Not everything is perfect. There is good service, but the very plastic cachapa dough is nothing like the Venezuelan one, a lot to improve with that. The shredded meat is not the best either. I rescue the roast chicken. Tequenos are not the best either. Maybe I went on a bad day for them, but I am always honest with my reviews. It would be a 7.0 out of 10.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Lydia
Super delish and highly recommend the huge
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph
I took an acquaintance from Venezuela to this place. We had a sudden change of plans and could not take the acquaintance to a known Venezuelan Restaurant as Bien Me Sabe or Rica Arepa. The waiter was a Colombian Gentleman by name Carlos Andrés. The food was cold. The bills showed a tax that we were non-familiar with. Upon inquiring to Carlos, he did not know what the additional tax was about. In less that 48 hours, We received an email from Capitol One to contact Bolivar and Lincoln because there was an overcharge in the credit card. The overcharge is not at the original of the credit card customer receipt. We called three times on March 4, 20 24. A Gentleman without an accent that was not Carlos Andre’s answered a cell phone based from Minneapolis. This is the cell phone on the credit card slip. The unaccented man refused to identify himself. The man hang up the telephone in three consecutive times. My acquaintances texted me their receipt. There was a second tax illegal in Chicago present at their receipt that it was different from the tax I questioned Carlos Andre’s about while in the premises. Under further investigation, the name of my acquaintance appears on my customer receipt. After these three money overcharges and the name abnormality, plus hanging the telephone three times, please, go to another of the multiple Venezuelan restaurants in the city.There was a Cuban restaurant doing this at the corner of Briar and Broadway on Lakeview. The news closed the place. It is time for the news or the city to close this one. Since they operate from a Minneapolis based celular telephone, it might be the same people under a different name. Go to another Venezuelan restaurant of the very many in the city. The place is quite small anyways as compared with others.
Collin Lee
Been here 10ish times in 3 years. One of my favorite places to eat in Chicago. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Party Animal Arepa
András Vass-Várnai
It was our first time to try Venezuelan food. The staff was friendly and gave very good recommendations. The cowboy arepa and pabellon criollo were both an excellent choice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
marquita raiford
Amazing! No complaints at all, will definitely be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam Segura
My family and I went here for lunch, it was great! The staff was welcoming and accommodating for our party of 8, even though the place is a bit small. The food was delicious, tequenos were gooey and the sauce on the side was so flavorful and just the right amount of spicy. Most of us got an arepa with a coffee, and we all enjoyed our meals. My only complaint is I just thought the place was a bit too cold.Vegetarian options: Veggie Arepa
Loved Bolivar & Lincoln. The service was amazing, and I loved seeing a Latin-owned business in Lakeview. The food was impeccable - the Cowboy Arepa stood out and did not disappoint. Would strongly recommend if you’re looking for some delicious Venezuelan cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cowboy Arepa
Israel Duran
Excellent service, top quality, the girl from Barquisimeto supwr attentive. Pavilion arepa food uff, super resolved and very tasty, good sauce. I will definitely come back for more.
Amazing arepas! Each one has its own unique unsuspecting flavor. My husband and I each ordered one to start but had to split another just so we could try as many as possible. We don’t live in the neighborhood but we plan to venture out again for more very soon! Highly recommendDietary restrictions: Arepas are naturally gluten free
This was my first time trying Arepas and am so glad came here. Not only were they excellent (not too greasy, great flavor distribution) they were surprisingly affordable. Furthermore, every guest will appreciate their comic book aesthetic of pictures of Símon Bolívar and Abraham Lincoln.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Party Animal Arepa
Allison Gnaegy
We had the best time last weekend! We called ahead and they were able to accommodate our group of 10. Everyone has been raving about their meals ever since. Thank you, Bolivar and Lincoln, for your presence in our neighborhood! We will absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bolivar & Lincoln Platter, Tequenos, Queen Arepa
Lily K.
The food is delicious and the staff are always so nice. My favorite is the Blondie arepa, I highly recommend!
Jasper B.
This was my first time trying Arepas and I am so glad I came here. Not only were they excellent (not too greasy, great flavor distribution) they were surprisingly affordable. Furthermore, every guest will appreciate their comic book aesthetic of pictures of Símon Bolívar and Abraham Lincoln.
Not everything is perfect. There is good service, but the very plastic cachapa dough is nothing like the Venezuelan one, a lot to improve with that. The shredded meat is not the best either. I rescue the roast chicken. Tequenos are not the best either. Maybe I went on a bad day for them, but I am always honest with my reviews. It would be a 7.0 out of 10.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Super delish and highly recommend the huge
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I took an acquaintance from Venezuela to this place. We had a sudden change of plans and could not take the acquaintance to a known Venezuelan Restaurant as Bien Me Sabe or Rica Arepa. The waiter was a Colombian Gentleman by name Carlos Andrés. The food was cold. The bills showed a tax that we were non-familiar with. Upon inquiring to Carlos, he did not know what the additional tax was about. In less that 48 hours, We received an email from Capitol One to contact Bolivar and Lincoln because there was an overcharge in the credit card. The overcharge is not at the original of the credit card customer receipt. We called three times on March 4, 20 24. A Gentleman without an accent that was not Carlos Andre’s answered a cell phone based from Minneapolis. This is the cell phone on the credit card slip. The unaccented man refused to identify himself. The man hang up the telephone in three consecutive times. My acquaintances texted me their receipt. There was a second tax illegal in Chicago present at their receipt that it was different from the tax I questioned Carlos Andre’s about while in the premises. Under further investigation, the name of my acquaintance appears on my customer receipt. After these three money overcharges and the name abnormality, plus hanging the telephone three times, please, go to another of the multiple Venezuelan restaurants in the city.There was a Cuban restaurant doing this at the corner of Briar and Broadway on Lakeview. The news closed the place. It is time for the news or the city to close this one. Since they operate from a Minneapolis based celular telephone, it might be the same people under a different name. Go to another Venezuelan restaurant of the very many in the city. The place is quite small anyways as compared with others.
Been here 10ish times in 3 years. One of my favorite places to eat in Chicago. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Party Animal Arepa
It was our first time to try Venezuelan food. The staff was friendly and gave very good recommendations. The cowboy arepa and pabellon criollo were both an excellent choice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing! No complaints at all, will definitely be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family and I went here for lunch, it was great! The staff was welcoming and accommodating for our party of 8, even though the place is a bit small. The food was delicious, tequenos were gooey and the sauce on the side was so flavorful and just the right amount of spicy. Most of us got an arepa with a coffee, and we all enjoyed our meals. My only complaint is I just thought the place was a bit too cold.Vegetarian options: Veggie Arepa
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cowboy Arepa, Tequenos, Pabellon Arepa
Only the place is
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved Bolivar & Lincoln. The service was amazing, and I loved seeing a Latin-owned business in Lakeview. The food was impeccable - the Cowboy Arepa stood out and did not disappoint. Would strongly recommend if you’re looking for some delicious Venezuelan cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cowboy Arepa
Excellent service, top quality, the girl from Barquisimeto supwr attentive. Pavilion arepa food uff, super resolved and very tasty, good sauce. I will definitely come back for more.
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Amazing arepas! Each one has its own unique unsuspecting flavor. My husband and I each ordered one to start but had to split another just so we could try as many as possible. We don’t live in the neighborhood but we plan to venture out again for more very soon! Highly recommendDietary restrictions: Arepas are naturally gluten free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pabellon Arepa, Shredded Chicken
This was my first time trying Arepas and am so glad came here. Not only were they excellent (not too greasy, great flavor distribution) they were surprisingly affordable. Furthermore, every guest will appreciate their comic book aesthetic of pictures of Símon Bolívar and Abraham Lincoln.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Party Animal Arepa
We had the best time last weekend! We called ahead and they were able to accommodate our group of 10. Everyone has been raving about their meals ever since. Thank you, Bolivar and Lincoln, for your presence in our neighborhood! We will absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bolivar & Lincoln Platter, Tequenos, Queen Arepa
The food is delicious and the staff are always so nice. My favorite is the Blondie arepa, I highly recommend!
This was my first time trying Arepas and I am so glad I came here. Not only were they excellent (not too greasy, great flavor distribution) they were surprisingly affordable. Furthermore, every guest will appreciate their comic book aesthetic of pictures of Símon Bolívar and Abraham Lincoln.