What a relief that this place simply re-located from its old spot in UW, instead of shuttering its doors! It would be such a disservice to the community here if it were to disappear! Anyways, we stopped here for a quick bite, since it has a very unique Venezuelan arepas that you cannot find anywhere else in the city. We got the sifrina and the Seattle arepas, and the portions were ridiculously generous. The shredded beef and the cheese filled up the fluffy yet crispy arepa shell, which was a delight to eat. It also has a row of different sauces to try on the table we sat down, which made the whole experience more fun. Trying out chipotle sauce and comparing it to garlic habanero sauce was just added an additional layer of fun to eating it in the restaurant. The service was quick and helped us answer how they were prepared. You couldn't ask for more at a place like this. The vibes in the restaurant also definitely improved, since the last location. Much cleaner and more spacious. With the ample parking spots nearby too, it should be easy to access this location from now on. At any rate, amazing Venezuelan arepas place. I'd recommend if you were hankering for a good Latin American food place. Or if you needed some hangover curing greasy food! read more

Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen - Sifrina Arepa combo with cheese sticks - Venezuelan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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It's been long I had good Arepa. I tried a place in Factoria mall in Bellevue but that was pretty average. I discovered Arepa several years back in Raleigh in NCSU campus and always felt that's the best Arepa I ever had. But then comes this place which absolutely set the bar even higher. Their Arepas are really good - given I just tried a black bean Arepa - no meat. I loved it. I also enjoyed their sauces and it is just fun to experiment with different sauces and enjoying the flavors. I won't be surprised if all their sauces were housemade. My friend got Chicken Empanadas and this was first time he was having Venezuelian food - he really liked it. We also tried Flan - it was okay. You probably don't want to try lot of desserts here. Ambience is pretty good here. Loved the dining area. read more

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The food here was amazing. I'm surprised it wasn't busier but that might be because the university is not in session. read more

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I got the arepa combo with the queen beef arepa, beef empanada, and brown sugar lemon limeade. Also pictured is my friend's sampler plate. I have had this place before when it was on 50th and I was much more impressed this time around. I really enjoyed all the sauces they provided for the table: garlic, cilantro, chipotle, spicy, and habanero. The empanada was soooo tasty and the beef in everything was great. The location is conveniently across from a big and pretty empty parking lot so it was also easy to drop in to eat. I will definitely be craving this place again. read more

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What a good time! Got their arepa combo with a drink and sides. Everything was absolutely delicious. If I were still in college, I'd be coming to this place far too often. read more

Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen - Venezuelan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great casual ambience, very clean and with live music on Friday. Their appetizer arepa combo was great with 3 different flavors to pick. The bread of the arepa was great...nice and bit crispy. Their entree arepas were significantly bigger than appetizer arepas and will fill you up. Very attentive and pleasant wait staff. Loves it and will be back. read more

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My go to place for some authentic Venezuelan food. Highly recommended and friendly service. The ambience is inviting clean and plenty of room for a nice size group. The food comes out very quickly especially if you're in a rush or lunch break! Plenty of parking at the location in the Factoria mall. Love the yucca fries, the fried tostones and today I tried a new dish with a delicious fried egg and cheese that caught my eye. I'm a returning guest and suggest you try it too read more

Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen - Delicious authentic Venezuelan food - Venezuelan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The menu isn't vegan-friendly, but the staff is! They're quite flexible with their arepa options. They recommended a Pabellón where they substituted avocado for the beef and held the cheese. Their beans are vegan. The spicy sauce was vegan. All their other bottled sauces were mayo-based. The Pabellón was delicious, and we all enjoyed fried yucca with guasacaca. The TVs were always somewhat in view, but they were silent. Overall, we had a lovely time and would recommend for vegans and omnivores alike. read more

This is a great place to visit with family coming into town. I took my mom here and she loved it. The inside is not too busy and the tables are a great size. The people were nice too! The lighting is a bit dark but there was a nice fireplace to make up for it. We ordered a bunch of things to try. First, I got the black bean arepa. It has super stretchy yummy cheese inside and gives that satisfying cheese pull. Most of the other items we got also were stuffed with cheese which I loved! The arepa had great flavor and paired nice with the green sauce. We also got an appetizer platter that I don't know the name of. My mom's favorite were the plantains and mine were the yuca fries. Do not sleep on the yuca fries!!! They are so crispy and bomb. My only criticism is that I wish there were more salad options on the menu to balance out the fried food. Everything felt heavy and I was only able to eat half of it. read more

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I seriously cannot recommend this place enough for a quick, casual bite! My partner and I ordered takeout and got the Pabellón and Moqui arepas, the yucca fries, mango lemonade, and guayaba juice. Everything was so good we literally went back the very next night and got the same things! The flavors are rich, vibrant, and comforting, and it is hands down some of the most delicious gluten-free and vegetarian food I've had in Seattle. Plus, it's pretty reasonably priced for how fresh and flavorful it all is. The service was quick and the food was hot! This spot is an absolute gem read more

Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen - Arepas, yucca fries, mango lemonade, guayaba juice - Venezuelan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been here a few times for take out before going to shows in the u district. It's nice because it's far enough off the ave/away from campus that it's not crazy busy with students. I usually order the pabellon bowl with an extra side of plantains. I also really enjoy the guava juice. The employees are nice and food comes out pretty fast. read more

Wonderful food and chill vibe at this U District staple. There are a wide variety of arepas with pork, beef, chicken and vegan options. There are also options for plate dinners if anyone's doing gluten free. Everyone in our group of six was very happy with their selections. read more

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Unlike other quick arepa places, they really put thought into their interior space. It's warm and alive with paintings on the wall. The Seattle arepa featured a crispy and soft masa pocket, succulent beef (perhaps that released too much liquid), and 2 types of cheeses. I loved that there were at least 5 sauces to choose from at will, my favorite being the cilantro mayo. read more

Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen - Seattle arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

As someone who is part Venezuelan and has had many different arepas these ones are SO TASTY GOOD!!! nice variety, very filling, perfect meal. I can't believe I haven't gone more (prob bc it was far away from west campus). Service was very nice! The seating inside and the entrance makes the whole place feel very cozy and warm. read more

Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen - Seattle arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Awesome place, great customer service and delicious Venezuelan food. I'll recommend everybody going to there, I ate the soup ( sancocho)

Best Venezuelan food in town. Get the arepa de pernil or carne mechada. The pickup location has a small grocery of Venezuelan staples read more

Food was really good, plus great friendly service. Need to come back and try more dishes!

I first had arepas in Arizona and once I got back home to Seattle, I knew I had to find them again! Low and behold: Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen! I have brought friends and family here and I really enjoy it every time. My favorite dish to order is the Pabellon Arepa and add on avocados. It may look like a small sandwich, but it is super filling! It's stuffed with shredded beef, black beans, cheese, and fried plantains. Every bite with the avocado is pure perfection! The tequeños are also a nice little appetizer to share around the table. They're essentially deep fried mozzarella sticks, but with a thicker dough. Hope you find some time to check out this cute place! read more

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I placed a order for to go so I pick up and when I open my bag no sauce and napkins Never go back and that lady at front looks like upset read more

I was told that #4 with the pork and plantains arepa (4/5 stars) is the most popular arepa. I enjoyed it and might be back again if/when I'm in the area. read more

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Service - 1/5. Extremely slow. We ordered at 3:30pm and waited for a half an hour to get our food. Food - 2/5. We ordered #4 pabellon ($11.95) and a parilla plate (steak combo plate; $20.75). They both taste like college food. No wonder it's in a college town and most of customers are college kids. Arepa is definitely filling with lots of beans and cheese. Steaks were flavorful but they were so dry. Ambience - 2/5. It looks like a small old beach house turned into a restaurant. Very casual dining spot. We can see this place being popular among kids and hungry people because those sandwiches fill you up with beans, cheese, and plantains. Nothing is bad, but they taste like someone just cooked for you at the tailgate party. Don't expect to get a gourmet food from here. Overall, it's not our thing. Everything was too greasy and heavy for us. We wouldn't come back here again unless some hungry kids beg to come here together. Now we know. read more

Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen - #4 = most popular. Not that good. Too heavy. - Venezuelan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Everything here was delicious! We ordered a few arepas (#4, 6, 7) and the sampler plate. All were good but the ms piggy and pabellon were standout. We were impressed by the quality of meat and the freshness of the dough. Super juicy and flavors well balanced! The sample plate was also good to try as first timers. All was freshly fried / crisp, and was a good opportunity to try all of the house sauces they have in the back :) The owner and staff was so nice, the owner came around to check on all of us individually. read more

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I love arepas. Our favorite arepa spot in San Francisco (Pica Pica) was supposed to cater our wedding. Thats how much I love arepas. But even though the service was friendly, Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen just didn't have the quality ingredients I was expecting. I ordered the reina pepiada arepa and the pabellon arepa. The reina chicken salad mix just didn't taste good and the pabellon was solidly 50% beans with lower quality meat. I also found myself not liking the arepa itself as it wasn't soft or fluffy, but hard, toasted, and very difficult to eat. This is the second restaurant in this area we've been to that uses obviously lower quality ingredients, so although the honey had been wanting to try this place, I just don't see us coming back and we will likely be avoiding U District restaurants in the future. read more

I got the best bart and it was pretty good. I added my own cabbage when I got home because it just needed something more than the meat, some avocado would've been great as well (not expecting this of the restaurant of course, just as a personal preference and because I took it home). Though I do wish the cilantro sauce would've been placed in the whole sandwich not just the top because it was a bit dry. But the meat was well seasoned and well cooked and there was a substantial amount of meat. $10-12 seemed like a lot for an arepa but when I got it, I understood the price for sure. I almost couldn't finish it! read more

Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen - Best bart arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was pretty excited to try this spot! Ordered the Sampler Platter ($16ish) and the Arepa Combo ($15ish). The sampler platter was a combination of a bunch of fried items (yuca fries, empanadas, mini cheese arepas, tequenos, plantains). The fried items honestly weren't all that flavorful, but great dipped in the cilantro/chipotle cremas. Chose the chicken-avocado arepa, it was alright. Shredded unmelted cheddar cheese with a shredded chicken breast - avocado mixture (this was pretty mayo-y). All the she shredded cheese was un-melted, which I guess is normal but how much better would it be if it was all melty and crispy!? Was a bit disappointed - I likely need to order other items next time. Food took a but to come out as they were busy. Plenty of indoor seating with an outdoor patio. Staff is super friendly :) read more

Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen - Sampler Platter ($16ish), Arepa Combo ($15ish) - Venezuelan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I got the Pabellon Arepa and it was delicious! The portion was good as it was super filling! All of the ingredients went well together. I also love that it came with two types of sauce :) It made the Arepa even better! The meat was very juicy and packed with flavor. Just writing this makes me crave one. Service was very friendly! This place definitely makes me want to check out more places that sell arepas in my area. read more

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Food/drinks: For $23 and some change, I had hands down one of the best lunches of my time in Seattle! An arepa overflowing with juicy shredded beef, crisp yucca fries, fried ripe plantain, and all gluten free and dairy free! The combo is the way to go...but I added another side because it all sounded too good. And it was! Service: Isamaria was an absolute gem! Friendly, helpful, and patient as I spent way too long perusing the menu. Ambiance: It's very chill. Order at the counter, find a table to sit, admire the artwork as you enjoy your meal. SO good! And easy to do gluten free and dairy free! I'll be back! read more

Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen - Combo Arepa and yucca fries - Venezuelan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I got a combo, which was about $15 plus tax and tip. It was an arepa of choice (which is nice because they don't list prices since they are all slightly different prices ranging from about $8-$12, so just choose what you wish) plus plantains (which normally cost $8). The ambiance is adorable especially if you sit on the outdoor patio at this "house" of businesses. Service was lacking; the person seemed annoyed to serve us, but did so informatively anyway. Maybe they were just having a bad day. As for the food, it was good when you add enough of the red aioli to the sandwich, but was otherwise bland (meat is unseasoned) and the plantains were a bit overdone. Further, I don't really think the combo was worth it since I only got three bitesize pieces of plantain on the side -- and a can of soda didn't quite make up for it. (And if the full size side of plantains is only 6 pieces for $8, ouch, also not worth it.) COVID has changed a lot of pricing, and this place isn't going to break the bank. But a burger-sized sandwich with a small side of plantain plus soda for $15 with flavor provided mostly by a spicy mayo isn't worth it to me. That said, the crunch of the arepa was good and the quality of the ingredients was high -- fresh and leaner cuts of meat. Bottom line: You will be satisfied if you slather enough spicy mayo on the sandwich, and in reality this is still what is now considered a low-cost meal outside of fast food, so check it out... but don't expect it to deliver on the stars rating other Yelpers have granted it. I find it overrated. read more

Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen - Pabellon ($10.95) and Cochino Felix ($10.84) - Venezuelan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We wanted to try something new in the Bellevue-Factoria area. We were a little disappointed to discover that it's inside the mall, but the staff was friendly and seating was comfortable. They have inside seating and a little patio area where you can people watch (although Factoria mall is never high traffic). I ordered the #4 arepa combo (beef, cheese, plantain) and Columbia empanadas. Delicious meal with generous portions and fresh ingredients. Will definitely return. read more

Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen - Venezuelan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Super tasty. Super casual. Great to have another option for something a bit different. Would absolutely return.

Pros: easy to find, good seating outside and inside, friendly staff, fun decor, food is filling and served piping hot. Also self-serve water and extra napkins accessible which are needed because it's messy eating! Cons: lots of cheese and cream, not a whole lot of flavor, disappointing for my first time trying arepas (I was told they cdd ask be super flavorful). Even the sauces are a little bland. Immediate food coma within an hour of eating as it's a bit heavy in the stomach. read more

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It is so hard to find good Latin food in Seattle. But this place is pretty good. I love arepas con todo! The prices are pretty good too. I think you get the most for your buck if you get the combos they have. It's a pretty small, hidden place, but cute. I definitely recommend. I do wish that was a bit more flavor. The empanadas were perfect though! read more

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Had a wonderful lunch at their 45th St location, and highly recommend! The Arepa was huge and delicious combo of flavors. The chicken empanada and mango lemonade were outstanding as well. You'll get messy, but the flavors are so worth it. Friendly and attentive service, comfy space. read more

Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen - Arepa, empanada, and mango lemonade. So delicious! - Venezuelan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We stopped here for a quick lunch, and I'm so glad we did. Coming from TX, we miss good authentic Hispanic food and this place hit the spot! Staff was super friendly and service was quick, but you could tell the food was fresh! Hoping to be back when we're in the area again. read more

Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen - Pabellon Bowl - Venezuelan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very chill little spot with amazing food and quick service. Everything here is sooo good!! And reasonably priced too. Try the empanadas and the Llanera Especial and Moqui arepas are so good !!!! Love their sauces. They have a great selection. My daughter loves the bacon one and I'm super into cilantro and garlic... already planning my next trip over there (: read more

If you order online and give your information they send spam constantly. As for the food I wasn't going to leave a review but this, to me at least, tastes like a fast food version of Venezuelan food. It wasn't bad but I have no desire to return. read more

Was walking around the Ave and my partner remembered stopping into this spot a while back, and wanted to check it out again! We were greeted by the staff as soon as we walked through the door, you could see them making fresh arepas and they had a great selection of topping/filling combos! We went for the miss piggy and Seattle arepas- they were so filling and for a great price point as well. They have an extensive sauce menu, we tried all of them on our arepas- including the habanero- and there is no bad option! Bacon Mayo was a fun standout flavor I had never seen as a mayo before! read more

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This place is fantastic! We got the Pabellon Arepa, beef empanadas, tequeños and a passionfruit lemonade. The place was packed when we got there which was a good sign. The wait was pretty long but worth it. They were definitely working hard. Loved everything that we got. The arepa flavor was on point, great blend between the beef, plantain, cheese, beans. The empanadas were a lot larger than I was expecting. The fry on it was excellent, great crisp and super tasty. read more

Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen - Venezuelan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

These were exceptional as far as flavor. And if I rated these on messiness they'd get 5 stars too - but that makes them all the more yummy! The meat was tender. The service was great! read more

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delicious food, friendly staff, great value! Highly recommend a visit. Hot sauces are great too!