La Arepa
$ • Food Truck
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Overall Rating
Review
Only one menu item has gluten and it’s cooked in a separate pan.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
- Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
- Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Good vegetarian options
Owner Response
That is right!
Thanks for the review!!
You're always welcome to visit us :)
Overall Rating
Review
Food is always great and almost everything is gluten free.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Owner Response
Thanks for taking the time to review us, your feedback means a lot to us. Come back again!
Overall Rating
Review
Very yummy! Items are clearly marked. I’ve eaten here several times and never had an issue. I’m a sensitive celiac. It’s not actually a food truck but located in a big building with other food vendors. Was very confused the first time trying to find it!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Owner Response
Thank you SO much!! we are super happy to be a safe place for you!
Please come back soon :)
From the owner
Welcome to our restaurant featuring a delightful Venezuelan menu. We take pride in catering to various dietary needs, including those following a gluten-free lifestyle. While our menu predominantly focuses on gluten-free options, we do offer one product that contains gluten - the Tequeño. However, we want to assure you that we prioritize food safety and take special precautions to avoid cross-contamination.
Rest assured, our Tequeños are prepared with utmost care. They are cooked separately on a dedicated pan, using their own set of tongs and knife. By implementing these strict measures, we ensure that our dining experience remains safe and worry-free.
So come and indulge in our Venezuelan culinary delights. Our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive menu means you can savor our dishes with confidence. Your well-being is our top priority, and we look forward to serving you with the utmost care and attention.
We also have a Food cart located at The Barley Pod 6035 NE Halsey St, Portland OR 97213.
Winter Hours:
Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Same Gluten Free menu!
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More Reviews
Overall Rating
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Owner Response
Thanks for the review :)
Overall Rating
Review
I’m a local college student and I get takeout/doordash from here pretty frequently! It’s not too expensive and super tasty. I normally don’t trust food carts because their kitchen area is so small, but everything here is GF except for one item that’s labeled on the menu and that they take care to prepare separately.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Good
Owner Response
You could not have said it better!!! Right on!!
Please keep ordering from us, is a pleasure to serve you :)
Overall Rating
Review
Gluten free empenadas and arepas, what a treat! Vegan/vegetarian options available as well. Real tasty!
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Owner Response
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! You are right, Arepas, and empanadas are super tasty and yes, we also have a vegan menu carefully served :)
Overall Rating
Review
Delicious! The empanadas and arepas are made with corn. Try the shredded beef empanada, you won't be disappointed. The flavor is delicious.
I got take out by delivery so I can't speak to the precautions or safety but based on others reviews I feel confident this is a safe dining spot for the sensitive (aside from apparently one item on the menu having gluten but I don't know that it goes in the fryer).
Quality & Quantity
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Overall Rating
Review
All the menu is gluten free, just one item has gluten and is cooked on a different friyung pan
