Chellas Arepa Kitchen

1830 Hempstead Rd, Lancaster
(717) 575-9171

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Michael H PA

In a food truck/shed outside the parking lot, by the road side. Has several parking spaces. Not nice looking environment.
Pernil arepa $10.38, Lomo arepa $12.26
Both taste very good, but small size with no sides, overpriced and overrated. Would have given it 5 stars for the taste, if the prices are 30% lower. Definitely worth a try, but overpriced, overrated, and over hyped.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

odeon 2000

What a very small and nice place. People are very, very nice. Of course I didn't have chicken parm here. I had the arepa!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Andrew Ha

This kitchen crew deserves all of their praise and success. The food can't be overhyped it's just so doggone good.

Edit from December 2024.

Well it finally happened. Whoever is cheffing this location ain't the real deal. That person must have been at the new location tonight.

They missed a dish in my order, the chicken saltadeos was significantly over salted, the maduros were just made totally wrong. If chellas had opened this way they'd never have made it.

Heed the warning guys before you go the way of friscos.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

HMBro

Tasty arepas

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Cindy Martinez

Food portions can be generous and food is delicious. Expect a lengthy wait on weekends. The Parking lot can be really tight on those busy days. Ordering online can result in inconsistent wait times sometimes my food is ready sooner than the time given and sometimes up to 20 min later.

Vegetarian options: The vegetarian rice bowl is great

Rossana Barbieri

How dare they call that misleading dish with beans in the background lomo saltado? I am Peruvian and I deeply reject attempts to take advantage of my country's culinary fame. The only good thing about the place was the music, which unfortunately is not popular. I suggest they change the name of other dishes if they are not from the countries they promote, without lying. Horrible experience!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 3

Jennifer Hollenbaugh

I had surgery just under two weeks ago, and have not been able to do any cooking since then…Our daughter works for Chella’s, and when she told Luis(the owner) about our situation, he offered to send a meal home for us! This was only my second time having their food, and it was AMAZING! All the flavor combinations went together so well, and there was plenty for me to share!! I got the chicken bowl with avocado, shredded cheese, sautéed onions, and the dippy egg…VERY YUMMY!! Just wanted to share our experience and say that I’m happy to know our daughter works for a company who values not only their employees , but their families too. Thank you!!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken Bowl

Michael Chastain

Wow, a fantastic lunch stop! This food truck is permanently stationed with plenty of outdoor seating, mostly picnic tables. They even have a very clean porta-potty available. The menu offers a great selection of arepas and bowls. I tried the chicken arepa, which was delicious, though for my taste it was a bit overstuffed. I ended up deconstructing it to enjoy a smaller portion of the filling. My colleagues had the pork bowl and steak bowl, and we shared a Lomo Saltado bowl. Everyone loved the food, and the staff were super friendly too.

Kid-friendliness: Sure. Bring the kids

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lomo Saltado Bowl, Sauce, Grilled Steak Bowl, Roasted Pork Bowl

William Smith

The food was great! I had the steak bowl and a bit of the Lomo Saltado, which was really tasty. It's like a food truck with tables outside.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Studio Chest Films

Great vibe, fun music, delicious everything! Looks to be busy even until closing time. Parking onsite. Plenty of outside tables for the fam.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bill

Absolutely delicious. Comes out so fresh!

There was seating when we went and an attendant that helped with the narrow parking area which was nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

B B

Amazing . Drive from Delaware just for the good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Derek Lehman

We were treated to a little bit of everything and the food was AMAZING! We will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Logan Hobbs

Incredible spot

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Keith&Lynn Loving

Good food fast.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Pernil Arepa, Chimichurri Chicken Arepa

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