Had two arepas (chicken, beef) from their food truck.,really delicious and made beautifully. They…read moreare basically corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of protein. They had a couple of different cilantros to go with it. Highly recommended.

Just opened a block from my house and this is genuinely some of the best food I've had in a long…read moretime. Very friendly people and nice patio seats as well. Can't wait to come back every day!

We found this gem! The Arepa bar is a small mom and pops Columbian place, the food is incredible!…read moreWe have been here a couple of times already and the food has been consistent in flavor. My husband ordered the Bandeja Paisa, and the Caldo de res soup bowl which he says it's really good, i've had the Churrasco every time i come. I just love it. The tostones are a bit on the dry side though.. The people who work here are warm and friendly. The place is small and not a lot of tables, but it's worth the wait.

Food great. Prices not so much, if you look at the prices on the website the plate we wanted it…read moresays it is $35.00 dollars but when you get there it is actually $55.00 dollars. Very disappointing on the price difference, more when we drove 2 hours to get there and had to pay higher prices for everything we ordered. Services was great super sweet lady, ambiance is ok. Small place.

Gluten Free Arepa now! Had vegetarian arepa $6.29 Not bad…read moreFilling and pretty healthy Kind of slow waiting for the gluten free arepa Good

Was craving something different and haven't had in a long time. I pulled up to Guasaca didn't ask…read more1000 questions this time since the young lady couldn't answer one so I took matters into my own hands. I ordered the crispy shredded beef with cheese arepa with the cilantro sauce and the chilled chicken avocado snack with chips. The shredded beef was very tender and flavorful, I tried it w/out and with the cilantro sauce, both bites were great; the price is not half bad being under six dollars. The chill chicken avocado snack with chips is another great option if you want something light. The mixture was very light and creamy. The chips were ok, they didn't have any seasoning, not sure if I got a bad batch or if they don't season the chips. If anyone goes before I visit again please let me know. I don't necessarily need the chips. The price for the snack is also under six dollars too. Guasaca has three locations in Raleigh (Lake BooneTrail, Spring Forest Rd and Hillsborough St.), I went to the Lake Boone location because that was the location I visited many years ago. This is a place I will be visiting again, I may try another location and I hope to have the same quality of food. Happy Eating!

The food was amazing and the service was top notch. I'm definitely a customer for life!read more

Delicious arepas! And only $6 each. I'm so happy I stopped by. I tried both the beef and chicken…read morearepas. I actually preferred the chicken (even though I usually don't go for chicken), but you can't go wrong with either. If you aren't too hungry, one arepa is probably enough.

Rating based on: Consistency, Cleanliness, Quality, Taste, and Presentation…read more Let me be REAL with you....I walked into Che Empanadas thinking this was some ordinary empanada spot. I was magnificently WRONG. This place is absolutely BANGING, and I'm so glad I found it tucked away here in Raleigh, NC. First up, the Beef Empanada. Listen. The meat is juicy, tender, seasoned with what I can only describe as impeccable love. The crust? Flaky, moist, golden perfection. Ground beef, onions, peppers, olives....every bite hits different. You can TELL they put their heart into this.... Then I tried the Dino Cheese....a scrumptious four-cheese blend wrapped in that same magnificent golden crust, dipped in their Chimichurri sauce, and oh my GOD. The flavor combo is luscious beyond words. That chimi hits like a flavor bomb and elevates every single bite. Now let me keep it honest with you because you know I'm a REAL one....in the pictures, the empanadas look a lot bigger than what they are in person. But with that said, if you have the urge to put up a couple extra dollars, this experience is WORTH it. Every. Single. Penny. The Knish....a Jewish-Argentinian classic with homemade potato and caramelized onion wrapped in flaky dough....MELTS in your mouth. I'm telling you, it's worth the drive alone. Scrumptious doesn't even begin to cover it. And the sweets? The Cubana....guava and cream cheese pastry....is luscious, buttery, and hits that perfect sweet spot. The Alfajor de Chocolate....dulce de leche sandwiched between crispy chocolate wafers and dipped in chocolate....absolutely MAGNIFICENT. Sumptuous is right. I tried about 80% of the menu and everything was delicious. And believe me, I KNOW good bakeries. I grew up a few blocks from Delancey Street in NYC....you feel me? I've been to more bakeries than I can count, and Che Empanadas? It takes the cake. The presentation is clean, the packaging is on point, and you can taste the authenticity in every bite. This isn't some mass-produced nonsense....this is handcrafted, Argentine soul food done RIGHT. Do yourself a favor. Go. Now. RIGHT NOW.. for a religious experience and I don't even care if you're atheist or not this place will blow your mind away.!

Che Empanadas is located inside Transfer Co. Food Hall on the southern edge of downtown Raleigh…read more Coming from North Raleigh, it's a bit of a trek, but Transfer Co. has become a regular destination for us despite the drive. Parking can usually be found outside, but on the Sunday morning we visited, the lot and nearby street spaces were full. I circled back to Chavis Way, where parking is more reliable, and from there a short trail leads straight into the food hall. There was no line, and our order was taken promptly. We started with: Bacon, Egg & Cheese Empanada Sausage, Egg & Cheese Empanada At $9.20 + tax and tip for two, it was a light but flavorful start. The empanadas were so good that we each went back for another round, bringing the total to $18.40 + taxes and tip for two empanadas each which was plenty of food for breakfast. The empanadas themselves were excellent: flaky crusts, generous fillings, and thoughtful seasoning. Both flavors were outstanding, and in past visits we've had the same experience with other varieties. Seating was plentiful inside the hall, and water is available in the center. Servie is prompt and friendly. In my opinion, these are the best empanadas in the triangle, and maybe the best we've ever had. Highly recommended.

Good food, poor service…read more The menu is actually quite good, but the customer service is terrible. It's not worth having a great meal if the staff is unpleasant. Buena comida, mala atención El menú es bastante bueno, pero el servicio al cliente fatal. No vale la pena comer algo rico si el trato del personal es desagradable.

I finally got to come back and try a stuffed arepa at Guasaca! The workers were so kind and patient…read morewith me as I couldn't decide on what I wanted but I eventually settled on a build-your-own stuffed arepa with avocado chicken, beans, plantains and pico de gallo. It was absolutely FANTASTIC! My husband also ordered an arepa and our total for two was only $11. This place is inexpensive, delicious, and overall outstanding. If you're in the area definitely stop by!

I like to support local food spots, but this truck was a total disappointment. Perhaps I've gotten…read morespoiled by Arepa Culture. Their prices are pretty high for what you get. Two classic arepas were $13 and two signature were $15. This is more expensive than Guasaca and Arepa Culture, and La Arepa's aren't as large. Overall, the flavor was really lacking and the arepas themselves were hard (It reminded me of an English muffin). I've saved the best for last! I was halfway through eating my second arepa when I looked down to find a DARK HAIR! Both my friend and I were done eating at that point, disgusted. Another review mentioned finding an object in her food, so this seems to be an issue. I won't be ordering here again.

The worst arepa we ever had. Both my sister and took 1 bite and threw both away. Disgusting!!! Go…read moreto Arepa Culture or Guadalcanal for delicious Arepas.

The food was Amazing! Had 1/2 chicken, green beans and rice. It was a little smoky inside overall…read moreperfect place for lunch.

Unfortunately came too late for their special daily but got the quarter chicken combo which came…read morewith a quarter chicken plus two sides. Got rice and beans which were standard and it came with fried plantains. The chicken was juicy and their sauces were good complimenting the flavor of the chicken. Overall, a good experience.

I tried this restaurant two times and it never failed me. Food is delicious and service is always…read morequick! Great atmosphere, some nights they have a live band!

I wanted to try food even if ratings were low. I should have stayed away from this place. I ordered…read moresteak with onions and I got cold steak with peppers and cold rice that was so hard to chew, I had to return it and ask for plantains. I am very disappointed overall. We'll never go back. This place is only good to have a drink or a cold beer. Hopefully they can't mess that up.