My fiancé is from Venezuela so I’ve tried her arepas and I’ve tried cachapas from different countries. I gotta say this place makes way better arepas than my fiancé ( I hope she doesn’t read this review.) and what makes it so good is the quality Ingredients they use and how fresh they are. Corn they use to make it is top notch and makes the world of a difference. The Cachapa full house was so delicious and tasty! The cheese, plantain and the meat combo is perfect! Doesn’t seem good but once you take a bite it will change your mind! Blast of savory and the cheese will balance everything out. I’m not a plantain guy but it surprisingly went well with it! Tequeños, the more sophisticated adult version of mozzarella sticks. Instead of mozzarella & breadcrumbs they use queso blanco. Delicious stretchy, salty, cheesy goodness wrapped in a crispy pastry like shell. We were fighting over the first round of these, so we put a second order right after! And they came out just as fresh, and scrumptious. Definitely worth the wait. 9/10 would recommend! Def would love to come back!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes

I was sick and tired of the same ol lunch meal and decided to go to South America for something I've had before but not in a long time. Put a mobile order for pickup and headed out to pick up my meal. I arrived and the typical lunch line was there. Headed towards the pickup counter to inform the staff that I had a to go order. No one acknowledged me and I had to jump in after the server had handed out an order to another customer in order to pickup my meal. I ended up ordering the capresa jamón arepa and bolitas de yuca. After a few initial bites of the arepa I grew tired of the chunk of cheese which is flavorless. I took it out and finished adding the cilantro sauce which is great. The bolitas de yuca, were good still had a little crunch, but would skip the sweet guava-based sauce. Overall, not impressed especially with customer service. I'll give this place one more shot and try a different type of arepa, hopefully service and food will be better.
Food: 3
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3

They get my business any day! Arepa Zone is uniquely original, fantastically tasting and conveniently located. I was so happy to have a little taste of Hispanic food in D.C while on my four months internship. Their arepa trio is great if you want to eat a little now and then later or just have a taste of all their popular flavors. Don’t let the size fool you though, they are small but packed with filling. The large arepas also do not disappoint and any choice in the menu is a great one ☝️.Don’t forget your tequeños! Their drinks are also pretty good, especially this one made with sugar cane and lemon (delicious). As for dessert their Tres Leches is to die for and such a treat to take home. So happy to have found this place
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Patacón, Mini Trio Arepas, Mini Arepas, Pabellón Arepa

Amazing experience here and I guess it helps that it's my first time eating Venezuelan food. I Cachapas , arepas, and tequeños and I loved it all. My friend introduced me so I had to sample as much as I could. Tequeños were flakey with a light crisp and the cheese inside so pleasant. The Cachapas full house was just a treat and an extremely hearty one at that. I never though I would eat plantains like that but it went so well with everything and it had this subtle chewiness with crunchy edges while the filling of meat and veggies along with their custom sauce, which is amazing, was sooooo flavorful and tasty. Everything felt like indulging in extreme comfort food. You might be a little sluggish when you leave but with a permanent memory of some excellent food. Can't wait to go back and try other dishes.

Yum!!!! I was a little intimidated with the menu but we loved everything we got. The pabelleon was my favorite. Easily could be shared. It has that yummy arepa but with delicious shredded beef, plantains (for a bit of sweet, cheese and yummy sauce. Hands down my favorite. We also got some things to share. Also tried the Arepa samplers which were fun. We liked beef the best. The dipping sauce is so refreshing and yummy. Like a lime cilantro ranch My kids fell in love with the cheese Arepa which had some yummy corn and cheese on top. Finally, we got the little cheese balls which were super yummy and filling. We will be back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

there's street parking, food was not what i expected, we ordered arepas, they the filling was actually okay, but the arepa itself was bland and old, after placing the order it took them 25 minutes to complete, bathrooms weren't available, apparently they were being cleaned (we left after 1 hour and they were still cleaning them) note that this was between 9:30 am and 10:30 am (1 hour after opening and bathrooms weren't clean and ready to go?). not coming back, wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 2
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Paid street parking

Must try!! Great prices for the portions, especially on the patacón. It can be slow during busy hours and food takes a few minutes to make, so I recommend ordering online ahead of time for pick up if you don’t plan on eating there. I’ve also ordered catering from this location and it was just as great!!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Patacón, Mini Arepas
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Vegetarian menu or section, Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Vegetarian options
Vegana arepa, cheese empanada, cheese tostones

Excellent Venezuelan arepas and other delicious Venezuelan dishes. The Venezuelan grocery store is fully of products. A lot of choices in the menu. Good prices. Good service. 100% recommended!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Tequeños de Queso Cachapa Con Queso Fresco, Pollo Mechado, Tequeños Queso Fritos Y Arepas, Jugos Naturales, Tequeños de Chocolate Nutella, Presidencial, Pabellón, Colombiana, Cazón Empanada, Jamon Y Queso, Cazón, Pabellón Empanada, Bolitas de Yuca, Empanada de Mariscos Sea Food Empanada, Empanada de Cazón, Tequeños Fritos Pop 20 Units

Food was alright, the only I really hated, it was the lady's attitude at front, she was a Colombian, but she had a great attitude with us, but yesterday there was a new person training, and she was not very nice with her, she was trying to push her tod o things fast, me and my family hated that, because she was just learning, but she was not getting a good treatment, food was nice, cachapa very good, tequeños alright, empanadas very nice but that lady's attitude was disappointing, please stop treating people like that
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 3

My wife and I were looking for a good place to have lunch, while in DC for business at TSA. We were very satisfied with everything about this place. The owner even stopped what he was doing to come over to explain the menu in more detail to us. It was because of that extra touch of service that my wife got what she wanted and was very happy with how delicious it was. We'll be back next time in the area.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mini Trio Arepas, Black Beans, Cachapa with Pork and Cheese

Venezuelan food is delicious. We tried the full house cachapa, arepa peluda, arepa Santa bárbara, and empanadas and everything was so good. Service is A1...fully recommended Update December 20, 2023 They change the crew, there is a fat guy and a young woman that do not care about customers. Management must take action or will lose customers. The golfiado is reheated in the microwave, horrible, don't but it
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Presidencial Cachapa

I love the primera dama cachapa, I have been visiting this restaurant for the last 3 years and I still saying I haven’t tried another cachapa with better taste in the DMV area. They’re really doing great and always try to improve on quality of food and customer service. Prices are ok but they deserve the money for the quality and taste of food. You should also try as a dessert the tres leches and this will blow your mind! They also have a small stand with Venezuelan products that are really delicious!

On Sunday I was with my family in this place and one of the people who works there is a young white woman with a Colombian accent. I asked her for a cigarette for my drink and she was at the cashier at that moment but she was unoccupied talking to another and I turned my eyes and made a angry face for this, it seemed in very bad taste because I really did not get them on my own, the owner should keep a closer eye on his staff.
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 3
Service: 1

the worst thing I have ever tasted in my life!!! rice completely dry and hard! the beans without any type of color or flavor! It seems like they transfer it from the can to the plate, the meat is old, I wanted some cachapas and when the cashier told me that they don't make it, they buy them from a company already made and you just heat it up! Wow, I paid $30 dollars for frozen canned things, they just heat it up and throw it on your plate!
Food: 1
Service: 1

It was OK. Service is slow. Food was a little dry. It didn't have a ton of flavor for me. We tried the mini flight of pork, beef and chicken. I felt like it really needed some lime or lemon. Hubs tried the ham and cheese. The cheese and ham were not warmed just thrown on the arepa. The arepa itself reminded us of an English muffin. Overall ok.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

Authentic food, very well prepared with fresh and quality ingredients. Very large potions.. Consider sharing. It's technically fast food but doesn't taste or appear as such. Beer is available. If you're OK with very casual and are just looking for good food at a good price. This is a good choice.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 2
Recommended dishes

The arepas are amazing. The sweet plantains are especially delicious. Great prices too. I was traveling with a group, and we went back several times.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Pabellón Arepa
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Vegetarian menu or section

Really enjoyed the food here, large portions and good food. Also, the fresh juice is refreshing after walking around DC all day. The area inside was a little tight, but easy enough to get the food and go on your way.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Patacón

This is a very nice and convenient place to eat Venezuelan arepas. They have transformed this place in a famous spot in DC. We were there on a hot Friday, and it was busy. They were able to attend clients in a faster and more organized manner. The only thing Cachapas were kind of cold, they should be served hotter.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I was visiting from North Carolina and found this place. Very good authentic Venezuelan food. Love that they have snacks and drinks you can purchase, also. Very friendly and happy staff. If ever in the area again, will definitely come back.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Golfeados, Bucket of Tequeños Pops, Pabellón Arepa

Delicious Arepa - I ordered vegetarian mini. Soo tasty. The coffee is good too!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mini Arepas
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Vegetarian menu or section

The atmosphere is nothing special, looks like just another place. However, the food is just ineffable. For about $10 you can get an incredible dinner that will make you feel transported to Venezuela in the heart of Washington DC.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

nomnomnom!!! Arepas are Gluten Free so be sure to stop in for awesome GF food! The chicken/avocado is the best chicken salad ever. Really enjoyed the mini trio so I could try the three I wanted anyways without too much food. Also had empanadas; shark and beef/plantain/bean which were both fantastic.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Definitely recommend the Cachapas. So good. Slightly sweet and the cheese compliments each other. I also tried the seafood, & chicken empanadas. They were really tasty. Go to arepa zone. They have really good quality food.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

No where else can you try fast casual arepas! The food is great, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and so affordably priced. The pabellon arepa and tequeños are my favorite.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes
Bucket of Tequeños Pops, Pabellón Arepa

I have missed this food from my childhood. I hadn't had an arepa or carne machada in 20 years, but I giggled at the memories this food evoked. I will be contacting the owners about franchising because this needs to be shared with the world. Affordable, fast, tasty, and healthy. This is a winner.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Wonderful place for lunch! The arepas were hot and delicious, with lots of variety and vegetarian options. There was a long line due to a convention, but it moved pretty quickly.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pabellón Arepa

Arepazone so quick and accommodating! We got there pretty close to closing time and they were still really nice. I definitely recommend the arepa trio, they were so good!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mini Trio Arepas

Food was amazingly good, cannot recommend this enough. The patacon dishes are absolutely delicious, just be aware their portions are bigger than they look online!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Patacón, Mini Arepas

Food was great and tasty. Friendly staff and good food.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Beef Pabellon Bowl, Patacón, Plantain Sandwich, Mini Trio Arepas, Presidencial Cachapa, Mini Arepas, Bucket of Tequeños Pops

The location on 14th street is the original but somehow the food is worse. I like the full house chachapa but please go to the other location for your own good
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Presidencial Cachapa

Arepas were new to me when I found Arepa Zone but I have fallen in love. Hot, tasty, quick and affordable. My only slight drawback is that there isn't enough seating, but I am in love with Arepa Zone.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Good place for a quick bite, but there was a line when we went so YMMV. We got arepas & cachapas and they were very filling.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mini Trio Arepas, Cachapa with Pork and Cheese

Ordered takeout here for lunch and everything was delicious!!! I got a variety of mini arepas to try and was not disappointed in any of them. My favorite was shockingly the vegan one with plantains, they were cooked perfectly. I would definitely order from here again.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

You can't go wrong with Arepa Zone. Always absolutely delicious and fresh. My go to order is the Sifrina and toquenos.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Sifrina, Mini Arepas, Bucket of Tequeños Pops

Tried the trio meat flight, marisco empanada and petacon. Everything was great. Drink list could use a no sugar, no sucralose variety
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Patacón, Mini Trio Arepas

Amazing. I had the Beef Arepa and I also had a full dish that had rice, beans, plantains and a combination of proteins. We also ordered some type of tea that reminded me of a Vanilla Chai at Starbucks only so much better. Everything was delicious. If I lived closer, I'm sure I would eat here several times a week.

Amazing food. The reviews live up to the hype - I went here twice on my DC trip because I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Takes a minute to get your food, but the flavors are amazing and it’s a good portion size.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Presidencial Cachapa

My first time trying columbian food. It Sure was interesting but the food looked like factory setting instead of home kitchen made food as seen in the pictures and videos. Regardless interesting dishes to try for a new perspective on South American food.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Delicious! I wasn't sure if it would fill us up but my goodness it was hearty and extremely satisfying. We had plenty to eat! I had the white arepa with beef plus added plantains. The corn arepas are much bigger and I suggest selecting those if very hungry. The fried yuca was the best yuca I'd had so far.

Excellent place to experience Venezuelan food. Cordial and bilingual staff, food orders go fast and flavor are amazing. You can also find traditional Venezuelan sweets and other Venezuelan ingredients. Next time I visit DC I will be there for sure!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Went with the mini arepa flight trio. Got to try the chicken, pork, and beef options. Quite delicious and a little more variety than one larger arepa. Also ordered the Tequeños Queso Fritos Party which was a nice appetizer with the sauce and cheesy inside.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch

Delicious food!! It’s very authentic and it’s always amazing. I tried it once and now I go as often as I can. People are great here too! Won’t disappoint!
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mini Arepas

Arepa Zone makes a great Pabellón arepa that is reasonably priced and delicious. The empanadas are also excellent, but it is the Pabellón that keeps me coming back. The staff is excellent, the groceries are nice, I really don't have anything bad to say other than it gets crowded at lunchtime. More

Wow! My first meal here in Washington and it's was outstanding ☺️ I loved it.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cachapa Con Queso De Mano, Mini Trio Arepas, Carne Mechada

Good food!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We came from NY to visiting this City, ArepaZone is delicious! We’ll come back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Cachapa Con Queso De Mano, Mini Trio Arepas, Carne Mechada, Sauce, Bucket of Tequeños Pops

The food is just okay. It was very salty. The cheese they put on their arepas is cold and unmelted, which we did not prefer. The empanadas were nice and hot though so that's a plus!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 5

This place hasn't disappointed but once. Dining in OR order out. Arepas are ALWAYS fully loaded and delicious. Service is usually quick even when they're busy.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

We loved this place. Originally looking for some Colombian food but it was very similar to Colombia cuisine and it was worth it. 4 stars because the food was very heavy and oily. The portions were huge! I was only able to eat one arepa stuffed with pork. Also it's very expensive! More

What a surprise! They make a good arepa, but the combination of seasoned meat, sweet plantains, and cornmeal is really impressive. At first I thought this $10 meal was small, but as it turns out it is a perfect amount for lunch. I would definitely come back to try some more items.

Wow what an amazing place with very fresh and delicious food. The taste is like any other because of the unique style of cooking. Come check it out!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This is real food!!! Highly recommend the bowls. Get extra sauce; I could eat that stuff like soup. So good.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Patacón

I had the mini Arepa trio with Pollo, Carne and Pernil. It was excellent, great flavors and textures, I think I enjoyed the Pernil best.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Cute place and great food! I got the patacon (12$) and a caramel macchiato (4.75$). They also had a whole bunch of Venezuelan snacks and drinks at the counter. I highly recommend this place!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

Stopped in later in the evening because my friends got hungry. Good menu, there were decent options for our vegetarian friend and the arepas were very tasty.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The establishment has a great atmosphere! Good mix of Latin music. I didn't have any complaints about the food. Good until the last bite! Highly recommend you try it at least once.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

The space is small but extremely effective. You can get in/out quickly. They have a couple of tables that fill quickly.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

This place was a couple streets from our hotel. Food and service was exceptional. After a long day visiting this city, it was very pleasant to find this place and enjoyed their delicious Arepas.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Interior is fresh. Serving wine and beer with Latin food. The arepa is a heated maize shell with meat. simple but the shredded beef I had was warm and taste good. The service was extremely slow and no one seemed to care. It wasnt very busy.

I love having a place near my office that is something other than soup/salad/sandwich! I do miss Chix, however (previous restaurant at this location). We waited in line for a long time before ordering, but once we ordered, our food was

Very quick service and delicious food. Excellent vegetarian options.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Patacón

Delicious. I get the vegetarian arepas every time I go: beans, cheese, plantains, and avocados. There are always a lot of people here at lunch, but don't worry, the line moves really fast. They also have amazing fresh fruit juice here.

The food at Arepa Zone is delicious! It was my first time there and I’m already thinking about planning my next visit there. I had the pabellòn and the beef was so juicy and well seasoned, my mouth is watering over the memory of it.

They of course have wonderful vegan, vegetarian and meat arepas and empanadas but what I really enjoyed was their chunky green cream sauce and their freshly squeezed mulberry juice. Great portions for sharing, indulging or feasting!

Great! I’ve been here a bunch of times and it’s always great. I’ve had the mini arepas and the cachapas. They also have good price specials during happy hour. It’s definitely one of my preferred spots downtown. More

For two years I've been a loyal customer of their Union Market location, they have good prices, excellent service and authentic flavors. This visit did not disappoint, the arepa and tequeños were amazing.

I would give it five stars because the food was delicious, however the service not so good. The lady at the register didn’t look happy to be there and a little rude and rushed when she ask for our order

Quick service with fantastic food!! Bright range of choices and whatever you go for - you will find one for sure - Full of flavour for small money!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Amazing! Just amazing, delicious food, great service, clean (always very important), delicious Nutella tequeños, the cachapa Primera Dama is to die for and we also enjoy the arepas. Thumb up …

The Full House (shredded beef, plantains, beans, and cheese) is everything dreams are made of. It is delicious! I drive all the way from Gaithersburg for them. The cheese tequenos are also very good.

Last year we visited this place and it was amazing. However, this time the Cachapas were cold and so was the meat inside the empanas, little disappointed so I hope they take this into consideration

This is a great restaurant to try out arepas with different fillings. I ordered the meat lovers flight mini arepa trio which included Chicken & Avocado, Shredded Beef and Shredded Chicken arepas.

First time here. I got the chicken and cheese arepa. It was good but I've definitely had better. The green sauce that comes with it on the side saved it. It was pretty fulfilling for $8.25

Not tasty at all and the supposedly fresh mango juice is just water, sugar and ice may be some mango flavor. Never there again.
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

I love them! Their food tastes authentic and is ready quickly. Staff is always very friendly. It reminds me of food I’d eat back home.

Amazing place! I love the food, it's like taking a quick trip to Venezuela, and all the memories come back like it was yesterday!

ArepaZone is a great place, great authentic Venezuelan food, clean space and fairly priced. The cachapas con Queso are CRAZY GOOD

Food was amazing. Best thing I've ever eaten. Prices were also quite fair.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great food friendly staff
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

My favorite go-to quick bite in DC. Amazing arepas, plantains, and empanadas!! Arepa Zone never disappoints.