Pica Pica Arepa - Reviews

My experience at this restaurant was very positive. It's a great gluten-free place. The Arepas were really good, and the person taking orders was super nice. Everything is gluten-free, and the atmosphere, service, and food all received a 5-star rating.

I had high hopes for this restaurant, especially as a first-time visitor to a Venezuelan restaurant in SFO and being Venezuelan myself. Unfortunately, the food was not representative of good Venezuelan cuisine. I ordered an arepa, and the caraota sauce was unpleasantly acid, which it shouldn't be. The grilled chicken tasted as if it had been cooked two days prior. The service was also lacking; the lady who assisted us did not provide good customer service. The atmosphere felt off, and the restaurant appeared neglected in some way.

I’m so heartbroken. Every time I’m in SF, I make sure to eat here as a celiac. All other times, my friends and I have had lovely experiences, and the food is always amazing. I came in yesterday, and a woman in a gray Cal sweatshirt took my order. I’ve never seen her there before, but she was so rude, gave me nasty looks, and watched me eat my food across the room the whole time, scoffing to herself. I talked with my friends about my experience, and they too said she was extremely short and rude to them. I’ll never be coming back unless this woman is dealt with accordingly. This has upset me so much. *edit: I see online that the manager fired the employee responsible for the racism so I removed my comment about that. I applaud how quickly she took action, but it doesn’t describe the bizarre experience my friends and I had with the server : (

If you're looking for a quick bite that offers a different flavor and is fulfilling in taste, Pica Pica might be the place for you. I've visited many times after playing sports and needing something to tie me over. I particularly love their Arepas, with a good variety to choose from. Their yuca fries are consistently yummy. The staff is efficient in moving orders, and the atmosphere is suitable for a quick meal. I recommend giving it a try if you haven't already.

My experience at the restaurant was marked by weird attention from the girl taking the orders. She even charged us $0. 50 for the box to go, which was unexpected. The food was weirdly spicy for what I expected from Venezuelan cuisine.

My experience at the restaurant was a bit mixed. The coconut lemonade was nice. However, if you're accustomed to Mexican food, I'd suggest opting for the white corn, as the yellow corn was too sweet for my taste. The reviewer metadata indicates that Yuca Fries Basket was a recommended dish. Parking was described as somewhat difficult to find, despite free street parking being available. The reviewer rated the atmosphere a 3 and service a 4, with food also receiving a 3. Vegetarian options were clearly labeled, and the restaurant was somewhat recommended for vegetarians. There was no wait time.

My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! The food was absolutely delicious and flavorful. I was particularly impressed with their amazing sauces. The service was incredibly fast, and the cachapa was a standout – it falls apart and is wonderfully soft and melts in your mouth. The atmosphere and service both received a perfect 5/5 rating, and the food was also rated a 5/5. It's great to know they offer vegetarian offerings and are highly recommended for vegetarians, with 100% gluten-free options available. The wait time was no wait at all, and the wheelchair accessibility is excellent with step-free access from the sidewalk. While parking can be difficult to find, the overall experience was highly positive.

My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, primarily due to the fabulous food. I ordered the pork pernil sweet yellow corn arepa, which was delicious as heck. It was generously stuffed with pork and a fat slice of avocado, making it incredibly flavorful. While it is a little pricey, I understand this is likely due to the area. A minor point of feedback is that I wish the sauces were explained or kept refrigerated, as they sat out on the tables all day and most bottles were unmarked. Despite this, I will definitely be back!

My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, primarily due to the delicious food. The arepas were incredibly flavorful, and the yuca fries were perfectly nice and crispy. I also enjoyed all the tasty sauces they provided. Overall, a great culinary experience!

If you’re planning to order empanadas, just be prepared — you’re basically paying full price for a bite-sized snack.