Venezuelan Restaurants in Portland, OR

“I have ordered from this crew several times. The service is impeccable— the team was willing to omit cheese, were friendly and helpful, and had a sense of humor. One of our party is a loyal fan of their empanadas. La Arepa NE served us our first arepas and we were hooked! The sauces are distinct and delicious. There are dairy free and vegan options. Best of all, it feels good to support a business where their cooks are talented AND deliver superb customer service. This truck is the shining star in this pod. Highly recommended.“

“I’m a frequent diner at La Arepa because I love their food and their service. Despite self ordering via a tablet and notification via text when your food is ready, the staff always seems to make an effort to interact with me in a warm friendly way. I almost always get a side of the salad supreme with one of my go to dishes which are the Vegan Pabellon Criollo (rice, impossible grounds, black beans, plantain and avocado slices) or the Vegan Patacon (green plantain sandwich filled with impossible ground beef, vegan Cole slaw, vegan cheese, pickles, and avocado slices). I’ve got a pepper belly and I do wish there was a spicier sauce available but that’s my problem not theirs 🤣“