Rica Arepa LAKEVIEW | Venezuelan Restaurant
$$ • Venezuelan, Gluten-Free, Pet Friendly
Hours:
2913 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago
(312) 730-0405
About Rica Arepa LAKEVIEW | Venezuelan Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Recent Reviews
This Venezuelan place is by far the most friendly and delicious place to eat. A must visit! I mean the food is delicious, good portions, and affordable WOW!!!
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 10AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 10AM - 5PM |
| Wednesday | 10AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 10AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 10AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 8PM |
Rica Arepa LAKEVIEW | Venezuelan Restaurant is a lively spot offering a wide variety of flavorful Venezuelan dishes, especially known for its hearty arepas. The menu features many options, including the popular Pabellón Arepa with shredded beef, black beans, sweet plantains, and cheese, as well as the La Parrillera, which combines sirloin steak, grilled chicken, chorizo, handmade cheese, and guac sauce—both highly recommended. The arepas are praised for being large, delicious, and satisfying, with fillings like shredded beef, shredded chicken, and chicken salad that are flavorful and tender. Guests enjoy the crispy yuca fries with a yummy sauce, and the rice and black beans are noted for their great flavor. The fried chicken and Pollo en Salsa de Champiñones are also favorites, with tender meat and creamy mushroom sauce, served with rice and salad. Complementing the meals are sauces such as garlic and spicy sauce, which enhance the flavors. Drinks like Venezuelan lemonade, with its refreshing peachy taste, and desserts like tres leches cake, add to the experience. The restaurant features a spacious indoor area, including a heated back patio, and has an Instagrammable ambiance with photo-worthy walls and open seating. The food is well seasoned, with large portions that leave guests happy and well fed. While service can be slow at times, the overall atmosphere and quality of food make it a popular neighborhood spot worth returning to for more Venezuelan flavors.