Arepanita's

If you are searching for a place based on food alone this is a great choice! It was fun to explore the menu of a cuisine that is not very well represented in our community. I have never had Venezuelan food before, so I was eager to try. As appetizers we ordered the Bolitos De Queso and an arepa with plantain and cheese. The Bolitos De Queso were piping hot and fresh when they came out. They were filled with stretchy cheese and had some sour cream and cilantro oil on top. These were delicious. Specifically, the cilantro oil was so deliciously addicting that we asked for extra and put it on everything we ate throughout the whole meal. The arepa with plantain and cheese was very underwhelming. The plantain inside the arepa hidden under the cheese was very mushy and kind of dark looking (like a banana might look when it is old or left too long which starts to turn brown). In addition to this, the combination of cheese on a sweet plantain in an arepa was not very enjoyable.For my entrée, I ordered the pabellon with pork. I was excited to try it as it is described as the national dish on the menu. The pork was so tender and flavorful, the rice was cooked well, and the beans were a nice compliment. I added a decent amount of the aforementioned cilantro oil to add a little more brightness (I love cilantro) and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite of this dish.My boyfriends ordered the Cuban Sandwich. I docked off some points here because the sandwich he was brought (although it was tasty) was not a Cuban sandwich. Cuban sandwiches have some slow roasted pork + ham + pickle + mustard +/- cheese. This sandwich which is called "Cuban" had salami in it, no pickle, no pork, no mustard, and a lot of cheese. Like I said, the sandwich tasted good, but it was not a Cuban. The yuca fries that came with the sandwich were also tasty (especially with the cilantro oil seen on top).Another thing that this restaurant could really work on is how it presents itself to customers. It is bright and vibrant, but it does not look well kept. It is dirty (dining room and bathroom). The building needs more upkeep. Condiment containers need to be wiped, tables need to be wiped and disinfected, the bathroom needs to have toilet paper and soap. Things like this. When a restaurant lacks these basics, it is easy to start wondering about the hygiene of the restaurant itself and the safety of the food you are consuming. Lastly, when we went, we noticed that it was only a one man show. The same gentleman who was cooking the food was also the one taking orders, being the waiter, and processing payment. Because of this we had to wait longer than acceptable to get our bill/boxes/pay/leave.

Thank you to the Yelp community for helping me discover this hidden gem. This will definitely be a regular place of mine throughout my stay and on future visits. The restauranteur graciously accommodated my last minute order which was very close to their closing time. The rear entrance was a bit confusing at first, but it eventually opens up to a colorfully decorated dining area with a South American theme. I tried 3 different arepas: chicken, pulled pork, and one with scrambled egg and sausage. They were all amazing and delicious in different ways. Though I admit the chicken was my favorite of the 3. Got a coconut water to wash it down and I was totally satisfied with this meal. Definitely worth a stop whether you are ordering to go like me or looking to dine in with a group of friends. My new favorite in Waukesha.

Enjoyable food in a cute place. This was our first time there and I am looking forward to going back.

Authentic Peruvian food that is so tasty. My husband and I went to Peru a few years ago, and the owner does a good job at making us feel like we are back here with his cooking. Small little restaurant, but worth it to support a small and local business.

Cozy little place with amazing food. The owner Francisco is also the chef and wait staff.

The Venezuelan food here is exquisite. Chef and restaurant owner, Francisco, creates his dishes with perfectly balanced flavors, using the freshest ingredients (ie all the veggies are crisp and flavorful). He has a real flair for marrying flavors together and really lets the ingredients sing versus just throwing a bunch of seasoning or sauces over it. It all equals delicious food! The restaurant has a cozy, friendly atmosphere.

I absolutely enjoyed this restaurant. It has a very comfortable ambiance, located in a house like setting. The owner is also the host, waiter, and he even makes all of the meals. He's one of the kindest dudes and we could all tell that this restaurant is his passion and that he is a very honest and very dedicated person.This was actually my first time having this sort of South American food. I'm so glad that this was my first impression.There were five of us dining on our lunch break so considering that it was him running g the entire place by himself, it did take a little while for us to receive our food. I would recommend just about anything on the menu. Especially the fresh juices as well as the cheese ball appetizer.I feel like the portions were generous and the prices were totally fair.I got a Papaeda, which is essentially a sandwich in what reminded me of a pita pocket. There are a good amount to choose from. Mine was chicken, avocado, mayonnaise, and I added pickles, onion, and cheese, and sour cream. It was just the perfect amount of food to fill me up.

Food is reasonaby priced, delicious, and most importantly while dining here you will be transported to a place far away.Eat somewhere else ... high end, for $100 a plate ok ? Then eat here. I will telll you that I enjoyed both the ambiance and the flavor at Arepanitas

Not sure who exactly is writing these glowing reviews, but I'm at a loss to reconcile our experience with them. I'll point out that we are very familiar with arepas and Venezuelan food. We stopped by on our way to an evening event in the area and both ordered beers and arepas, as well as a side of fried yucca. With the exception of the beers it was uniformly terrible: limp, greasy yucca, chicken filling for my arepa essentially chicken pulp, arepas themselves poorly prepared. Restaurant interior features bright colors and grime. Lots and lots of grime. Restroom downright icky--I needed to use it after a long drive there, but decided to wait (and tried to erase the mental picture from my mind while waiting for what turned out to be a terrible meal). We stopped at Walgreens on our way out to purchase snacks to make up for dinner.

We were the only customers on a cold winter night. Everyone else missed out. The owner recommended our meals and we were not disappointed. Our first time to have Venezuelan food. It was amazingly flavorful without being masked by heat. We had Pabellón Criollo and Capacha with chicken. Bolitos de queso (fried balls of cheese) for an appetizer. And for dessert Quesillo, a Venezuelan dessert like flan. All delicious. 10/10 recommend!