Food is amazing. The service is one of the worst. Nobody speaks English. Not friendly. They…read morefrequently get the order wrong and they don't take accountability for it even if you say something. The problems are all becuase they don't understand much English so it's hard. If the food wasn't so good I wouldn't go here. It's hard to get the right order but when you do it's amazing. Get a ton of extra garlic sauce it's amazing on everything!

Staff is kind and helpful, food is very good. I've never had a bad meal here, I visit as often as I…read morecan.

Absolutely outstanding. I cannot say enough about this food. It was fresh, beautiful presentation,…read morewonderful portion, and absolutely delicious. I forgot the name, but it has grilled steak and avocado. Soooooo good. I also had the ham and cheese as well as the chicken empanadas. These were tasty, and huge.

One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. It's a Venezuelan place that specializes in Arepas, and…read moreit is my go to place when my friend is family is visiting Chicago. The Bolivar Lincoln Platter, which includes Tequenos, Mandocas, Tajadas and Tostones with cheese are very delicious, especially if you enjoy plantains. The Pabellon, Cowboy, Hairy, Galipan Arepas were soooo good and flavorful, along with the sauces as well. The arepa itself is so fragrant (smelled like corn) and crispy, the beans are flavorful and homey, and the meat is always so well marinated. It is the perfect bite (if your jaw is big enough), and as all of my friends say when they first visit: this is the best arepa I have had. We have also tried the Blondie, Party Animal, Divina. They're all very good and well made. 10/10 recommend this place! I have gatekept this place for more than 2 years but now I'll let this secret out

This is the best restaurant in the world. Everyone is super nice and the food is so delicious. I…read moredon't think theres anything on their menu that isn't amazing.

i just called to ask if there were vegan options. She hung up on me. Hoping it was only a glitch, i…read morecalled back. When answered, i again asked. Next verbiage was in their language so i asked, "English?" AGAIN. she hung up on me. SO! i rate ZERO for intolerance :(. too bad. i spend aLOT of money LOCALLY. $135 for our dinner for 3 from More Brewing this afternoon. good luck :( we would have been REALLY good customers.

This is the OG Rica Arepa spot and a must have when I come to Chi-town. I have had the classic,…read moreVegan 1+2 options the Criolla and the Pabellon. Every time I go I try a different one but I have never been disappointed with the taste. The setting is simple, but the food and service make up for it, food comes out quick too!

Delicioso todo lo que probamos. The shredded beef is very good! La empanada y el pabellón…read morerecomendados.

Had the pollo loco 1/2 chicken and it was very tender and flavorful…read moreWife says burger was awesome and she loved the sauce There is parking lot behind restaurant fyi

EXELENTE, Muchachos ustedes son Amazing cada ves que paso poraqui in Channahon ordeno con…read moreUstedes, EXELENTE todo de Verdad los Recomiendo al 100% ,evrething was Delicious

This fabulous Arepa Bar, located just down the street from the Art Institute of Chicago, was a…read moregreat place for a quick lunch before heading to the museum. We both had Pabellon Arepas, which were quite delicious and very filling. There were lots of patrons, primarily local office workers and take-away orders, which is always a good sign, but nonetheless only a short wait for our food. Highly recommended.

For arepas, I do think the menu is a tad overpriced, but at least mine was packed with tons of…read moreshredded beef. Though I have to highlight their lunch special and their Wednesday special, both are major deals in comparison to dinner. My food was fine, however I don't see myself returning in the future. My beef I think was cooked longer than needed and was lacking in favor.

Don't walk, RUN, to La Cocinita! This restaurant serves delicious Venezuelan food that will have…read moreyou planning your next visit before you've even finished your meal. I ordered the El Pabellón Arepas, and I genuinely couldn't stop myself from finishing every last bite. The flavors were so rich and satisfying. The cocktails were just as memorable. I tried the Rumchata, and it absolutely did not disappoint. The restaurant itself is spacious, bright, and filled with a lively, welcoming atmosphere. The staff were incredible. They were helpful, upbeat, and genuinely kind throughout our entire dining experience. La Cocinita is definitely a must-visit. I can't wait to go back soon!

Would have loved to have tried this place out but after being seated and being asked for our order,…read moreour server ended up telling us they were out of guascaca and therefore only three arepas were available. Instead of maybe leading with it... Ended up leaving to get something else because one of things that drew us over was unavailable. Maybe if a place is reliant on one key ingredient make it known up front?

Got an ice chai, it was very yummy!…read more Staff was very nice and answered all my questions about the menu. Very esthetic menu with chalk art all over. Some rrally fun flavor options. Will definitely be back again!

This is an amazing sandwich shop. We all LOVED each of our sandwiches…read more Highly recommend Pelua Beef, plantains, Gouda cheese and garlic cilantro sauce. My sons loved Pabellon Beef, plantains, black beans, Caribbean cheese and garlic cilantro sauce. My husband wanted something simple and thought the Porkie breakfast sandwich was great!

So happy with this place!…read more We had the tequenios and some of the empanadas. All were authentic and really good! Highly recommend the "empanada de Pabellon". It is pretty large with a lot of filling, which is a mix of shredded beef, plantains, black beans and cheese. One of these large empanadas is easily a full meal. I am Venezuelan and it was just like the ones I used to eat back home! Service was also very warm

Do not miss this gem tucked in the corner of a small strip of storefronts. I have had arepas…read morebefore, but the taste and texture of these arepas were elevated. I visited here midday on a Sunday, and there were only a couple of people dining there. There are only a few small tables inside, but they have more tables on their patio, and fortunately, it was a nice day to be outside. We were greeted at the counter by friendly and helpful staff. We took her recommendations, and we did not regret it. These arepas are overflowing with great flavors, and the meat melts in your mouth. I would revisit when in the area.

I finally got around to coming here. Hours are a little weird. It says they close at 7:30 PM on…read moreGoogle but at 7 PM on their website and Yelp. To be on the safe side, come here before 7 PM. The parking lot is shared in this little plaza. Spaces are limited. Inside the restaurant has plenty of tables to dine in. You order first, then sit down and wait, and you pay when you're finished eating. I ordered tequenos with cheese, chicken arepa, cordon bleu with chicken empanada, the trio with beef, cheese, plantain, and sugar cane with lime drink. The service was great. The staff was very kind and attentive. Prices were cheap and food portions were big. The staff knows some English, so better brush off on your Spanish from school. Or you can just point. -tequenos with cheese 5 - very cheesy and addicting. -chicken arepa 5 - way better than the ones I had at Top Arepa in Schaumburg. This arepa does not crumble so easily, it holds everything inside very well. -cordon bleu with chicken empanada 5 - crunchy exterior with loads of chicken inside. -trio with beef, cheese, and plantain empanada 5 - crunchy and very flavorful. This one was my favorite. -sugar cane with lime drink 5 - very tasty drink. I could drink a gallon of this. Not sweet at all.

I enjoyed visiting this family-run restaurant and was very impressed by the flavor of the food. We…read moreorder a rice plate, an arepa and a few empanadas. Everything tasted delicious, crispy with a signature smokey hint. They seem to have a small kitchen crew, so we had to wait for quite a while for our food since a large group ordered before us.