La Arepa
| Address: | 574 Smithfield Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA |
| Phone: | +1 401-335-3711 |
| Site: | laarepari.com |
| Rating: | 4.1 |
| Working: | 11AM–8:30PM 11AM–8:30PM 11AM–8:30PM 11AM–8:30PM 11AM–8:30PM 11AM–8:30PM 11AM–7PM |
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A Private User
We might have gotten better treatment if we were Venezuelan, I suspect, but instead we got lectures from the owner/waiter about not touching the aloe plants and my daughter was told to "be still." Shes 4! This guy should go back home to work for Hugo Chavez. The worst part was when we had an accident at the table. The owner literally rolled his eyes, sighed, and tossed a roll of paper towels on the table. Then he stood behind the bar, watching, not lifting a finger while my wife and I were cleaning up the mess on our hands and knees. He seemed to enjoy our humiliation. The mess? My daughter threw up at the end of the meal -- not a good advertisement for the food. We eat out a lot, often at small ethnic places, and rarely get bad service, but this was the first time we were made to feel unwelcome. We will be exploring the many other South American eateries of Providence, Pawtucket and CF before we ever return to La Arepa.
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Isaac Lavoie
I rock climb at the gym on Higgins Ave nearby. We were sent here on suggestion for lunch food by the gym workers and that has to be the best food recommendation Ive ever received. The food is simple and authentic (read not "health" food but definitely not greasy spoon). Ive not really divert from the arepas and Im not sure why you would need to, they are amazingly tastey, and have a build your own quality to them. Vegetarians are sort of relegated to the "domino" (named after the brand of black beans served, I think) but with avocados jammed in and a side of fried plantains cooked up just right, its hard to complain. Should you enjoy meat they have the Pabellion (sp?) some kind of stewed meat -my favorite in beef. Go there, eat well, and enjoy. Oh, service is great too. Jorge has recognized us since our third visit, always smiling.
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A Private User
My experience couldnt be more opposite to the Nov 13 review: we had a lovely meal here, were made to feel totally at home, and really enjoyed ourselves. The food was delicious. I had the Pabellon Arepa (those who are Red Sox fans may, like me, think of this as the "Papelbon") which was wonderful. My wife had the Reina, and we swapped about halfway though the meal. I think mine was a little better, but she thought hers was. Either way, well definitely be returning. Its not a fancy place by any means, but the food is good, reasonably priced, and the atmosphere is very appealing in a home-style kind of way.
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Jenni Porras
The food is good but the customer service is not worth the money or time. Food takes very long. We called to place an order to go and when we got there we changed our mind and wanted to eat in the restaurant AND order more food but we werent allow to do so since we had order to go, when we explained that we wanted more food, we were told to make up our minds of what we wanted. Also just tries pre-ordering our food on the phone since they take so long, we were told that we needed to stop being lazy and order from the table. Rude!
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A Private User
This was a treat. The server was friendly and the arepas -- we had ground beef, pulled pork, and shrimp -- were marvelously tasty. They sell beer and wine and my Corona came icy-cold with a wedge of lemon. Dinner for the two of us was about $20. The only down side: if you take the bus to eat here dont stay later than the last bus at 7:00 or youll be stranded.
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Mike D
This place has an excellent atmosphere and delicious food. My family eats here on a regular basis. And lasts Monday we had a special treat Santa Mamba played there for over 3 and a half hours. If you are looking for great food with reasonable prices La Apera is the place to go!!!!!!!! And yes children are very much welcome.
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mie la
Unnecessarily expensive. A small plate of rice beans and plantains is $13. One arepa is 7-8$. Our waiter had a HUGE attitude. The amount of food was definitely not worth the money. The rice tastes like it came out of a box and the beans just arent how your Abuelita makes them: I do not recommend.
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Carla Fernandez
* FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN DORAL AND ORLANDO DO NOT EAT IN THESE PLACES! They are Chavistas! FOR bankrupt! -Dolce -Macondo Café (Doral) -Mandoca Arpidia Cocoa -Arepas -Amaretto Bistro - Arepa - $ 1 $ 2 $ 3 Dollar To get them out of here PASS ... !!!
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KeLii Perez
Es un lindo lugar Y me encanta la comida, es deliciosa personalmente siempre voy a comerme una arepa con todo ☺✌
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Rob Pleau
We went here on a whim, I didnt know what a corn cake or arepa was but wow, it was delicious! Also split an entree on top of the arepas, it was a perfect amount of food. Also the green sauce... amazing... get it! Ill definitely go back!
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Gabi Hernández
The food is OK. They are very expensive and the give you a small amount of food.20 dollar for two Arepas. It a shame! You go somewhere else and for 20 dollar you can get more food never coming back to this place, you can go if you rich.
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Alma Posada
Pedí el servicio de una carne asada,y me trajeron carne cortada en franjas delgadas.
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Gina Bia
Good food but slightly overpriced.. A side of white rice for ＄4. Portions are all at the small side for the price. Will still be on my list but only when we want to try something different.
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Samantha Bollmann
Just moved into the area and tried this place for the first time. Definitely will return! Everyone was satisfied with their meals and I appreciated the vegetarian option.
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Matteo Ruolo
Yes, a venezuelan restaurant in rhode island ive been waiting many years for this. The cachapas are to die for. The owners are kind, and always friendly.
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R. Baya
Dank Venezuelan food. Hit it up asap, especially if you havent had Venezuelan food. You wont be disappointed. Owner is extraordinarily nice.
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Lucaus Beland
The atmosphere and total ambience is blissful, and peaceful. I love the food and the dishes are amazing. The prices are okay!
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John Nouel
As a fellow Venezualan, every time i visit this restaurant i feel right at home. The food and the service is excellent.
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Eliezer Hurtado
Excelente comida venezolana, (ricas arepas)
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A Private User
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love eating here. Staff is ALWAYS friendly. Food is the best! no complaints what so ever
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Glory Torres
Food was ok. Too expensive for what it is. Food trucks in Boston serve better tasting arepas.
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John Lund
Id never had an Arepa before, I liked it. Could have had two, will think about it next time.
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john dichristofero
Nice and clean atmosphere. Food was excellent. Good service. Definitely will be back.
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Rodrigo Chandia
Great Venezuelan food! I had an excellent Reina Pepeada. Restrooms were clean.
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YELITZA COROMOTO CARRASCO QUINTERO
Excellent food in excellent attention. I felt at home! I recommend it 100%
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Robert Soto
Love the Cachapa in this place...one of the best on rhode islando
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Kevin Hua
Fantastic food and great service. The arepas were delicious.
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Jeff Behn
Excellent, inexpensive and filling. The arepas are awesome!
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Blanki Cherubini
Great food!! Great service!! but miss the famous TEQUENOS!!
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Rob Turmel
Great food, great atmosphere, great and friendly service.
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Adrian Hurtado
Excelente
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Dan Messier
Nothing special to look at, but the food was delicious.
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frank white
The food was good the service was a little lacking
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Jayce lopez
Love the food!! Keep doing the great job!
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Kyana DaCosta
Amazing food I could eat it everyday
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Erick Dinzey
Very food food but too expensive
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Peter Gonzalez
Great Arepas. Very tasty, get 2.
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Francesco Sardoni
Delicious grilled pork arepas
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Milca Ferreras morena
Not pleased with the food.
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Jiolvis Ca.
Great food good people
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Geoffrey Potter
Great authentic food!
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Michael Petro
The food was great
