Steak entrees were excellent: cooked as requested. The big…read moredisappointment was that the lamb option was not available as part of the restaurant-week menu, and there was no substitute of equal quality and substance offered. (Many people do not eat pork, the only RW alternative to steak.) The butternut squash soup was like puréed baby food: not like soup. The server was very pleasant. The ambiance is quite plain: a little decorative effort would be worthwhile as the food is quite good. The atmosphere should be more special to be in-line with prices & quality. I would go back!

This is one of the first restaurants I have tried solely based off of yelp reviews in…read moreCharlottesville. I usually get a lot of recommendations from coworkers, friends, and family to try new places but no one had mentioned this place to me. I think a lot of that has to do with the location. It is tucked away in the corner of an extremely busy shopping center that includes the Alamo. There are lots of food options near them but somehow they have managed to stand out. The service here is top notch and should come as no surprise since it is family run. It has feeling of getting a home cooked meal from Venezuela. It's as advertised. The food is exceptional and really matches the prices reflected on the menu. The picanha was tender and well seasoned. I will be coming back and trying more of this menu. Could not recommend more

I got the carne asada arepa ($11) and a guava drink ($7). The food was ready in 30+ mins . They…read morehave an outdoor enclosed space to eat and wait for the food. The food was absolutely delicious! The sauce , meat, and dough all complimented each other. The green sauce that they had on the side was soooo good that you can just pour it on! The single arepa is a good enough position size to just fill you up. Overall a phenomenal place to get some amazing food! Food(50%): 9.3 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 8.5/10

This place is exceptional and I've never heard anybody say otherwise. If you can eat 2 Arepas, you…read moreare a monster... they are sooooo filling and the sauces they put on it are fantastic. We like to sit down and watch trains go by with our 3 year old. They have great drinks and a nice patio. The two girls working the restaurant today were killing it. Very talented. A giant group of people came in and they were handling that and making sure everybody else still got their stuff fast without waiting around. Pros. Great place.

This is such a cozy family owned Venezuelan place I love to…read morecome here specifically for the cachapas adding the chicken adds an amazing combination of sweet and salty dish. They have indoor seating with a very nice ambiance and usually you won't need a reservation, the service is always great!

Brightly lit dining area with soft jazz that was at just the right volume. The restaurant is…read morebrightly lit and I felt like I was in a Venezuelan cafe. The food was delicious. We got a sampling of Arepas and I liked all of them except the cheese-filled one. The paella was yummy. The owners stopped by our table and we chatted with them for awhile. Our service was great.

We tried this place back in May 2025z Had heard about this place for so long since it made Yelp's…read moreTop 100 nationally a few years ago, so paid a visit on a Friday late afternoon. Service was super quick and the arepa was absolutely delicious - I got the avocado, beans, cheese arepa which had so much flavor. We also got a fresh mango juice which was a great pairing with the food. Would definitely have come here again to try more food when we are hungrier, and super sad to hear it has since closed.

I got the crane asada arepe($10), churro ($7) , and soursop juice($5) . The arepe came out in…read moreabout 10 minutes. The carne asada was seasoned good but some bits were a bit chewy. It was very flavorful with the sauce, but also quite oily. The churro was freshly made and hot when it came out. It was sweet, crunchy and very delightful. The only other negative is they don't have water so you have to get a bottled water for $1. Staff was nice and the inside was good. Overall I had a good experience and would come again. Food(50%): 7.2 Staff/service(25%): 6.0 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 6.8/10

Second time going to this truck and the food was amazing just like the first time. Food is made…read morefresh on the spot and the quality is consistent. The two empanadas and one pastele had a nice golden crisp with warm fillings, and the arepa was loaded with food! The drink was very thick and not too sweet, was perfect as someone who likes thick milkshakes (not that it was a milkshake). The green sauce they provide as well with the meals is addicting. Can't wait to keep going!

We have been left wondering how in the world this place isn't slam packed every second that they're…read moreopen. (The only reason must be because it's newer!) This was hands down the best Hispanic food we have ever had. I got some empanadas (best I've had anywhere) and my boyfriend got their Rincón burger (pictured below) - he said it was the best burger he's had anywhere, ever. If you're considering trying this place, absolutely do it. It's phenomenal. I can't say enough good things about it! Although I'm not typically a massive outdoor seating fan, their outdoor seating is so nice and I was a fan of the atmosphere!

Soooo good! This was so satisfying and at a great price! I got the sweet plantains and a arepa and…read moreit came with sweet tea. I can't wait for them to come back near me to get it again!

Pretty good! The menu is extremely confusing though. I have had arepas before, but someone who has…read morenot would have a hard time understanding this menu. I still didn't know what my topping options were for them. Luckily after looking at the menu, their website, Yelp, and google images I was finally able to figure out what I wanted (too much work lol). I landed on the Pabellon Arepa which had shredded beef, black beans, cheese and plantains.... They deffffffffff needed to strain them black beans a lot more and distribute the ingredients more because it wasn't just messy, it was atomic bomb messy. I needed 100 napkins and a knife and fork to get through it. It was pretty tasty though! My hubs got the pulled pork with avocado, def not as messy and it was pretty good. We also got the cheese sticks appetizer, I would say this was just okay. It was their take on mozzarella sticks essentially. My friend ordered the Cachapas Richmonder.... It was SO SO GOOD! We all took a bite and were wowed by how good it was! She definitely won in the food ordering. I would get that next time and highly recommend it to anyone! Overall it was really good! We were all satisfied!

Definitely recommend RicArepa for authentic Venezuelan food. Delicious, well seasoned, very juicy…read moremeat, very filling. Served hot with extra condiments to make the meal very tasty. All served with a warm smile! Great food for the whole family.

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Amazing food, very authentic Venezuelan arepas and cachapa! Guasacaca was good too. Overall great…read morefood

Good food, but their cashiers are rude and lack customer service skills; they have no manners and…read moreleave a bad impression on this facility!

The food is consistently delicious. Especially the weekend Sancocho, which somehow tastes even…read morebetter in fall and winter. I've tried the Tequeños, arepas, empanadas, cachapas, and the plantain sandwich, and every single one has been worth it. It's tucked next to a gas station, which adds to the charm. Parking's a bit unpredictable, so I usually park across the street and walk over. Easy enough. The hostess is lovely. Welcoming, helpful, and always spot on with her suggestions. Whether you're dining in or grabbing food to go, Chamo's is one of those places that makes you feel good about coming back. Time for another visit.

I used to like this place, but it's clear they've stopped caring about customers…read more I ordered two lack luster bowls and three orders of beef pastillios (9). The cashier confirmed my order, but still gave me the wrong items and they were burnt. I brought them back, and she tried to convince me it was the same thing I ordered. As if I was just supposed to eat whatever they handed me. I asked for a refund. She got an attitude, disappeared into the kitchen, and came back saying it'd be 5 minutes to fix. Seven minutes later, it was still wrong they gave me chicken instead of beef. I spent over $80 and was treated like my business didn't matter. If I pay for something, I expect to get exactly that not what you feel like giving me. Poor service. Basic food. Sloppy attitude. Beware Richmond, VA (I told you so) this was my last visit. One star.

Sweet staff and delicious food with a lively cafe feel. We stopped in for some empanadas for my…read morepicky eater of a middle schooler who was begging for them. Looked so tasty we bought some coffees and lemonades. Then came back the next day to have a full dinner there, complete with steak, yuca cakes, and pork belly. Absolutely amazing. Have stopped in many times since when we have been back home in Midlo.

Service was great. The staff were very nice and friendly. They were very approachable. My server…read moreSalome was very personable and took good care of our group. The ambiance was very casual, relaxed with Latino songs playing in the background. Jugo en leche guanabana was sweet, tangy, and refreshing. I liked it! Bandeja paisa serving size was huge. It had grilled steak, pork belly, sausage, rice, beans, small corn cake, egg, avocado, and sweet plantain. It was good. Pan de bono was also very nice! Lovely sweet bread.