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Craving a taste of South America? Nechus South American Food, nestled in NewBo City Market, Booth #7, transports you to Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador with every delicious bite. Since June 2025, we’ve been serving Cedar Rapids authentic South American comfort food made from cherished family recipes. Discover our arepas, empanadas, patacones, tequeños, cachapas, and more. Visit Nechus and experience the rich and vibrant flavors of South America.
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Address: NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd St SE Booth #7, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: (319) 202-7114
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Nechus South American Food – NewBo City Market
Vanessa, Bianca, and Juan moved from Miami to Cedar Rapids with a dream—to share the flavors of their South American heritage through food.
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NeChus serves excellent South American food | Cedar Rapids, IA
The smoked BBQ egg rolls were out of this world delicious. The pulled pork, short rib was tender and the root beer BBQ sauce was outstanding.
Reviews
Sonja Lindberg
Great arepas! I had the Reina Pepita which was filled with a blend of shredded chicken and avocado. It tasted amazing and left me very full. I would highly recommend trying Nechus out if you’re in the NewBo Market. The arepas are $10. (Nov 2025)
… moreKarie Buss
Omg the empanadas are amazing. The dough is fried but so light and crunchy at the same time? How do they do that? The filling is also super tasty and the dipping sauce paired great with them. Husband I got arepas and cheese sticks too which are also so good. However, the empanadas are one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten.
… moreRebecca MOELLER
So good! Shared tequeños, empanada, and patacon with my husband and everything was so good. Highly recommend the patacon. Service was also super friendly. We will be back!!
… moreKerly Hayes
I ordered an arepa pabellon here after a long flight. The service was phenomenal. Ms. Bianca and her husband were such a delight to talk to. I am from Venezuela myself so it was so nice to have a taste of home again. Highly recommend Nechus not only for their food but also for their undeniably friendly service.
… moreJuan Antonio Brito Gonzalez
Food looks and tastes amazing, they are really nice and easy to order, you can shop around while you order is getting prepared, nice location at NewBo market..
… moreDaniel Baier
Having never before eaten here I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was delicious. Never eaten an arepa before. Its essentially a pulled beef and cheddar cheese meal stuffed in a pita like sandwich. The sauce included was tangy and added some flair or zing to my meal. This is labeled as South American food. I haven’t eaten this diverse since I stayed a weekend at the Old market in downtown Omaha.
Staff attentive and friendly. Compliments to the chef it was delicious. This is at Newbo so plenty of parking available. Well lit and spacious. In my opinion this is awesome food. Come check out their menu.
… moreStaff attentive and friendly. Compliments to the chef it was delicious. This is at Newbo so plenty of parking available. Well lit and spacious. In my opinion this is awesome food. Come check out their menu.
Ricki Goes Out
I recently lunched at NewBo City Market
I have been wanting to try one of the newer additions to the market, Nechus Food and I am so glad I finally made it!
Their cuisine is South American and I found it quite surprising!
Many of their dishes are based around the arepa. Arepas are small, disc shaped flatbreads, but rather than using flour they are made with fine corn (maize) meal.
This gives them a totally different texture from the flatbreads we are used to.
The only comparable dish I can think of is the Central American pupusa.
The familiar Mexican huarache is comprised of similar ingredients, but has a much different flavor and texture.
I found the arepa light, very subtly flavored, and a fabulous base for the fillings.
They are available a number of ways, I chose chicken and cheese, the Catira.
The chicken was a surprise, it was quite finely pulled, and although possessing a good flavor, quite mild.
I had thought it might be spicy, I have little experience with South American cuisine and came into the experience with a bias.
It was satisfying and delicious, and although exotic here in the Midwest, felt totally natural to my Midwestern palate.
The chicken was juicy and cooked perfectly to let its natural flavor shine through.
The cheese was plentiful, tasting like a very mild cheddar, and going well with the subtle flavor profile of the dish.
I also had an empanada, again going with chicken.
It was fried to a light-medium crisp, and not over-filled, having a good balance between the savory flavor of the fried shell and the meaty flavor of the chicken.
Both dishes were presented with a lovely avocado condiment, again totally different from guacamole or avocado salsa, and absolutely perfect with both dishes!
I will definitely be going back, there are a couple of dishes calling my name, the Patacon, a sammie made from flattened pieces of green plantain filled with beef or chicken, and Salchipapas, French fries with house sauce, chopped sausage, corn, bacon and cheese ‼️
The lovely people working their magic behind the counter were friendly, enthusiastic, and eager to share their delicious cuisine.
If you have even half a chance stop by their spot and try any one of their yummy dishes!
…and tell ’em Ricki sent you
@RickiGoesOut
… moreI have been wanting to try one of the newer additions to the market, Nechus Food and I am so glad I finally made it!
Their cuisine is South American and I found it quite surprising!
Many of their dishes are based around the arepa. Arepas are small, disc shaped flatbreads, but rather than using flour they are made with fine corn (maize) meal.
This gives them a totally different texture from the flatbreads we are used to.
The only comparable dish I can think of is the Central American pupusa.
The familiar Mexican huarache is comprised of similar ingredients, but has a much different flavor and texture.
I found the arepa light, very subtly flavored, and a fabulous base for the fillings.
They are available a number of ways, I chose chicken and cheese, the Catira.
The chicken was a surprise, it was quite finely pulled, and although possessing a good flavor, quite mild.
I had thought it might be spicy, I have little experience with South American cuisine and came into the experience with a bias.
It was satisfying and delicious, and although exotic here in the Midwest, felt totally natural to my Midwestern palate.
The chicken was juicy and cooked perfectly to let its natural flavor shine through.
The cheese was plentiful, tasting like a very mild cheddar, and going well with the subtle flavor profile of the dish.
I also had an empanada, again going with chicken.
It was fried to a light-medium crisp, and not over-filled, having a good balance between the savory flavor of the fried shell and the meaty flavor of the chicken.
Both dishes were presented with a lovely avocado condiment, again totally different from guacamole or avocado salsa, and absolutely perfect with both dishes!
I will definitely be going back, there are a couple of dishes calling my name, the Patacon, a sammie made from flattened pieces of green plantain filled with beef or chicken, and Salchipapas, French fries with house sauce, chopped sausage, corn, bacon and cheese ‼️
The lovely people working their magic behind the counter were friendly, enthusiastic, and eager to share their delicious cuisine.
If you have even half a chance stop by their spot and try any one of their yummy dishes!
…and tell ’em Ricki sent you
@RickiGoesOut
Alejandra G
I loved their salchipapas and empanadas, I love having latin food in Iowa. They are so friendly!! I highly recommend them!
… moreSarah Shelton
First time here but came to the Newbo Market specifically to try it. The empanadas and tequenos are delicious!
… moreMatt Hanson
Fantastic Arepas! Great menu of authentic South American food. Absolutely trying the Empanadas next time!!
… more