The food was AMAZING and the service was great! The two sauces were so delicious on everything!

I've been here twice now and loved it both times. I'll be back. The steak was the bomb.

The most delicious food EVER!! The service is so sweet and quick and we genuinely loved the food so much!!

We have been to the original location in SLC but soooo happy this bigger location located at the mall is open and plenty of FREE PARKING! Anyway same great food. I could marry these empanadas! We got 2 Arepas one fried pork (hubby's fave) and one carne asada. Of course we got two empanadas too-- one shredded beef and one ground beef. I like both -- my usuals --but there is some potato in the ground beef one (just fyi). U order... u find a place to sit... they bring it to you super hot and fresh! The white garlic sauce is still delicious -- much not forget to add it to every delicious bite! read more

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I love this place. The food is what I'd consider high quality, and it is so good. When I come here, I want to try everything. The portions are so large for me that I can only eat one plate. It's always clean inside and the decor is fun to look at. The cashier is always friendly and the food comes out fresh. read more

Arempas - Orem - Cachapa Fried Pork and Cheese - Venezuelan Near Me - Orem, Utah

Such a fun place to visit! And tasty too. The decor is creative and helps you feel like you're in Venezuela. The people are friendly and courteous. The amount of food you get is really a lot. So many varieties and different combinations. Like who would have thought potato and cheese empanada would be awesome? But it is. I think my favorites are the tequenos. Get the guava and cheese. You'll thank me later. read more

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I was so excited to finally try Arempas! I love trying new food and this place didn't disappoint! I tried both the Pabellon Arempa and an Empanada. The Arempa was really yummy and surprisingly a lot of food! I shared it with a friend and was happy that I did that because it was a lot of the same thing, but it was tasty! We also shared the empanada, which was HUGE! I definitely recommend sharing that as well. It was good but very greasy and not my favorite type of empanada that I've had. The food is good but it's also pretty pricey. I'm really glad I tried it, but I'm not dying to come back all the time. It's a great option though for anyone looking for some good Venezuelan cuisine! read more

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I love this place especially with it being ALL gluten free! Everything is made and fried fresh. The empanadas are great for value, packed with filling and huge. I highly recommend the pabellon flavor! The arempa was quite good as well but more pricy for a similar size. Both sauces are great and must be drizzled on the food. Great service and ambiance. read more

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Pretty good! I tried the pulled pork Arempa, the pork was juicy and the arempa was very dense. Little messy to eat but very tasty. Service was good, servers were friendly read more

The food was ok. I thought the chicken that came in my arepas didn't taste like chicken. I don't think this place is a must try if you are in Orem. Maybe the one in salt lake is better. read more

Arempas - Orem - Arepas-chicken - Venezuelan Near Me - Orem, Utah

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I love their location in SLC and was so excited they came to Orem! Their beef empanada with their garlic sauce is one of the yummiest things I've ever tasted! It's so cozy! read more

I'm guessing that I'm not the first one out there that wasn't familiar with Arempas. I was missing out! I love trying new things and getting to know more about other people and cultures through food. The staff was so helpful and walked me though the menu, which really helped with the overall experience. How have I been missing out on these little buns of goodness for so long? Stop in and grab a few along with their sides. This is a really fun family owned restaurant. You'll be happy as you increase your culinary repertoire. read more

First time trying Arepas and they were so good! I ordered the combo with four different ones. Their garlic sauce was flavorful. Clean, friendly atmosphere. Enjoyed lunch here and look forward to coming back to try other things on their menu. read more

Really enjoyed this authentic Venezuelan restaurant. Lots of great options, the workers are super nice. Overall if you are looking for authentic arepas, this is the place to go. read more

Cannot believe I hadn't tried Arempas sooner!! Their arepas are incredibly delicious and such good portions! They have so many different options that you can choose from. We ordered a Pabellón and a Peluda. The cashier told me that the Pabellón was the most popular one. It has shredded beef, fried plantain and beans with cheese. It was absolutely delicious! If you love fried plantain like I do, this is definitely the one for you. The Peluda has shredded beef, tomato, lettuce, and cheese (and some sauces). They were both really good!! We also ordered some Yuca with Fried Pork and it was so so so good!!!! Their yuca was perfectly fried and it threw me back to living in South America (and all the good feels). For dessert, we tried some Quesillo which is very much like flan, and we were not disappointed. Overall, we paid about $42 for both arepas and the yuca with pork. I signed up for their rewards on that order, and when I went back for the flan, I was able to use my points to get it for free, so I think we got a good deal. The portions and taste are, for sure, worth the price. And last, but definitely not least, I absolutely LOVED the kindness of the people working here. Amazing staff!! read more

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Arempas has the secret sauce. No, literally. I am an avid ranch dressing lover to the point that I would get Steve Henson's face tattooed on my forehead. When one of my coworkers, who is from Venezuela, found out about my ranch dressing obsession, he claimed that he had a sauce that is better. The sauce he was referring to was the garlic sauce that is served at Arempas. Now, I think the world will explode if I say which one I think is better so I will say this: traditional American ranch dressing and the garlic sauce from Arempas are equal. Which still says so much considering ranch is the best condiment in the whole wide world and nothing has ever even come this close. On the specific day that I came into Arempas, I decided I wanted to drown their tequenos in the garlic sauce so I started off with a few of those. I also got a catira arepa which was absolutely delicious. The food came out fast but you could also tell that it was fresh and made-to-order. I love that I have a whole bottle of the garlic sauce but that's also dangerous when I love it so much ;) My favorite drink is the passion fruit juice but they also have an assortment of other drinks including fountain drinks to choose from. Inside this Arempas location, they have plenty of seating but you can also tell they have put an immense amount of effort into the design of the restaurant. They have wall art and a wonderful theme based around the Venezuelan culture. Another awesome perk to this Arempas location is that they are on mall property so it's super easy to find an excuse to go. You can visit all the shops and even get your groceries nearby during your trip over to Arempas. If you have not been to Arempas yet, you definitely need to go because they are amazing! read more

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The Arempas in SLC has been on my bookmark list for a while now, but I just haven't been able to make it up there. I was stoked to see that they were opening on closer to me here in Utah County. I loved Arempas! Flavors were fresh and fun. Menu was exciting. Food was good quality. The folks here were kind. A GREAT option for Venezuelan food. It's lacking one star only because I'm not dying to come back everyday. I liked it and am glad we tried it. I recommend it to you, my Yelp friends. I'm just not dropping everything to come back here as quickly as possible. read more

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Been to the Arempas in SLC. Both similar, yet different vibes. Taste of food is great! Orem Arempas, as soon as you walk in, nice salsa music playing in the background not too loud, so you can actually carry a conversation without having to yell. Menus are up by the register where you make your order. These arepas actually have a lot of food inside which makes it filling and worth it. My only complain for the one less star, I personally can't justify $13.50 for an arepa. Or $9 for 6 tequeños... All my Venezuelan friends think I'm crazy for spending that much! Also, beware, if you're not wanting to leave a tip. When you check out, and have to sign to pay, the screen is already at a 20% tip. So make sure you change it before you sign. read more

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Very impressive! I'm on board with calling this the best Venezuelan food in Utah Valley. If you aren't familiar with the selection, the Reina Pepiada will do the trick. One arepa is plenty for a moderately hungry person. I'd come back for sure. read more

Arempas - Orem - Reina Pepiada - Venezuelan Near Me - Orem, Utah

Delicious Arepa's and other Venezuelan foods and dishes! Also loved the tequenos chocolate filled dessert! The service was kind and helpful since it was my first time! The restaurant was clean with plenty of seating! Cant wait to go back and try something else! read more

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Super yummy food. Great service. Definitely on the "must go" rotation. Good place for kids too. The arepas are tasty and a decent sized portion. Loads of variety. Fun - different - new. read more

I think they have to charge so much for these super common food to keep their business in the mall, but the food made us sad. The food wasn't bad, but the beans tasted like beans, plantains tasted like plantain, rice was rice... no good spice or anything. Tasted really blunt and plain, like sad school lunch. Maybe that how they supposed to be, but I don't want to pay over $17 per meal for that again. Also the service wasn't great, and none of the employees could communicate well there. read more

Arempas - Orem - Venezuelan Near Me - Orem, Utah

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The food was delicious, with big portions and made to order entrees. The only thing that was not as delicious was the "papelon" juice, which had the correct color, but lacked the flavor. read more

My husband and I love this place. This is always our plan B for dinner. Delicious food every time and quick service. It's always a fun place to go to dinner. read more

Some of the best food my wife and I had in a long time. Good portion sizes, delicious flavors, and very great atmosphere. Please check this place out next time you're at the mall! read more

It seemed to take a long time for our one empanada to be ready, but it was delicious, and the atmosphere was fun. I took my son on a mini date and we simply split a vegan empanada. I wasn't sure it would be big enough to split, but it was a great size, and the price seemed right for it (about $7, I believe). Not a full meal to split it, but for my 3 year old and I, it was a fun little outing and satisfied us for a while. The blacks beans in the empanada were seasoned well, and we both really enjoyed the flavor combination. read more

Amazing food. Cachapas are a favorite. Empanadas are excellent too. Great service. Love the SLC location and so happy they have this Orem location now. read more

Arempas - Orem - Shredded beef cachapa - Venezuelan Near Me - Orem, Utah

Glad I tried it but there wasn't anything I would come back for. The flavor was good and it seemed like they use quality ingredients and the fried pork was great, maybe arepas just aren't for me??? But the empanada was only okay. It also isn't a quick service restaurant if thats what you're expecting. read more

This is the best place for Venezuelan food in Utah! The food is very authentic the flavors are amazing and the ingredients are fresh. The quantity is plentiful, the price is reasonable and the staff is super friendly! Both locations are great but the one in Orem has a better environment. read more

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Excelente. Mejor imposible. 5 locaciones disponibles en toda Salt Lake City. Comida venezolana con mucho sabor. read more

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The food at any Arempas is the best thing you will eat!! I don't recommend the one in Orem unless maybe it's pick up. Service is just bad. It's run by a young staff. They messed up my order, had to drive back, they served me cold food knowing it was cold. When I ask them to fix it they seemed annoyed. Go to the one downtown for a truly great experience!! read more

Excelente comida, el menú es muy variado y ofrecen realmente la sazón venezolana en cada plato. Y puedo decir también que la atención de los empleados es muy buena. Los felicito! read more

First time eating Venezuelan food and we loved it! Hot, fresh and delicious. Favorites were the ground beef empanadas, the shredded pork arepas and the chocolate tequeños. Location had a fun and comfortable ambiance. It's on the south side of the University mall just west of PF Changs. You enter from the parking lot and not from inside the mall. read more

Arempas - Orem - High-top table big enough for 8 - Venezuelan Near Me - Orem, Utah

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I've been wanting to try this spot for a while and finally got to. I ordered a carne asada and pulled pork arepa (without realizing how big and filling each one was). If you go, I definitely wouldn't order more than one for yourself. I like the carne asada arepa more than the pulled pork one but liked both of them. Each one had a good balance of flavors between the meat and the arepa. I recommend adding the cilantro lime salsa on your arepas. This restaurant is a little pricey but definitely worth checking out. read more

Arempas - Orem - Carne asada arepa, pulled pork arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Orem, Utah

DELICIOUS food, friendly staff. And it feels like a part of Venezuela plunked into the mall. In a good way.

I love the Pabellón the best. (I love fried sweet plantains!) The guava cheese taqueños are very good too!

I got the Carne asada, it was ok. The ketchup I thought would be a step down, but it was good. The empanadas were amazing. I got the shedded beef, it was so good I got seconds. read more

When the people know very little English, you know the food is going to be authentic and good. It delivered. Good eats.

Wonderful staff and a great look and feel. Arepas were great and took me back to time spent in country.

Never had any of this type of food, it was great. Got to try several different items and they were all delicious.Great food adventure.