Rica Arepa LAKEVIEW | Venezuelan Restaurant
Bill · 849 Google reviewsRica Arepa LAKEVIEW | Venezuelan Restaurant — Lakeview american anchored by the Criollo Brunch. No frills and no gimmicks, just a solid honest room. The kind of cooking that doesn't need to explain itself. "I've only been to this one but damn the arepas were phenomenal" — Jahil Parker (Jahly Jolly) [$$, patio]
What 850 diners keep saying
What 850 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Las empanadas son las mejores de Chicago!! Preparadas al momento, crujientes y full de sabor”
“Rica Arepa was a great find. The build-your-own arepa for $14 was fresh, customizable, and surprisingly filling. We also tried the papelón, a refreshing sugar cane drink with lime that was delicious and the perfect complement to the meal. Friendly staff, generous portions, and great flavors throughout. Definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for authentic Venezuelan food.”
“Estefany fue una excelente mesera la comida estuve súper bien y el ambiente muy agradable volvería a este lugar😃”
“Las arepas son deliciosas, la cachapa es suuuuuper deliciosa, los jugos me encantan, la atención 10 de 10”
“Visité éste rinconcito Venezolano 🇻🇪🇻🇪y qué orgullosa me sentí, al comprobar que los buenos somos más. Es un mágico lugar dónde llegas y tienes una atención especial por: Ivi y Stefanine ✨️ Puedes disfrutar desayunos, almuerzos, cenas o un simple cafecito. Nosotros compramos Hallacas y Pan de Jamón. Ya probamos las hallaca y se me aguo el guarapo uy 😬(sólo un Venezolano comprende )muchísimos recuerdos y ni hablar del rico Pan de Jamón lo máximo, no le niegan nada. Realmente los felicitó por su excelencia y por dejar en alto nuestro Tricolor.Dios los bendiga. Los recomiendo con los ojos 🙈.”
“The food here was well seasoned. I tried the fried chicken and fries. Delicious! And big portions too. I couldn't finish my meal. Its a big space with an indoor patio which is nice. Just wish the tables in the patio had a table cloth or something because they had the holes for outside furniture. I throughly enjoyed my food and would go again. Highly recommended.”
“Can't wait to go back! I was seeing a play at the Athenaeum Theater and needed a quick bite and popped in. I was greeted super warmly by the very friendly woman behind the bar. Since I was in a hurry I didn't fully scan the entire menu, but I have absolutely no regrets about my Patacon Mixto that I spontaneously ordered - it was SO good and very filling. I was there during happy hour and decided to get a $6 Margarita which was delicious as well. I'm salivating thinking about the meal now - can't recommend this cute spot enough.”
“Great service and the cutest patio! The pabellón arepa was amazing!”
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