Hola Arepa

Awesome! I went for lunch and everything on the lunch/dinner menu is gluten free (if I’m remembering correctly!). I was so impressed with the flavor of the salsas in the chips and salsa appetizer and the arepas were amazing! I will be back!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

So delicious, very knowledgeable about GF. One of my favorites in the Twin Cities!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

Everything on the menu is gluten free, with the exception of one dessert. That dessert is made off-site and they said they’re really careful with cross contamination.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

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

Excellent for brunch! Lots of good cocktails and mocktails. Instead of having gluten free items marked, they had items that *aren't* gluten free marked. The whole menu is gluten free! The only thing on the menu that had gluten when I visited was an ice cream sandwich.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

Best. Ever. Worth the drive in rush hour. Everything is GF except for two desserts. Brilliant, vibrant flavors. Sweet vibe.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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

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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

i’ve decided I love yuca fries (as long as they’re still warm)! Drinks are fun, empanadas are awesome, and everything we’ve had is delicious (several kinds of arepas, moqueca soup). I had to get used to crunchy things in my pot-de-creme but if I think of it as a budino, it’s all good! The staff assured me the kitchen is dedicated and the few desserts that aren’t GF are made off-site and brought in for service)

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

this place is all gluten free except for 1 or 2 desserts. The portions sizes are very generous and the yuka fries are delicious! highly recommend:)

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

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

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

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

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

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

Holy cannoli Hola Arepa is not a run-of-the-mill arepa place. It is very much an elevated experience in food and fusions. Their mocktail and brunch menu was so impressive with flavor and presentation that I must try them at least 5 more times this week to get the full experience of the genius behind this place. Very gluten free and celiac safe. Three people at the counter bar dining separately were celiacs.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

My celiac child and I LOVE this place! Almost everything is GF. I think the only non-GF item is the graham cracker crumbs on one dessert. It is probably a good thing that we don’t live closer because we would be there all the time!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

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

Great gluten free meal! I had the chimichuri chicken arepa and it was delicious. I inquired about cross contamination (even though the menu stated most of the items were gluten free) and they told me everything was safe! No bad after effects except a very full tummy!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Fabulous!!!! Such a delicious meal with no worries. Just a few drinks have gluten. I’m definitely coming back

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

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

Everything is GF except for two desserts! Delicious Cuban arepa! The yuca fries were delicious and I’ll definitely be back.

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

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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

This place is my favorite! Almost all things are GF and the food is so incredibly good! The service is great and the atmosphere is so fun! Highly recommend!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

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

So so so good! Almost all the food is gluten free (just a dessert is the exception I believe), and it is so delicious! Only tiny con was that my waiter seemed a bit put off when I asked him to mark it for an allergy - he told me back that it was gluten free (as is almost the whole menu), and I had to reiterate a few times that I needed it to be really safe for me. I didn’t really feel like it was taken seriously by my waiter, but I think the restaurant as a whole does, and the risk is so low since there’s only one thing with gluten. Overall great food!

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

OMG! Everything is GF. I wanted to try everything. Everything sounded awesome. I settled on the Cuban. I'm only here for 4 days with lots of plans ...can't wait to go back. I also want to try their sister restaurant. It was so yummy. You need this restaurant in your life if you are GF

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

1st time eating here tonight. I will definitely be back! There are so many great GF options, the food tasted great, and the staff was very helpful!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

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

Great alternative to your typical sandwhich!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

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

I was here a few weeks ago and I brought my Nima to test the food. It was 100% gf! The chips, salsas, Yuka fries, the bean arepa and pork arepa. Recommend!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

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

Food was outstanding. Staff was great. Are here twice on our weekend in Minneapolis. I’m pretty sure they said there was only one thing on the menu at the time that had gluten. It was a dessert. Felt very comfortable Will definitely be back

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

Hola Arepa has made me feel confident in their knowledge of cross-contamination and celiac each time I have gone there. There are a lot of options for not only gluten free but also dairy free and vegan. Love the yuca fries and would highly recommend!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Reservations recommended

What an awesome experience. The whole menu is gluten free exempt maybe one or two items. They are aware of cross contamination and the food is amazing! You will not be disappointed.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Absolutely divine food! The specialty drinks were a bit small, but tasty and quite alcoholic. I have never written a review before, but between the unparalleled food and the alcohol, I am absolutely compelled…

The menu is pretty much entirely Gluten free - minus the ice cream sandwich. No matter, as I tried a vegan mango pudding for dessert (I also try to avoid much dairy) that I could only describe as happiness. I could not stop thinking about this fantastic mango chia seed pudding after eating it! Also had the Brussels Sprouts, which I’ve tried once at home before, and hated. This time, I was dumbfounded as to how good they were. Don’t ever try them any other way, unless you really know how to make them, but Hola Arepa really, really does.

I also had a specialty shrimp aguachile plate that is available for a limited time. I can’t explain how all of the ingredients made it so good, but after the entire meal, I felt like I should leave my English/Norwegian heritage, and learn more about Venezuela. My wife also very much enjoyed her slow roasted pork arepa. This place and this food is a gem, nothing like you’ve ever had elsewhere in Minnesota, and absolutely worth experiencing, more than once.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

If you are celiac and have been missing authentic Latin street food (including the staple chips and salsa, arepas, and fried yuca!) then this is for you. Everything except one dessert item is gluten free and it is an accent ingredient so risk of any cross contamination is super low. The flavors are delicious and everything is fresh. You can experience flavorful and safe gluten free cuisine here. Always make this a restaurant stop when I am in the Twin Cities.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Almost everything on the menu is gluten free, including the fried chicken arepa, which was AMAZING!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

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
• 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

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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Guava lemonade, mini churros, arepas! Yumalicious

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing food and very knowledgeable and helpful staff. I am Celiac and I would highly recommend Hola Arepa.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent food, good service. We had several small plates and all were fantastic, as were the entrees.

Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. Mostly everything is GF so makes dining less stressful and normal. Used my Nima sensor to test the gf smore chocolate cake and results were GF! :) Food is delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Terrific food, atmosphere and great service! My husband is celiac and he had no bad reaction. It was refreshing to be able to suggest that he could try a bite from my plate because everything is gluten free unless marked!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing food!! I generally consume reviews but seldom create them. This place was so good I had to post a review. It exceeded our expectations.

Everything was GF except some things on the dessert menu. Love the atmosphere!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Children’s menu very affordable. Great potion size. We loved the variety of salsas, pork and sweet potato arepas. Good local cider on tap. Beautiful tropical decor. Friendly, attentive wait staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So so so so SO very good. All items on menu are GF. Service was pretty good despite being very busy. I get the impression they are often very busy - plan accordingly. Totally worth it. Many spicy items on menu, so heads up if that's an issue for you. Highly recommend the arepitas app.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place is super fun! And they told me they LOVE Celiacs? Never ever heard that before:) A happy family of Celiacs!!

I didn't have any issues after eating here. It was tasty and the wait staff let us know that nearly everything on the menu is GF. They seemed to take it seriously. The fries were amazing.

My favorite twin cities celiac friendly restaurant. I would eat here every week if I could! Delicious food, delicious drinks, and I have never been sick after eating here (just very, very full)! Highly recommend!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I ate here last week and felt fine after dinner but experienced some GI issues the following day. I made sure everything I had was gluten free, so I’m not sure what caused it. I will try this place again since I love the food and see how I react. Has anyone else experienced this here?

Amazing food. I was so happy with my dish and love the venue!! Staff was great until it came to the end of the meal. We sat for thirty mins waiting for our check... not sure what happened.

The food was absolutely excellent, and the atmosphere is great! Yucca fries with the aioli verde were especially delicious. The food came right away despite a large influx of customers, and the service was bang on. This is a must go-to place for anyone, celiac or not.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Have been trying to get here for awhile. Well worth the haggle to do so. Ordered Chipotle Chicken....so amazing! Def a repeat. ❤

Everything (almost) is GF and safe! So many delicious choices for a celiac