When we visited Lancaster, we had to stop by Chellas Arepa Kitchen, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The food is a delicious mix of Peruvian and Venezuelan flavors, and you can really taste the freshness and quality in every bite. Their arepas are crispy on the outside, soft inside, and packed with flavorful fillings. Everything felt comforting yet unique at the same time. One thing I really appreciated is that the entire menu is 100% gluten free, but honestly, you wouldn' even notice because the food is just that good. Also, don't be deceived if the food doesn't look super "picture perfect" online or in photos (or at least my photos lol). It may not be the most photogenic food, but it's sooo worth it! I actually ordered almost everything on the menu because I had no idea when I'd be back in Lancaster again . My favorite was the fried rice with chicken and plantains, so flavorful and satisfying! My husband's favorite was the Lomo Saltado Bowl and Pernil Arepa. We also loved the yuca fries, which were perfectly crispy without being overly greasy. The only thing that disappointed me a little was the Esquites. It just didn't stand out and probably wouldn't order it again. Parking is limited and there's outdoor seating only. read more

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Our first time here and we were amazed !! The staff was helpful even though they were incredibly busy and the total atmosphere was great . Fire pit burning , Latin music blasting , people laughing and talking , the smell of meats and spices filled the air . I ordered the Lomo Arepa which was a fresh arepa filled with delicious seasoned steak , onions , yuca , tomatoes and fresh chimichurri on the side . Absolutely delicious !!! My boyfriend had the Chicken Lomo Arepa which was delicious grilled chicken, yuca , tomatoes and onions . Also delicious !! We also ordered the white rice and black beans and the Grandma Chellas fried rice packed with eggs , plantains and red onions. Loved the fried rice and its unique flavors . Chellas Arepa should definitely be on your list of places to try in Lancaster . The delicious foods , outside dining atmosphere, music and friendly staff all combine to make it one heck of an experience . Since it's literally only 5 minutes away we're definitely going back soon . Thank you Chellas Arepa !! read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - The Chicken Arepa ( my boyfriend added his jalapenos and habaneros for heat lol ) - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Was visiting Lancaster for work in mid-April and needed a spot for lunch. This was the first place my coworkers recommended. The food truck is now in a permanent location just off the Costco parking lot, but there is also another brick-and-mortar store in the region that I haven't tried. I followed my coworkers recommendations and got the arepa pernil and yuca fries. The food is made-to-order and was ready about 10 minutes later. While there is outdoor seating for patrons, it was a little too windy for me and so I took my order to-go. The portions were quite sizeable and the side of fries would have been very easy to share amongst 2-3 persons. The arepa was loaded to the max and tasted absolutely wonderful! I loved the savory meat being paired with the sweet plantain. Next time I'm in the office I'll be coming back here for more! read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Storefront - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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. read more

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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! read more

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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!!) read more

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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? read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Hellas - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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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! read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Pernil arepa, yuca fries - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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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! read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Outdoor seating - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Great experience i enjoyed the food The service was upmost and wonderful The hosts were so kind i liked the hospitality and the view was amazing read more

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

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. read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Lomo Saltado Bowl - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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! read more

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Delicious food. All the meat dishes are tender and tasty. Highly recommend the Peruvian Sprouts. They are a Brussel sprout dish. The staff is very friendly. I actually enjoy the outdoor eating but I know they now have a restaurant downtown with indoor dining. read more

Been wanting to try this place ever since Yelp started blasting it at me daily, and since we just moved 15 mins away from it, and the sun is only 50' over our heads today, no better time than the present. Let's start out with, when expectations are THE BEST RESTAURANT IN THE US, well, that's a tad difficult to live up to, and it didn't. We tried the Pernil and Chicken Arepas, and yucca fries. So, two of my bucket list foods were checked off, yucca, and sweet plantains. Yes for the plantains, and an incomplete for the yucca fries simply because they felt like they needed ketchup, but we didn't dare. The arepas? So yea, first, waaayyy too messy for me, so we pretty much ate them with a fork. The shells were too hard so we mostly left them. The chicken one was a bit dry but the right forkful including the chimi was very tasty. The pernil was even better adding the surprise sweet punch of the plantain. All in all pretty good, but best restaurant? Nah, not even my top 15. But in fairness next time we'll try bowls instead of arepas. As for the place? Very interesting. Very enterprising. Kudos on your endeavor. read more

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. read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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The acclaim of this place is really deserved. Flavor, combinations, portions all really merit the highest score I give. I had the chicken chimichurri and pernil arepas. Chicken also has avocado which I didn't even realize but appreciated. So much flavor in the pernil and both meats were juicy and tender. I do wish they had a spicy hot sauce to add, only complaint (and they might and I didn't know!) @lanco.food.dude read more

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The food was good, the staff was friendly, but I felt like I was nickeled and dimed when it came to asking for sauce for my fries - especially after giving a tip for just handing me food! Other than that, no complaints. read more

Recently learned about arepas and I'm mad it took me this long! Found this place and made the trip out to Lancaster. 10/10, no notes. I def dream about these arepas. In fact, maybe I need to go this weekend... read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Arepa parking - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Great unassuming, roadside spot with excellent food. Great for a quick bite. Outside seating, fun outdoor games like cornhole, connect 4 and large Tetris. Great for a family or by yourself. Friendly and quick service. Delicious and large portions! Love all the sauces too! Def recommend! read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Pernil arepas and yucca fries - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Amazing flavor profile, Yuka is the jam in this aropa. I would easily recommend to anyone. Awesome quick lunch while at a soccer tournament. read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I've been wanting to try this spot for awhile now, but we're usually only driving by late at night. The steak arepa is where it's at! I wish the sides were posted on their menu board, I only really realized they had them when I was looking at other reviews. read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Chicken arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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I always wanted to try this area. Passed by this place so many times in the past. It is right next to Costco and a Tesla charger. We stopped by and they have their own parking lot so don't worry and turn in. It doesn't look like much on the outside but they have a lot of staff working inside this small location. Seating area outside, but when it is over 100 degrees, it's hard to justify sitting outside. We actually took the food to Sheetz and ate because of my delicate skin. I got two arepas and one bowl. The bowl has a good amount of food and it just felt more worth it than any chipotle. The arepas can be messy to eat, but just treat it like a bowl. The food.... Is amazingly strong in flavor. I missed the impact of food after coming back overseas. It really got me excited to eat out again. The flavor and textures of the yucca were superb and it blended in nicely with the sauce and chimichurri. Definitely a memorable spot if you are in Lancaster or just passing by. read more

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After a long day, this was a beautiful discovery. Let's get it out in the open and admit the place doesn't look like much, but experience has taught me otherwise, so we gave it a shot. The Lomo Saltado Bowl was absolutely wonderful. I have no complaints. I recommend this or the Lomo Arepa. The grilled chicken bowl was good, but the chicken was overcooked. Just be able to hear your name called. Someone never heard their name, and their order was never picked up while I was there. Who knows what happened, but their eventual loss. read more

This was good, smells great, looks good, Good flavor...but this is not a 5 star place. What is five star is the service, very kind people working and assisting customers. Maybe for Lancaster this is close to 5 Star, Or maybe I'm a big city boy being boogie...doubtful. Hers what you really want to know.... Would I recommend this place? YES. Didn't good taste good? YES. AND THE BIG ONE... Would I go back? Hmm...I can't say yes and I can say no, so maybe. read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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The only painful part about this is the parking. It can get really busy and tight, but worth the trip and wait. The food is made to order so the wait is a little longer. Everything is cooked perfectly. Bursting flavors and aroma surely will make you feel that you have been transported to the foods authentic roots. On a sunny day, the outdoors setting is a great area to enjoy and eat in. read more

Went here today after hitting the queen st location yesterday. Last time we had arepas, this time we did a Lomo bowl as well as a pork one. Bother were killer, although I missed the hot sauce from the arepas. The location is great, and perfect for an outdoor lunch if the weather is nice. Recommend ordering online before you come to save a bit of time. read more

What a spot! We visit Lancaster County every couple years and love our regular spots but they become repetitive. We saw Chellas with a 4.9 Yelp rating and had to try! We loved that they were outdoors and dog friendly. Tucked behind a Costco lot you'll find the little Chellas food truck but they're pumping out some big eats. These servings were huge! We both got the Arepas and were blown away by how flavorful everything was. Absolute perfection! We tried the guac, plantains and yuca fries which were all tasty. The guac was heavy on the lime with homemade chips. Everything paired perfectly with a cold bottle of Jarritos! Definitely a must try if you're nearby!!! read more

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Some of the best food I've ever had. Amazing portions and tons of flavor!! If I lived in the area I'd be here constantly. So delicious! read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Our food was amazing. We weren't sure what to get and when we asked about the menu we were told what they recommend with it but of course you can get it the way you want it. The service was great. The music playing gets you in the mood to eat Peruvian food and it completes the ambiance. We got a vegetarian bowl and a steak bowl. Everything was delicious and the portions are large. The chimichurri sauce is so fresh. It is made to order so they cater to your needs. It is a must place to eat in Lancaster. read more

We have only eaten at the food truck. The arepas are wonderful and consistent. Last time here the wait was 20-25 minutes despite ordering ahead. But it is still worth it! read more

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

Great food! Fun open-air dining experience where food truck is permanently parked (across from Costco).

I happened to be near this place so I went to it yesterday I ordered the chicken aprea and yuca fried the food I did my research and it said this was the top 10 on yelp in the us . ITS DEFINITELY NOT TOP 10. Please don't order from here they put way too much cheese and the bread is hard and disgusting. ALSO PLEASE DONT THINK YOU CAN JUST REHEAT IT AND ITLL BE OKAY ITS DISGUSTING WHEN REHEATED. After I ate this I had food poisoning. I had bad bowel movements. Liquidy/soft and it's the only thing I ate. I then looked at the chicken and it was PINK not white PINK!!!! Please I'm warning you don't eat this . I also ordered the yuca fries I should've ordered the plantains . The yuca fries were dry (they tasted like nothing) I won't be going here again and please save your money!!! read more

Chellas Arepa Kitchen - Chicken Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Stationary food truck surrounded by lots of picnic tables, serving up a small variety of very high-quality arepas I opted for a steak arepa while my GF opted for a chicken. Both were packed full of high quality meat. In-fact, there was so much that I couldn't even pick mine up. This being said, the steak arepa had a lot more flavor than the chicken (which was fairly dry) The arepas came with 2 different sauces, but one sauce didn't have the most flavor and the other was extremely spicy. It took about 15 minutes for our food to be prepared, but the people were very friendly Porta-potty on sight read more

Ate here today for lunch with my parents and sister to try this place out on a rainy and humid morning before going to Pittsburgh next. We had gotten different types of arepas to eat and share together that it tasted super good and delicious. The service there was also friendly and upbeat. We couldn't agree more. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time when I visit Pennsylvania! :) read more

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