Glad that this place is still open after all! I'd picked up food from there a few times when it…read morewas in Ardmore, more recently saw that it was no longer there and was disappointed about that, but glad it's still there! It's been a few years, but reading some of these other reviews, the patacon sandwich w/ pernil and green sauce sounds familiar and I recall it was really good. Arepas there are good as well. Not sure about service or ambiance at this point, as most of my experience was with takeout, but the food was always pretty great, and appreciate that most if not all of the food is gluten-free.

Finally an opportunity to have the empanadas again via a pick up fostered by a joint effort with…read more@Wallace Dry Goods. Beef, chicken and black bean were all just fantastic!

When we visited Lancaster, we had to stop by Chellas Arepa Kitchen, and it absolutely lived up to…read morethe 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.

Our first time here and we were amazed !! The staff was helpful even though they were incredibly…read morebusy 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 !!

Amazing food! Such a hidden gem. So many options from lighter salads to heavier meals and great…read moreportion sizes. Loved the complimentary sauces on the side. Staff was so helpful at offering recommendations. If you like Colombian food, you need to stop here!

Craving some great traditional Latin food?? Mi Pais is a…read moreperfect place! Attentive serving staff and large portions.

Third time getting food from here. This place has made it to my top 5 of my lifetime restaurants!…read moreThe staff is always incredibly helpful and friendly and the inside is nice and quiet with fantastic music. I haven't had a single bad dish here. If you're debating on stopping by just do it!

The last time we had arepas was during a Mexico vacation a million years ago. They were delicious…read more When my love shared the Yelp link for Que Rica's and said, "Shall I bring home dinner from here?", my response was, "Does Pinocchio have wooden balls?!?" -- Yuca Fries - perfectly fried and seasoned -- Esquite - street corn in a cup. What? Are you kidding me? So good but RICH. Your cholesterol will soar -- Westmont Arepa - shredded beef and fried cheese. Delicious! -- Black Betty Arepa - house-made black bean burger and plantains. Yes, please! -- Empanada - we were too stuffed to try it but looking forward to lunch tomorrow This was the cure for what ailed us on a rainy Thursday evening. We opened a bottle of Cabernet and enjoyed every minute of our dinner. Good stuff!

I lovedddd it, $25 for a chicken bowl and their (mozzarella sticks) I didn't think it was bad at…read moreall and the size of the chicken bowl was enough for two!

I came here with a co-worker late at night and this place was still busy! After having one dish I…read morecan see why. The family operated restaurant has some great authentic dishes and the flavors are spot on. The staff is super friendly and they speak Spanish. I had the Shredded beef rice bowl with beans and sweat plantains. They asked me if I wanted cheese on my dish, but because I'm Puerto Rican and you never put cheese on Rice and Beans I said no thanks. But I will say that as a Latino this place took me home in a bowl. The beans were just like my wife makes, accept it's a different bean. The shredded beef had some much of that hispanic flavor I love so much. The beef was super tender and the plantains were fried to perfection. Now I know this is an Arepa bar and I should have had an Arepa but I am not a fan of Arepa's. It's a texture thing for me, but I love the items that go inside of them. As for my co-worker, He had two Arepas and a sugarcane lemonade drink and a cheese stick. He loved every bite! So Arepas are a must buy here along with a rice bowl like I had. Side note: you got to try their sauces! Their hot sauce is called Picante and is made with Habanero peppers. Look out for that one it's super hot! The garlic Sauce and the cilantro sauce taste great but the colors will confuse you. I bet when you see the sauces you'll guess the wrong color with the flavor. So to end this long review, I say yes you should stop by the place and have a meal. It's small and there is only one table so you might want to get your order to go.

Staff is very friendly. Quick service and delicious tasting empanadas. I got the carne molida…read moreempanadas and they were fresh, flavorful, and crunchy exterior and juicy interior. Amazing value for the price as well. Definitely will be back go try other items.

The arepa was buttery and corn-y flavor The dark meat roast…read morewas tender but gravy was salty and thick and rich. I felt like there wasn't much dimension. I was so full after though The plantains were also sweet and yummy. Would go back for this!

It's so cute inside and the staff is super nice…read more The drinks and cheese sticks things were delicious. The patron piton was delicious.

We had our gym guys lunch here Friday and it was really a great experience. The food was fantastic…read moreand the service was friendly and efficient. If you wanted to try food from Venezuela this is the place.

GEM IN WOODBRIDGE! Chamos's is a family run restaurant serving EXCELLENT Venezuelan food! I had…read morethe tequenos and Pabellon empanada as appetizers here. The tequenos were good, and were accompanied with dipping sauces. They are kinda like mozzarella sticks, but they are stuffed with a Venezuelan cheese. The Pabellon empanada was one of the best empanadas ever! It's stuffed with shredded beef, plantains, and beans. For dinners I had the Pabellon and the Asado Negro. Both are two staple dishes in Venezuela. Both were AMAZING! The Pabellon is just like ropa vieja. The meat was so tender, and it had a delicious flavor! It comes with plantains, beans, and rice that were all delicious! The Asado Negro is beef steak made in a sweet sauce which is also excellent! For desserts I had the tres leches and Venezuelan chicha drink. They were both so good! The Venezuelan chicha drink tastes like a cinnamon rice pudding. One dessert I'd like to try is their golfeados which is a cinnamon roll with papelon and topped with cheese. I heard they are great, but they sell out fast! In comparison to Merey which is another Venezuelan restaurant in Highland Park this one was far better! Here the portions are generous, and there though the food was good the portions were so small. They have outdoor seating here, but sometimes they keep their tables inside. You can ask them to put a table out for you. They will as they did that for me. I highly recommend Chamos's in Woodbridge!

Can't wait for this coronavirus thing to be over so I can come here and order a bunch of other…read morestuff off the menu. Today I ordered chicken & avocado arepa for delivery - it was super filling, very generous with the avocado, arrived promptly, and was still hot so you could tell it was freshly made.

The food was out of this world. So tasty. Everyone loved their meals. The snapper dish was amazing.read more

What can I say... I had a lot of expectations as this place has been open for a while, but I was a…read morebit disappointed. We had to get an early reservation as they were fully booked at dinner time. The food was just okay: the appetizer with the plantain and fried calamari was okay, it lacked a little bit of dimension and was too acid forward (needed more salt to balance it). The main was the "olleta" which is a vegetarian meal; it wasn't exactly memorable. It has an incredible amount of olives and capers and not enough tofu/plaintain/mushrooms. It was also very acid forward and lacked layers/balance to the flavor. Lastly, we tried two desserts: the flan (I believe it was called quesillo) and the chocolate one. I LOVED the flan with the foam on top, and the chocolate one was towards the bitter side (which was pretty good) but I wouldn't get it again. The desserts were very overpriced for the size of it. The place is well maintained and I love the plants all around. I would like to give it another try as I like to support my fellow Latinos

Great place close to home. I would highly recommend. I was welcomed by Owner who was very pleasant…read moreand excited to share her menu. I love the decor it was modern and tranquil. It was exactly what I craved. I ordered and couldn't wait to get home and share with my family. Took attached pictures at restaurant as fearing not having the mind set to remember to do it at home. Jeje I ordered a little of three categories. I bought empanadas, patecone and a sampler of patecone. They were all so delicious. We vow to sit and eat there soon. Highly recommend to stop by for made to order food with the freshest ingredients.

I'm no Venezuelan arepa connoisseur -- let's make that clear before anyone comes for me -- but I've…read morehad my fair share in different cities, and this place... does the job. It may not be the best I've ever had, but when that arepa craving hits, this place steps up like a reliable friend who may not have it all together but still shows up with snacks. The fillings are tasty, the textures hit close enough to the mark, and honestly, it scratches that very specific itch only a warm, messy, cheesy arepa can. It's the kind of meal that makes you say, "Yeah, I could've had better... but I'm still very happy right now." So no, it won't change your life -- but it'll absolutely save your day.