Somos Handcrafted Arepas is easily one of my favorite local spots and has officially made it into…read moremy weekly rotation! The food is always amazing, everything is fresh, and the owners are some of the sweetest people. The restaurant is always spotless and so welcoming. You can tell how much care they put into everything they do. Highly recommend if you haven't tried them yet!

Great little spot to get a quick bite. Have had the arepas a couple of times now and they are very…read moregood. Very messy! So, get some napkins when you are there too. Sauces are pretty mild, from what I have had so far. I like being able to build them like a burrito. The arepa dough is very good. Staff are friendly and are able to answer questions for folks new to these tasty meals.

This venezuelan food place was great. It is located in the food truck area in Long Wharf New Haven…read more Food was great, best thing was the Chicha, which is a drinks made of rice, was awesome. The cachapas were sweet and the toquemos were nice and cheese. The owner working there was a super nice dude and I can't wait to go by thisnolace again.

Finally made it to Long Wharf to visit the Arepa food truck! For now they are open only Fridays…read moreand Saturdays but make sure you follow them On Instagram because that's where they will post and keep everyone updated with any changes. They have only been open already for 1.5 months. So, today my dad I went to grab a bite specifically at the Arepa food truck.I have been waiting for this moment !! Lol! So happy we did because it was delicious plus always glad we can support! I had an Arepa Rellena( beef) and as extras I added cheese and aguacate. Toppings are extra charge. My dad also ordered an arepa rellena but added cheese and sweet plantains to his . Arepas and Tequenos will come with a side of sauce with It. I wish they had an option on the menu where they had arepa that had everything on it for toppings with the option of chicken or beef and then also keep the other options as adding it separately for those who prefer that way ! So on to the drinks.. we both ordered Chica which is a creamy drink made out of white rice and tastes just like ( Arroz con leche estilo Colombiano ) rice pudding Colombian style. Soo good , it's like dessert but to drink! And my dad had tequenos which I couldn't have since they weren't Gluten-free but he definitely enjoyed eating those cheesy fluffy fried doughy deliciousness of goodness very much! Las arepas were very filling , we didn't wait long for them to come out either . The only thing is that my beef arepa did have some pieces that were kind of cold. No major issue , just wish it was all evenly hot . But that's an easy fix! The food was fresh, flavorful, tasty.. and it definitely filled us up. I just love arepas! The gentleman that greeted us( the owner) was so nice and very friendly!! Must say lunch was really good today!! Check them Out ! Now I know where to go for a stuffed arepa!

I've never had venezuelan food but I was SO happy to have tried it because it was fantastic! I…read moreliterally tried one of everything I was so excited. I tried their tequenos which has like a pillsbury croissant dough taste with cheese in the inside and they were delicious! I wish they warmed up a bit more but that's okay. I also tried their chicken empanadas and I love the cornmeal (i think?) dough they use to make them! The chicken could have been a little bit more tender and moist. I also had an arepa with their shredded beef and loaded it with toppings and just wow. it was seriously delectable, i was so impressed! and i did also get their cachapa and the cachapa alone had such a good taste, the sweet flavor blew me away. I got it with their pork carnitas which were just okay but with everything paired together, i enjoyed it. would definitely come back!

Definitely not entirely authentic Venezuelan arepas but still decent quality food. The best part…read moreabout authentic arepas is they are served very hot and are slightly crispy on the outside from grilling, but fluffy on the inside. These were served slightly warmed and dry on the inside. Still a good introduction to Venezuelan cuisine but it felt americanized. It felt like the food had been sitting a little too long too. I would have liked to see signature arepas alongside the full "make your own" such as pabellón or reina pepiada. I cannot speak on the authenticity of the other dishes they offered, but if you are looking for true authentic arepas this is not exactly the place. Although it was not a bad experience either. It was very clean inside the restaurant and the worker was pleasant.

Loved the Margarita (spicy) and Birria tacos (with cheese) but service while nice was not good…read more Understaffed and they forgot my order of the street corn and disappeared after serving food. They cleared the area of dirty dishes but just never came back for ordering more or getting check. Quite an effort to leave. Place was not full when I arrived but packed when I left at 7 on a Tuesday.

This is a great spot to enjoy two amazing cultures at the same time. Can't decide, not a problem. A…read morehave piece of both. If you are looking for authentic Venezuelan and Mexican food, this is the place.

Easily one of the best spots for authentic Venezuelan food. We started with the sample appetizer…read moreplatter, which was a great way to try a variety of items. The fresh juices were delicious, and the Chicha Blanca was a unique treat (like a drinkable version of rice pudding). The arepas were fantastic with flavorful fillings. However, the highlight of the meal was definitely the Venezuelan-style hamburgers and hot dogs. They were absolutely massive, piled high with meat and toppings, and packed with flavor. The staff was incredibly kind, and there is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for the summer months.

Very fast service, although a little bit of pressure to order. I asked the waitress what her…read morefavorite was and she recommended the steak and cheese arepa fried. I also did the shredded beef and plantain and beans grilled. Steak and cheese arepa was the star, so crispy, juicy steak, cheese seared. I could eat it dinner every time. The other arepa was decent, it just had the mistake of going second, shredded beef felt slightly dry. It was al little pricier than expected, the steak was 14 and the shredded beef was 11. Will be back to try other dishes!

This is (also) one of my favorite Colombian restaurants. The food is delicious and the staff are…read morevery warm and welcoming. The guava Tres Leches over here is my favorite dessert.

Food was horrible, never again. It was picked up, and…read moreservice mediocre. Ambience very quiet.

Still amazing!!!! Hidden gem! Delicious food always cooked to order at reasonable prices and…read moreoutstanding owners and service! You will be so glad you went!

The paella at this spot is pretty good, not amazing, though the price and portion size is off the…read morecharts! Made for a great second meal the next day, with tons of seafood and peppers throughout. Perhaps would come back to try an arepa.

tldr; amazing food and value, clean and friendly service, try the sauces!! Pretty much everything…read moreis a hit but definitely try the empanadas! We ordered the mini empanadas (corn) and pastels (flour) with assorted chicken, cheese, and beef filling and all were delicious, my favorite being the beef empanada. They were perfectly fried and crispy and the beef was juicy and seasoned. I had the pabellon arepa which was a great portion, with juicy pulled pork, tasty black beans, plantains, and cheese. We also enjoyed the carne molida (ground beef) bowl, a chicken/sausage/steak platter, and the mixed protein sandwich which was enormous. The ground beef was a touch dry and the juice from the pulled pork made the bottom half of the arepa a bit soggy, but I didn't mind that. Overall everything was delicious and generously portioned! There is limited seating indoors but we were able to get a table at 5pm on a Saturday with no wait. The food took a little while (~20min) but it was well worth the wait! We will definitely return if we're in the area!!

Stumbled by this Venezuelan little spot by accident wanting a quick bite to share with my husband…read moreand it was not bad at all. I recommend it, staff was very friendly and we were walked through the different food items. We will go back

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and finally decided to make the drive and it did…read morenot disappoint. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a staff member who was very welcoming. We ordered an arepa with shredded beef, yoyos with grilled chicken, and a chicha. Everything was delicious! Just be prepared to get a little messy. It's not exactly a first date spot lol. The chicha was especially good. It's a bit thick, which makes it feel more like a dessert drink. It tasted just like rice pudding, which I loved. I'll definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu.

I had been wanting to try this place for the longest time! And I was not disappointed. They have a…read morevegan option which includes black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, plantains, and avocado. It was absolutely delicious! The avocado wasn't ripe and was a bit hard to chew which might be how Venezuelan food is but I like a softer avocado. But everyone seemed to enjoy it overall.

Great remodel!! Great menu!! Service is amazing, still love the outdoor patio even though i miss…read morethe sand, that is the only thing i would bring back. There items are enhanced and better quality, and presented much better. Cant wait to go back.

I was passing by on Cinco de Mayo around lunch time and decided to pop in. I had been waiting for…read morethe renovations to finish so I was pretty excited. Sadly, just like the rest of the recent reviews I was quite disappointed by what I encountered. Everyone working was super friendly and attentive which was nice but I didn't recognize anyone working there. I didn't pay much attention to that but when the menu came it was greatly reduced and trying to be more "upscale". it felt odd as the main draw of Valencia for lunch was that it was fast, casual, affordable and delicious. I usually get the lunch combo that came with an aerpa, empanada, rice beans and ceviche but that wasn't on the menu that I saw. I ordered the street corn to start and got the bowl with a pernil arepa. The bowl was a large portion and everything was fresh. Taste wise things were pretty good but didn't blow me away. The pernil was only ok and that should have been the star of the show. I had to ask for aji and I was only given a small dish with some hot sauce as well. In the past your server would just hand over a bottle of aji and let you go to town. The food was decent, but not close to what I remember. The biggest let down was when the check came. I know things are expensive all over but lunch was $41 for some street corn, a jeujed up chipotle bowl and a coke. That seems wild. There was also a charge added for the kitchen which I get but it still feels odd to see additional service charges on an already expensive meal. As far as the renovations go it honestly didn't really seem like anything changed inside, maybe some fresh paint and tile? Unfortunately I will probably not return any time soon or even at all.