Unique menu packed with flavor. The reviews drew me in and I was not disappointed. Ok, honestly it beckoned me in twice, and if I was in the area longer, or discovered it sooner, I would have frequented again. Tried the pulled pork aripa with yucca fries, and chicken chimichurri on my second visit. Everything fresh and well seasoned. I could have eaten a bowl of their chimichurri. If I'm working in the area again, or within a reasonable distance, I will be back for more! read more

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Great food, good portions, very tasty, outdoor seating. Reasonable waiting time and prices, friendly staff. read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Yucca fries. - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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This place is AMAZING! Anytime I am anywhere near the area, I make sure to get here. I always get the chimichurri chicken and plantains. My husband loves the BBQ pork. Everything is always fresh and hot and delicious. It might get overlooked because it is next to the highway and a little inconspicuous, but just blows your mind when you give it the chance. Amazing small business, everyone needs to go here!! read more

I grew up eating arepas and let me tell ya.... These are fantastic. The home made sauces are so good, I also tried the yuca fries. I definitely recommend them. There is a wait but it's well worth it. read more

Really wish I could give it a 5. Ordered the steak, chimichurri chicken & the pernil arepa with a side order of fried Yuca. PROS: The waiting time was a bit long, but very well worth it being that they make the food fresh on the spot. The fried Yuca were so fresh & crunchy you could eat them all day. The steak is full of flavor with the steak & veggie ratio being pretty even. The chicken one was the easiest to eat; not as messy as the other two. The pernil to me was the coup de grâce for the taste buds, the mixture of black beans, pulled pork & pieces of sweet plantains were outstanding. The friendliness of the staff was on point, you don't get that everywhere in Lancaster. CONS: Because the food is freshly made it is PIPING HOT when you get it, unless you eat lava for breakfast you have to wait longer to eat your meal. The chimichurri chicken did not have the chimichurri sauce a typical chimichurri brings. If it had any it must've been so little I couldn't have tasted. Huge let down. Their sauces were good but corny they charge extra for it when they're pretty small to begin with. To me the biggest downfall is the arepas can get very messy. Take one or two bites and everything is all over the place. Overall, it was tasty & the layout is also pretty nice being out doors. read more

If this were a brick and mortar spot it would be an easy 5 stars. Have to deduct one due to it being mainly a pick up and go restaurant, especially when it's not a nice day outside to sit at a picnic table (literally next to a highway). That said, my criticisms end there. The food is as good if not better than the best restaurants in the county. The value is also great when ordering it in a bowl. The pork is definitely my favorite but all meat options are sound. Fun tastes... friendly people. A must try! read more

Really tasty arepas with fantastic service, flavors, and included sides/salsas to add on if you wish. The grilled steak arepa was delicious.

Was super delish and the people were friendly. We have now fallen in love with Arepas.

Best food in Lancaster. Service is on the slower side but the food is always excellent. Worth the wait.

Wow. Just stop by. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Arriba mis latinos! The ambiance, the spot, and the food is amazing. read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I love Chellas! Great arepas and the best (but sadly to my knowledge only) Peruvian food around. Facade definitely can come across as alarming to some older folks, but I really love it. I've gone countless times now and my whole family tries to go every so often. Highly recommend their Brussel sprouts they taste nothing like the boiled ones you've (probably) had at home! read more

Yelp delivers again! Quick search for "gluten free" in Lancaster and Chellas was at the top of the list. I was absolutely thrilled to discover there were arepas in Lancaster! If you are new to arepas, do not delay your first bite any longer! Arepas are corn cakes that are grilled, split, and stuffed to brim and then some with meat and/or cheese and/or plantains and/or veggies and best accompanied by a cilantro sauce. They are a naturally gluten free dish, and Chellas wonderfully advertises gluten free everything. I had my pernil (pork) arepa a few hours after it had been made. I knew I ran the risk of the cake getting soggy with the meat juices turning everything to mush, but I desperately wanted to try it so I asked my husband to grab one for me to go. As soon as I was able, I popped the arepa in the microwave, ready to dig in with a fork. However, the arepa was grilled so well, the whole thing held its shape! I could eat the whole thing with my hands! Once I started, I could not stop taking bite after bite. The tender pork, plantains, cheese, and black beans were a fantastic combination. The cilantro sauce they provide offered a freshness to balance the flavors. I also had the yucca fries, which was a huge portion. Other yucca fries I've had taste like potato and I find I need some sauce to go with it. However with these fries, I felt like I could taste the real flavor of the yucca - slightly sweet, starchy. I can't wait until I'm in the area again - I'm definitely a return customer! read more

We were hungry for a barbecue and landed at this place similar to a food truck. The food was a little different but very tasty and the service was quick and easy to order. We would try it again. read more

Seriously.... if you are anywhere close you must stop here. Absolutely delicious. People are fantastic. I mean it is like 90F + and they are on the grill, smiling and happy to see you. Whether you get it to go or have it at one of the picnic tables ---JUST GET!!! You won't regret it. Fantastic fresh flavors that will draw you back. read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Pernil Aperas - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Chellas is a little food truck with outdoor seatings on the side of the street. I have to admit that I had been highly skeptical but went because my boyfriend has seen great reviews - and yes, I am so glad that he convinced me! Lomo Arepa was absolutely delicious, the meat, the red onions, the tomatoes, were perfectly cooked and the yuca fries were very nice surprises. We also got pernil Arepa - and that was very good as well, the pulled pork was a bit sweet and played nicely with the black beans. I have to say that in Central PA the spices don't really play up to our standards, but we were wrong about Chellas! Both of them were very flavorful and would love to return any time! read more

Let me start by saying that this place is absolutely addicting. Everything we tried was delicious. It the true definition of what good quality of food is. The flavor of the food outrageous. Best truck food. I would recommend everyone to come by if you are In the are A++ read more

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Run!! To Chelas. The arepa with pork is to die for. Love love this place. Whenever I'm in Lancaster, my first stop is Chelas. .

Was looking for a place to eat before going to the show at Light and Sound. After doing a quick search, I picked Chellas because of the great reviews. And as a Mexican, I like this kind of food. Imagine my surprise when I pulled in and found it to be a food truck with outdoor sitting. HA, I guess I didn't read the description very closely! I was a bit hesitant, but quickly changed my attitude when the service was so pleasant and friendly. Then I got the food, wow. It was great. We got the chicken bowl and the pork bowl with all of the suggested add-ons. The beans were delicious .. When you take a bite with the pork, rice, beans, avocado and onion all together, you really get the latin flavors. We all loved the food. And the portions were very generous. The guac was very citrus forward but with the salty chips, it really balanced out. I hope to go back soon to try other items on the menu. This was a great experience. read more

Absolutely delicious! The food was amazing. We had the pork bowl and the chicken bowl. Everything was fresh and so flavorful.

Authentic is an understatement. Amazing food/flavors in a cozy setting ;) Excellent basic service.

This is more of a food truck on the side of a highway than a kitchen but totally worth a stop. The Arepa's we're so delicious my boyfriend wanted to go back the next day again for lunch but unfortunately they aren't open on Mondays. There are a few picnic tables, 2 have umbrellas if you are looking to eat outside, if not all food seems to come to go style. But you are directly in the sun, no trees near by, if you can get under the umbrella so wear sunscreen if you plans to eat there. read more

So delicious, so many options and definitely hidden gem. I'm from out of area and made this my first stop w Fsmily on a cold blustery winter day. I couldn't wait to eat-so we sat outside and everyone loved the food! First timers to arepas, so I was stoked all agreed that it was awesome!!! We'll be back next time I'm anywhere remotely close. Engaging proprietors too which I always find most important...I eat vegan and all my many questions were answered by the all-knowing owner. Love love love Chella's! read more

Best local food trailer! The chicken arepa is our favorite! Highly recommend to anyone in the area.

Definitely a hidden gem and most definitely a must-try. To get here, you need to drive past Costco and their gas station. Keep driving... keep driving... do you see it yet? Yes, it's a food truck! You can either order at the truck or place one online. For online orders, they give you a set time for when your meal will be ready. I personally recommend the grilled steak bowl or the lomo arepa for your first time going, with the plantains on the side. Oh, and get fries & dip them into the cilantro aioli. You're welcome. read more

Placed order online, was ready when I got there and the young man that greeted us was super friendly with lots of positive energy and was so enthusiastic! And then the food, ridiculously good! Great staff and great food just have to assume great owners! Way to go! read more

The pork arepa was out of this world. Everything felt made from scratch and to order. You can't go wrong supporting a business like this.

This was my first time trying Chellas after hearing so many great reviews and I'm sad to say I will not be running back. First off, I placed an online order and they obviously had not started the order until AFTER I got there which was just a few minutes before it should have been ready. I understand they get busy and everything is made fresh but when the customers who ordered right when we got there got their food before us that's when I stopped being as understanding about being busy. Turns out me following the online instructions about checking in did nothing because they didn't call my name when my food was ready and I finally asked about the bag that was sitting on the counter and OF COURSE that was mine. The food was just ok, steak was dry and yucca fries were hard (maybe getting it fresh would have changed things) read more

Amazing food! Loved the chicken. Definitely a good restaurant. Not even my favorite type of food (I'm not big on arepas in general) and they won me over. read more

This is one of the bast places I've ever eaten. The food is amazing and the staff was sweet and quick. Do not hesitate. Go!

We had lunch here for the first time on Saturday. It was all delicious. I had the pernill arepa - it was awesome bbq pulled pork. My wife had the chimichurri chicken arepa and she said it was great. She really liked how they seasoned it. Our 5 year old son had arepa con queso that he loved. We had a side of plantains that were good. They were out of yuca. That was a bummer. But we'll try those next time. We make Colombian arepas at home frequently and they are similar but smaller than the Venezuelan arepas that Chellas makes. They stuff theirs with a delicious twist on some Peruvian dishes and it makes for an amazing combination. This place is 45 minutes from home but we plan to go often. read more

This is my most favorite kind of spot. A place that speaks of and tastes of someone's home, far far away. You can taste the authenticity in each and every bite. The arepas are to die for--I feel like I'm right in the owner's grandmother's kitchen. Hands down some of the best food I've tried thus far in Lancaster county! Drooling writing this. read more

Delicious! We were in the area and just happened to stop. Food was very good and staff was great!

Best take out on the East Coast! Freshly made to order stuffed arepas with a gourmet flare. A must try if you are nearby!!!!! Quaint outdoor seating area ads to the authentic South American vibe can't wait to go back. Yum! read more

This is the best Arepa spot ever! I always get the chimichurri chicken! Delicious!! $9 sounds like a lot for an Arepa right?, uh, WRONG! Not for this bad boy! This is mouth watering, there's nothing to not love about this Arepa! The cheese is perfect! The avocado does the trick! I am delighted to pay $9 for this fulfilling Craft! Must try!! I head warning! Once you try, you WILL be back! (I'll update with photo next time, I ate the shit like I never ate before, sooooo next time folks) read more

My husband & I just stopped by here for a quick lunch . Small standing food truck. We both ordered the (Lomo Arepa)and it was awesome. The steak strips were flavorful and plenty!!! The sauces were just perfect with it!! Staff was friendly!! Will definitely return here when we visit Lancaster again. read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Came to visit the Lancaster area and Yelp recommended me this place.. And let me just say wow ... The food is just amazing the vegetarian arepa hands down was delicious!!! The yuca fries are made correctand being Latino I have experienced dry and overpriced Yuca fries... Besides the food being delicious the Staff are just wonderful people and gave wonderful service... read more

This place is fantastic. Loved everything about it. Food was so flavorful. Great service, great ambiance. They've done so much with so little. read more

This food truck is fantastic! We've been wanting to try this location and it was worth stopping. The food had lots of flavors and was made fresh while we waited. They do have outdoor picnic tables for seating or you can always take it home. It's worth stopping by if you're in the area. read more

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Loved, loved, loved this place. I had a vegetarian arepa with black beans, plantains, cotija cheese and avocado. To say it was overstuffed was an understatement. It was so flavorful! It came with two side sauces, a chimichurri and a spicy sauce. Both were excellent and the one had a real kick. It's a funky outdoor setup and it was packed. Service was fast and everything was fresh and made to order. The people who own/work there were super nice too. If you're in the area, run, don't walk. It was a great find! read more

First time we ate here. We had the roasted pork and grilled chicken bowls. Both were delicious and we will be back to try the Arepas.