The food is solid and unique, but way too pricey for what you get. I wish Taco Luchador was back at this location.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
The food was excellent, but the kitchen was a bit slow to get the food to the table. Near sunset, the sun was very bright in my eyes (and anyone else facing the windows), the server told me we could move before I even asked. We'll definitely be back!
Adrienne Godoy
Everything here is amazing!! The food is always outstanding and all the staff are so friendly and welcoming. Every time I come here, I feel like part of the family! I’ve come here plenty of times and every time the experience is enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our group had a great experience here! Our reservation was at 7:30 and it took a little longer than that to seat us, but the staff was very apologetic and even gave us some free appetizers once we sat down. The food is outstanding and the drinks are so delicious, I'll come back for their sauces alone! Service was amazing. Definitely make a reservation if you can!
BeckyH
Fantastic food and drinks! I had an arepa which was fantastic and the yuca fries were delicious dipped in the cilantro garlic sauce. My husband had a steak entree and it was cooked perfectly. My mojito was also delicious. The ambiance is great although it's quite loud inside. On warmer days they open the doors which I'm sure is fantastic. Our only complaint is they do not have their own parking. The lot attached to the restaurant is owned by two other restaurants and you will be towed if you park in it. They need better signage as we and several other patrons had to go out and move our car because we were told by the hostess that if we parked in that lot we would likely be towed. There is a huge parking lot across the street but the signage there says it's for patrons of several restaurants that does not include Señora Arepa. The host told us we could park at the bank down the street since it was after hours or in the Trinity lot since they did not have an event. I'm not sure what people are supposed to do during business and school hours because there is nowhere else to park. The restaurant, service and food and drinks are excellent. They just have a really horrible parking situation but we'll still come back.
Tyler G. Moore
Besides being one of the many“women-owned restaurants" #womenownedbusinessThis restaurant was amazing, and this was the newer Baxter Street location. Great food and great service, and I loved the atmosphere here. Give them a try, and you won't be disappointed. The portions are huge here so bring your A game.Parking: Just be careful where you park or Uber. They are always busy on a weekend so plan accordingly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yucca Fritas, Flan
Hayley Durham
Went to the new location in the highlands and baby it SLAAAAAPPPPPPPPEEEDDDD. Get the guacamole. Frozen lemonade coconut mocktail. Steak Arepa ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LeahB
Phenomenal experience. The food, the drinks, the ambiance, it was all perfect. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly, the food (both presentation and taste) were on point, and the drinks (we got mojitos) were delicious. Will Definitely be back.
Laura M Rolon Sierra
The food and the atmosphere was amazing. Our server Luis E did a great job explaining the dishes and recommending dishes. We will definitely go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Juice Flavor, Black Beans, Plantain Chips
Daniela was absolutely amazing! She took care of every need and was very patient explaining the menu to us first timers. The food was flavorful and very good! We will definitely return!
I cannot say enough about Senora Arepa! I've been to both locations and they neither disappoint. The food was amazing, especially the ceviche de chicharron. Too many other items to name... there isn't a bad item on the menu. A must is the corn salsa, it goes great with everything. Staff was nice, knowledgeable and attentive. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doris Bailey Spencer
The first time I visited Señora Arepa, they were at their NuLu location, in the shadow of a bigger Cuban restaurant. I am so glad that Señora Arepa has now ventured into their own location, where they can truly shine! The ambience at the St. Matthews location is lively (alegre) and fun, especially inviting and so Venezuelan when the garage doors and patio are open during good weather.The food is similar to authentic Venezuelan food, but seems to have some Cuban and Colombian influences. I ordered pabellón, the national dish of Venezuela. The pabellón I ate in Venezuela did not have black beans in a thick sauce. They were served in Venezuela in their natural form, not in a gravy. Likewise the shredded beef was served, in Venezuela, in its natural juices, not with a flour-thickened sauce. The added flour takes away some of the flavor from the onions, bell pepper, tomato and spices that the beef is cooked in. I have to agree with Francisco Dugarte's review, that the price of the arepa and the arepa, itself, are seriously exaggerated from what an arepa really is. I much prefer the small, palm-size, authentic Venezuelan arepas to the large, overstuffed, hand-size arepas at Señora Arepa. Nonetheless, I am glad that Señora Arepa is introducing Venezuelan culture and food to Louisville, KY. In my opinion, when Señora Arepa fully embraces the uniqueness of Venezuelan food, they will shine even more and truly demonstrate the essence of "chévere"!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Papellón De Pollo
Dawn
It was our first experience at Señora Arepa. We willing to help. The food was fantastic and the drinks or superb. We ordered Arepitas for an appetizer. Then we ordered two “Platos.” You do not need to for two people. One can easily serve two people. My husband ordered the Bandeja Paisa and I ordered the Vegetariano. They were both outstanding. But we literally ate a quarter of them and brought home the rest. Mostly because we did not want to miss dessert. We also ordered two drinks. I had an original Mojito, and he ordered a Chata Colada. Both were phenomenal. Cannot wait to go back again. But we will order less. ?
Stephanie
Louis was our waiter and was phenomenal! Recommended the Venezuelan Sampler for our party of 6. 10/10 recommend for a shared app. Definitely will leave here with a takeaway box to enjoy later or the next day!
Paul Wolf Holleman
Delicious, authentic food. Friendly staff, good ambiance, but was crowded and loud. Definitely a celebratory atmosphere. A must-go!
The food is solid and unique, but way too pricey for what you get. I wish Taco Luchador was back at this location.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
The food was excellent, but the kitchen was a bit slow to get the food to the table. Near sunset, the sun was very bright in my eyes (and anyone else facing the windows), the server told me we could move before I even asked. We'll definitely be back!
Everything here is amazing!! The food is always outstanding and all the staff are so friendly and welcoming. Every time I come here, I feel like part of the family! I’ve come here plenty of times and every time the experience is enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our group had a great experience here! Our reservation was at 7:30 and it took a little longer than that to seat us, but the staff was very apologetic and even gave us some free appetizers once we sat down. The food is outstanding and the drinks are so delicious, I'll come back for their sauces alone! Service was amazing. Definitely make a reservation if you can!
Fantastic food and drinks! I had an arepa which was fantastic and the yuca fries were delicious dipped in the cilantro garlic sauce. My husband had a steak entree and it was cooked perfectly. My mojito was also delicious. The ambiance is great although it's quite loud inside. On warmer days they open the doors which I'm sure is fantastic. Our only complaint is they do not have their own parking. The lot attached to the restaurant is owned by two other restaurants and you will be towed if you park in it. They need better signage as we and several other patrons had to go out and move our car because we were told by the hostess that if we parked in that lot we would likely be towed. There is a huge parking lot across the street but the signage there says it's for patrons of several restaurants that does not include Señora Arepa. The host told us we could park at the bank down the street since it was after hours or in the Trinity lot since they did not have an event. I'm not sure what people are supposed to do during business and school hours because there is nowhere else to park. The restaurant, service and food and drinks are excellent. They just have a really horrible parking situation but we'll still come back.
Besides being one of the many“women-owned restaurants" #womenownedbusinessThis restaurant was amazing, and this was the newer Baxter Street location. Great food and great service, and I loved the atmosphere here. Give them a try, and you won't be disappointed. The portions are huge here so bring your A game.Parking: Just be careful where you park or Uber. They are always busy on a weekend so plan accordingly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yucca Fritas, Flan
Went to the new location in the highlands and baby it SLAAAAAPPPPPPPPEEEDDDD. Get the guacamole. Frozen lemonade coconut mocktail. Steak Arepa ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal experience. The food, the drinks, the ambiance, it was all perfect. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly, the food (both presentation and taste) were on point, and the drinks (we got mojitos) were delicious. Will Definitely be back.
The food and the atmosphere was amazing. Our server Luis E did a great job explaining the dishes and recommending dishes. We will definitely go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Juice Flavor, Black Beans, Plantain Chips
Daniela was absolutely amazing! She took care of every need and was very patient explaining the menu to us first timers. The food was flavorful and very good! We will definitely return!
Restaurantji Recommends
I cannot say enough about Senora Arepa! I've been to both locations and they neither disappoint. The food was amazing, especially the ceviche de chicharron. Too many other items to name... there isn't a bad item on the menu. A must is the corn salsa, it goes great with everything. Staff was nice, knowledgeable and attentive. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The first time I visited Señora Arepa, they were at their NuLu location, in the shadow of a bigger Cuban restaurant. I am so glad that Señora Arepa has now ventured into their own location, where they can truly shine! The ambience at the St. Matthews location is lively (alegre) and fun, especially inviting and so Venezuelan when the garage doors and patio are open during good weather.The food is similar to authentic Venezuelan food, but seems to have some Cuban and Colombian influences. I ordered pabellón, the national dish of Venezuela. The pabellón I ate in Venezuela did not have black beans in a thick sauce. They were served in Venezuela in their natural form, not in a gravy. Likewise the shredded beef was served, in Venezuela, in its natural juices, not with a flour-thickened sauce. The added flour takes away some of the flavor from the onions, bell pepper, tomato and spices that the beef is cooked in. I have to agree with Francisco Dugarte's review, that the price of the arepa and the arepa, itself, are seriously exaggerated from what an arepa really is. I much prefer the small, palm-size, authentic Venezuelan arepas to the large, overstuffed, hand-size arepas at Señora Arepa. Nonetheless, I am glad that Señora Arepa is introducing Venezuelan culture and food to Louisville, KY. In my opinion, when Señora Arepa fully embraces the uniqueness of Venezuelan food, they will shine even more and truly demonstrate the essence of "chévere"!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Papellón De Pollo
It was our first experience at Señora Arepa. We willing to help. The food was fantastic and the drinks or superb. We ordered Arepitas for an appetizer. Then we ordered two “Platos.” You do not need to for two people. One can easily serve two people. My husband ordered the Bandeja Paisa and I ordered the Vegetariano. They were both outstanding. But we literally ate a quarter of them and brought home the rest. Mostly because we did not want to miss dessert. We also ordered two drinks. I had an original Mojito, and he ordered a Chata Colada. Both were phenomenal. Cannot wait to go back again. But we will order less. ?
Louis was our waiter and was phenomenal! Recommended the Venezuelan Sampler for our party of 6. 10/10 recommend for a shared app. Definitely will leave here with a takeaway box to enjoy later or the next day!
Delicious, authentic food. Friendly staff, good ambiance, but was crowded and loud. Definitely a celebratory atmosphere. A must-go!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork