naguara arepas — Restaurant in Jefferson Township

We started with an order of empanadas- beware, the picture does not accurately represent the order. The picture on their menu shows 3 empanadas with 3 different dipping sauces- the order is just 1 empanada and we had to ask for the sauce, which is just one bottle of an avocado sauce. The black bean and cheese empanada was very good, the cordon bleu one was ok. We shared an arepa, which was plenty of food for the two of us to share. The tables were pretty crowded together. We had to ask for utensils, sauce and our drinks. Overall, I'm giving it a 4 due to these things, but I...

Hidden gem. Best arepa I’ve had in Chicago. The Reina is so fresh and the avocado is perfection. Portions are massive we got way too much food. Hanburguesa is big bough for two as was the arepa. Tres leches was delicious and these are the best cheese sticks I’ve ever had. The sauces add so much. The people were very friendly but definitely surprised to see two very white people and didn’t speak much English. Be prepared to google translate the menu if you don’t speak Spanish. Very authentic and brought me back to making arepas in college with my Venezuelan friends....

Hit up Naguara Arepas for lunch and was pretty satisfied. Grabbed a fried arepa with shredded beef and cheese and a side of tequeños. The arepa was crispy on the outside, cheesy and savory inside—solid comfort food. Tequeños were good, though I wish they were a bit warmer. Service was friendly and quick, and the spot had a chill vibe. Definitely coming back to try more...