Unassuming food trailer across the street from a Lowe's and a Costco. Do NOT get your dinner from Costco if Chellas is opened!! The chicken arepa is my go to and of course some yucca fries for the side... but you are DEFINITELY going to want to go ahead and order some extra of the chimichurri and the cilantro aioli! Seriously. Like I get 5 extra of each. My mouth is watering thinking about them. My husband is partial to the lomo (steak) arepa, and the sweet plaintains are good too if you have a sweet tooth. Really, I don't think you can go wrong. It's not a huge menu, it's limited, but it's DELICIOUS! Like, I can't wait until I get home so I'll start devouring it in my car delicious (because unless you want to sit outside at a picnic table, which is not ideal in January in Pennsylvania, there's no seating here) it's a food trailer. Also will take orders ahead, so give them a call on your way, then you don't have to wait while they get your deliciousness ready for you! read more

I love tastes around the world like this wee little wagon. I don't know if they plan to keep doing this or expand into a restaurant location but it is definitely worth the money. I love the simplicity of the menu items and the idea of the ingredients is clever! The taste is knock your tube socks off delicious! I hope they stick around and represent their corner of the world. read more

Delicious lunch today! The taste of the pork and chicken dishes are unique and flavorful! Sauces are fresh and great additions to arepas and bowls. Highly recommending friends to grab a bite from Chellas, it's a local treasure! read more

After hearing good things about Chellas, we had to try it for ourself and we were not disappointed! The food was delicious and very fresh and you can tell it was made by someone who cares about the quality of their product! 10/10 would recommend to a friend! read more

We just visited Chellas for the first time on Friday and can't rave enough! Chellas combines flavor, top-notch quality and warm hospitality to make for an amazing dining experience. Plus you are supporting Luis and his family! read more

First time today with my family. Arepas were excellent! I had the pernil arepas and the fried plantains. So good and filling. We will be regular customers moving forward. read more

If I could give more stars I would!!! AMAZING - won't be the last time. I'll be telling family and friends about Chellas Arepa Kitchen as well ! read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

We were on our way to Hershey and found this unexpectedly yummy place while passing through Lancaster. Had the Chimichurri, Pernil and Vegetarian Arepas which were all very tasty. Had to add a side order of the sweet plantains which are really delicious. Luis is wonderfully friendly and you can taste the love he puts into his food. Thanks to Luis and his crew for a great food experience! read more

I was looking for a quick lunch today and wasn't in the mood for fast food from a chain restaurant. I found Chellas close to my work, and it was the perfect spot for a quick lunch. The flavorful blend of ingredients in my pernil (pork) arepa were fantastic! I especially liked the sweet plantains. There is a nice area with picnic tables outdoors, and the smoker was going which smelled amazing. The only downfall was the close proximity to the highway and noise from the traffic. Also, the cost was a bit high for the portion size, but compared to what I would have spent for chain fast food, I would gladly pay a few dollars extra for such a quality meal. read more

I was drawn to this food stand from the Yelp review on my phone. The reviews were so positive that I made a point to visit. The menu is streamlined. In 30 seconds, my daughter and I knew what we wanted to order. I chose the Lomo Arepa (steak) and H wanted the Grilled Steak Bowl. The Arepa is the shape of a taco, but soft, chewy on the inside with a crisp to the outside. It's also gluten-free. My daughter's meal was huge and mine was perfect. Both were filled with large, seasoned chunks of steak. I was comfortably full after the meal. The man that assisted us, was very pleasant and recommended the Jarrito for our drinks. These were a perfect to accompany the meal. They were perfectly sweet with fruit flavors of mango & pineapple. I grew up outside New Orleans and appreciate spicy food. Often when eating some heavily seasoned foods, I am disappointed by the spice drowning out the flavor. This was not the case with Chellas. My daughter and I enjoyed the building heat with depth of flavor in the seasoning. The sauce that was included served to amplify the food, not overpower it. I am a real foodie and enjoy savoring new flavors. I will definitely return again and spread the word about this new favorite. Please note that the 4 stars should be 4.5 but there is no ability to do this. read more

Being a celiac it can be hard to find food to eat when I am out of town, so finding this place was a wonderful stroke of luck. The food was delicious, safe to eat and wonderfully affordable. I ordered the Pork BBQ, my friends ordered the Chicken and Steak ones respectively and there were SO MANY yummies and mmmmmmmmm's while stuffing our faces. We didnt know this was a bit of an ourdoor perma-food truck with picnic tables and such, but we got there right as the sun was going down and it got a wee bit chilly, so we ate in the car. Dont be in a hurry when you come here, good food takes a bit of time as it seems like we waited a bit, but it was worth it. Oh, and that Chimichurri they give you-is incredible. I should have asked for two of them. The salsa verde is muy caliente, a bit too hot for me, but likely just right for non spice wusses. Cheers chellas, thanks for the A+ food experience, keep up the yumminess! read more

Amazing food! We got the Llomo arepa, sweet plantains, yucca fries and rice and beans. Will definitely be going again and again and again!!!!! read more

Just ate here for the first time and hands down some of the best food in Lancaster! Wish I would have known about this place years ago. Definitely a must have if in the area. read more

I'm going to keep this short.......FABULOUS!!!!! It only took me one order to decide a favorite and now a go to spot!!

We had the steak bowl and pork arepa. They were both very delicious!! Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, and really good food. I'd definitely come back if I am in the area. read more

Great food, amazingly friendly staff. Love finding this type of small places in places you would least expect. .

Love the arepas I've tried all but the vegetarian one, and I must say they are delicious!!!!!! I recommend it to anyone.

2nd time back since it opened. Amazing! Authentic arepas! I had the pernil arepa-and it was so tasty. Gave me a good portion. Taste was amazing! No complaints. Will be back to try the bowls. So glad there is an authentic arepa place in Lancaster. read more

We visited Chellas last night at Tellus360. My husband and our friends were amazed at the food and the overall experience that Chellas offered. We had the Lomo Arepa, Vegetariano, and the yuca fries. Each of the dishes were fantastic and we were all offering each other a taste of our meals. Luis (the owner) came and checked on us and was so kind! It will not be long until we are back! read more

Our family was in Lancaster,Pennsylvania earlier today. We stopped by Chellas Arepa Kitchen and it was the best decision we made for food on the go! Me being Peruvian I automatically smelled the Peruvian flavors cooking up in the truck. The Lomo arepa was soo full of Peruvian spices and ingredients, the green hot sauce is a must try! The pernil arepa was so juicy and flavorful and the fried yuca fries were golden and crunchy. I give this place a 5 star in my book. Definitely looking forward to coming back here to try other dishes. Thank you guys and many blessings to your business. read more

I finally convinced my wife to try Chellas, we were not disappointed. She had the BBQ pork sandwich and I had the steak sandwich, both were full of flavor and ingredients. She initially thought the prices were a little high but once we got our food we realized it was right on par for what we got. I would recommend ordering ahead. read more

Really, really, really good food! The arepas are just as described- crunchy on the outside and chewy and warm on the inside. Flavoring and service was perfect. The price is very reasonable. It looks like a small serving but it's just right. Leaves you feeling satisfied and the food tastes fresh. I hope to return soon. My husband ate the pork arepa, I had the steak and my parents both ate the chicken arepa. Everyone loved their choice and we loved that although they were busy with customers the quality of the food was not sacrificed. Amazing! read more

Hi. I'm always in search of excellent arepas and while visiting Lancaster from Connecticut I saw very positive yelp reviews for Chellas. We stopped today and got one of each to take back to the family to try. They're all gone! Everyone loved them and ended up fighting over the last bites. The arepas themselves are very good and just the right size for the rest of the ingredients so each was well proportioned with great flavor. I'd highly recommend Chellas for fresh and authentic arepas served with a smile and enthusiasm!! read more

Absolutely delicious! We love the chicken and steak arepas. Very friendly employees and excellent customer service. We will definitely be back!! read more

This unassuming lil food truck is not to be missed! Pork arepa & plantains were perfect. Comes with excellent house-made salsa/hot sauces. Can't wait to eat it again! read more

Found this place on yelp and decided to stop by here for lunch since we haven't had peruvian food in quite some time. The food was really good! The arepas, yuka fries, plantains, steak, chicken were all delicious. Highly recommend!!!! Plus the owner is a really nice guy! read more

This is top on my list of favorite places to grab lunch in Lancaster. The music makes the atmosphere perfect and the food never disappoints. So much flavor! My favorite is the lomo arepa with a side of yuca fries and you have to try the dipping sauces - amazing! read more

This food is so flavorful, so delicious, just overall amazing. My family and I are extremely picky eaters and we loved this place! The pork sandwich was our favorite amongst other amazing dishes like the: steak bowl, steak sandwich, etc. Every single thing we tried was amazing. You're missing out if you don't go try this place out! Don't let the exterior of this place turn you off- this is hands down the best Peruvian/South American food we have ever had. read more

Amazing food. Best food truck food I've ever had. I had their honey bbq arepa and it was a first. If you are looking for an authentic Peruvian restaurant I highly recommend this food truck. read more

Not only is the food amazing (thanks for having a gluten free vegan option!) but the employees and their fun, infectious personalities make it so worth the stop. Go check it out. You won't be disappointed! read more

I love these guys! Being GF limits my options, but not here! It's all in the table! Gorgeous and unique in flavor,fantastic service and if you ever get to try a S'more you'll come back every week! To avoid the wait Be sure to call ahead,but know once you'Ve had them you won't be able to drive by and not stop. read more

If you are looking for something delicious...take a quick trip to the semi permanent food truck across from Costco! This was way better than the chain food stops in the outlets nearby. This was my first Arepa. I tried the pork. It had plantains on the sandwich... so very delicious. It was a bit messy so I used my fork to eat... problem solved. My husband had the steak arepa with chimichurri. He loved it. Both sandwiches were flavorful. We also split an order of yucca fries. They were nice and hot. We spoke with owner ... we loved his cooking and so will you. read more

So so so good! Moving to the area and went to check out where our nearest Costco would be....caught sight of Chellas and visited on trip to Lowe's in same shopping area...OMG! This is seriously tasty food and super friendly staff. Can't wait to return! read more

Incredible flavors, quick and friendly service, very reasonable prices. I definitely recommend this convenient stop for a quick meal.

This place is ok. I paid way to much for the amount of food we got. This place is way overrated especially for people who really hasn't experienced real good preverian food. I had better bar food then this. read more

I will definitely be back! This place has great portions, friendly service and above all really great food. The pork arepa and yuca fries were so flavorful and filling. This little stand is a gem and I would highly recommend it! read more

The food is authentic. The flavors are fresh. If you haven't had an arepa, please try one! They have three different sauces that pair well with a plain arepa ! You can choose freshly made hot sauce , cilantro aioli , and/or chimichurri. read more

I am up in the Lancaster area from D.C. this weekend for a cycling event. After checking into my hotel, I went to Yelp for assistance in finding a place to eat dinner and Chellas jumped right off the page. 89 reviews and all of them 5-star! I didn't even bother to read any but the first few, just got in the car and headed over. It did not disappoint! Staff is super friendly. (Hi there, it's Rich.) The physical plant is a little primitive. It's basically a food truck tucked away on an odd plot of land on the back edge of a Costo parking lot. There's no indoors at Chellas, so the seating is at picnic tables scattered around a grassy area. But the food! The food is out of this world tasty. I had the Loma Saltado and an order of Yucca fries. It was easily enough food for two. Honestly, I've never had better and I've eaten at a lot of places that offer these dishes. As others have mentioned, the sauces they serve on the side are very flavorful, fresh and feisty. Now I want to go back and eat everything on the menu. read more