Never had a chicken chimmichurro arepa before, but it was fantastic! Credit card accepted, outdoor seating, nice and tasty!

I have driven by this unsuspecting food truck for years and boy I wish I would have stopped sooner! Chellas made Yelp's Top 100 2019 list, which gave me the extra push I needed. I ordered online and the wait time was over an hour. I'm glad I ordered in advance. There was a line when I arrived, which is always a good sign. I had to wait for another 20 minutes or so, which is my only gripe. The online ordering system says you'll receive a text when your order is ready, but that text never came. Another patron received a text, but his order was not ready. Ordering issues aside, the arepa was delicious! The steak was tender and flavorful. Juices were running down my hand and the arepa sturdy enough to hold up. I can never turn down yucca fries or plantains! read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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We hit it at exactly the right time, 3:15 on a rainy Saturday. The food was fantastic, you can taste the freshness of the ingredients and the portions are huge! We happened to be in the area but I would consider the 1+ hour drive to eat here again. read more

Fantastic service and really top notch great flavored food. We ordered Lomo Saltado Bowl, Yuca Fries, and Vegetables Salteados. Seasoning was on point and the man who helped us was gracious enough to let me change my order since I felt the Lomo was more of what I wanted. I'm sure everything is good though. Wish this place was closer to where I live but we'll be back for sure. Parking can be tricky so keep that ij mind. read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Lomo Saltado Bowl with avocado and egg on the side. - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Amazing and delicious food! So happy we stumbled upon this stand. Made to order, fresh and totally gluten free - wish we lived closer this would be a staple in our rotation. read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Beef bowl - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Chellas has long been on my radar as someplace I'd like to go to eat, but because of the location and scheduling I'm never able to get there. Yesterday when a co-worker asked if I wanted in on their delivery order I jumped at the opportunity, even though I had already ate lunch. I figured it would be good for dinner. Based on my co-workers recommendation I got the pernil, with beans and plantains. I used the reheat feature on my air fryer as it seemed the best option to reheat. I quickly realized there is no way to hold this like a sandwich and a fork and knife were required. It is on the messy side and not the most appetizing to look at but the flavor did not disappoint. I thought the portion size of the arepa was generous and the flavor very rich. I do wish there were more plantains, as the bites with were better than the ones without. I also thought the sauces - the chimichurri and the creamy unknown green - size ratio to of the meal could have been better as they were tiny. The "breading" portion of the arepa had a weird texture due to reheating, but I'm sure when it was fresh was on point. And speaking of that creamy green sauce, it sneaks up on you with a kick! So don't dive in all willy-nilly! The chimichurri was so fresh and delicious, I could have licked the little cup of it. My take away is this is something that is BEST eaten on the spot and not reheated. I'd also ask for extra sauce and plantains next time. read more

Amazing food! Loved it all! I absolutely fell in love with chimichurri sauce at this place. It was beyond fresh and amazingly delicious. I've had fried plaintains before but never this good. Nice touch with the Cojita cheese- these are a must have! Definitely coming back. I would wait 45 min for a meal here if I had to- and I hate waiting more than ten min, that's how good it is here! read more

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I love swinging into Chellas to grab lunch. Their food is fantastic and gets bonus points for being gluten free!

Unbelievably good. Very filling and amazing flavor. I will have to come back to try the arepas which also looked amazing, but the Lomo saltado bowl with an added fried egg and avocado was incredibly delicious. read more

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Sooo goood! Little spot in the side of the road , if going too fast you can miss it. Very delicious and authentic. Lots of flavor. We tried all of them. Chicken and pork were the best. read more

The woman cashier had me waiting for an order that was already ready for over 30min , they are super stingy with serving sizes, also with the sauces every topping is $1+ add on . While the food is good I can't justify $40 for 3 items and i can't even get the sauces with the items i purchased it has to be an extra charge. read more

No hyperbole: this is the best rice I've had in my life. And I'm Indian! Beautifully seasoned with just the right amount of garlic and salt, then perfectly fluffy -- AMAZING. Oh yeah, the rest of the food was great too--we had veg and beef arepas, and a couple of chicken bowls--but the rice was so good that I could live on just rice and black beans from this place. The chimichurri and verde sauces just add even more flavor. My two vegetarian kids loved the food, and the carnivores in the family were also happy. Will definitely return again. read more

Really messy, we threw out the yucca fries, but the arepas were very yummy! I didn't care for the sauces either.

Tonight I ordered from Chellas for the first time. My experience was good and bad... Pros: - The Roxanne arepa was very tasty (it's a steak arepa on special) - The lady working the register was nice - The casual outdoor setup is lovely Cons: - The sweet plantains were a burnt pile of mush that were stuck into one greasy blob. I couldn't even see one single plantain because it was just all clumped together and so burnt. And there were random brussel sprouts in it. This was disappointing because every single Yelp picture of the plantains looks normal. I'm not sure why this was even given to me, because it was quite obvious they were burnt. - My online order took significantly longer than I was told - I paid to have sautéed onions in my arepa, and they gave me raw onions instead read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Burnt pile of greasy plantains stuck together - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

What a gem!! Incredible food, fresh and flavorful. Seating area is outside but it's set up so cute. Wonderful service, quick. I can't wait to go back. read more

We had heard great things about this place from friends and finally got a chance to visit last weekend. We ordered the Pernil Arepa and LOMO Arepa, Inca Sprouts, and a side Arepa with cheese. This food was so good that we scarfed it down. The brussels are fried and soaked in a sweet sauce that is to die for. The pernil arepa joins plantains, beans, cheese, and bbq pulled pork into the perfect sweet and savory dish. The LOMO is a heavenly combination of steak, onions, tomatoes, and yuca. The meal we got was so delicious that we ended up coming back today (only 6 days after our first visit) to get more food read more

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Amazing comfort food! This is my second time here but this time, it seemed like there was a lot of oil and grease in the food. I got the Inca Sprouts which are amazing, the pineapple glaze is incredible! Both times I got the vegetariona bowl which isn't on their menu but they'll make it for you, kept me full! read more

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Came here after some college exploring with my daughter. I didn't want a chain and something other than the pizza or burger thing. Chellas Arepa Kitchen hit the spot thanks to you Yelpers. We placed an online pick-up order which was ready right on time when we pulled into the tiny parking lot. There were already several cars waiting and the music was blasting from the little house kitchen. My pulled pork arepa was practically bigger than my fist filled with pulled pork, black beans, cheese, plantains, and was quite messy but oh so good. Also had two bowls - grilled chicken and a pulled pork both with white rice and black beans. Simple food done very well. The extra plantains I ordered were somewhat bland and not caramelized as much as I think they should have been to my liking, and the Brussels sprouts tasted like a wonderful candy. They were finished quickly. No pictures this meal as we were really hungry and just got down and dirty when I walked back to the car with two yummy filled bags. Along with a Coke and water, and with tip came to $55 for three people for lunch. Recommended if you're in the mood for something a little different and a local business. read more

Our takeout was delicious. We ordered and paid ahead of time, and they were prompt with the order. We enjoyed the Pernil Arepa, the Lomo Salgado bowl and the Roasted Pork bowl. We added some ingredients and also ordered yuca fries and plantains. Everything was really tasty and their rice & beans in the bowls are good too! Make sure you try all of their yummy sauces! Thanks! read more

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Friendly service, absolutely delicious food, and a quirky and fun location!! Loved it!! read more

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Surprise to have such a highly rated "restaurant " outside Costco. I wish there was inside for the winter. Excellent food - deserves all its praise. Authentic, flavorful and just plain good!!! read more

Ok so this definitely outside of my comfort zone wasn't for sure what I was ordering but man was a delicious, I ordered the yucca fries and the Pernil Arepa- A sandwich with honey bbq roasted pulled pork, a layer of sweet plantains, black beans, and shredded cheese, served with chimichurri and mad llama sauces on the side read more

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I'm so sorry I slept on trying this roadside restaurant. This is now a must stop for excellent flavorful food. You can either sit at their picnic tables or grab your food to go. Parking can be tight on a busy Saturday afternoon but it's worth finding a spot to enjoy their delicious offerings. read more

Phenomenal food, fast, filling, and affordable. The pineapple glaze on the sprouts was a perfect compliment to the arepas. Perfect place for a quick pit stop when you're starving, so do yourself a favor and stop by whenever you're going to Costco! read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Brussels sprouts - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I've been coming to Chellas for years, the stand is amazing. They don't rotate items or add new things very often, but they don't need to as everything just seems to be a classic staple. The food is always so fresh. Also all of their sauces are great, the mad llama is some of the best hot sauce I have ever had, I always order extra. Though I would still say the food is 5 star I would have to lower my ratings of Chellas overall to a 3. I was disappointed to see that prices seemed to have increased while the protein portion of meals have decreased and replaced with rice. Not a huge issue as I get these are hard and difficult times. However considering the prices they charge, I'm frustrated by their stated wait times. Nearly every time I go there they are 20min past their stated ready time, and that's 20min late on their late estimate so if they say 10-20 expect 40min. This isn't a one off, it's a pattern that's been since their start. I'm accustomed to this for the most part and work around it. But I was particularly disappointed this Saturday. I came late as I know how they work. I go to the stand and they tell me just 5 more minutes.... I then spent the next 15min standing in the pouring rain. Now that is just disrespectful to do. A couple minutes off is just being in the restaurant industry, excessive time off is in my opinion misleading and to tell a customer 5min when you know it's going to be longer is not okay, especially in the pouring rain with minimum coverage. I didn't go back to the because you said 5min which is whatever even that is true. Your food is great, but rising prices with less food in conjunction with chronically poor service makes me hesitant to want to eat there as the chronic misleading times are very frustrating. read more

Everything is gluten free. Fast service and it has a nice outdoor eating area. The steak bowl was good. But the Pernil Arepa was amazing. The sandwich is more than enough for a meal. You must get an Arepa. The mad llama was really good also. Will definitely stop at this place when we are in the area. read more

Chellas food is amazing. It is so fresh and there's no other place like it. It has no ambiance but it doesn't matter because it's all about the food. The service is fast and the staff is courteous and friendly. read more

The food was absolutely delicious! First time ever eating here, but my husband and I cannot wait to come back again soon!

Chella's Arepa Kitchen is worth a visit if you're in the Lancaster area. Located near the Costco on Hempstead Road, off the Greenfield Road exit of Route 30. Open 11am-7pm Wednesday through Saturday, and 11am- 3 pm on Sunday. The Lomo Saltado is delicious, it is grilled steak, sautéed red onions & tomatoes served in a bowl with white rice & black beans for $17.00. My wife had the chimichurri arepa. So delish!! Small amount of parking & seating on-site, more across the street. They have a great presence online (Instagram), and accept call ahead orders. read more

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Excellent fusion of flavors! Had lunch at Chellas today. It is a hole in the wall kind of place with some outdoor seating; very unassuming but the food is such an exquisite blend of flavors! No wonder this place has consistently placed in the Top Eateries in the country. The yucca chips with cilantro aioli, the arepas, Loma Saltado, the Brussel sprouts- all excellent. The service was friendly and quick. Highly recommended read more

This place is super good. I've eaten here three times now and each time, it's been amazing food for a fair cost. Everything is fresh and it's all served out of a small shed, so you takeaway or eat at some tables that they provide. Plenty of free parking. Something I notice is it's extremely clean and focused on your experience. ( Even though it's a small shed) read more

This unassuming little food cart with a staff that must have a mean age of 20 and has the vibe of being run by a Instagram-Influencer who has way too much money and wanted a pet project--and because they loved good food--decided to open up this place. The portions are generous and the arepas feel and taste like a friend or some Peruvian grandma made the arepa for YOU. The yucca fries in the lomo arepa were awesome, as were the plantains in the pork arepa. The ingredients tasted fresh and... yeah. Delish! Try the brussel sprout dish which was new when I went. The pineapple glaze really compliments the smokiness of the sprouts. Also, the chimichurri sauce is some of the best I have had. It is hard to mess it up; but they certainly didn't! read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Unassuming spot right by Costco and the Highway - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

There was an incredible aroma wafting across the street from the Best Buy parking lot, and I followed my nose to this semi-permanent food-truck serving freshly made arepas -- a corn-based, flat dough that's filled taco-style with all sorts of deliciousness. Luis, the owner, was in the order window. He was friendly and worked quickly, taking orders, helping cook, and bagging food. There was quite a line when I arrived, and every time someone placed their order, I changed my mind about what I wanted for lunch. I selected the Lomo Arepa -- grilled steak, red onions, and tomatoes, topped with a few yucca fries and served with a cilantro aioli that will change even my husband's mind about cilantro, and a chimichurri sauce that reminds me of my Abuela's home cooking. YUM. My husband ordered a Vegetariano, which came with black beans, plantains, and avocado (you can opt for cotija cheese instead of the avocado, if you want). We're already making plans to return. I just have to try the Pernil Arepa and an order of sweet plantains. Drinks are available in a cooler - soda staples like Coke and Sprite, bottled water, and orange and pineapple flavored drinks (my favorite). Those have caps on them, so be sure to have Luis pop the tops for you (unless you have your own bottle opener on a key chain or something, in which case, good for you). This location used to be a ho-hum BBQ place, so this is quite the upgrade. There is parking available on the right when you pull up, and a bank of tables with umbrellas on the left. It's not a big space, but enough for a group of coworkers or a family to sit and enjoy some of the best "street food" Lancaster has to offer. ~~~~~~ Había un aroma increíble al otro lado de la calle desde Best Buy, y seguí mi nariz a este camión de comida que sirve arepas recién hechas. Arepas son una masa plana a base de maíz que está llena de comida delicias tipo de tacos. El dueño Luis estaba en la ventana de pedido. Era amable y trabajó rápidamente, atendiendo órdenes, ayudando a cocinar, etc. Había bastante línea cuando llegué, y cada vez que alguien hacía su pedido, cambiaba de opinión sobre lo que quería para el almuerzo. Pedí el Lomo Arepa -- bistec, cebollas rojas, y tomates con fritas de yucca y servido con un alioli de cilantro y una salsa chimichurri que me recuerda la cocina de mi abuela. YUM. Mi esposo pedio un vegetariano -- frijoles negros, plátanos, y aguacate (puedes optar por queso, si quieres). Ya estamos haciendo planes para regresar. Quiro probar el Pernil Arepa y plátanos. Hay un cooler para sodas (Coca-Cola y Sprite, agua, y bebidas con sabor a naranja y piña -- mi favorito). Hay estacionamiento a la derecha y un banco de mesas con paraguas a la izquierda. No es un gran espacio, pero es suficiente para que un grupo de compañeros de trabajo o una familia se sienten y disfruten de la mejor "comida callejera" que Lancaster tiene. read more

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Great place awesome food, wonderful people! , recommended it to every body. Quality food at a great price. read more

Excellent food. Everything is delicious. It's definitely takeout but on a nice day it's ok to hang out at the picnic tables.

Ahhhhmazing!! Get the arepa pernil!! Best arepa they have. The ride and beans were also good. Had the tostones but I'm more of a sweet plantain kind of girl. The Brussel sprouts were good but way too sweet. Stick with the pernil and rice and beans. read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Omg!!!!!! You must eat at this place! Get the arepa pernil!!! - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Worth the drive. We have visited the Lancaster Costco (from the Reading area) and seen this place but never stopped. Today we decided to make the trip just for lunch and I am so glad we did. I have never had authentic arepas but I imagine these to be them. The arepa itself was a perfect vessel for the filling. I got the pernil and it was so flavorful. From the plantains to the beans to the pork everything was delicious. And that chimichurri sauce. Wow. I want to buy a bucket of that. We also got the yuca fries. A refreshing take on French fries with amazing dipping sauces. Even though it is 40 min from here I will definitely be back, even without going to Costco . read more

To start the food at chellas is heavenly and i eat at this play 24/7 the service is very good and the atmosphere is the best by the fire and i have all good vibes when i come here !!!!!!!!! read more

My daughter and I had some time to kill before we were able to check into our Air Bnb and came across this food truck spot. She tried the Pernil Arepa and I tried the Lomo Arepa. We both really enjoyed our food and it was very filling! Sauces were both delicious! Next time we are in town will make sure we stop by. read more

Food was bangin! Service was fast and friendly. We'll go back for sure on a nice outdoor day. read more