Rica Arepa

Drinks

Mango Natural Juice
$5.46
Parchita (Passion Fruit) Natural Juice
$5.46
Guanabana (Soursop) Natural Juice
$5.46
Guayaba (Guava) Natural Juice
$5.46
Mora (Blackberry) Natural Juice
$5.46
Chicha Venezolana

Rice-milk drink
$5.18
Papelon Con Limon

Venezuelan lemonade
$4.83
Frescolita
$4.31
Malta
$4.31
Nestea
$4.31
Coke
$2.88
Sprite
$2.88
Diet Coke
$2.88
Toddy frio
$5.75
Chocolate caliente
$4.03
Postobon
$2.88
Colombiana
$2.88
Kola Champagne
$2.30
Orange Juice
$2.30
Perrier
$3.45

Coffees

Latte (Con leche)
$4.03
Americano (Guayoyo)
$3.62
Double Espresso
$3.45
Iced Americano
$3.74
Iced Latte
$4.31
Con Leche Frio
$4.31

Appetizers

Rica Mix, Sampler

Cheese sticks, tostones, cachapitas, and arepitas dulces
$19.55
Arepitas Sampler

5 plain mini-arepas with up to 3 choices of fillings: beef, chicken, white cheese, black beans, reina pepiada, gouda cheese
$17.25
4 Tostones Con Queso

4 fried tostones and cheese
$12.65
Tostones Playeros

Coleslaw salad and cheese
$16.10
Tequenos

5 Venezuelan cheese sticks
$12.65
5 Mini Cachapitas Con Queso

5 sweet corn pancake with cheese
$12.08
Rompe Colchon and Toston

Refreshing ceviche Venezuelan-style with plantains. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. This item may contain undercooked i
$14.95
5 Mini Arepitas Dulces Fritas Con Queso

5 sweet fried arepitas and cheese
$13.80

Favorite Arepas

Pabellon Arepa

Shredded beef, black beans, sweet plantains, and cheese. Plantains are not 100% free of gluten
$17.25
Rica Punta

Sirloin steak, handmade cheese, tomato, avocado, and guasacaca sauce. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. This item may con
$18.40
La Parrillera

Sirloin steak, grilled chicken, chorizo, handmade cheese, and guac sauce. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. This item may
$18.69
Punta Trasera and Queso De Mano

Sirloin steak, handmade cheese, and guac sauce. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. This item may contain undercooked ingre
$17.25
Rica Reina

Shredded beef, chicken salad, and Gouda cheese
$16.67
Rica Arepa

Shredded beef, shredded chicken, and Gouda cheese
$15.53
Sifrina

Chicken, avocado, and mayo salad
$16.10
Tropical

Shredded beef or chicken, avocado, lettuce, and tomato
$16.10
Pelua

Shredded beef and Gouda cheese
$16.10
La Barbie

Shredded chicken, Gouda cheese, and avocado
$16.67
Catira

Shredded chicken and Gouda cheese
$15.53
La Boricua

Lechon (shredded pork) and Gouda cheese
$15.53
Arepa Criolla
$18.98

Veggie or Vegan Arepas

Veggie Arepa

Mushroom and cheese
$11.50
Vegan

Sauted mushroom and broccoli
$11.50
Vegan 2

Black beans, sweet plantains, and avocado. Plantain are not 100% free of gluten
$13.23
Perico

Scrambled eggs, sauted tomato, and onion
$11.50
Caribea

Sweet plantains and cheese
$11.50
Tropical Vegan

Lettuce, tomato, avocado, and sauted mushroom
$13.80
Patapata

Black beans, avocado, and cheese
$12.65
Domino

Black beans and cheese
$11.50
Queso De Mano and Tajadas

Handmade Venezuelan cheese and sweet plantains. Plantain are not 100% free of gluten
$11.79
viuda
$2.88

arepas

Arepa de CARNE
$11.50
Arepa La Picante
$10.93
Arepa La Paisa
$19.55
Arepa de Pollo
$10.35
Arepa Reina Pepiada
$12.65
Arepa de Queso
$9.20
Arepa de Jamon y Queso
$9.20

Parrillas

Parrilla Venezolana Para 2

2 people. Sirloin steak strips, chicken, chorizo, yuca fries, and coleslaw salad
$45.99
Parrilla Mar Y Tierra Para 2

2 people. Sirloin steak strips, chicken, chorizo, shrimp, squid rings, mussels, fries, lettuce, tomato, and avocado
$63.25

Main Dishes

Pabellon Criollo

Shredded beef, rice, sweet plantains, fried egg, black beans, and cheese
$20.13
Pollo a La Plancha

Grilled chicken with rice, beans, salad, and plantains
$19.55
Pechuga De Pollo Empanizada

Breaded chicken with rice, beans, and plantains
$19.55
Pollo en Salsa De Championes

Grilled chicken with mushrooms, rice, and salad
$19.55
Lomo Saltado

This item contains soy sauce. Marinated strips of sirloin with onions, tomatoes, green onion, french fries, and rice
$20.70
SANCOCHO - weekend special
$18.40
RICA BOWL MIXTO

Keto Bowl: lettuce, tomato, beef and chicken, avocado, handmade cheese
$19.55

Sides

Rice and Beans
$6.33
Fries
$4.03
Yuca Frita
$4.60
Arroz
$3.45
Black Beans
$3.68
Ensalada
$6.33
Sweet Plantains
$4.03
Side Aguacate
$3.11
Fried Egg
$1.15
Shredded beef
$6.33
Shredded chicken
$4.60
Punta trasera beef
$6.90
Cochino frito
$5.18
Queso de Mano SIDE
$5.75

Cachapas

Cachapa Queso De Mano
$18.11
CACHAPA PARRILLERA

Sweet corn pancake, filled with Sirloin steak, chicken, chorizo with queso de mano, topped with cheese and nata for 2 people
$27.60
Cachapa Sola
$5.75

Brunch Menu

Rica Arepa Breakfast

Arepa, cheese, scrambled eggs with onion and tomato, and avocado
$19.55
Criollo Brunch

Arepa, shredded beef, plantains, cheese, and black beans
$19.55
Chicago Breakfast

Your choice of eggs, arepa, Gouda cheese, and bacon
$18.98
Rise and Shine

Arepa, your choice of eggs, ham, and cheese
$17.25

Kids Menu

KIDS Tequeos (3)

3 pieces
$8.05
KIDS Mini Chapitas

3 pieces
$8.05
KIDS Sweet Arepitas c/ queso

3 pieces
$8.05
KIDS Grilled Chicken

Tiritas de pollo a la plancha and 2 adicionales
$10.93
KIDS Homemade Nuggets and Fries
$10.93
KIDS Shredded Chicken
$10.35
Arepita Kid
$9.20
Baby Burger

Beef, cheese, ketchup, potato sticks, and fries
$10.35
Baby Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken, cheese, ketchup, potato sticks, and fries
$10.35

Venezuelan Fast Food

Hamburguesa

Lettuce, tomato, bacon, ham, cheese, potato sticks, fried egg, mustard, ketchup and mayo
$16.10
Hamburguesa Mixta

Lettuce, tomato, bacon, ham, cheese, potato sticks fried egg, mustard, ketchup and mayo
$18.40
Rica Burger

Beef, chicken and pork. Lettuce, tomato, bacon, ham, cheese, potato sticks fried egg, mustard, ketchup and mayo
$20.70
The Bomb Burger and Fries

Beef, chicken, pork, and chorizo. Lettuce, tomato, bacon, ham, cheese, potato sticks fried egg, mustard, ketchup and mayo
$23.00

Pepitos

Pepito and Papas Fritas

Lechuga, tomate, carne de punta trasera, bacon, papitas, queso, maiz, salsas, papitas fritas
$20.13
Pepito Mixto and Papas Fritas

Carne y pollo. Lechuga, tomate, carne de punta trasera, pollo, bacon, queso, papitas, maiz, salsas, papitas fritas
$21.28
Pepito Bomba and Papas Fritas

Lechuga, tomate, carne de punta trasera, pollo, chorizo, bacon, queso, papitas, maiz, salsas, papitas fritas
$23.00
4 Personas Super Pepito Xl and Papas

Lechuga, tomate, carne de punta trasera, pechuga de pollo, bacon, queso, papitas, maiz, salsas, aguacate, papitas fritas
$57.50

Zulian Street Food

Cabimera Sencilla

Meat, salad, ham, cheese, boiled egg, mustard, ketchup and mayo
$18.40
Cabimera Mixta

Salad, ham, cheese, boiled egg, mustard, ketchup and mayo garlic sauce
$20.13
Veggie Cabimera

Sauted mushroom and broccoli, lettuce, tomato or coleslaw salad, cheese, boiled egg, mustard, ketchup and garlic, mayo
$17.25
Patacon

Lettuce, ham, cheese, mustard, ketchup and garlic sauce in plantains buns
$14.95
Patacon Mixto

Beef and chicken, lettuce, ham, cheese, mustard, ketchup and garlic sauce in plantains buns
$18.98

Empanadas

Empanadas
$6.90
Empanada Pabellon

Shredded beef, black beans, cheese and sweet plantains (all in one)
$10.35
Empanadas Margariteas
$8.05
Empanada Pabellon Margariteno

Fish, black beans, cheese and sweet plantains (all in one)
$10.35
Empanada Veggie - Vegan

Sweet plantains and cheese or black beans and sweet plantains
$6.33

Desserts / Postres

Quesillo
$4.89
Tres Leches Cake
$5.75
Brazo Gitano
$5.18
Tequeos Con Topping Nutella
$13.80

chucherias (Copy)

2x1 Toronto
$1.00
Carre peq
$2.50
Carre Grande
$4.50
Cerelac 400gr
$8.00
Cerelac 900grs
$15.00
Chocolate Savoy
$1.90
Chupeta
$0.80
Cocosette
$2.20
Cri-cri peq
$1.50
Flips Chocolate
$6.20
Flips Dulce de Leche
$6.20
Franela RICA AREPA
$10.00
Galak peq
$2.00
Galleta Maria Chocolate
$2.00
Harina Pan
$3.99
Leche la Campina
$22.00
Nestea sobre gde
$4.50
Nestea sobre peq.
$2.20
Nucita
$2.00
Ovomaltina
$3.80
Ping Pong B
$5.00
Pirulin lata gde
$10.00
Samba
$2.70
Susy
$2.00
Toddy 200gr
$7.00
Toddy 400gr
$12.00
Toronto Bolsa
$5.00

Scott K.

★★★★★

Jun 2, 2024

Papelon Con Limon (Venezuelan lemonade) is different from normal lemonade. It's sugarcane juice and lemon! I can taste the difference, and I like it

Jeanne F.

★★★★★

Feb 19, 2024

Wow, what a great find! We were in the mood for Arepas and decided to check this out.If you love Arepas this is a must try. We stopped by for lunch and had the Arepa Sampler appetizer which I highly recommend if you can't decide which arepa to try. You get 5 mini arepas and a choice of 3 fillings. We chose beef and 2 different chicken fillings, all were equally yummy. Don't forget to use the insanely delicious garlic sauce condiment provided on the table. The empanadas are huge, a little greasy but totally worth the indulgence. We washed this all down with the passion fruit juice the server highly recommended and were pleasantly surprised it was more like a smoothie than juice. If you have never had passion fruit, do not miss this treat....delish!The server was very nice, friendly and helpful.Bonus-they have an outdoor patio in the back. Will def check this out when the weather warms up.

Joseph S.

★★★★★

May 27, 2024

I stopped by this place right when they opened and there were already three tables waiting to order. This got me excited to try this place and it was good. I got the tequeños and this arepa with egg, cheese, onion. This is a cute place to have a meal or maybe a nice brunch. I will definitely be coming back again!

Mona T.

★★★★☆

Jan 2, 2024

Overall Thoughts: I was excited to try this spot as it had a lot of good reviews. Unfortunately, the pabellon arepa I ordered was a miss. I'm still keeping it at 4 stars because the vibes were good and I'd be open to coming back to try the diverse selection of other items on the menu. The restaurant interior is cute and had a good amount of seating inside. The service was also quick and friendly. The prices seemed a little high for the portion size, but reasonable overall.Food I tried:- Pabellon Arepa (3.6/5): This is their most popular arepa, but it fell short for me. It was difficult to eat it as a handheld because the arepa was too brittle and crispy, so everything kept falling out. The meat was a little tough and I wish the cheese was more melted. Otherwise, the plantains were good and everything was flavorful.- Cachapa (4.2/5): I also tried some bites of my the cachapa, which was pretty good. It was sweet, dense, and piled high with cheese.-- Price (relative to peers): 4.2/5Food: 3.7/5Ambience: 5/5Service: 4.8/5Overall Value: 4.2/5

Sonia R.

★★★★★

Nov 4, 2023

Definitely coming back! The place is very jive and hip... great for those instagram photos! The service was very fast and drinks and food was timely correct from each other. Eve was our waitress, she was great, gave us suggestions specially because I wanted to order the whole menu. The plates are very large and the taste was rich and yummy! They have hot sauce and a white sauce that are both great to match with anything you order. The food when served had good temperature, fresh and juicy. Very clean all around. And everyone was very attentive. Def coming back! They also have private party section and it's Instagram ready! Thank you I had a great experience

Jennifer B.

★★★★★

Oct 29, 2023

Rica Arepa is our go-to spot for a delightful brunch! The range of natural juices is impressive, and each one is a refreshing treat. The arepas are pure doughy bliss, and the shredded pork is an absolute masterpiece! The plantains, beans, and crumbly cheese create a symphony of flavors that leave us coming back for more.One of the best surprises is their enclosed back patio area - it's a cozy oasis that adds an extra layer of charm to the experience. And in the summer, when the front opens up, it's like dining in paradise. I can't recommend Rica Arepa enough for anyone craving an authentic taste of Venezuela. Don't miss out!

Rachel S.

★★★★☆

Aug 4, 2023

Very delicious Venezuelan food!! Came on a Friday night and plenty of seating. We ended up sitting outside -- nice ambiance.Ordered the Rica Punta and Rica Reina -- super fresh ingredients! Recommend adding the garlic sauce :)

Raj D.

★★★★★

May 1, 2024

I absolutely loved Rica Arepa! My family and I happened to come across it while in the area and decided to try it out because our previous lunch plans had fallen through. The restaurant is so colorful and the staff was so welcoming to us. The menu had so many vegetarian options available at very competitive prices. We ended up ordering way too much food because the arepas were a lot larger than we expected them to be. I would highly recommend stopping by if you're in the mood for arepas! I will definitely be back!

Jim D.

★★★★☆

Oct 15, 2023

Definitely a welcome surprise. I went in with low expectations but left extremely satisfied. Nothing was bad, food actually had delicious flavors & surprisingly good textures. The rice had a fried & simultaneous sushi aspect to it. Definitely indulge in the accompanying sauces provided at each table. Most surprising aspect is my family of 3 all ate here for about $40. That is fucking insane because this is Chicago as well as inflation being what it is. The lemonade isn't regular & I'd make a cocktail out of it if you could. My chicken arepa was delicious. Plantains had a subtle saltiness to them. I'd come back here in a heartbeat

Aj W.

★★★★★

Jun 11, 2024

Absolutely delicious Havana arepa and chocolate smoothie. Came out pretty quickly. Cute little hole-in the wall vibe. Loved it!

Rica Arepa

Menu

Drinks

Mango Natural Juice

Parchita (Passion Fruit) Natural Juice

Guanabana (Soursop) Natural Juice

Guayaba (Guava) Natural Juice

Mora (Blackberry) Natural Juice

Chicha Venezolana

Papelon Con Limon

Frescolita

Malta

Nestea

Coke

Sprite

Diet Coke

Toddy frio

Chocolate caliente

Postobon

Colombiana

Kola Champagne

Orange Juice

Perrier

Coffees

Latte (Con leche)

Americano (Guayoyo)

Double Espresso

Iced Americano

Iced Latte

Con Leche Frio

Perros Calientes

2 Perros Calientes

1 PERRO CALIENTE

Appetizers

Rica Mix, Sampler

Arepitas Sampler

4 Tostones Con Queso

Tostones Playeros

Tequenos

5 Mini Cachapitas Con Queso

Rompe Colchon and Toston

5 Mini Arepitas Dulces Fritas Con Queso

Favorite Arepas

Pabellon Arepa

Rica Punta

La Parrillera

Punta Trasera and Queso De Mano

Rica Reina

Rica Arepa

Sifrina

Tropical

Pelua

La Barbie

Catira

La Boricua

Arepa Criolla

Veggie or Vegan Arepas

Veggie Arepa

Vegan

Vegan 2

Perico

Caribea

Tropical Vegan

Patapata

Domino

Queso De Mano and Tajadas

viuda

arepas

Arepa de CARNE

Arepa La Picante

Arepa La Paisa

Arepa de Pollo

Arepa Reina Pepiada

Arepa de Queso

Arepa de Jamon y Queso

Parrillas

Parrilla Venezolana Para 2

Parrilla Mar Y Tierra Para 2

Main Dishes

Pabellon Criollo