Went to this restaurant via a recommendation from someone. My first experience with Venezuelan food and it was a 5-star experience. I deliberately stayed away from the fried food because who doesn't love fried food. I felt that was too easy. I wanted to embrace the entire culture experience. The ambience is low and warm lighting, great seats, and clean restrooms. People don't talk about clean restrooms enough. I need to know. Service was nice and kind. read more

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I came on a rainy afternoon. There was only one customer and a waiter at the bar. It felt a bit dark inside, but maybe it was going for this ambiance. I ordered Arepas Pabellon Criollo - arepa with shredded beef, cheese, black bean, plantain (1 piece) and rice. The shredded beef is flavor, and the whole thing is very filling. I also ordered a side of fried plantains, which was alright. read more

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Paparepas serves a delicious Chicken Arepa that really stands out. What I loved most is that you can add up to five fillings, so it's easy to customize it exactly the way you like. The arepa was flavorful and very satisfying. They also have some great shareable items. The yuca golden cheese bites were fresh, crunchy, and a perfect appetizer. The restaurant offers three different sauces ranging from mild to hot, and they pair really well with the food, adding even more flavor. Prices are reasonable for the quality and portions, which makes it a good spot if you want something tasty without spending too much. The staff was polite and welcoming. The interior has a traditional feel and is on the darker side, which gives it a cozy atmosphere. There is also a parking lot available, which makes it convenient to visit. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and would definitely come back again. read more

Paparepas - Chicken Arepas - Venezuelan Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Very nice quaint family restaurant. Our waiter was awesome. We started with Yuca bites. Cheese filled goodness. I had the Asado Negro. We had the taquerños for dessert which are killer. It's out of the way for us in Sumner but must get back. read more

Paparepas - Asado Negro - Venezuelan Near Me - Renton, Washington

Good food. I liked my creamy chicken with cheddar the most. It was also the least salty. Pork with cheddar was the saltiest. I wished the cheese came melted when served. Lots of tables available and there was karaoke. It took us a while to check out though. read more

Paparepas - Beef and cheese arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Been meaning to try this and the time has finally come! I love Arepas! We went during a quiet mid-day Wednesday and only a few people were either having late lunch or early dinner. Don't let the exterior of the building fool you, once you enter it's another vibe. The ambiance and vibe were chill with a lounge area next to the bar or you can opt for a quieter spot on the other side (not that the bar was loud). Our waiter was attentive and took the time to explain the items when I asked. Thanks to a fellow yelper, I was able to order the Arepa Pabellano - it's not on the menu. At least I didn't see it. It has plantains, fresca queso and black beans with shredded beef. I opt out on the beans, but it was still very delicious. The portion is humongous! My boyfriend chowed down his like it was nothing along with the cheese sticks. Don't need to say that, he, enjoyed it very very much. We will definitely be back! (plenty of parking if you're wondering) read more

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Not the best location in terms of outdoor ambiance. Also the service was pretty bad, although we had someone on their first week maybe who did not know the menu and perhaps did not understand our questions. All good though the food was amazing! We kind of struggled to get our check and leave, but maybe this was on purpose??? I know in Europe when you have the table it's yours for the night. We didn't mind and when we were ready to go we caught their attention. I would probably come back again to try more of their very unique and varied menu. But I do wish I were in downtown Renton and not some old strip mall. read more

If you have seen a dark-red vehicle makimg it's wat throughout the King County food truck scene selling tasty Venezuelan flavored fare, then you had probably encountered Paparepas for the first time. Founded in 2017, Paparepas recently opened in early 2025 in the Cascade neighborhood and made its triumphant transition from mobile cuisine to brick-and-mortar staple to the delight of many local neighbors and adoring fans. They have also expanded to Kent and Seattle! People do make special trips to come on over to eat their special brand of cultural flavor. From Tapas sharables like their Ceviche de Maracuya (Rockfish with citrus flavors and served with plantain chips) to full on entrees. Service was also done quickly! I ordered an Arroz Con Pollo (served with rice, black beans and a small side to roasted pla tain banana)! Yummy! Don't forget to also order signature cocktails and other beverages to accentuate your meal. Don't wait until the crowds come. See this soon to be signature dining destination - because the food is that good! #paparepas #paparepasrenton #supportrentoneats read more

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Our party of four arrived around 5:30 PM on a Wednesday and were the first ones there; things picked up after 6:00 PM, though it remained comfortably busy. Finding the place was a bit tricky--thanks, Google Maps--but the experience was well worth it. We ordered a wide variety of dishes, and every single one exceeded expectations. The appetizers, mains, and desserts were fantastic--highlights included the Camarones al Ajillo, Salmon, and Al Pastor. The Tequenos and Fried Plantains were great starters, but the desserts stole the show: the Churros were decadently filled with cream and paired with ice cream, the Pistachio Cloud tart was delicious, and the Quesillo tasted just like my mom's. Cilantro sauce is a must try! We even took some to-go orders because we enjoyed the food so much. While we didn't try the bar since no one in our group drinks, the service and atmosphere were wonderful. We'll definitely be back! read more

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10/10 experience at Paparepas Venezuelan Food! The pico de gallo with chips was hands down the highlight appetizer -- super fresh, flavorful, and honestly the best pico I've ever had. The garlic Parmesan fries were good too, but that pico really stole the show. We tried the shredded beef and cheese arepas (my first time ever having arepas!) and they were so warm, homey, and delicious. The staff was incredibly kind and friendly, there was live music, and the ambiance was perfect for date night. Everything was clean, including the restrooms. The churros were amazing, and they even gave us a complimentary heart-shaped flan for Valentine's Day -- such a cute and thoughtful touch! We'll definitely be back read more

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If you've never had Venezuelan food, you are missing out! Don't expect it to be like Mexican because it is not. This was our first time here but I have seen their food trucks and advertising and wanted to give them a try. It honestly doesn't look like much from the outside and the location seems a bit off the beaten path but I'm not from Renton and don't know the area. The interior looks nothing like the exterior. It is very clean and inviting with plenty of seating plus a bar area. We were met right away and seated and when it came time to order, I asked our server to give us recommendations. She told us we should try two of the appetizers plus three main courses which we did. Everything was AMAZING and delicious! The service was excellent and we really enjoyed our time. We ended up having dessert as well and were so full when we walked out! I absolutely recommend this place! read more

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Everything down to the last drip of green sauce was top tier! My friends and I visited Paparepas recently and are still raving about this place! The service was great and the ambiance was so cute and chill! My all time favorite was their empanadas! Although every single dish we ordered was so good! My only regret is not asking for more of their famous green sauce and probably licking the plates when we were done lol Can't wait to try their happy hour!!! read more

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Great service and fantastic food! We just shared everything we ordered between the two of us - the garlic shrimp, mini arepas and a couple empanadas and it was plenty of food. Don't forget to try the salsas. Wonderful! read more

Definitely not something you could easily cook at home. Everything was full of flavor, cooked to perfection, and worth the money. We sampled the ceviche, the salmon, the arepas, and the camarones. We also went for the rum flight (full shots btw) and some of the dulce de leche infused dessert (can't remember the name unfortunately) Amazing. Ambiance was way more intimate and classy than you would expect from the surrounding neighborhood but seems like a welcome addition. Only problem is they had seemingly one waitress working her hardest to take care of the customers so service was slow unfortunately. I feel like we waited a total of an extra 45 minutes kind of waiting for service and check ins but our food was fast and hot and always served with a smile an apologies. That aside I'll still be willing to bring out of towners and other non locals to this restaurant for a nice place to eat, but I may just consider take out on a day where I'm rushing. read more

Amazing vibe, ambiance is awesome. Live music and felt like I had left Renton. The staff was super positive and sweet. Food was great as well. I love the vision the owner had and I wish them so much success. It was awesome and your hard work paid off. I will spread the word about this place. read more

Paparepas - Venezuelan Near Me - Renton, Washington

This new Venezuelan restaurant is amazing! The food was very good, I got the Pollo Santa Fe and it was delicious! The sauce over the chicken was very good and seasoned just perfectly. and the green beans were soft and tender! They have live music that plays every Friday night, which we were able to listen to and experience. Would definitely come back! read more

Paparepas - Pollo Santa Fe - Venezuelan Near Me - Renton, Washington

The service & dishes here are amazing!! The meat is tender and the rice & beans are so flavorful. My spicy margarita was delicious as well and pretty strong. The churros are filled with tres leches, chocolate, strawberry and a white cream that was very sweet. The ratio of filling to churro was perfect! I like how they were crispy but not too oily. Decor & ambiance here is very nice I love the paintings. I will definitely be back to try more dishes! read more

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worst happy hour menu ever! calamari super greasy. slow service. worst happy hour menu ever! calamari super greasy. slow service. worst happy hour menu ever! calamari super greasy. slow service. worst happy hour menu ever! calamari super greasy. slow service. $0 tip. read more

I love that there are already a few 5 stars! They deserve it. From the moment you walk in you're swept into a different time and place - they really created a beautiful atmosphere; whether it's the couch while you're waiting for your table, the intimate quaint bar that feels like you're in another country, and the chairs at the dining tables. I know that sounds odd - it's just so great to not see your typical chair and instead luxuriate in the comfort of the ones they have. And the ceviche! The flavor was great! It was fresh. And a wonderful meal for a hot sunny day. I look forward to going back to experience dinner (my first experience was lunch!) Welcome to the Renton neighborhood. We're happy you're here! read more

Food was amazing, get the shredded beef plate over the arepa but the guac was the best!

I've been waiting to try this since I know the Kent location has very positive reviews! This location didn't have online pickup when I tried it (it does now), but parking and ordering was very simple. It's located on the side of the Cascade Shopping Center that is mostly vacant, so there's lots of places to park. It's 100% of a sit-down restaurant and there's lots of seating available, including a bar area. It had a pretty cozy feeling with the warm-colored lights and natural lighting. It really did seem like it was expected for people to dine in because there's no counter per-say for quick to-go ordering. I waited a minute at the entrance because there wasn't a place to go to and ask if I can just get it to-go, and there was only employee going around servicing diners. I did just end up going to a table to wait and they gave me an acknowledging smile before getting my order a couple of minutes later. I ordered the Beef Arepa and the Reina Pepiada Arepa (chicken salad + avocado) and it took about 10-15 minutes to come out. The attendant did ask what sauces I wanted (spicy, curry, and cilantro) and I opted for the latter two. It was my first time having an arepa and it did a really good job of holding in the moisture of the fillings while having a dense, not very starchy taste. It's a bit hard to describe because there wasn't much of a taste to it (not a bad thing) but it complimented the fillings really well. The beef and reina pepiada arepas, I believe, were intentionally cooked without much seasoning so people could use the sauces to match their tastes. The beef arepa was more seasoned than the reina pepiada arepa, though the latter had a bit more natural sweetness. I think what was a shame was that their cilantro sauce is definitely a stand-out. It matched well with both arepas that I wish there was an option to have them pre-coat them in it before packaging. So it did end up leaving much more to be desired because the sauce packet is tiny and isn't enough for one arepa, let alone two. The curry sauce was fine. It was a very faint curry taste that didn't add much to the arepa flavors. So overall, I could see myself going here and the prices, serving sizes, and service were all reasonable. I hope that they can implement an ordering counter for non-dine-in customers (and a couple of stray chairs for people to sit in) and a self-serve counter for sauces in the future! read more

Paparepas - Beef Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Been there three times now and the food is absolutely amazing. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Just wish they had more of an alcohol variety read more

The service was excellent. Our server was very patient in explaining the menu item. We did not feel rushed. The restaurant was very clean and the tables were nicely spaced. We will be back. read more

First time here, The prawns with the savory cream sauce was so delicious, served with coconut rice was a great together. We also ordered the New York steak that is so tender. Friendly service and our food was served in a timely manner. read more

Ambiance was artsy, eclectic, and cool. Service was pleasant, attentive and timely. Food was full of flavor and oh so deeeelish yummm. Can't wait to try more! read more

Paparepas - Arepitas, Camarones al Ajillo, Arroz Con Pollo, New York Strip, Churros w/ Vanilla Ice Cream - Venezuelan Near Me - Renton, Washington

This place was amazing we went twice in the same weekend after finding out about them! Food and drinks were amazing as well as the customer service. Everything we've tried off the menu so far has been really good! Ask your server for recommendations if you need to, everyone was really friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back read more

Paparepas - Really good drinks !! 10/10 - Venezuelan Near Me - Renton, Washington

Great new place! The cocktails were super tasty and I loved the arepas- I've had some greasy arepas before but these were perfect. read more

Paparepas - Delicious cocktails - Venezuelan Near Me - Renton, Washington

Such a good vibe. Amazing food. Great family and service. It's like a speakeasy with incredible tasty food. Highly recommend! read more

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This was our first time eating here and having Venezuelan food, and we loved it! Food portions are generous, so we ordered a couple of appetizers (small arepas and yuca balls stuffed with cheese) and a couple of dishes to share, and it was plenty for the three of us. We heard there's live music on Friday evenings, so we'll definitelybe back. read more

Have you ever wanted a simple menu that doesn't have 100 options for food but the options they do give you are all amazing and traditional with a twist possibly? This is it!!!!! I'm a Mexican American and honestly instantly fell in love with all the food we tried. We didn't have a single bad food, in fact they were all in our opinion a minimum 4/5 for taste with majority being a 5/5. Love the ambience, the price for the food, the portions and the amazing taste . Come here and you honestly won't regret it. This place deserves the success I hope it will receive. Do yourself a favor and order the mini arepitas. read more

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Holy Cow. This food is eye-rollingly delicious. I'm still salivating one day later. It's inviting, warm, has excellent servers, and the food is literally to-die-for. It's by far the best restaurant we've eaten at in South King County. I had the shrimp dish and forced myself to save some bites for my husband--that was really challenging. The dessert was also one of the best I've ever had. Can't wait to go back! read more

I'm so excited that Paparepas opened up in our neighborhood. I've been several times now with various groups, and individually the prices are reasonable for amazing food in generous portions. The cocktail menu is well thought out. It's a smaller dining room but it is clean and we'll appointed. Service is good, albeit I would not recommend coming here in a hurry! We recently discovered they're doing a $28 all you can eat on Mondays that allows you to try all the flavors of their empanadas and arepas (although the pulled pork arepa is still the best), order extra of their curry sauce too, it's phenomenal. read more

Paparepas - A margarita - Venezuelan Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Found this place looking for food that was gluten free and jackpot! This food was amazing and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. Service was amazing and almost outshined the food. But the food was so good I plan on being a repeat customer and telling everyone i know about this gem. The chicken salad was so good you could put it on a shoe and I would eat it! read more

Five out of five. Service was so good and the food was amazing. Their cilantro sauce was amazing.

Live music, friendly staff and great food! A new place, worth checking out! Unique cocktails and shareable plates. read more

Paparepas - Great new spot! Live music every Friday night. - Venezuelan Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Food, service and ambience was excellent. Hope to return--drove from Mt Vernon last Sunday.

Food is excellent! So happy to have this restaurant in Renton! Great atmosphere, amazingly friendly service and the food is delicious! We have been three times now and everything we ordered was excellent! If you like fried plantains I highly recommend! read more

Best empanada I've ever had. As soon as we walked in we were welcomed warmly and treated so well the entire time. The whole place has a great atmosphere that is warm and comfortable. Seriously this place is amazing...and they sell their sauce in bottles...that they make right there on the spot! read more

Place , food and service are excellent. They need to get more light inside. Please open the windows, curtains so doesn't look too dark and depressing read more

Paparepas - Nice drinks here - Venezuelan Near Me - Renton, Washington

Good food and service. Nice to have a restaurant with good food in our area. Don't have to drive down the hill.