Visited with my kids.We went on a vacation to Colombia and eat Arepa everyday.We love Arepas. We choose brisket,pork and chicken. The Arepas are huge and delicious. Coffee strong and delicious( I am from Ethiopia,very particularabout my coffee). Variety of drinks. Wine and beer is available. Quite great for breakfast or hangout with friends. Bathroom is clean. Owner is friendly and polite. The decoration is simple but unique. My kids rated the place 10/10. We will come back. Come and try and enjoy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Prerana Shrestha
Delicious arepas!! They also have a few options for vegetarians and a pretty broad selection of beverages! Service was really fast too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mari C
This past Saturday, my wife and I discovered this gem, a charming Venezuelan café near Twinbrook Metro. After a few rainy days, the sunshine called us out, and we were so glad we went. The vibe is relaxed, perfect for a casual coffee or a laptop session, but the food is where it truly shines. We dove into arepas just like home, comforting and delicious. The staff were incredibly welcoming, effortlessly switching between Spanish and English. The owner personally greeted us and showed a genuine passion for authenticity, even explaining why they don’t yet serve cachapas she’s waiting until she can source the perfect traditional ingredients. The portions were generous, the prices fair, and the atmosphere just right. We’ll definitely be back, and I’ve already recommended it to all my Venezuelan friends. If you’re curious about Venezuelan comfort food, this is a perfect spot! Sam and Mari 🇻🇪 ❤️ 🫓
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rossbely Ramirez
I went on Saturday morning with my son and what a pleasant surprise these arepas were! They were delicious and the owner's service was wonderful. Thank you for bringing a piece of Venezuela to Rockville.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luisa Solano
The food is off the charts! The arepas and tequeños are fresh, generous and made with quality ingredients. The service is excellent and they even have their own brand of bottled “papelon” with some innovative flavors. The wine curation is fantastic. Yesterday I had a chicken soup and it feels like being back home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria Romano
I placed an order on a Wednesday afternoon and when it was supposed to be ready for pickup, the staff asked me to wait another 10 minutes. After that, I was asked to wait yet another 10 minutes, and then an additional 20 minutes—each time with an ironic smile
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Leonel Prieto
Outstanding arepas with excellent flavor and the best service. 100% recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sebastián P
Arepateca is honestly a great place to eat arepas and Latin food. The arepas are really fresh and full of flavor, and one of my favorite things is going there for breakfast and having an arepa with a hot chocolate. It really feels like home.
They offer a lot more than just arepas too. They have coffee, breakfast options, lunch, dinner, beers, and even a nice variety of wines. It’s one of those spots where you can go at any time of the day and always find something good.
The customer service is great. Everyone is friendly, they greet you well, help you with the menu if you need it, and you can tell they care about giving you a good experience.
And the tres leches cake is amazing. One of the best I’ve had.
Overall, Arepateca is a place that is great to have in the neighborhood
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sukie Perez Juzl
Stopped by for a late lunch with my mother and was met with such a warm greeting. I ordered the Domino o mine arepa with plantains, black beans, and queso de mano. My mother, an hervido de res (bee soup) with an order of tequeños. Let me just start by saying that everything is made in house and you could tell the food was made with love. It reminded me of a family recipe that they had the pleasure of sharing with us. My arepa and my mother’s soup were especially bold in flavor and were so filling. The tequeños were amazing and the cheese allowed for a great cheese pull. But… the showstopper for me was their tres leches. The flavor is so rich!!!! The portions themselves are also worth noting, I definitely had enough for the next day!!! I highly suggest stopping by and would definitely come back. Thank you so much!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ambar Marcus
I love Arepataca! The staff is so lovely, the food is delicious and the overall experience is 10/10. I love having a piece of home so close 🇻🇪
I keep coming back here for the great service, tasty food/drinks and the welcoming atmosphere. I like that they have real chairs and even some pillows on the benches. There is also a lot of natural light from the big store windows. This feels like a real family and friends spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sergio Sosa
Amazing experience. Jennise, who helped us, was incredibly kind from the moment we walked in. She gave us great recommendations and paid attention to every detail throughout our visit. The arepas were delicious, and the service made everything even better. Totally recommended
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Camilo Velez
The crunchy reina is AMAZING! I love their queso de mano, it tastes like authentic Venezuelan queso de mano. Make sure you get their tequeños with EXTRA cilantro sauce
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mara Dee
I stopped by looking for a quick coffee shop. Right after I ordered my chai tea latte, my phone died! One of the owners who was taking my order, quickly sprang into action. She provided me a Samsung compatible charger (which a lot of places don't have or simply don't want to help with). I was incredibly relieved, because I'm not from this area! She made me feel super comfortable. While waiting I ordered the brisket arepa, super delicious, fresh, and generous with the meat. All staff was friendly , and very accommodating. I'll be giving them my business when I'm around 💜💜💜💜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Courtney Green
The food and coffee were absolutely delicious! We got flat whites, a guava and cheese bread, a ham and cheese bread, and the breakfast arepa. All so yummy and it’s such a cozy comfortable place to sit and eat. Will definitely be back!
Visited with my kids.We went on a vacation to Colombia and eat Arepa everyday.We love Arepas. We choose brisket,pork and chicken. The Arepas are huge and delicious. Coffee strong and delicious( I am from Ethiopia,very particularabout my coffee). Variety of drinks. Wine and beer is available. Quite great for breakfast or hangout with friends. Bathroom is clean. Owner is friendly and polite. The decoration is simple but unique. My kids rated the place 10/10.
We will come back. Come and try and enjoy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious arepas!! They also have a few options for vegetarians and a pretty broad selection of beverages! Service was really fast too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This past Saturday, my wife and I discovered this gem, a charming Venezuelan café near Twinbrook Metro. After a few rainy days, the sunshine called us out, and we were so glad we went. The vibe is relaxed, perfect for a casual coffee or a laptop session, but the food is where it truly shines.
We dove into arepas just like home, comforting and delicious. The staff were incredibly welcoming, effortlessly switching between Spanish and English. The owner personally greeted us and showed a genuine passion for authenticity, even explaining why they don’t yet serve cachapas she’s waiting until she can source the perfect traditional ingredients.
The portions were generous, the prices fair, and the atmosphere just right. We’ll definitely be back, and I’ve already recommended it to all my Venezuelan friends. If you’re curious about Venezuelan comfort food, this is a perfect spot!
Sam and Mari
🇻🇪 ❤️ 🫓
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went on Saturday morning with my son and what a pleasant surprise these arepas were! They were delicious and the owner's service was wonderful. Thank you for bringing a piece of Venezuela to Rockville.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is off the charts! The arepas and tequeños are fresh, generous and made with quality ingredients. The service is excellent and they even have their own brand of bottled “papelon” with some innovative flavors. The wine curation is fantastic. Yesterday I had a chicken soup and it feels like being back home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I placed an order on a Wednesday afternoon and when it was supposed to be ready for pickup, the staff asked me to wait another 10 minutes. After that, I was asked to wait yet another 10 minutes, and then an additional 20 minutes—each time with an ironic smile
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Outstanding arepas with excellent flavor and the best service. 100% recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arepateca is honestly a great place to eat arepas and Latin food. The arepas are really fresh and full of flavor, and one of my favorite things is going there for breakfast and having an arepa with a hot chocolate. It really feels like home.
They offer a lot more than just arepas too. They have coffee, breakfast options, lunch, dinner, beers, and even a nice variety of wines. It’s one of those spots where you can go at any time of the day and always find something good.
The customer service is great. Everyone is friendly, they greet you well, help you with the menu if you need it, and you can tell they care about giving you a good experience.
And the tres leches cake is amazing. One of the best I’ve had.
Overall, Arepateca is a place that is great to have in the neighborhood
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by for a late lunch with my mother and was met with such a warm greeting. I ordered the Domino o mine arepa with plantains, black beans, and queso de mano. My mother, an hervido de res (bee soup) with an order of tequeños. Let me just start by saying that everything is made in house and you could tell the food was made with love. It reminded me of a family recipe that they had the pleasure of sharing with us. My arepa and my mother’s soup were especially bold in flavor and were so filling. The tequeños were amazing and the cheese allowed for a great cheese pull. But… the showstopper for me was their tres leches. The flavor is so rich!!!! The portions themselves are also worth noting, I definitely had enough for the next day!!! I highly suggest stopping by and would definitely come back. Thank you so much!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love Arepataca! The staff is so lovely, the food is delicious and the overall experience is 10/10. I love having a piece of home so close 🇻🇪
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I keep coming back here for the great service, tasty food/drinks and the welcoming atmosphere. I like that they have real chairs and even some pillows on the benches. There is also a lot of natural light from the big store windows. This feels like a real family and friends spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing experience. Jennise, who helped us, was incredibly kind from the moment we walked in. She gave us great recommendations and paid attention to every detail throughout our visit. The arepas were delicious, and the service made everything even better. Totally recommended
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The crunchy reina is AMAZING!
I love their queso de mano, it tastes like authentic Venezuelan queso de mano.
Make sure you get their tequeños with EXTRA cilantro sauce
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I stopped by looking for a quick coffee shop. Right after I ordered my chai tea latte, my phone died! One of the owners who was taking my order, quickly sprang into action. She provided me a Samsung compatible charger (which a lot of places don't have or simply don't want to help with). I was incredibly relieved, because I'm not from this area! She made me feel super comfortable. While waiting I ordered the brisket arepa, super delicious, fresh, and generous with the meat. All staff was friendly , and very accommodating. I'll be giving them my business when I'm around 💜💜💜💜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food and coffee were absolutely delicious! We got flat whites, a guava and cheese bread, a ham and cheese bread, and the breakfast arepa. All so yummy and it’s such a cozy comfortable place to sit and eat. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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