst of flavor in a cozy and warm atmosphere. Arepa House has something for everyone to enjoy and savor. Treat yourself and your friends to a delicious meal at this local gem. You won't regret it. read more

They stole my money. I made an order for pickup when their hours said they were open, they marked it picked up, I showed up and their door was locked. I went in the next day and they did not honor the order. Do not eat here read more

Came here in a Saturday afternoon and employees were friendly and helpful. I ordered La Paisa Arepas and a Chicken & Cheese Empanada and both were absolutely delicious. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

While in the state's capitol for work, I was looking for something unique for breakfast and Arepa House was a peak find. Flavorful, savory, starchy... everything you need for a long commute back home. The staff was super informative and friendly as an arepa newbie, kudos to them for making this Jersey boy feel welcome! read more

I think this restaurant should give more meat with their rice entrees. We got two shredded beef, rice, black beans, and plaintain meals that were $13.50. My photo shows one of the meals and the portion of meat is so tiny. It's a shame because it tasted so good. The empanadas tasted great and were a nice size. The arepa was kind of small. I got a seafood arepa. You'd have to get 2 empanadas and one arepa to really feel full. We got two shredded beef meals, 1 empanada, 1 arepa, and 1 small flan for $50. read more

Arepa House - Venezuelan Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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I came here and ordered takeout. Everything we ordered was really good and made fresh. We tried three different types of arepas and yucca fries. I thought everything was really good. I do have to admit that it was a little pricey. You can't beat the quality and if you're just doing lunch for yourself, it would be would be reasonable. I would say the price range is about $10-$15 per person plus more if you get fries or any additional sides. Let me know by saying I am a very price sensitive shopper. read more

I had passed this restaurant so many times and finally got around to trying it. The food was DELICIOUS. The arepas were incredibly fresh and warm. The fresh juice was amazing. The staff were kind and helpful in explaining dishes. The restaurant was cozy, and I loved the music and bright colours. Made me feel like I was on a vacation! Definitely a must try in Harrisburg. If you are a pickier eater, I highly recommend the arepa Reina Pepiada with chicken, avocado and mayonnaise. read more

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Finding an arepa place here was fantastic. They have all the Venezuelan food products from queso de mano to Pan and other desserts. I had the cachapa which is a sweet arepa perfectly balanced with the saltiness of the Venezuelan queso de mano, with some butter. I highly recommend a try-- alongside the typical arepas. I also had the parcha (maracuya) juice. I especially loved the cashier was wearing a typical dress with the flag. read more

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I've never met an arepa I didn't like! These were totally, middle of the road? Not much flavor, nothing special. I got the black bean and cheese, and it really just came with black beans (which had little flavor), and cheese. I guess I'm used to having them with something else? Like say, avocado, plantains or greens of some kind? I also tried the cachapa which was huge! It was $13 for the corn pancake with not much cheese inside. I liked it better than the arepa, but it tasted a little undercooked, but the flavor was there! The space inside is awkward, with not much room, and the music is LOUD. Wouldn't go back. read more

This is located in the city so we needed to park on the street, there was not too much parking. But the staff was very friendly and it was easy to order over the phone. I ordered the chicken empanada and the paisa arepa. One order of the empanada only comes with one empanada. The flavor of the outside of the empanada was sweet and tasty but that was basically all there was to my empanada. It had hardly any filling whatsoever which I was not happy about, considering how expensive it is for a singular empanada. I wish they had just put more chicken filling into it. However, the paisa arepa was stuffed!! It had a ton of filling and was delicious!! Overall I enjoyed the food here as it was extremely tasty, it was just too expensive for the amount they give you. If I come again, I'd stick to just the paisa arepa since it was super filling! I also tried both of their drink options and both were delicious! The sugar cane lime refresher was my favorite but their rice drink was also tasty. I was expecting their rice drink to be similar to horchata but it was definitely different, as it had a thicker consistency. read more

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Do you want a fantastic, freshly-prepared arepa with delicious toppings? Well, this is where you get one of those. Can't say enough how delicious this stuff is. Also the lady behind the counter appears to be a lovely human being. Could there be a better drink selection? Would the dining area out back be better if it had fewer screens in it? Would it be better if the floor of the dining area wasn't at a 15 degree slope? The answer to all these questions is yes. The seating is also pretty awkwardly arranged so that it barely works. But that takes nothing away from having a hot and extraordinarily tasty arepa in your hand at lunchtime. Also: open Sundays! read more

Food was so flavorful! And the lady who took my order was very nice and helpful! I had the Pabellon with shredded beef and the chicken empanada. Amazing! I was in Harrisburg for work but I can't wait to go back just for this place! read more

Arepa House - PABELLON AL PLATO SHREDDED BEEF on the left and Chicken Empanada on the right - Venezuelan Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Delicious! We ordered take out from the Arepa House and it was amazing. Good portion sizes. We sampled 3 different Arepas: Domino- Black beans and cheese, Pabellon- plantains, beans, shredded chicken and cheese, and Catira- Stew chicken and cheese. Hot, flavorful and filling! Very impressed with the food we ordered. All arepas are made to order, so expect them to take a little longer than quick serve places. We will definitely return and also try their empanada! read more

The green sauce is so good I could put that on everything!!! The Arepa was filled and seasoned delicious but it's definitely overpriced!!!

Cute little place ! Very clean and friendly. They have indoor seating and out door. We waited about 30 mins for out food, but they were busy with inside seating. They speak both Spanish and English. Which is very nice ! The prices aren't too bad. K enjoyed mine with had beef, sweet plantain, black beans . My husband got chicken with avocado in it . I would definitely come back here. read more

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My wife and I were STOKED to have arepas in Harrsiburg again! Presently surprised and couldn't resist ordering almost everything on the menu ... everything was tasty and we were not disappointed. The arepas themselves were different (less "crispy" ) than the last place Ina the Burg ... but still tasty The apps (thought they were apps) we ordered were a little pricey for what we got, but again .... everything is authentic and made to order ... it's worth it ... go. read more

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The food was amazing!!! Service was great. I would recommend this place to anyone. Really glad we went! read more

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I was visiting from out of town and my hostess recommended Arepa House for breakfast. DELICIOUS! Tried a recommendation from the delightful young woman at the register...It was too good for words. Highly recommend! read more

The bright yellow sign is a beacon to delicious food. Cute little Venezuelan place near the Capitol with extremely friendly staff. Arepas are stuffed fresh when you order. I ordered the hearty and filling La Paisa Arepas and a fresh lime drink made with cane sugar. The arepa was stuffed full of meast and beans and served with a deliciously garlic avocado sauce. Great lunch stop with a back dining room or seats outside in the sidewalk. This is a small family owned business that you can feel good about supporting. read more

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If you find yourself in the area, just go. Excellent food, excellent hospitality, excellent atmosphere. First time I've felt inclined to leave a review - this place is worth it! read more

Nice surprise. I didn't know what to get. The Reina Pepiada sounded good. I was not expecting what I got. Almost like a chicken salad sangawich, but not. It was ground up Chicken and Avocado and Mayo. The erepa was filled with this chicken mix. The taste was great. I just wanted something for lunch, and this was just right. Trust me, this was good stuff. The ladies can cook. read more

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Cute place, delicious food - I loved it. I'm glad I stopped in. Food also came out fast.

We were in Harrisburg overnight and woke up starving. We wanted to have something different than the standard breakfast fare, so I came across Arepa House and that's where we headed. Walking in, the place was neat, smelled great, and was unapologetically Venezuelan with its rich culture and bright colors. The workers were very knowledgeable about the menu and extremely friendly. My husband had the perico arepa and I had the pabellon. They were SO GOOD. And we washed it down with some fresh mango juice which was delicious. I will absolutely be returning to eat here as often as possible. read more

Best Venezuelan food I had in a while. We ordered cachapas, tequeños, empanadas, and arepa con Pabellón. Everything was on point. Seasoned well, but not over salted. Homemade taste. Service was quick and on point. Very clean and plenty of seating. Great location and ambience. Very friendly staff. read more

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Cute little restaurant and look like all the food are made fresh. Seem authentic and we ordered a bunch and I enjoyed every food. Plan to come back again to try all their menu read more

I went here twice before reviewing, because admittedly, the first time we went (first week they were open) I wasn't impressed with the food. Understandable while they were figuring out how the new business is going to run once it's actually open, up and running. I saw the potential and waited a couple months before returning and leaving my review. (The real potential was with the owner and employees, they were so welcoming and friendly!) We went back on a Friday evening to dine-in. I definitely ordered too much, because one Arepa is enough for one person! We got three arepas and a soup, a bit much, but we finished it all! The chicken soup was a little salty, but hot and delicious. The arepas were stuffed full with meat and chicken and were a bit messy to eat, but that's part of the eating fun, haha. We'll be back for more, no question. Many different arepas to sample and this will be a regular stop on my local restaurant circuit. Highest recommendation! read more

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More like 3.5 stars. However, considering the reasoning behind my half star deduction, they deserve to be rounded up. First the pros: Their chicken empanada: Absolutely delightful. The corn masa was crisp outside and moist inside. It reminds me of cornbread. The chicken inside was shredded and tender. I really enjoyed it. The Pabellon arepa: All the arepa masas were tasty, I personally would have preferred it to be a little more soft after chewing. Overall a good corn masa. The meat they used in the Pabellon was highly flavorful and moist which justified the earlier comment of arepa masa. The vessel needed to hold all the goodness inside. The plantain was sweet and ripe. It was a nice sweet/savory combo. Reminds me a little of the flavors in a Puertorican Canoa dish. The reina pipiada arepa: The bite to it was pleasant, however it was the blandest of all the dishes and honestly, I should have asked to salt and pepper to make it better. It reminds me of a chicken salad. Overall, good idea. But it took many bites to the center, where it seemed the most flavorful. Perhaps it was just this batch. The Patacon: Basically a burger, thats gluten free! I love tostones and that is the vessel for this tasty sandwich. If you don't know what a tostone is, its a twice fried (unripe/savory) plantain. The meat inside was quite flavorful and moist and there were potato sticks inside, which made biting into it fun. It is EXTREMELY filling. I personally like to eat the top tostone alone and eating the bottom like a tropical bruchetta. The Perico: Translates to "parrot" but its a breakfast arepa with the fixings if a southwest omelet. I did not try it, however my daughter scarfed it all up before I could. THE CONS: The place is Freeking COLD. The front is freezing and the back room dining area is a few degrees warmer. Also, the menu could use pictures or descriptions. The only menu items with descriptions were the arepas on the chalk board. Since they are short staffed, it would have made the ordering process more pleasant. NOTE: They no longer provide the paper menus because they no longer serve some of the items on it. The server/cashier was polite but didn't volunteer suggestions. The drinks had no descriptions and neither did the appetizers. I would have liked to see a little more enthusiasm from the people running the place considering they have only been open a month. Overall, nice little joint for a quick and very casual bite. Inexpensive and filling. read more

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Grubhub adventures continued. This is my first order from Arepa House and it was a mixed bad experience. They are a new business so I'm sure some of the wrinkles need ironed out. I ordered earlier in the day but the restaurants hours on the delivery service site were incorrect and my order was canceled. They open at 10:30. I placed my order again at 10:45 . The empanada didn't have a place to choose what flavor. I wanted chicken and luckily that is what I got. I ordered a churro, and didn't get one. Darn. The chicken empanada was the star of the food I received. The exterior had a slight crunch, the crust had a touch of sweetness and the chicken was juicy and flavorful. I could have stuffed myself silly with more of those. The chicken/cheese arepa was filling, with a tiny bit of spicy kick, but the juicy chicken unfortunately made it soggy and it fell apart some. I'd definitely get that again. I'm bummed about the churro. I did receive the "golfeados" which is described as a sweet bread stuffed with salty cheese. What I received, however, was a cinnamon bun with a scoop of soft cheese beside it. Umm....ok. The sticky bun was small but had a great blend of warm dessert spices. Definitely not "stuffed" with salty cheese though. Overall I'd say 3.5 stars but the empanada saves this. I'd be willing to try again in the future. read more

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Muy buena comida y variedad. El servicio es amable y servicial. La primera vez que pruebo esta comida fue espectacular.

First time eating Peruvian food and it was pretty good. We were traveling through and wanted to try something different. I ordered online and then added to my order when I arrived, without any problem. The gentleman at the window was friendly and, if it were warmer, we might have eaten outside at one of their picnic tables. Fun and upbeat music was playing too. And they have a newspaper article from a few years ago; they were named 2nd for best place in the country to eat Puruvian food, I believe it was The NY Times. read more

Excellent authentic food, service with a smile. Ordering was simple and it was ready on time. Would recommend . read more

AMAZING! Full of flavor, nice sized and all around a excellent meal. The person that waited on us was very patient with all of our questions and helpful. You can tell, the 3 ladies that worked there that day, were very dedicated to their job and the establishment. The tiramisu was delicious and we can't wait to go back again! read more

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Food itself was pretty darn good. Preparation was a tad slow but I was personally ok waiting for it. The Arepa's really did live up to the great reviews. Some notes: I was hit with a waft of weed smell as I walked in the doors. This is a city and maybe that is normal for a downtown city area? Overall I was glad I ate here, but yeah I didn't like bringing my kids into the weed smells. Tables were also very wobbly and it made it weird to eat at a table that would not stay still. read more

Sorry no pictures! The service was great!! The food was amazing!! We tried 2 different arepas and cheese stick and a canoa and everything was SO delicious! We will be back for more! It is worth the drive from York! read more

this place is so amazing. I have never ordered anything from here that wasn't awesome. The flavors are unique and tasty.

Very nice, cozy place. Service people where extremally friendly. Food was amazing, fresh with a lot of flavors.

Interesting spot near the Capitol. Good no frills food and quick service. The staff are awesome and it's a change from the usual Harrisburg scene. read more

Arepa House - a man sitting at a table in front of a chalkboard - Venezuelan Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Food was amazing, service was awesome. Woman were friendly and polite. Will go back again! read more

Arepa House - Cachapas PABELLON AL PLATO SHREDDED BEEF - Venezuelan Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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I'm not going to go out and say that I'm any kind of expert on Venezuelan cuisine by any means. I didn't even have my first arepa until a few years ago. All I know is that for my sensibilities, this is my favorite spot in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (because that's where you want to go for Venezuelan food, right?) all jokes aside, the pulled chicken arepa was awesome amongst the best that this novice has had to date. The spot itself is a little tight but the employees were very friendly. read more