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| - This little South American place has only opened in the past week, and if you didn't walk by or work near it you would never know it's there. I haven't seen any advertising or found any social pages for it. Hopefully over time word gets out that it's here, because they're a lovely replacement for the previous eatery.
Chévere looks pretty unassuming when you walk by, especially because part of the place is more or less empty except for a counter. There's no seating, although I did see people standing and eating at said counter. The other half of the place houses the workers and the food line, and this is definitely where the action is. The place is a little bit like Chipotle in that you order what you want and as it goes down the line, the staff can add any toppings/filling you want. You can order individual items or spring for a combo; if you do get a drink, you can pick up a cup and fill it up on your way out.
So what can you order? Pretty affordable tacos, empanadas and arepas. And the place may seem pretty unassuming, but the food that I ordered today was great. I tasted a fair bit of seasoning on the empanada and arepa shells, and the meat that came with both was juicy and tender. The flavors here can definitely hold their own against some of the other eateries selling similar items.
Quick and tasty, I can recommend that you try this place if you're in the area. The only downside was that I had to wash my slightly greasy hands after eating my meal, so this may not necessarily be the place for a mess-free "eat it on the go" sort of meal just yet. Still, the food was delicious, and I'm looking forward to becoming a regular at Chévere.
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