I wanted to like it. It was too expensive for what it was. $18 for an arepa?!? My empanada tasted like it had been cooked in old/burned oil. My "Zuliana" hamburger was OK, but just too expensive. Papelon was fine. read more

Grabbed a grilled chicken plate (came with yuca with cheese and coleslaw) and also a Pastelito con carne molida (ground beef pastry vibe). Was a big fan of the grilled chicken and Pastelito but the yuca and coleslaw didn't do it for me. Will have to try a sandwich or maybe a soup next time. 7/10z read more

They got out order all wrong and were out of a lot of options making changes without much notification. The food was good tho. But the portions are huge and the prices are huge. read more

I bought cheese and guava breads and the breads were bad with green and black mold. I wrote to them and called them and they told me that they would make the return and after 15 days I went to the store and they did not take responsibility for making the return or exchange. I do not recommend them either. I was a customer of theirs for a long time. I no longer do. Compre panes de queso y de Guayaba y los panes estaban malos con moho verde y negro les escribi t les llame me indicaron que iban hacer la devolucion y luego de 15 dias fui a la tienda y se desentendieron para hacer la devolucion o el cambio. Ni los recomiendo fui cliente de ellos por mucho tienpo Ya no. read more

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Very bad service. I was in the middle of ordering food and the girl started talking on her phone. I waited until she finished, and she started talking to the guy behind me, completely ignored me. I told her I will go, since she has other important guests to take care of. read more

Mira, este Lugar es lo mejor de todos. La comida, todo es magnifico. Maria es super amigable .. This Place is awesome, food is amazing, Maria our server was super friendly and nice. Will be going back many more times. read more

Their menu and pictures of food on their tv screen make all their food look amazing. And everything I ate tasted was amazing as it looked. Currently my favorite Latin style food in Utah. Most places are not busy on Sundays or are closed all together. This place was almost all filled. I was lucky to get a table to dine-in. Food did not take too long. Staff is nice & professional. Clean bathroom. read more

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So as you walk in it is a different atmosphere here. You are greeted very friendly hostesses. You head to the counter to order from the menus. Menus could be better but it works. You can hear the cooks back in the back just talking and being loud. You get the authentic feel here. There might be language barrier when ordering for sure. The place seems to be a little spendy for sure. My kids ordered the burgers and I'm not sure this what they are expecting like a Mx Donald's burger. I ordered the hot dog and some empanadas. I know the Mexican empanadas are amazing never had Venezuela food. So here we go, some times you have to leave comfort food and try something new. The soft drinks machine wasn't working this day so very limited on drinks today. Food was going ok till the big hair in our food!!! That's what shit it down. Yes they made a new burger to go. But a refund should've been given. I know they don't want to loose profit. But 70.00 dollars down the drain. Everyone was grossed out. Will I come back probably not. Empanadas were ok, it just didn't go well after the hair. Everything was just not fine. You just lose your appetite after that. Sorry for the review. But don't waste your time. I'm don't with this place. read more

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Mid service, mid food, and over priced. I got the shredded chicken arepa and the chicken was cooked and so salty. Tasted like they put too much yellow sauce. The masa of the arepa was nice and thick so that was great. Only things I would get here going forward are the empanadas. read more

The staff here are very friendly! We got to try their empanadas (one with beef, one with potato). They were pretty basic. They were also piping hot when we got them, so take caution! My wife really liked the potato one, which I thought was a little plain. It's basically a fried batter with a filling that tastes like french fries, but had more of the consistency of cheesey mashed potatoes. The beef one was decent... Hard to describe it... But the fried batter just gave it that amazing fried, "comfort food" feel. They have a great variety of foods to try with their own flare to it (hamburgers, hot dogs, pastelitos, sandwiches, etc.). If you're a fan of Venezuelan food, you should check this place out. read more

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My husband lived in Venezuela for a time so our whole family has become big fans of good Venezuelan food. Three days ago, he pulled into our garage with a huge smile on his face. There is a new Venezuelan place over by the Lehi Maceys! Two days later we tried it. We had the arepas pabellón, empanadas (chicken, ground beef, and pabellón), and tequeños. The arepas pabellón were filled with large portions of seasoned carne mechada (tender, shredded beef), black beans, plantains and salty cheese. The empanadas were made with the same dough as the arepas and fried with their filling inside. The tequeños were a slightly sweet, crisp and flaky pastry full of cheese. All had ample sides of really-fantastic guasacaca (an avocado-type salsa). We finished it off with some Frescolita (reminds me of red cream soda). It was prepared fresh and we enjoyed everything we ate. Our son's favorite empanada was the chicken (pollo). The portions were large and we were full and happy by the time we were done eating. The carne mechada was a bit on the salty side (especially when paired with the salty cheese). Otherwise, everything was fantastic! The owners were friendly and generous. The shop had a warm and inviting vibe. They advertise live music and karaoke nights. The food has a few regional dishes from around Maracaibo, so we are eager to go back and try some of them as well. read more

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This food is so well cooked and tastes so good! I feel good after eating it, very satisfying. And you get a lot! I have enjoyed every time I have gone here! read more

The place is sooooo good!!! They have me addicted to their Tequeños which if you haven't had before it's a fried cheese stick dropped down from heaven. Try also their Pizza Empanada, the Pabellon Arepa, or the Patacon for an authentic, and more importantly delicious, Venezuelan food experience. read more

This place is by FAR has some of the best food I've had since I've moved back to Utah. Give them a try! I promise you'll be thanking me read more

Zaperoco Food - Where you order at - Venezuelan Near Me - Lehi, Utah

The food is absolutely amazing! If you're looking for official Venezuelan food then this is where you need to be. Plus they are open on Sunday's!! Food does take quite a while to come out based on the few times I've been so far, but that's coo with me. read more

Zaperoco Food - Meat Empanada, Arapas - Venezuelan Near Me - Lehi, Utah

The best soup ever!!!!! Thank you great customer service, clean restaurant and wonderful food read more

Zaperoco Food - Venezuelan Near Me - Lehi, Utah

Comically the worst service I've ever gotten. This was a few years back but I've never forgotten, that's how bad it was. The "server" at the register had really snooty and rude mannerisms. He would arch his butt out really far backward and his head up. He was really rude for no reason. Acting like I wasn't welcome. I ended up paying $20 dollars for 3 gyro type taco pocket things, which weren't very big, and a canned coke. The soda fountain was broke, so I had to pay for an over priced can of soda. I think it was like 3 bucks for a regular can. The menu says that they will bring you the special green sauce. Of course, he didn't. After he dropped my tray of food, like actually dropped it. Then spun and stuck his ass in the air. I noticed the sauce bottle on another table and just grabbed it. Food was good, but not $20 good. Bathroom was clean and the mural was pretty. I said good bye to the clerk. He didn't respond. Obnoxiously bad service, ok food. read more

the empanadas were very good! the Pabellon Arepa was excellent, it's like a salad cross potato cheese bread with pulled pork and eggs! the Patacon, was a mix of ham, beef and chicken. do try to limit on 2 proteins, three was too much. everything were excellent, quick order to table, very little wait time. will absolutely go back! read more

Zaperoco Food - Venezuelan Near Me - Lehi, Utah

I loved Zaperoco. Maybe the best empanada shells I've had. I tried just about everything on the menu and will definitely be back. I love how authentic and fresh everything is. There some tastes that don't align with my preference but that's not a reason I would mark it down. This is a quality shop for people that love Venezuelan food or want to try something different! read more

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This was good basic South American/Venezuelan faire. They don't have a ton of options, but what they have, they do well. The food comes out hot, and is freshly made. This is a good alternative to going out for "Mexican food." read more

This was the first time trying out this place. Very good for my first try. Carne Asada in a corn based bread. I order this to go and while waiting got to see some karaoke being sung in Spanish and English. I would definitely come here again just to try out some karaoke while trying out some other menu selections. read more

Zaperoco Food - Arepa carne asada - Venezuelan Near Me - Lehi, Utah

Found this place recently and it's going to be a regular thing. Get the arepa with pabellon (so tender!) and a side of the deep-fried potato and cheese empanadas. Really great food, and a nice different option in the land of eternal pizza and sandwiches. read more

I love arepas and I love pabellón criollo, so the pabellón criollo arepa was calling my name and I responded. It was delicious. Deliciously seasoned shredded beef and black beans with cheese and fried plantains, in a fantastic arepa. I mean, a marriage made in Venezuelan food heaven. read more

Zaperoco Food - Venezuelan Near Me - Lehi, Utah

After trying a variety of Venezuelan restaurants, this one sits at the top of the list! If you're looking for delicious tequenos with authentic cheese then this is your place! They are massive as well which makes it even better! Their arepas are amazing, the empanadas as well, and the pabellon is such a good amount of food for the price! I'm just hoping they add cachapa to the menu and then this place will be golden! If you live near lehi this is the place to try! read more

Wow I was super impressed with this arepa! I was not expecting one of the best arepas I've ever had to be located in Utah. We got the pabellon arepa and all of the toppings along with the meat were delicious. The arepa was light and crispy and the green sauce they served it with was amazing! You gotta check this place out for an authentic arepa! read more

Very nice environment, the people are nice and friendly and quick. They food is really good and tasty it is in larger portions and I ordered a arepa and it was very good and tasty. read more

Come get this now. Great Venezuelan food. Arepas are wonderful, but so is everything else.

If you lived in Venezuela for any amount of time or were born there, this place not only nails the taste of the food but embodies just how nice Venezuelans are. In almost every Venezuelan restaurant I've been to I usually get the Pabellón. Which I have done here, but they smiled their way into my heart to really explore the menu. I'm not stranger to the types of food offered here but one thing I had never heard of was their Cabimera. A salad type dish with chopped arepas at the bottom. Wow!! That's now my favorite. Of course, you need to get some tequeños and Malta to kick thinks off. And don't forget to get another Malta on the way out for a cold one later tonight! read more

When I walked in there was a man, woman, three teenage girls and a baby sitting at a table. The one teenager took my order. It took a long time to get the food. The man was on the phone the whole time. The teenage girls were playing with the baby. They put the baby on the counter and touched my food to go, also they touched all the to go utensils. It grossed me out. The food was ok. The meat was super dry. I will not ever go again. This is a business and not your home. Treat it as such. read more

Other than a wait that seemed like it was far too long for mostly fried foods I really liked this place. I will definitely be back but I probably wouldn't recommend going if you have limited time. I will say the service was friendly and that salsa was freaking amazing. read more

Zaperoco Food - Tequeno, Meat Empanada, Chicken Empanada - Venezuelan Near Me - Lehi, Utah

Venezuelan food is my favorite food. Zaperoco doesn't do it justice. The tequenos taste like Frigo cheese heads, the beef is chewy and has a weird flavor, and the service is slow and forgetful. The guasacaca is good though. If you're looking for good Venezuelan food, go to Andinita's in Taylorsville or Arempa's in Salt Lake. read more

Management has a very hatefulness towards female customers I came in to order food I said hi no response wow. Don't go here. Poor attitude here I said hello to her more than once she looked at me with a hateful face and made very rude comments back to me there is no justification or no reason for that I'm still a customer I don't even know her but my feeling is maybe she doesn't like white American speaking girls read more

I would never have thought to combine the ingredients from our meal... delicious!! Service was fast and friendly. We enjoyed live music on a Friday night. I will totally go again. read more

So good! Had the pabellon and added a couple small arepas. Was delicious and just like in Venezuela.

I was driving by Lehi in a very cold April and I was craving the tastes of my childhood, a quick search gave me Zaperoco as the first choice. The name made me giggle (zaperoco is a funny way to say messy mixture). I was welcomed by very friendly staff and I teared up with the murals on the walls and the tables. The empanadas hit the spot and I left with a full, stomach, a happy heart, and a satisfied soul. The only suggestion I'd give the owners is to pick up the phone and identify the business in a friendly way ("Hello, this is Zaperoco, Venezuelan food, how may I help you?") instead of just "Hello". This will improve the costumer experience even more. read more

Such yummy plantains and empanadas! I'll be back soon to try other items on the menu!

We were so excited to see a Venezuelan restaurant show up in our area when we did a restaurant search on Yelp. We ordered Pabellon Arepas and they were so delicious that we ordered more Arepas to take home to the kids. The atmosphere in restaurant was not the most warm and inviting, but the food was great! read more

Zaperoco Food - Pabellon Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Lehi, Utah

It was our first time trying the place and we were very excited, but we were very disappointed with the customer service we received. The food was good, but the place was not welcoming. I did not speak Spanish and it seemed like this irritated the cashier and did not really try to explain the menu and did not help me out with my questions. They checked on other guests but ignored us the whole time. They made us feel very uncomfortable and we are probably not coming back despite the good food. read more

The service was great and the food was all fresh with great flavor. Definitely recommend!

This little hole-in-the-wall is just that; a hole-in-the-wall. Despite the speedy service (7 minutes from order to pick-up) for freshly cooked, piping hot food, the flavors are something I could get at home or from the freezer section of the grocery store. The empanadas are cheap ($1.35 ea) but they're nothing to write home about. They have maybe two table spoons of filling. The shell is crispy, but that where it ends. The chicken and meat empanadas both lacked any tangible flavor. The shredded white chicken meat empanada had very little flavor in the sauce it was mixed in other than it didn't taste like chicken. Which was strange, because it seems like when there is unknown meat, everything tastes like chicken. The ground beef empanada tasted like fried ground hamburger would taste like, grease included. The tequenos were basically cheese sticks. The cheese was creamy and wasn't bad. But I would say Arby's cheese sticks are better and that's not saying much. I can accomplish something similar with something from the freezer section of WalMart and my air-fryer at home. So why two stars? The service was quick (although there was no one else in the place when I ordered) and the cheese sticks weren't horrible. I was disappointed with the empanadas, but maybe I was expecting Peruvian empanadas. Oh well, it was worth trying for myself. Maybe next time I should try something different? read more