HEADS UP- this is NOT a restaurantthere is one chef who sets up a pop-up in various locations. We were not aware of this at first so we walked to two different locations before finding the right one, which was at Mayes Oyster House on Polk St. Finally came across the correct location on his Instagram story at @arepasenbici. Now we know to also check his website at arepasenbici.com *WAIT TIME- our party of 3 arrived right around 7 pm. We were a bit confused upon arrival since there were no other customers, only a bartender on FaceTime and a DJ jamming out by himself in the corner. We were worried that we went to the wrong place again, but it turns out that majority of the chef 's customers ju...
I have never tasted food prepared with such LOVE! Every bite transports you to a happy place, everything is hand crafted and made with the best ingredients. I can't wait until he has a brick and mortar because we will be weekly regulars, we cannot recommend Victor and his delicious food enough. Our go to order is the Reina Pepiada (shredded chicken avocado), the Pabellon Criollo (shredded beef, fried plantains, black beans and cheese) and the Peluda (shredded beef and cheddar) and you can't go wrong with a side of the empanadas. The Guasacaca sauce is good on literally everything so be sure to get more than you think you'll need, you won't regret it.
I had a fantastic dining experience! It had been a while since I enjoyed Venezuelan cuisine, and this meal truly brought me back to my roots. A big thank you to Chef Victor for making my time in San Francisco even better. We sampled tequeños, empanadas, ice cream with dulce de leche, arepas with chicharrón, and my favorite—cachapas. The flavors were incredible, definitely the best I’ve had in San Francisco. If you want to try Venezuelan food, I highly recommend following him. It was an amazing experience, and I will definitely return whenever I get the chance. Enjoy!
Any chance we get to have this is worth the drive from Oakland. The chef is making food that San Francisco is sorely lacking and doing so with love. These dishes transport folks to another place and time (often home) with a bite.Get the cachapas, order four and take some to go. Sweet corn arepas with house made fresh cheese are a world beater, something almost everyone will love instantly.
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Got to try arepas en bici last weekend! The pickup was super easy and really punctual, which we thoroughly appreciated! I ordered the reina arepa and really liked it. The size of the arepa was perfect and the filling was substantial and tasted delicious. I think it could’ve used a touch more salt but overall would recommend trying this!
Chef Victor possesses a wonderfully creative spirit, which is evident in the authenticity of his cuisine. He is a genuinely humble individual, and this restaurant has great potential for growth. I highly recommend trying his dishes and considering a visit to his offsite locations as well.
The food quality is great, and not only is it delicious but if you grew up in a Latinx household, it tastes like home. There’s something so warm and nostalgic about these arepas. Chef Victor is awesome- just an all-around good person bringing you some awesome food!
Arepas are amazing! Would recommend you trying all the combos. The fillings in the empanadas were good, but the dough was more of a deep fried mochi/chewy texture which is not as good as a a flaky pastry. Love the chef, great service!
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The food and service were excellent! I will definitely recommend this place to all my friends and family. I can't wait to come back!
Best arepas in the area, always fresh and delicious. The chef is very nice and attentive.
