Food was hot and fresh. Beautifully presented. Service was friendly and accommodating.
Parking: Had to park at Lonnie's next door while it was closed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pollo
Miranda Marshall
I'm originally from South FL, so needless to say, I've eaten my fair share of amazing Latin American food. My husband and I were so excited to find this place back when we first moved here--and back when Señora Arepa was in their old location--because it was like having a little taste of home.
Fast forward to now, our first time grabbing a meal at the new location, and we couldn't have been more disappointed.
First thing's first, the elephant in the room: the menu prices are OUTRAGEOUS. It felt borderline criminal to be charged over $60 for 3 arepas. Oh, and two of those were vegetarian. If you eat meat, be prepared to up that price even more. Fruit juices? $7 a pop. Tequeños? $15 for what you can literally get in the Miami airport (with airport pricing) for five bucks.
Every time I saw somebody smile at one of the other tables I had to imagine that they'd never had arepas anywhere else and were therefore blissfully unaware that we were all being "arepa'd" by those prices. $18 for a meal primarily composed of beans and corn meal??? I literally need a 15% raise at the office before I can afford to eat here again.
While pretty, the atmosphere changes were also saddening in a way. No more "homey" feeling to be found. Señora Arepa now feels like every other fast casual restaurant in Louisville but with the added bonus of costing as much as finer dining.
The service also left much to be desired, with us having to request everything from sauces (they don't have enough for all the tables) to water, and even the check.
I did give two stars because the food still does taste good, but not nearly good enough to warrant paying 2x as much as I have at any other Columbian or Venezuelan restaurant.
Geidy Alvarez
It is our family's favorite restaurant. He is excellent in everything.
Kid-friendliness: Yes, it has a children's menu and the waiters are very kind to them.
Wheelchair accessibility: Yeah
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Churrasco de Pollo Pepitos, Bandeja Paisa, Ceviche de Chicharron, Picaña Espectacular Plato Unos Frijoles Exquisitos Super Complacida Con Todo, Tequeños Acompañados de Salsa de Queso Y Salsa de Guayaba la Salsa de Guayaba Deliciosas
Nick Selman
Señora Arepa is ridiculously underrated. We came here on a random Monday night with our kids to try it out, and it was one of the best meals we’ve had in Louisville. My advice is to order extra because the leftovers are crazy good reheated. And honestly, the service had no business being as good as it was. The entire staff was attentive, always smiling, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great meal. Can’t wait to come back.
Parking: A few spots in front that are always occupied. Park on the street but do not park in the adjacent lots.
Kid-friendliness: Crayons, kids menu, very patient staff. A+
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Churrasco Arepa, Cachapas
ianzdavis
Absolutely loved this place. Our waitress was great and the food was fantastic. One of the best meals I've had in Louisville.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victoria White
Great people, wonderful service!!! Great atmosphere great location!!!
Vegetarian options: I’m vegan and I had a plate that was made for me vegan style
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Plantains, Guacamole with Plantain Chips, Black Beans, Salsa, Picaña Espectacular Plato Unos Frijoles Exquisitos Super Complacida Con Todo
Kelly Olson
The food is incredible. It’s seriously so good. It has fresh flavors and spices. There are additional sauces that can be used but I’m not really even sure it’s needed (even though they are tasty). It was our first time here but I’d recommend making a reservation since we got here when it opened and they were pretty busy from the start. Food was served quickly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yasnaya Ruiz
A wonderful experience. Spectacular service and exquisite food. I recommend this place. Where you can taste different dishes in the company of your family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arepas Dulce, Bandeja Paisa
Sasha Cambron
Wildly overpriced for the mediocre food and poor service. While the location has an appealing atmosphere and outdoor patio the food was flavorless and the service was horrible; blaming the customer for the servers "order mistake" and didn't refill a single drink the entire meal. Waitress almost felt resentful after the mistake, didn't check on us once until we had to ask for the check. I do not recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Alexander Duvall
Incredible service. Great food. Very nice atmosphere.
This is my favorite restaurant in Louisville! I have tried several items off the menu, and every single thing has been delicious! You can not go wrong here!
EDIT: the original review was for the NULU location and was 5 stars. Now that the address has changed to St.M this is the new review: My friends and I tried eating here recently and had a terrible experience. The female hostess with light colored hair & a nose piercing was awful. There was a wait, which is fine, and we asked to put our name down and were going to call the other location to see what their wait time was. She just looked at me and would not take my name. After asking her twice to put my name down with no response, we left.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Karem Gonzalez
I 100% recommend it, everything is very delicious and well prepared and very good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: La Cachapa, Arepas Dulce
Julie Mills
The food is unique and delicious. I recommend the tequeños and arepa Churrasco. The atmosphere is comfortable and service is friendly. Don't skip the coffee!!
Food was hot and fresh. Beautifully presented. Service was friendly and accommodating.
Parking: Had to park at Lonnie's next door while it was closed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pollo
I'm originally from South FL, so needless to say, I've eaten my fair share of amazing Latin American food. My husband and I were so excited to find this place back when we first moved here--and back when Señora Arepa was in their old location--because it was like having a little taste of home.
Fast forward to now, our first time grabbing a meal at the new location, and we couldn't have been more disappointed.
First thing's first, the elephant in the room: the menu prices are OUTRAGEOUS. It felt borderline criminal to be charged over $60 for 3 arepas. Oh, and two of those were vegetarian. If you eat meat, be prepared to up that price even more. Fruit juices? $7 a pop. Tequeños? $15 for what you can literally get in the Miami airport (with airport pricing) for five bucks.
Every time I saw somebody smile at one of the other tables I had to imagine that they'd never had arepas anywhere else and were therefore blissfully unaware that we were all being "arepa'd" by those prices. $18 for a meal primarily composed of beans and corn meal??? I literally need a 15% raise at the office before I can afford to eat here again.
While pretty, the atmosphere changes were also saddening in a way. No more "homey" feeling to be found. Señora Arepa now feels like every other fast casual restaurant in Louisville but with the added bonus of costing as much as finer dining.
The service also left much to be desired, with us having to request everything from sauces (they don't have enough for all the tables) to water, and even the check.
I did give two stars because the food still does taste good, but not nearly good enough to warrant paying 2x as much as I have at any other Columbian or Venezuelan restaurant.
It is our family's favorite restaurant. He is excellent in everything.
Kid-friendliness: Yes, it has a children's menu and the waiters are very kind to them.
Wheelchair accessibility: Yeah
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Churrasco de Pollo Pepitos, Bandeja Paisa, Ceviche de Chicharron, Picaña Espectacular Plato Unos Frijoles Exquisitos Super Complacida Con Todo, Tequeños Acompañados de Salsa de Queso Y Salsa de Guayaba la Salsa de Guayaba Deliciosas
Señora Arepa is ridiculously underrated. We came here on a random Monday night with our kids to try it out, and it was one of the best meals we’ve had in Louisville. My advice is to order extra because the leftovers are crazy good reheated. And honestly, the service had no business being as good as it was. The entire staff was attentive, always smiling, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great meal. Can’t wait to come back.
Parking: A few spots in front that are always occupied. Park on the street but do not park in the adjacent lots.
Kid-friendliness: Crayons, kids menu, very patient staff. A+
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Churrasco Arepa, Cachapas
Absolutely loved this place. Our waitress was great and the food was fantastic. One of the best meals I've had in Louisville.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great people, wonderful service!!! Great atmosphere great location!!!
Vegetarian options: I’m vegan and I had a plate that was made for me vegan style
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Plantains, Guacamole with Plantain Chips, Black Beans, Salsa, Picaña Espectacular Plato Unos Frijoles Exquisitos Super Complacida Con Todo
The food is incredible. It’s seriously so good. It has fresh flavors and spices. There are additional sauces that can be used but I’m not really even sure it’s needed (even though they are tasty). It was our first time here but I’d recommend making a reservation since we got here when it opened and they were pretty busy from the start. Food was served quickly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A wonderful experience. Spectacular service and exquisite food. I recommend this place. Where you can taste different dishes in the company of your family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arepas Dulce, Bandeja Paisa
Wildly overpriced for the mediocre food and poor service. While the location has an appealing atmosphere and outdoor patio the food was flavorless and the service was horrible; blaming the customer for the servers "order mistake" and didn't refill a single drink the entire meal. Waitress almost felt resentful after the mistake, didn't check on us once until we had to ask for the check. I do not recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Incredible service. Great food. Very nice atmosphere.
Dietary restrictions: Good gluten free selection.
Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly
Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair Access
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pollo, Black Beans, Queso
Restaurantji Recommends
Great environment! Friendly servers! Good food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome service and brought me back home!!👍👍👍👍👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my favorite restaurant in Louisville! I have tried several items off the menu, and every single thing has been delicious! You can not go wrong here!
EDIT: the original review was for the NULU location and was 5 stars. Now that the address has changed to St.M this is the new review: My friends and I tried eating here recently and had a terrible experience. The female hostess with light colored hair & a nose piercing was awful. There was a wait, which is fine, and we asked to put our name down and were going to call the other location to see what their wait time was. She just looked at me and would not take my name. After asking her twice to put my name down with no response, we left.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
I 100% recommend it, everything is very delicious and well prepared and very good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: La Cachapa, Arepas Dulce
The food is unique and delicious. I recommend the tequeños and arepa Churrasco. The atmosphere is comfortable and service is friendly. Don't skip the coffee!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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