Not only is the food authentic and phenomenal, this business was built from the ground up by a genuine gem in the community. His thoughtfulness and attention to detail can be seen from the handmade arepa, fresh ingredients, to the details and design of the packaging.
The bacon arepa is my go to breakfast downtown 😋 🥓 🍳 🧀
THE. QUESILLO. IS. SO. DANGEROUS. iykyk
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arepas, Reina Pepiada, Quesillo Slice, Sauce and Garlic
Lenmari Riel Mojica
This is my favorite booth at SAP when I go to Sharks games. You can see the arepas being grilled fresh and the fillings are so flavorful. The owners are very welcoming. I’m looking forward to the opening of their San Jose location since I haven’t been able to make it to Santa Cruz.
Robert Whitman
Pretty good food and it’s hot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia Garbe
Absolutely delicious, and also happens to be great for gluten free and vegan folks. Make sure you get the garlic sauce!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reza
Mediocre and plain food. Overhyped and nothing special.
Nicole Switzer
Food was phenomenal, prices were great! The spicy sauce was delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arepas
Germán Leiss
Best arepa ever
Recommended dishes: Arepas
Nora
Look, the food is good, Abbot Square is great to spend time in. But here's my gripe - the beans are from a can. It's so easy to make good beans. Boo.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Peter Chester
Two of the three of us have Celiac so we come here ALL THE TIME! But honestly, even without celiac disease we’d still come all the time. The food is delicious and at this point we’re on a first name basis with the entire staff.
We’re partial to the Pelua with avocado and sweet plantains. I like the garlic sauce but my family is more on the avo sauce side.
There are meat and veggie options. The watermelon juice is delicious. The flan is next level. Whether you are looking for a dedicated gluten free restaurant or you just want the best arepas you’ll ever have, you should come and get in on this action.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arepas
Zach Louden
Some of the best food in Santa Cruz without question
Fantastic place! Not only is the food spot on, but the staff is amazing. Also, a great option if you are someone who needs gluten-free options. And the garlic sauce… What can I say. So glad they sell it by the bottle 😉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Scott
Small restaurant with counter service. Food is delicious and different! Lots of tables on the patio just outside. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arepas, Pabellon Arepa
Damian
First time trying the food here and instantly knew this was one of my new favorites. I chose to drive all the way from San jose again the next morning to try the breakfast Arepa. Worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S Daniel
It was so delicious and the owner is pretty nice. Recommend even for solo traveler.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bharath Ram
A group of us friends discovered Pana as being one that stood out for Venezuelan cuisine among traditional American, Asian and Mex cuisine we see in most places. We ordered the corn wraps and I ordered mine with chicken and all other veggie add-ons. It was delicious and loved the fried plantains included in the wraps with a tangy spicy sauce. My fellow diners ordered wraps with beef and they too came up with superlatives on the taste. The ordering process is very straightforward via a kiosk and the cooking is fast with food delivered within 10m. Lotta of ample outdoor seating is available. You can also order some nice beverages to go all Ng with your food. If you are in downtown highy recommend stopping by here !
Not only is the food authentic and phenomenal, this business was built from the ground up by a genuine gem in the community. His thoughtfulness and attention to detail can be seen from the handmade arepa, fresh ingredients, to the details and design of the packaging.
The bacon arepa is my go to breakfast downtown 😋 🥓 🍳 🧀
THE. QUESILLO. IS. SO. DANGEROUS. iykyk
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arepas, Reina Pepiada, Quesillo Slice, Sauce and Garlic
This is my favorite booth at SAP when I go to Sharks games. You can see the arepas being grilled fresh and the fillings are so flavorful. The owners are very welcoming. I’m looking forward to the opening of their San Jose location since I haven’t been able to make it to Santa Cruz.
Pretty good food and it’s hot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious, and also happens to be great for gluten free and vegan folks. Make sure you get the garlic sauce!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mediocre and plain food. Overhyped and nothing special.
Food was phenomenal, prices were great! The spicy sauce was delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arepas
Best arepa ever
Recommended dishes: Arepas
Look, the food is good, Abbot Square is great to spend time in. But here's my gripe - the beans are from a can. It's so easy to make good beans. Boo.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Two of the three of us have Celiac so we come here ALL THE TIME! But honestly, even without celiac disease we’d still come all the time. The food is delicious and at this point we’re on a first name basis with the entire staff.
We’re partial to the Pelua with avocado and sweet plantains. I like the garlic sauce but my family is more on the avo sauce side.
There are meat and veggie options. The watermelon juice is delicious. The flan is next level. Whether you are looking for a dedicated gluten free restaurant or you just want the best arepas you’ll ever have, you should come and get in on this action.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arepas
Some of the best food in Santa Cruz without question
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Fantastic place! Not only is the food spot on, but the staff is amazing. Also, a great option if you are someone who needs gluten-free options. And the garlic sauce… What can I say. So glad they sell it by the bottle 😉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small restaurant with counter service. Food is delicious and different! Lots of tables on the patio just outside. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arepas, Pabellon Arepa
First time trying the food here and instantly knew this was one of my new favorites. I chose to drive all the way from San jose again the next morning to try the breakfast Arepa. Worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was so delicious and the owner is pretty nice. Recommend even for solo traveler.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A group of us friends discovered Pana as being one that stood out for Venezuelan cuisine among traditional American, Asian and Mex cuisine we see in most places. We ordered the corn wraps and I ordered mine with chicken and all other veggie add-ons. It was delicious and loved the fried plantains included in the wraps with a tangy spicy sauce. My fellow diners ordered wraps with beef and they too came up with superlatives on the taste. The ordering process is very straightforward via a kiosk and the cooking is fast with food delivered within 10m. Lotta of ample outdoor seating is available. You can also order some nice beverages to go all Ng with your food. If you are in downtown highy recommend stopping by here !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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