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Address: 355 Merchant Walk Sq Unit 300, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 806-4931
Website: https://arepasonwheels.com/
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Steakhouse – Arepas on Wheels
A family restaurant brings a taste of Venezuela to Charlottesville. Arepas On Wheels 355 Merchant Walk square, suite 300. Charlottesville, VA. 22902.
Arepas Steakhouse
355 Merchant Walk Sq Unit 300. Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 806-4931. Welcome to Arepas Steakhouse. Look forward to seeing you soon! Food image prep.
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Vinny Edwards
The food was AMAZING. 10/10 on the food and drinks. It was very filling, portions were large sizes and the prices were not bad at all. I had amazing meal and I will definitely be back. The host and bar tender were amazing. Our server, specifically our server, and only server was not good. She payed no attention to her 3 tables. Every other employee that we had an encounter with was very pleasant.
… moreKayla Ferguson
I work near by and always go in for a Chicken Empanadas & Mac n cheese with their garlic aoli (type)sauce. Yummy!!1st time I had them I feel in love. SO DELICIOUS! I cant get enough! The owners are absolutely amazing, genuine and compassionate. The staff is so friendly and makes you very welcome. You definitely feel the love in their food. Everything I have EVER seen come out of the kitchen look so mouthwatering good! Definitely a must try, have, or crave like me Yummy!
… moreChris Ryan
We got the arepita chips as an appetizer, the Catria arepa and the Llanera arepa.
The arepita chips were bland and tasted like vegetable oil. The dipping sauce tastes like a mayo/ketchup combination. Very bland, would not recommend.
The Catria arepa was simply shredded Muenster and shredded boiled chicken. The Muenster cheese was the only flavor that added anything over the boiled chicken. I was expecting more flavor.
The Llanera arepa had a single small tomato in the back of the sandwich, the steak was tough and well over done. Had to pick out gristle from the very small amount in the sandwich. It was practically a cheese and avocado sandwich. The avocado was the star, as it was the only flavor in the sandwich.
Overall, would not recommend what we got. The main dish here seems to be the platter for 2. If we come back, we might give that a go.
We sat outdoors. The music was nice as was the weather. The seats are a bit lower than typical chairs and not very comfortable. I’d sit inside next time.
… moreThe arepita chips were bland and tasted like vegetable oil. The dipping sauce tastes like a mayo/ketchup combination. Very bland, would not recommend.
The Catria arepa was simply shredded Muenster and shredded boiled chicken. The Muenster cheese was the only flavor that added anything over the boiled chicken. I was expecting more flavor.
The Llanera arepa had a single small tomato in the back of the sandwich, the steak was tough and well over done. Had to pick out gristle from the very small amount in the sandwich. It was practically a cheese and avocado sandwich. The avocado was the star, as it was the only flavor in the sandwich.
Overall, would not recommend what we got. The main dish here seems to be the platter for 2. If we come back, we might give that a go.
We sat outdoors. The music was nice as was the weather. The seats are a bit lower than typical chairs and not very comfortable. I’d sit inside next time.
Kate Newton
Delicious, high quality food and excellent, friendly service. Outdoor seating is a plus! Great menu with a variety of options, highly recommend the picanha but they even have fried cheese and burgers.
… moreBrinn Garcia-Mcghee
Great food and music! I think it’s a tad pricey for arepas ( corn flour). The guacamole with patacones was super small portion. Overall, definitely check it out!
… moreClaire Lee
I enjoyed my time at Arepas Steakhouse and thought that it was a place that offered both quality and quantity! More detailed review below.
Had the sharing platter and an empanada and boy, the portion was so generous! More that that, they didn’t scrimp on quality despite the heaping pile of meats. The chicken, chorizo and steak were all well seasoned, juicy and tender with a smoky char that wasn’t overwhelming. I really enjoyed the grilled white cheese that reminded me of halloumi in terms of texture (less salty here in my opinion, which I appreciate), and the yuca fries were an absolute delight with their crispy exterior and pillowy soft insides. The delicate texture and light flavor of the yuca fries, cheese and lightly dressed salad were a good compliment to the rich meats. The empanada was also great, crispy on the outside and silky filling on the inside, a textural heaven for me!
On that note, I think that the sauces could be improved — they were a bit plain and didn’t really enhance the flavors present on the platter. It would have been nice to have a bit of heat and something zesty to cut through the heaviness of the meats. The green sauce reminded me of spinach paneer but less aromatic and more creamy, and the pink sauce tasted similar to thousand island. They weren’t bad, just okay! The people at the restaurant were great and gave cholula hot sauce which I really appreciate!
One thing I didn’t really like was the arepa which is honestly a textural thing for me. It was crispy on the outside but very dense inside (but not chewy) and it resisted being cut. However, I am not qualified to speak on whether it is good or bad since this is my first time having an arepa so this is just my own opinion 🙂
Overall, I enjoyed my experience at arepas steakhouse and thought that both the food and restaurant was homely! When we went, there was only one other group having lunch outside, and I think that they deserve much more attention! I was initially apprehensive to try out the place because of the other reviews that say the food was salty, etc. but I think that the people here are very amenable and when I asked for my steak to be medium rare, but erring on the rare side, I think they nailed it. Likewise when I wanted some heat and they gave hot sauce. If you are worried about your sodium intake, I think that if you let them know, they would definitely accommodate to your needs 🙂 I’m glad to have tried Arepas steakhouse and will definitely be back!
For reference, the sharing platter was $45 and the empanada was $6.
… moreHad the sharing platter and an empanada and boy, the portion was so generous! More that that, they didn’t scrimp on quality despite the heaping pile of meats. The chicken, chorizo and steak were all well seasoned, juicy and tender with a smoky char that wasn’t overwhelming. I really enjoyed the grilled white cheese that reminded me of halloumi in terms of texture (less salty here in my opinion, which I appreciate), and the yuca fries were an absolute delight with their crispy exterior and pillowy soft insides. The delicate texture and light flavor of the yuca fries, cheese and lightly dressed salad were a good compliment to the rich meats. The empanada was also great, crispy on the outside and silky filling on the inside, a textural heaven for me!
On that note, I think that the sauces could be improved — they were a bit plain and didn’t really enhance the flavors present on the platter. It would have been nice to have a bit of heat and something zesty to cut through the heaviness of the meats. The green sauce reminded me of spinach paneer but less aromatic and more creamy, and the pink sauce tasted similar to thousand island. They weren’t bad, just okay! The people at the restaurant were great and gave cholula hot sauce which I really appreciate!
One thing I didn’t really like was the arepa which is honestly a textural thing for me. It was crispy on the outside but very dense inside (but not chewy) and it resisted being cut. However, I am not qualified to speak on whether it is good or bad since this is my first time having an arepa so this is just my own opinion 🙂
Overall, I enjoyed my experience at arepas steakhouse and thought that both the food and restaurant was homely! When we went, there was only one other group having lunch outside, and I think that they deserve much more attention! I was initially apprehensive to try out the place because of the other reviews that say the food was salty, etc. but I think that the people here are very amenable and when I asked for my steak to be medium rare, but erring on the rare side, I think they nailed it. Likewise when I wanted some heat and they gave hot sauce. If you are worried about your sodium intake, I think that if you let them know, they would definitely accommodate to your needs 🙂 I’m glad to have tried Arepas steakhouse and will definitely be back!
For reference, the sharing platter was $45 and the empanada was $6.
Will Moughon
I ordered the Picanha with tostones and an arepa. Everything was delicious! The tostones were amazing and the steak was cooked perfect.
… moreChris Waters
Fantastic experience! Our waitress, Ana, was incredibly enthusiastic about the menu and did an excellent job. We had the saganaki to start, which was excellently made and a fun little show on the table. The tomahawk steak was split between 3 people – an extra side was included, and the steak was cooked perfectly to rare with a wonderful crust. We each had separate desserts – my flan was among the best I’ve ever had. The molten chocolate cake was also delicious.
One very minor suggestion would be slightly larger water glasses or leaving a pitcher at the table. Ana was on top of her game, so it wasn’t an issue, but I could foresee that being difficult to manage with very busy sections.
… moreOne very minor suggestion would be slightly larger water glasses or leaving a pitcher at the table. Ana was on top of her game, so it wasn’t an issue, but I could foresee that being difficult to manage with very busy sections.
Lori Kilroy
The is consistently good! We love ordering the guacamole with the Arepas Chips, such a terrific combo. It comes out hot and ready to be devoured.
We ordered different Arepas and share for the win There’s a low-key vibe that makes your meal enjoyable.
… moreWe ordered different Arepas and share for the win There’s a low-key vibe that makes your meal enjoyable.
Carol Costanzo
This hidden jewel is owned by the sweetest family and is located beside the Extreme Pizza at the courtyard of 5th St Station. We went in a group of 12 with reservations the food was delicious and service people are so kind and helpful. I got the meal for 2 and took more than 1/2 home for later. Everything was well prepared, perfectly cooked and seasoned.
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