When I walked in on a random Tuesday afternoon, I was the only patron. Immediately greeted by two smiling gentlemen behind the counter, they helped me pick an arepa and a soursop juice (bonus points for uniqueness and flare!!). I sat down in one of the booths and admired the moving art piece on the east wall and the happy plants in the windows. When my food arrived, the arepa had perfect grill marked and was packed to the max with pork, plantains, black beans, and this green saucy sauce which I could bathe in. I had to use a fork to eat some of the filling before I could pick it up and get a true sandy experience. It was yummy, and I would eat it again, but I wish the arepa was a touch thicker so that creamy crunchy bread-like texture could balance all the fillings. Also, the vintage playboy art on the west wall made me realize I probably wouldn't bring my kids there in the future - not that it's advertising as a kid place or that it should - but for me, it's something to consider when picking a place. But true artists make those choices knowingly and I respect the artistic heartbeat of Arepa Please! read more

Arepa Please - Pastellon I think? It was magical! Double up on the green sauce! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Arepa please is one of my favorites in Jacksonville The food is abundant and flavorful, you get so much for the price and every single bite is incredible We got the Queen Arepa: 10/10 just wonderful Porko Loco: 9/10 so rich and meaty! There is always music going on inside, and it feels like home with all the plant propagations around the restaurant Please come if you want a meal you are certain will not disappoint! Instagram: @thegourmetsketch read more

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I was staying at the Residence Inn-- and saw this right across the street. Had the tequenos, the just cheese arepa, the monkey arepa, but besides arepas-- the had an incredible out of art-- mural outside and a whole bunch of art insides read more

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Outstanding food! The Arepas are spectacular! The yuca frites were a great starter. The service was friendly and helpful and the music and art made for a great environmen. I would highly recomend. read more

I am from Miami where arepa shops are aplenty and have eaten hundreds of arepas and this reina pepiada aka the Queen is the best arepa I have ever had, including the homemade ones made by girlfriends and their mothers. You can taste the homemade chicken, the mayo is light and the avocados are fresh.. and it is SO packed with ingredients that you could make a whole other arepa with what spilled out. The arepa itself is perfectly cooked with the perfect masa ratio. Trust me and if you're in the area, go to arepa please over any burger, wrap, sandwich or taco place. read more

We were looking for a place for lunch and stumbled above this restaurant. The staff was awesome, the food so delicious with good serving size, the photos on the wall so beautiful, and finally the plants in water by the window finished off a great lunch. Thank You for a memorable experience. read more

Arepa Por Favor! We came in for an early lunch. Thank god they have their own lot too since we all know how parking is downtown... This place already had a good number of people here but lucky the line wasn't too long. We quickly got to order and they had a lot of options that sounded good but I ended up going with the Jax Blond which is Shredded Beef slow cooked in Pomodoro Sauce with South American herbs in a bed of melted Cheddar Cheese. I also got myself a Dos Equis since it was Saturday and hey "Treat yourself" Our arepas came out in about 10 minutes and they looked really good. They were basically arepa sandwiches which I wasn't expecting. Now these are Venezuelan Arepas so they are not sweet but still have a strong corn flavor and they are a little bland. I will say though the arepa doesn't need a whole lot of flavor since the Shredded Beef it was loaded with had some much flavor and was so tender. Just melts in your mouth. Each arepa also comes a Chimichurri and/or Cilantro Sauce. I'm not sure which it is but this just takes them to the next level. So good. I will say though I was a little underwhelmed by the Cheddar Cheese that came on the Jax Blond. It just seemed like it come out of a bag. Wise it was fresh shredded at least. Always taste better that way and melts better too. All and all would for sure come back since they have so many options. Might I to make my own next time. read more

Arepa Please - The Jax Blond Arepa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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One of my favs in town! Service is great, food is always on point, and love the casual vibe. Will be back again and again.

Lord have mercy - why did I wait so long to come here!? I came here for lunch - this is a great option if you've got some time at lunch and are working downtime. The parking lot is relatively small but we got lucky and were able to snag a spot from someone leaving. We tried to arrive a little before the lunch rush (11:45AM). Ordering was easy. There's walkup counter a a huge menu on the wall as smaller ones to hold in your hand. The inside looked like it could seat 20-30 people with a couple more small tables outside. Food took ~10 min to arrive at the table we were seated at. I had the vegan arepa with black beans and avocado. It was SO good. Especially with the green sauce. My coworker had her favorite, the Pabellon. I tried a bite of hers and the beef/banana combination was mouthwateringly good. There are trash cans nearby so you are able to cleanup after yourself once you're finished eating. Overall, I can't wait to go back and continue exploring the menu! read more

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This place is fantastic and I crave it when I'm not there. The pabellon and tequeños are so delicious

Visiting Jax and stayed close to this cute little joint. Nice atmosphere, with avocado seeds sprouting everywhere. I ordered an arepa and an appetizer. Huge portions and both delicious. Service was friendly and fairly speedy. read more

Arepa Please - Interior design. Cute. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

A hidden gem in the heart of Jacksonville! I've been meaning to visit for a few months, and it was certainly worth the wait. The atmosphere is that of an art installation that somehow also serves towering arepas that are sure to please. While I had a breakfast option with ham, egg, and cheese, my friends had a Pabellón - plantains, beans, cheese, and steak. Both were to die for. Overall, I will be making Arepa Please a staple on my Jacksonville work trips. The area is conducive to working away from the office. read more

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Excellent food excellent service. I would highly recommend this place if you like Latin food.The atmosphere is really nice and so are the employees. read more

We visited Arepa Please on a Saturday around noon. The inside of this place is charming with a good amount of seating, and they had this beautiful art installation with projection mapping on paintings. They also have a bunch of plants hanging in the window which just gives this place a super bright and welcoming vibe. Here, you order at the counter, seat yourself, and then they bring you your food by name. I immediately noticed that they had a pabellon so of course I had to get that, but their entire menu was pretty tempting. I also got soursop juice which I'd never had before. The staff was super friendly and explained what soursop was when I asked. The arepa came out hot and fast, and it was soooo good. It was a generous helping and the flavors were all balanced. I absolutely loved this place, and I'd definitely go back again. One thing that I didn't love, and it speaks more on the patrons than the place itself, all of the tables were dirty to some extent, so I cleaned one off before we sat and made sure to clean it again after. Everyone here was really nice and the food was amazing. I can tell that if I lived in Jacksonville, this would be a regular spot for me. read more

We went to see a Book of Mormon at JCPA and wanted to try a new spot to grab something to eat. I went with my wife and parents. There is a parking lot. It is small but at least they have one which is a nice change for this part of town. I ordered the Pabellon arepa. It had shredded beef, fried plantains, black beans and cotija cheese. They serve the arepa in a paper wrap like you would get it from a street vendor and then put that on a plate. The amount of stuff in the arepa does make it a bit of a messy eat. I was the only person that didn't use a fork and knife to eat their arepa. I'm from Miami and the beef reminded me of ropa vieja. The plantains could have been a little sweeter for my preference. It also came with a green sauce on the side that had a faint cilantro taste. I'm not a cilantro fan so I'm glad the put it on the side. If I had to pick out a con, I think it would be the cost. 4 arepas, 4 waters and an espresso came out to $80. read more

Absolutely love this spot! The arepas are loaded and full of flavor, especially the Jax Blond. Chill vibe, friendly staff, and great coffee to match. Quick service too. A must-try if you're in Riverside! read more

Tasty, fast service and authentic arepa! Need something hardy after a beach day, stop by here! Lovely decor too!!

Hubby and I stopped in to try Arepa Please recently and really enjoyed it. We shared an order of tequenos which were to die for! I love anything with queso blanco but when you wrap it with a buttery, flaky dough and fry it - it just doesn't get much better than that. He ordered the Pabellon arepa and he loved it. Delicious shredded beef paired with sweet plantains, queso blanco and black beans - yum! I ordered the Mona Chicken arepa. This was very good! The shredded chicken was seasoned perfectly. The plantains and queso blanco were yummy with the chicken. My only complaint was the chicken was a little dry. The green sauce was excellent and helped moisten the chicken a bit. I also used some of the yellow/orange sauce from the tequenos. There is definitely a chill vibe in the restaurant, the employees are friendly and the food is great. read more

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We were walking along the river after checking out R.A.M and decided to stop by Arepa Please for a quick lunch. The space isn't very large and the tables were full so I decided to get everything to-go. The person at the counter was very helpful and answered all of my questions regarding the menu options. I ordered their Pabellon and the JAX Blonde arepas, a side of plantains, and a cachapa (corn pancake with cheese). The arepas were stuffed to the point where they were spilling out and a bit messy to eat--which we did not mind. At other places, I'm sometimes left hungry after one arepa. At Arepa Please, you just need one! The Pabellon had shredded beef with sweet plantains, queso blanco, and black beans. I love this traditional combination since it hits all your taste buds at once. The meat was tender, the beans were cooked well, while the plaintains were soft and sweet. The JAX Blonde contained shredded beef that was cooked in pomodoro sauce with melted cheddar cheese. I really enjoyed the flavorful meat and it went well with the gooey cheese. I saw some other Yelpers add avocodo to the blond and I think I'll give that a try next time! The cachapa pancake was alright to me. It might have been the traditional type of cheese that goes with the pancake, but I just wasn't a fan of the rubbery texture of the cheese and it didn't have a flavor that I thought meshed well with the sweetness of the corn pancake. The pancake itself was good though and I enjoyed the texture and flavor that the corn flour gave it. Certainly a must try if you're in the area! read more

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I placed our order online for pickup. When I arrived however the order had not gone through the system yet to be filled but the associate got it started immediately and I only waited about 10-minutes! The restaurant was clean, there are plenty of seating tables, and parking was easy. I ordered two of the Fancy Monkey Arepas with extra cilantro sauce on the side. They were overflowing with plantains, seasoned black beans, and the cheese. The arepa flatbread was nice and crispy outer while soft and fluffy, and it had a hint of salty which balanced out the sweet filling. This was my 3rd visit to Arepa Please, and although I tell myself I'm trying something new the next time... I always order and love the Fancy Monkey! read more

Good food, reasonable price and nice spot near downtown. Worth making an effort to come in...I recommend "The Jax Blond". Would have taken a picture but got excited and started eating too soon. read more

All I have to say is that we stopped in one day and we came back like in three days it was that good!!!

Love this place! Arepas are delicious, love the combos of shredded beef with plantains! They're tequenos are delicious! Yummy lunch spot or quick bite for heading out on the town! read more

I've lived in Jax for a while and Just haven't had the time to visit. But today, we decided why not! Walking in this little gem is so neat. Nice music vibes, chill set up to sit and chat with friends, and well as far as the menu it's great- Even vegan options ! you order at the front , sit down and wait for your food. The food did not take too long and it came out smelling oh man soo soo good! Prices were decent as we paid 45 for two people and got the táquenos, San Marco and the pabellón and a Coke Zero and that was with a 20% tip included. read more

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Food was amazing, people were great! I had the pabellon arepa and flavors were incredible.

My girlfriend and I decided to venture out and try something new to eat and I chose "Arepa Please". I've been hearing so many good things from this place that I decided on having it. My nationality is Dominican so I've been accustomed to eating Arepas but not my girlfriend. She's Italian and I wanted her to this authentic Spanish dish. She was blown away by the multitude of flavors that an Arepa can bring. She ordered the shredded beef with cheese, while I ordered the chicken salad but mixed with Avocado which I must say I've never seen but it was orgasmic. After having that combination I'm totally going to try and make that at home soon. Her shredded beef with cheese was very well put together and extremely tasty. We also ordered as appetizers, two ground beef empanadas as my girlfriends loves trying empanadas at every Spanish restaurant I've taken her too. And I quote those were the best ground beef empanadas she's ever had. She loves the seasoning of the meat and the empanada flavor blew her socks off. The empanadas were cooked to perfection. We also ordered Palito de queso and those with every bite the cheese melted in your mouth. My apologies for forgetting every items name that you see in the photos but when we dove right into the food forgetting the name that should tell you the food was outstanding. With this outstanding review why did I give it 4 out of 5 stars, well the reason for that was all of that food was a bit pricey. Everything you saw in the photo which in a sense didn't look as much but came out to $50. I get the area in which the place is located but definitely have gone to other places and have ate more for less. But I don't want to discourage anyone from visiting this place because the food is Amazing and the decor to the establishment was well put together as well. The staff was nice and very helpful as I told them right before we ordered that it was our first time. A nice young gentleman with glasses broke down the menu to us and even asked us what did we have in mind and he maneuvered his way to helping us order. I would absolutely return to try more stuff on the menu and be more prepared with my finances. read more

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Ambiance: I love the style of this place! Very artsy and has lots of plants. Whoever decorated did an amazing job! Food: My husband and I ordered the Tequeños and two different types of Arepas, the Queen and Jax Blond. We had never seen Tequeños before and were pleasantly surprised to find these Venezuelan twist on cheese sticks taste delicious! The Arepas were HUGE and we are glad we only ordered one each. My husband was able to finish his, but I was not able to. The sauces were a nice additive to the meal and definitely brought really good flavor!! We will definitely be back to try some of their other items on the menu since it is so vast! read more

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Friendly service and amazing food. We got the chicken empanadas, tequenos, and a few different arepas. Everything was great. Don't hesitate to try it. read more

Arepa Please - So delicious! Felt Like we were back in miami. This will be the spot when we are in the area. The kids loved it too. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Wow this place was truly amazing. The ambiance is nice the workers are all friendly and smiling. The service was very good and relatively fast. Everything tastes so fresh and good. They have natural juices and they are refreshing. Looking forward to my next visit read more

Arepa Please - The Queen Arepa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Wow, just wow!! From the empanadas to the arepas, this place will blow you away. Everything was delicious and I can't wait to go back. read more

Arepa Please - The Queen Arepa and The Jax Blond Arepa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

First time visiting and the arepas are huge! The chicken is juicy & the plantain is perfect! Excellent & friendly service! Cute decor. read more

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This is a fast causal restaurant with quick service and tasty food! It was around $13-16/dish but the serving is large. Loved the decor and free parking lot. Recommend to anyone in the area! read more

I like the fact I can order arepas via delivery apps and they are as good as when you eat at the restaurant. I usually ask for them not to assemble and they alway deliver as asked. Love it read more

Arepa Please - Da Queen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I wanted to give 5 stars but I had to take a point away because I found a piece of hair mixed in with my shredded beef. I ordered delivery for the family; my family members stated their meals were delicious and they don't say that a lot. I was the last to eat and ordered the Jax Blond. The positive feedback; I thought the portion size was great. It came wrapped in wax paper and foil so nothing spilled and it was still warm when I opened it. The green sauce on the side was really good, not sure what it's called. I took a bite of it with the bread but it was so big that I decided to just eat it with a fork. That's when I found the hair. The negative feedback; it's probably not a big deal or deal breaker for some but I have a pet peeve about finding hair in my food. I know I can just take it out but as soon as I see one, I lose my appetite and don't usually eat it again. However because the flavor was good, I tried to continue to eat it but I couldn't enjoy it like I did in the beginning. I was paranoid and checking every forkful before eating it because I didn't want to waste my money. I ate most of it but the cheese was like a big glob stuck to the other piece of bread so I left it alone. I'm willing to try them again because the reviews were good and my family did enjoy theirs but just wanted to point out that hair can be off putting to some. read more

Arepa Please - Long piece dark hair strand that I pulled out of the shredded beef with napkin. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Arepa Please has been on my list of places to try for a while now and finally I had the opportunity to stop in. We came in on a Saturday pretty soon after they opened, we waited in a small line which gave up time to plan out what we were going to order. If you and your significant other don't create a game plan before ordering at a restaurant can you even call yourself a foodie? Needing a coffee I ordered that first and then ordered The Queen which was not what I was expecting but very good. My husband ordered the The Jax Blond arepa which was very very good. While I liked both I thought the Jax Blond was better. I actually didn't know how good arepas could be until I started ordering them fresh and this place does a very good arepa sandwich. We were able to find a table right away but did notice several people have to wait a few minutes for a table. If I am in the area I will absolutely be going back to try more arepas!!! read more

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Yum! Great location. People are very helpful when choosing something for the first time. I got the Porko and hubby got the Blond. We shared some plantain. All excellent. Very messy. Ask for a spoon! LOL! They need some Venezuelan beer! Oh, cool art!! read more

This tiny cafe is easy to pass by on the way to Riverside's many food choices. But that would be a mistake. While the restaurant itself is a bit plain, it's the food that counts. We shared the Queen Arepa, a sandwich that sort of resembles a large oreo cookie only this one is stuffed with a wonderful combination of shredded chicken and an avocado sauce that is amazing. It's stuffed between two crunchy pieces of arepa, a grilled white corn similar to a tortilla that couldn't be more different from Wonder bread. We also shared a gyro salad that included large tomato slices, olives, feta cheese and a nice helping of perfectly seasoned gyro meat. We checked out Arepa Please thanks to a recommendation from my husband's co-worker who is from Venezuela and said the arepas there are as good as any he had back home. High praise indeed! The service was friendly and the food arrived within less than 10 minutes. The prices were more than fair and the limited seating was adequate. An added bonus: the parking lot is big and right next door! Our only regret is not getting another arepa to take home. read more

I had the shredded chicken with sweet plantains, queso blanco, and black beans. This was literally an explosion of flavors that set my mouth to water. I was hoping for one to be as good as what I had in Colombia, but this surpassed my expectations. The service was quick but the flavor lingered on. read more

Arepa Please - Pabellon with chicken instead of beef - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I'm Venezuelan and I lived 10 years in Miami before coming here, so I think I may have and educated opinion on arepas. Let me tell you, there Reina Pepiada is the best one I've had since I moved to the US. I have been to arepa please at least 5 times, and I always get the same. Next time should try something else, but their Reina is so good it makes it hard. read more

I love this place! Growing up, my mom would always get us arepas at the art festivals held in my home town. When I learned about this place, it was a must try on my list! I've been here several times now and everything is consistently delicious and freshly made! From the fancy monkey, to the Jax Blond to the Queen, you can't go wrong with any of the arepas! The plantains are always cooked to soft, sweet perfection. The Jax Blond has the most delicious marinated beef. And my most recent favorite, the Queen is out of this world. They shred the chicken very finely and mix it with mayo and avocado. Make sure to get a side of potato salad to round out your meal and even a coffee! Whether your an arepa pro or someone who's never heard of them, make sure to give this place a try. The staff are all very friendly and provide an excellent experience. PLUS, there is a huge mural on the outside and you can enjoy the river walk right across the street. What's not to love!?? read more

Arepa Please - Fancy Monkey - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida