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    Chellas Arepa Kitchen

    4.8 (475 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Branden-Lee B.

    My reviews are different. I do not announce myself or tell anyone I am there - I am there to do a review!! Do you remember that feeling as a kid, eagerly waiting for Christmas? Whether it's summertime and you ask your parents for something and they tell you to just wait and Christmas is finally a week away with Mariah Carey singing and the good old A Christmas Story constantly on ABC Family? That is exactly how I felt about wanting to try Chellas in Lancaster. Then I tried it. You know that feeling when you finally open a gift at Christmas and it's just a pair of socks? Well, that's how I felt when I bit into the LA ROXANNE AREPA . I was devastated and disappointed. Having just come back from Sunny's in Miami where I had a delicious steak, I still had high expectations. This steak did not compare. It was very chewy, overcooked, and not enjoyable. However, the one thing that was enjoyable was the atmosphere. It felt like a home away from home along the countryside of PR a fire pit, a nice cooler full of sodas and water, and great outdoor lighting. The Latin music made the vibe even better. I was disappointed by the sandwich, but don't let my review deter you; I only tried one item. The atmosphere is great and there are many more options on the menu. They also have a house sauce that was delicious; I put that right on top and it made the food much more enjoyable. Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Mainly because the atmosphere and the staff were so inviting.

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    Cathy S.

    Wow! This place is amazing! We were in the area on vacation and wanted to try something different. We tried it based on Yelp reviews. Wow, we were not disappointed! When we walked up to order, the lady taking our order was so friendly and smiling! We felt so welcomed! The food is so delicious and fresh! We ordered the Steak Bowl, Lomo Saltado Bowl, and a Lomo Arepa! Everything was so delicious! The prices are good. I did not want to stop eating the food was that delicious! The ambiance is interesting. The Mexican music was so nice, the fire pit was nice to help keep us warm while waiting for our food. They had a lot of customers. They are located across from Costco. Such a great location. Absolutely recommend this place and will be back when we're in the area!

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    Mary C.

    This has got to be some of the yummiest food ever. Chellas Arepa Kitchen is located very close to the Lancaster Costco (it diverts off of the road like a little Food Truck-style stand that has its own accompanying parking lot!) Complete with outdoor seating, string lights, festive music, and a bonfire to keep warm! Food == EXCELLENT. If you are stuck on the menu, trust me, you must 10000% get the lomo saltado -- the strips of grilled steak were cooked tenderly to perfection with some of the most amazing sauce with fried yucca pieces mixed in, fresh tomatoes, red onions, and chimichurri sauce on the side. SO FREAKING GOOD! Also plentiful rice. We loved it!!! We also had the chimichurri chicken arepa and yucca fries separately. But the must get dish is the lomo saltado--we'll definitely be back for this (even if we're 45 min away!!)

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    Nancy L.

    Found this food truck stop, thanks to Yelp. But I didn't know it was a food truck stop. No worries, there was plenty of parking. The line was quick. Choosing what to order is what took a bit. The cashier was very friendly and helpful. We placed our orders and waited to be called. In the meantime, had a few questions. So returned to the window. Asked why was yuca chosen instead of potatoes. She didn't know. But ultimately the cook came around. This is Peruvian food influenced with Venezuelan cuisine. So this is the result. Our food came out and I have to say it was delicious! The Lomo Saltado tasted great with the yuca. Maybe healthier, so a winner. My husband loved his pernil arepa. Nice to have the option of Inca cola too. If you like Peruvian food, this place is a winner! Stop by, you'll be glad you did. And if you've never eaten Peruvian food, what are you waiting for?

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    Emiko C.

    We stopped on the way home after spending the weekend in Lancaster. My friend had the lomo platter, not pictured, and I had the pernil arepa with a side of yuca fries. Amazing! So many layers of flavor. Great service and they are so friendly. Go there!

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    Shawanda W.

    The food was delicious! It was a bit cold the day I went, but we really enjoyed the overall vibe. I can definitely see this being an amazing spot to grab food on a warm day. Service was great too!

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    Jodi L.

    What a fun concept! I placed my order online. It was easy to make adjustment and easy to pay. The food was absolutely amazing! We all tried something different and we enjoyed the rice bowl,the Arepas, yucca fries, and plantains. Everything came as ordered, was piping hot and delicious. Outside of the food truck, they have a fire going so if you want to sit around and have your meal, you'll be nice and warm. I can't wait to go back and try more of their items.

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    Debbie B.

    Been dying to try Chellas since seeing how well they rank on the Yelps list across the USA, let me just say I can see why they are ranked so high!!!!!!! We didn't preorder and it was super cold and windy but there was a fire going to keep warm while you waited, the music was awesome and the decor of the outside seating was very tropical and plentiful, (can't wait to come back in the warmer months)! Okay the food- wow- the arepas were perfectly seared and still soft with a great corn flavor. I got the lomo arepa and the steak wasn't just put on top but also at the bottom of the arepa- great portion size and flavor especially with the chimichurri on top. My husband got the chicken chimicurri arepa and I don't think he spoke for 10 minutes as he wolfed it down! Platanos were piping hot and perfectly fried, Chellas knows how to do it right and I can't wait to go back!

    Andrea J.

    As a Venezuelan, I was excited to try this food truck since they sell arepas, but this was by far the worst experience I've ever had with Venezuelan food. When we arrived, they told us it would take 20-25 minutes. Even though we had a very hungry toddler and a newborn, we decided to wait. After 45 minutes, we asked what was going on and they said "10 more minutes." One hour later, they told us "15 more minutes" because they were waiting on plantains. I asked them to at least give us the rest of the food since my child was very hungry, and only after insisting did they hand it over. By then, the food had been sitting for over an hour, it was cold, soggy, and chewy, completely inedible. They told us to come back for the plantains, but before leaving I checked and they admitted they actually didn't have any. I asked for a refund, they wrote down my name, and it's now been 5 days with no refund. Everything about this experience was disappointing: the wait, the lack of communication, the poor food quality, and the false promise of a refund. Honestly, I don't understand the hype around this place. The fact that no Latinos were eating there that day might explain a lot.

    Lomo Arepa
    Jae L.

    I was incredibly curious to why this place was rated so high both locally and nationally. I gotta say; super surprised! The food is simple and delicious. Everything is just good; nothing super fancy or expensive; it's just good food. The seats are outside only (for now; heard they got themselves a building) so going on a nice day is important. They have their own parking and seating but it does get crowded. The service is fast; you just walk up and order and 5 min (esp for takeout). The lomo arepa has a lot more pulled pork inside than it looks; the OG everyone raves about Pernil Arepa was ok in my opinion. Yuca fries are a must. Warning; you'll eat 4 pieces and feel like you ate a whole thing of fries; so filling. Come through and try one of the pride and joy of Lancaster!

    San C.

    I would never know about this place if it wasn't for me checking out yelp top 100 places and discovered this one is on the top 5 and I must have drove past it many time when I am around Lancaster. Decided to check it out for lunch one day when I was close and it did not disappoint. A food truck that made it to top 5? Let's see what it's all about. Service was quick, food was fresh, price was reasonable, portion size was not bad. First time heard of arepa and looked it up and found it was a stable food in South America. All of the food was flavorful, I would come back again for more. There is a seating outdoor if you want to eat there, it's quite nice to eat there on a sunny day. People were friendly and the ambiance is good.

    Lomo Saltado
    Allen P.

    I've been wanting to try Chellas for a while. Yesterday was the day. There is no indoor seating. On arrival they had a very pleasant and fire going in the fire pit. The attendant asked if this was my first visit, was glad I was there, he was helpful and patient. I decided to order "Lomo Soltado Bowl". Steak, onions, fried Yucca, special sauce and spices over rice with black beans. It came with a side of Chimichurri sauce. I requested an additional side of "Mommas hot sauce. I'm glad I did! I only waited by the fire for ~10 minutes before my order was ready. They have created quite the "Tropical feel" hideaway. There are plenty of outdoor spaces and table to eat. Some are under cover. Given the windy, cold conditions yesterday I opted to take the meal home. On the drive home, as the aroma filled my car...I knew there was a flavor explosion awaiting my taste buds. Wow, I was not disappointed! The meal was excellent. The portion was quite large. The yucca was fried to perfectly, the beef, vegetables and spices were delicious. The rice and beans were a perfect compliment. The Chimichurri sauce was a perfect blend of herbs & spices. True to tradition it was salty and savory with just the right combination of bitter and sweet. Grandma's hot sauce was a spicy flavorful addition. Very good. If you're in Greenfield at the Costco or Lowe's and hungry; this is the place. It's easy access with plenty of parking. Will be back. Next time with friends.

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    Lauren W.

    There is 10000% a reason this was rated #1. I ordered pickup from here. It was ready when I got here. Side of the road pop up by Costco. They had vibrant music playing and a bonfire going since it was cold out. Picnic tables outside to dine there. Had probably about 5-6 parking spots. I ordered the Brussels sprouts, which had a nice sweet pineapple sauce on top. A little oily, but they were good! I also ordered the pernil arepa minus cheese add avocado.. I barely needed the sauces (which were also amazing)! The pork was so juicy and tender. Nothing was dry. The beans had flavor and salt. The plantains were sweet and amazing. Everything was good. Best thing I've eaten maybe ever. I am bringing my family here next time we're in town. I can't say enough - just go there and eat.

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    Delicious food! This was the first time we had arepas and we will definitely be back!

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    Amazing!!!!!! Try the pork bowl and be sure to get the onions and avocado on top!!! Delicious and worth the visit!!!

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    Ask the Community - Chellas Arepa Kitchen

    I understand that i can get a bowl vs arepa... but, are any of your arepas gluten free?

    Chella's arepas are 100% gluten free. Everything they offer on the menu, including specials are always GF!

    Are they BYOB? The food is mighty amazing but would be improved by a cold one.

    I'd recommend just visiting their summertime pop-up location at Tellus360 in Downtown Lancaster. You can order food from Chellas and then relax with a beer or cocktail from the bar on the rooftop and there's often live music.… Read more

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