I went to try this restaurant on Saturday, March 5 and I went along with my two best friends and my partner and we thought it was absolutely delicious! I got the chicken and Carne Asada arepa with lettuce tomato avocado and cheese and it was so delicious! My other friend also got a carne asada arepa and spicy wings with fries. I tried there passion tea and that was my favorite drink in this trip. When we arrived there was probably about four couples in there eating but by the time that we were leaving there was a long line of people and I tell you know that there’s a restaurant is so delicious and everything is made from scratch and get to see the ladies making it in the back. Also it is very clean and then on top of it as soon as someone leaves someone goes in and cleans it but I definitely recommend and I will definitely go back again!

There was a long line when we got there but it moved quickly. For the agua fresca, the passion fruit was the winner but we also tried the lime with sugarcane which was very citrusy. The reina arepa was my favorite. The mixed grill meat plate for 1 was a hearty size. We tried the arepa cachapa which was a nice mix of sweet and savory. Empanadas were good take out for the road.

Delicious food! Wasn’t sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised with the tastes. Restaurant is more casual since you order at the from and seat yourself. Would highly recommend!

Best food I ate all weekend. Good gluten free options can be hard to find but the arepas here are incredible, not to mention extremely affordable. For the cost of one cocktail at any casino you can get 2 arepas and a drink too. I highly recommend the pineapple drink.

Really good arepas. They fill them up and have great flavour. They are gluten free and safe for celiacs. We had 5 types and they were all delicious. The plantains were really good too. You can also get gelato. I wish I could go back!

Food was good . Service was amazing ! Robert the cashier answered all of our questions with such care and enthusiasm!! I highly recommend everyone to come and check Viva Las Arepas ! Robert deserves a raise honestly

I’m definitely not an expert but seems very authentic. We enjoyed our food especially the fried plantains. One arepa is a main dish portion size especially with a side. Very filling.

The food was soooo good. I had the pork ribs with fries, black beans, and a plain arepa. The meat was so flavorful and tinder! The beans were seasoned so good as well. My friend had the Carne asada arepa with avocado and he inhaled it lol. I ordered the Maltin drink because it was described as a mix of coke and Dr, Pepper. Boy is that a terrible description. I hated the drink lol. Anyway, If you're in Vegas definitely stop by this place. It's at the end of the strip and the Deuce bus drops you off right in front.

Friendly staff. Bilingual, the place is clean and chill. The food is very very good. I highly recommend stopping by. I recommend the passion fruit water. The empanadas ( shredded beef). Go and enjoy.

big tequeños, was licking my fingers after these arepas - would give 6 stars if i could 🤌

Delicious authentic Venezuelan food, arepas are very tasty and decently priced. Free and easy parking outside.

Clean, welcoming store with menu in Spanish and English. There are plenty of tables both inside and outdoors. The arepas are reasonably priced and totally delicious. The corn-mill cakes are toasty, fresh, and stuffed with your choice of filling. Besides the Reina Pepiada & the Shredded Beef arepas, we enjoyed the fried plantains and the yuca root fries. Service was energetic and friendly. Great dining experience. Make sure to pay a visit when in Vegas.

Went here on a recommendation from a co-worker and hot damn, That place was delicious!! I got the Reina Pepiada and it was crispy from the masa on the outside and warm on the inside. The filling has a nice shredded chicken texture mixed with some housemate cilantro salsa. I didn't even mind messing up my lipstick - it was worth reapplying. 😉 and yes I sipped some of the sauce out the cup too lmao The passion fruit juice was lip-smacking good. It was sweet and tangy I'm the tounge with a flavorful fruity after taste. I had a bite of some black beans and they have a wood/smoked flavor to them with a well-balanced cumin flavor. They didn't skimp on flavor today! First time trying platanos too. It was all a 5/5 . Great Service. Great Food. Definitely coming back.

It’s the first time in my life I’m trying arepas! 🤤 they are delicious 🤤 omg 😳

Not cheap, but worth every penny! Places serving any kind of (in this case mesquite) wood-grilled meat are hard to come by and wood hasn’t become any cheaper these days, so this is definitely a place worth trying if you’re into that. Consider it an investment in your taste buds. The gluten free Arepas are awesome and made with quality corn flour. The most popular one is the #1 beef arepa and seriously just start with that one. Might appear overpriced, but remember where you are and really the quality makes it worth it. I was there with a friend so we each had an Arepa (#1 and #11) plus we shared a one person mixed grill with the yuca fries and plantains. Skip the regular fries and go for the yuca fries, seriously! All of this left us very satisfied, but yeah the total cost plus a 20% tip was $60. Friendly bilingual staff, family friendly place and clearly a staple with the locals. Don’t miss out if you’re nearby!

"En el nombre del Padre, del Hijo, y de El Espíritu Santo, Amen. Ok mijo, tell me how have you sinned." "Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. My last confession was 30 years ago but I have committed a grace injustice to my love..." "My child, God provides forgiveness for those that--" "Las Vegas has extravagant buffets, posh hotel choices, and standard fare. Yet, tucked away between the modern Las Vegas Strip and the OG Freemont / Downtown area you have Viva Las Arepas, which rivals any food experience you'll have in Las Vegas." "Wait, are we talking about food--" "As an avid taco enthusiast, it may strike some as antithetical that a taco connoisseur would spend time at an arepa shop. I would agree and prayed to the taco Gods that--" "Mijo , there are no--" "they would not judge me. I stopped by as they were one block away and walking distance from my start at The Strat." "You went to Las a Vegas and this is the sin you are--" "As soon as you walk in the brightly colored menu jumps at you and the restaurant is adorned with pictures of the plates but gives a lively atmosphere. After some friendly discussion with Roberto, who was super helpful and educational in his Venezuelan creations, we ended up getting a Pabellón Arepa (Beef, Black Beans, Plantain & Cheese) and a Cachapa (w/ carne machada) along with una agua de Mango y una agua de panela." "Son, is this a confession or are you reviewing--" "YES, I must confess! It started with the drinks. The panela (sugar cane) was delicious; I expected this very sweet drink but it was carefully balanced and oh my god--" "You actuallu shouldn't say --" "Yes sorry, but then the mango drink, it tasted so fresh, it was better than any mango drink I've had at any taqueria, aye Dios mío--" "You said it again but in Spanish, you --" "The Pabellón arepa came out and it was incredible, the beans and cheese played off each other so well but every now and then you'd get a bite of the plantain... that sweetness really added to the experience. The masa of the arepa is obviously homemade and had a great hold on the foods. Thin and crispy but still with heft. But father... it was the arepa cachapa that has me confessing today, I have sinned." "I have a feeling you haven't really sinned--" "I fell in LOVE with this arepa cachapa! It's a masa of fresh corn with cheese and I added shredded beef (carne machacada). Father, I never saw thought I'd fall in love with another food that wasn't tacos but here I am. The arepa's fresh corn prep gave it a sweetness that matched a pancake with syrup without the overly saccharine feel of being at an iHOP. It truly was amazing, and the cheese pull, the seasoned beef, and the combo of flavor pulled my stomach and heart strings. It was love at first bite..." "Why are you crying? "I've committed adultery to my beloved tacos, I can't believe I gave my heart to another Latina concoction that has stolen--" "Adultery only applies to people, not tacos or arepas!" "Wait, what?" "Did you seriously come here to repent for betraying your love for tacos?" *silence* "My son, there's a box of tissues by your left knee to wipe away your tears and to clear your nose." "Thank you father. I'll be on my way then, my conscience clear from any wrong doing. Peace and chicken grease be with you." Pro tip: Go with a group of folks and order a few and then cut them in half and try them, they are so worth multiple bites but with there big size you prolly wont able to unless you're a glutton like me and go to church confess.

You smell the mesquite smoke when you enter the restaurant. The Parrilla Mixta por una persona es muy Bueno. They are friendly and the wood (mesquite) fired smoked meat is great. The salad has a different dressing which is very good.

Clean, casual, fast counter service with authentic Venezuelan food. We ordered a few Arepas and left impressed. Steak (w/lettuce and tomato) and roast pork (tomato)... they come with two traditional sauces... one green and a little spicy the other more of a creamy sauce... kinda liked both together. Look forward to trying a lot more of the menu (ribs, chicken, stew, etc)

Food was mediocre. There was a chicken bone in my arepa and a hair in my cheese empanada. Flies inside the restaurant bothered me the whole time as well. Seemed like I was bothering the cashier with ordering. I won't be back.

This Venezuelan Eatery just north of the strip is the TRUTH! I have NEVER had a Arepa this packed with flavor and meat! It was the size of a BURGER! The Hallaca, a Venezuelan Tamala wrapped in Banana Leaf was tender and succulent. Filled with Savory beef and Sweet plantains. If your in the area, put on your to EAT LIST!

Fantastic place! Easy to find at a main intersection. Once inside you’re greeted by a friendly staff. The decor is warm and cozy. Ive had Venezuelan food before in other states but this one in particular is takes the cake. We order the mix plater, grilled beef arepas, and a few sides along with passion fruit drinks. Everything was well seasoned perfectly cooked and tender. Service was very fast and we enjoyed every bit of it. I will definitely be back again to try other items on the menu. I highly recommend this place. You wont be disappointed.

Honestly I would rate it 4.5. Overall really delicious and happy to see vegan options but would love to see more vegan alternatives and more variety sauces. Super yummy Strawberry Frescas! 👍🍓✌️

AMAZING. WOOD FIRED BEEF WAS DELICIOUS. VEGETARIAN OPTIONS AS WELL. FAIR PRICES FOR WHAT YOU GET. #13. Arepa Cachapa is super good as well. Plus the homemade sauces are amazing! You will not have any regrets eating here.

Super delicious. Great service. Authentic venezuelan food.

Everything we ordered was delicious! We went twice since we were staying at the Strat. The menu is easy to understand. The food was ready pretty quickly.

This place is bomb. I’ve ordered from the other side of the city to dining in. Both are worth it. The restaurant itself has a really nice exterior with neon sign and other lighting around the spot which makes it really inviting to go in. The left side is the seating and the right side is the ice cream spot. I’ve had the beef and chicken arepas which are bangin. The meat is seasoned well and very flavorful . I’ve had the empanadas which is are very good. The Fresca soda is bomb taste like cotton candy 🍭 The cilantro ranch sauce is king. Put that sh!t on everything so fire 🔥. The other sauce is good too. The staff is super friendly. And there is an outside patio with tv if you choose to dine that way. The overall vibe is great and I keep going back. And the ice cream is the icing on the cake 🧁 to finish

Best arepas in town! Great service that is fast and friendly. Amazing choices on the arepas, but I highly recommend the #7, which has chicken and avocado. The fried plantains are delicious too.

The food was very flavorful. The price was a bit high. 1 wood fired beef arepa, 1 cheese empenada, 1 can coke was over $16. It is worth trying if you are in the area.

We enjoyed our meals. Cachapa with beef, empanada, and rice and beans. Recommended.

Really good, authentic Venezuelan food. Best of all, though, are the incredibly gracious staff. I am trying to regain my fluency in Spanish and asked if I could order in Spanish. The staff went above and beyond in their encouragement. Definitely worth checking out for a hardy and well-priced lunch.

Arepas are Amazing, Prices are also Great. Great Customer service and The passion fruit Drink is absolutely amazing.. Definitely a must when in Vegas if not a local Like myself..

Very good food and worth the navigation through the construction. The carne is amazing and you could drink the verde and creme sauce they give you. It's open, it's clean and it's a nice cool place to eat amazing Arepas.

This restaurant has a fun and laid-back atmosphere. They have many authentic dish choices such as arepas and empanadas. The empanadas were my favorite. This restaurant is connected with a gelato restaurant. So, the desert is just a step away after your meal. Overall, my partner and I had a positive experience.

Venezuelan inspired food that was as good as the rating. The arepas were as I remembered when I was in Columbia, with a lot of meat in between. Smoked beef was great as was the pork butt. Lots of meat in the arepa even though the sandwich looks small. Lots of locals could be seen enjoying the food, a good sign. Two sauces were given with the good, creamy and a green sauce. Both were excellent accents to the food. There are other authentic food items like fried plantains, beverages and desserts. My son really like the place as well and wants to know when we can go back. Loved being able to get some empanadas again. Would like it if they were a little crispier like I had in Argentina, but still tasted authentic.

Good place to have a quick breakfast / lunch. Soup was great, however the rest of the food wasn’t as flavoured as you would usually get in other Venezuelan places. Overall experience was ok, the atmosphere wasn’t bad, nothing out of the ordinary. There was a “smoke” smell inside the restaurant, it sure if this is normal or something was happening this day. It was just a nuance. Regarding service, nothing there, you just order over the counter and bring your food to the table. Expect to be presented to tip just for taking the order. If you’re new visiting the area and looking for eating some Venezuelan food, stop by and get the “beef soup”. For drinks, not impressed with the “natural” juices, should have gone for the “Malta Polar” instead. If you’re driving, fear not, there’s enough parking spaces.

It was like taking a trip back to Venezuela. I had arepas, an empanada and a pastelito de guava. Everything was great! I highly recommend eating here!

I have been eating here for several years. The food is always on point. The service is fast and friendly, even when busy. They keep the restaurant very clean too. We always get the grilled mixed plate for 2, with sides of black beans and rice. The meats are grilled over a wood fire, and uniquely seasoned. It's more than 2 people can finish.

I loved the Arepas! I love the one wood fire beef (carne asada) and the beef shredded (carne mechada)! Service was good, and the sauces were delicious!

This is my go-to spot every time I visit Vegas. I could get filled on the Cachapa and tostones and be happy but the best Arepas are the pork and beef. Honestly you can't go wrong with anything here and the best drinks are the mango or passion fruit aguas.

Lives up to the hype. The carne is amazing, everything tastes super fresh. The restaurant is clean and cool and a nice yummy break from the strip.

This Argentina Food Was So Good. I'll definitely will recommend to my peers about this restaurant

The lady at the counter was so nice & patient while we were discussing what to order. The food was delicious & filling, definitely worth the prices. The interior of the restaurant had a nice atmosphere & there was plenty of seating. There was ample parking in the shopping plaza on a weekday night. I wish I had an arepas place this good nearby, I would definitely come back.

We went for lunch on a weekday. No wait time , it's a self service place. Food was made fresh and tasted great. Indoor and outdoor seating arrangements can easily accommodate large group.

We really enjoyed the meal here. The grilled meat was yummy and went nicely with arepas We love their fried yuca roots, it's 10 times better than fries!

I personally didn’t like it I’m sure its not there fault thats the only reason I’m giving 3 star

Good service! Food was not good. The cheese was awful with all the food choices. First time in my life I see empanadas with cheddar cheese. I’m honestly disappointed. Not worth coming to this place. Is not expensive, but the price is not worth for the quality.

Super good traditional venezolano food … the prices are reasonable… a must come eat if you like Venezuelan food … I give it a two thumbs up

This place is affordable and amazingly good! Recommend for a cheap, filling, and excellent meal. Got the pabellano after lady at front said it’s easily the best thing on menu

Must try!!! Best arepas I have ever tasted. The portions are big and they are stuffed well. My favorite was the pernil (pork shoulder) and I put some green sauce in it. The meat was so juicy and flavorful. We will be back before we leave Vegas.

Great Venezuelan food. Arepas, of course, but also empanadas and other traditional Venezuelan dishes. If you're looking for something different, give it a try.

FANTASTIC ! We stopped in on a whim and split a black bean and cheese arepa on our first day in town.. visited every day after. Tried the vegetarian one, carne asada, fried plantains. Affordable and absolutely delicious, plus the staff is wonderful. Eat arepas !!

Absolutely great authentic Venezuelan food and juices! Friendly staff. Would love to eat here again & again!