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Paparepas

4.8 (60 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Asado Negro
Ryan W.

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.

Beef and cheese arepa
Yen D.

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.

Quiet Wednesday afternoon
Pui-See Y.

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)

Signature cocktails await you at Paparepas
Marvin R.

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

Fried plantains
Kathirazhagan A.

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!

Flan and the churros
Riana E.

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

Chicken with a caper sauce, wonderful!
Dave G.

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!

Koi S.

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!!!

Alaina G.

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.

Pollo Santa Fe
Daniel N.

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!

Tia P.

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!

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23 days ago

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

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

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

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

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The Ropa Vieja from here was quite good. It came as a very large amount of shredded beef, a smaller…read morehelping of rice, and fries to go along with it. I'll start with the beef, as it was the primary component of the dish. Despite it being flank steak, it was clearly simmered for a long time - and displayed none of the traditionally chewy or dry properties associated with the tougher cut. The sauce also helped - it was very well spiced, and had a slight tomato-like flavor. Mixing this with the yellow rice yielded something that was really satisfying to eat. The combination of sauce, beef, and rice was quite enjoyable, even with mixing the vegetables in for some extra crunch. The portion size of beef was crazy. When combined with the rice, the total amount of food here was solidly enough for two full meals. It is around 20 dollars for the dish, but I would classify that as a good value when you consider how much food you get. On the opposite side, I swapped the maduros out for fries. These...were not good. The fries tasted stale, hard, and not appealing at all. While the portion size was high, the appeal was not. The sauce that came with these was interesting at least. Overall, I think this is a very strong core dish at an impressive portion. Would recommend sticking with the plantains as a side though. 8.5/10

I heard someone at my hairdresser mention this place having the only decent Cubano in the city…read more They had lived in Miami and found this place to be the most authentic - so we had to go. I haven't had a real Cubano but if it's like what we had at Cafe con Leche then I may need to book a flight. It was so good! We started with a small shot of espresso and moved on to a pair of tasty sandwiches. A Cubano for him and a marinated chicken sandwich for me. Our server was drifting between Spanish and English and greeted a number of the customers like old friends. Always an excellent sign.

Paparepas - venezuelan - Updated May 2026

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