The arepas are yummy and under $10, which is already a win in my book. The atmosphere is cozy, fun and homey and our waitress was a real gem, extremely friendly and helpful. The piles of avocados, plantains, cassavas and other produce in front of the counter were very charming. Don't forget to get an order of plantains!
My friend and I sampled a #1 which was a stewed beef/black been/plantain arepa, which was reeeeally good, but probably the heaviest of the three arepas that we ended up gorging on. We also had a #6 (sorry, I can't remember the names) which was like a creamy chicken salad with avocado. It was good, but not fantastic. The best one, however, was the chicken chorizo arepa that we ordered as our round 2.
Our meal was served with a hot sauce and an avocado sauce, both which were very tasty.
My only gripes... and I reaaaaally hate to even bring these up because I like them and I want them to do well... is that there is one older fellow there who had dirty fingernails, came out of the bathroom zipping up his fly, and kept us waiting at the cash register while he tinkered with the restaurant's iPod. I wish I didn't have to write this, but I can't get it out of my mind. Thankfully, I did not see him involved in any food prep so... maybe I can forgive it. I think? I guess?
Regardless, I will probably be back because I liked the food and it was super affordable and the staff is extremely friendly!
Oh and by the way. The tres leches dessert is TO DIE FOR.