Rica Arepa ADDISON st | Venezuelan Cuisine

Cindy Flores

a year ago · vía Google

My husband and I came here for lunch and were pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem of a Venezuelan restaurant. The space is beautifully designed with a warm, inviting aesthetic, featuring a stylish bar area, a spacious dining room, and exceptionally clean restrooms. The overall ambiance was both modern and comfortable, making it a great spot for a casual lunch or a relaxed dinner date. We shared the Parrilla Mar y Tierra para 2, a stunning surf-and-turf platter featuring tender sirloin steak strips, juicy grilled chicken, flavorful chorizo, perfectly cooked shrimp, crispy squid rings, and fresh mussels. The dish was served over a bed of golden fries and accompanied by crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and creamy avocado slices. Every bite was bursting with flavor, and the generous portion was perfect for sharing. Our server was kind, attentive, and knowledgeable, offering great suggestions without being overbearing. To finish, we shared a traditional flan—smooth, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness. This restaurant is a true hidden treasure, and we’ll definitely be back to try more of their menu!

Bridget Ascenzo Labozetta

4 months ago · vía Google

Had a long lunch here with dear friends. For most of us it was our first experience with Venezuelan cuisine and our friendly, attentive server gave us excellent recommendations and tips. The food was top-notch - we really enjoyed the sampler platter and each of us had different arepas that were all delicious. The garlic and hot sauces especially set our tastebuds singing. We're so glad that we came here - the food is great, the service warm and friendly, and the atmosphere welcoming and cozy. ¡Muchas gracias!

Carolina Escrich Hochman

a year ago · vía Google

This place is such a gem in the neighborhood. Food is absolutely delicious, fresh, well served. We dinned in 4 times already and it gets better every time. Stephanie, our server, was attentive, professional and so polite. Highly recommend Rica Arepa.

Nicole S

3 months ago · vía Google

So good! The vegetarian/vegan arepas were delicious! Their garlic sauce is also the best! Service was great and quick. Inside is super cute. I’ll definitely be back :)

Antoinette Deenihan

11 months ago · vía Google

What a pleasant experience. The staff is extremely friendly & very accommodating. The food was fantastic! Hot & fresh. Highly recommend giving them a try.