Papelon Arepa Bar

Downtown, St Clair Shores
(248) 653-9072

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Romy Bompart

Excellent attention. Authentic Venezuelan food, good dishes: empanadas operatedas, arepas, pabellon, cachapas, and they have a mini market to purchase various frozen foods: tequeños, empanadas, hallacas, arepas, as well as cheeses. They have Catalina, coffee... ufff many things.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Allyson Marie

I have been here about a dozen times! Never disappoints! Truly enjoy the atmosphere and the food. If you haven’t tried it do so NOW!

Elsie Voymas

Got a vegitarian cachapa and domino and plantain. First time for my husband to have Venezuelan food and he kept raving how great everything was. Before I ordered he kept telling me he didn't like plantains. He was surprised how sweet these were. I have had Venezuelan food before and Papelon's is great.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Abraham Pilkington

It was my first time here and my first time having Venezuelan food. I not only enjoyed the staff and atmosphere but the food as well. I had a chicken puff pastry item (I don’t remember the name) and churros and both were fantastic. The prices were great and you got plenty for what you paid. The parking was close and free. It’s really worth checking out whether you like South America food or you just like trying different types of food.

Vegetarian options: There were pretty much vegetarian options of almost everything.

Dietary restrictions: They have meat, poultry, and vegetables dishes as well as desserts.

Parking: Parking directly out front, free, and very walkable no matter where you park.

Kid-friendliness: It’s not necessarily “kid friendly” in the sense of being a place specifically for kids, but kids are welcome I’m sure.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Emily

Best food truck in the area !!
I just ordered an empanada and cachapa from them through DoorDash and had to order twice because the initial order was never delivered. I think they may have realized this when they saw my order come through again because they also threw in some tequeños and upgraded the cachapa for free🫶 super sweet of them, and it really made my night especially after an exhausting shift at work. And all of the food was on point, as usual🙂 Thanks, you guys!!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dani Felice

This truck was parked at the Oak Park Film Festival so I thought I would try give it a try and I’m so glad I did. I’ve never had Venezuelan food before so the man at the window gave me lots of help to figure out what to get.The wait was about 10 mins which was worth it because everything was fresh. I tried the Queen fried and my friend had the Sifrina grilled. Everything was SO YUM! Including the churros Venezuelan style which I highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

rockwell stoyanovitch

The Latin food flair your looking for. Venezuelan food & coffee/ tea options.
Also has a m carryout walk in cooler for carry out at home shelf with some grocer goids & treats. A decent amount of vegan/ vegetarian options too. Food truck provides the food & you order inside. Worth the stop, check it out!

Vegetarian options: Vegan only for myself but there are a couple great options if you hold on the cheese.

Angela Guarino

I was not at the SCS location but in Ferndale at a wedding and the food was phenomenal! The staff was exceptional. I would love to try what other dishes they serve. Will definitely visit the St. Clair Shores location!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lisa Settle

Holy moly! I’m picky with food. Picky, picky, picky! I had an arepa and it was nothing like I’ve ever had before. So tasty and the plantain made it sweet, as well as savory.

The owner was so friendly, as was all the staff.

The matcha iced tea was quite “earthy,” and so tasty!

Note: My husband and I are going back there for lunch tomorrow AND WE LIVE NEAR PORT HURON!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Emily Chase

Always on point. The tequeños are addicting.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Farzin A

Great prices and great food. You can't go wrong with anything you order here. The portion sizes are good to fill up anyone with a big appetite. The coffee selection is amazing as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Farzin Amoui

Great prices and great food. You can't go wrong with anything you order here. The portion sizes are good to fill up anyone with a big appetite. The coffee selection is amazing as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matthew Damon

Just the best. The guys at the food truck are the nicest people too. Seriously awesome food - 5/5 every single time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Harout Tatarian

Just leaving the restaurant, Amazing friendly service, small business family owned! Food was on point, clean, fast. And staff so respectful! Pupusas were bomb!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mitchell Smith

Food is crazy here! Very down to earth vibe and lots of options!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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