Guasaca Arepa & Salsa Grill

We based our food on Venezuelan cuisine, while embracing some of the wonderful elements of American cuisine. By introducing the Arepa and some unique South American flavors to the Triangle market, we wish to be perceived as an alternative to the more traditional food concepts.

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  • Phone

    (919) 322-4928

  • Website

    guasaca.com

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  • Type

    Arepa Restaurant

Address

4025 Lake Boone Trl #107 Raleigh , NC 27607 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Comments / 94


Keywords:

arepas healthy food guasaca sauce casual good for a quick meal trendy lively great value chicken outdoor seating plantains salads cilantro sauce inexpensive pork parking avocado sweet potatoes lunch clean
Melissa Ashley

Unique twist to cultural cuisine. With the dining casual style of Moe's, this Venezuelan grill serves amazing portions of arepas , Guasaca guacamole + salad/bowl options. Added bonus: affordable !

Carlos Russo

You must try their Arepas if you're in the area. Grilled chicken & guasaca sauce is perfect. Or just make your own!

Ashley Aponte

OMG , it was great . My mother always bought me food , but she never took me there. The center is so beautiful I felt like I was in Europe lol , but the food is excellent. The lines are okay but worth

Christian Alvarez

I normally don’t like Hispanic or Hispanic-inspired food (despite me being Hispanic) but I can definitely never get tired of eating here! Advice: Get the sweet plantains !

Harrison

first time here. holy crap. so tasty. got two signature arepas - chicken & vegetarian . cute place & mostly latin music playing! definitely coming back.

GRETTA H

I easily eat here once a week. It's easy not to get bored with all the combination options of fresh meat and veggies . Love the cilantro sauce on anything!

Emma

Yummy arepas !! Basically like a corn-meal pita pocket stuffed with whatever you want in it:)

Camilla Calhoun

Really love the feel of this place and the food is delish. The tilapia is extremely flavorful with just the right amount of spice! Very fresh

George Lee

Machata arepa is the pick but all are tasty. Gets a bit busy at lunch .

Jayadheer Taduvai

Arepas !! Get the one with chicken loaded with sweet potatoes .. *feels like heaven*

Lisa B

Tried the signature chicken arepa and it was delicious! Simple ingredients yet extremely flavorful. Love it!

Mandy Steinhardt

Try one of the arepas ! I like them but always get a brown rice bowl with plantains and steak . I get the guasaca to put on top.

Kevin G

The only bad thing about this place is that I wish I lived closer!

L Troy Adams

Everything here is very fresh...Everything has a clean ,organic flavor...The Guasaca Sauce and chips is marvelous.

Gina

Arepas are affordable , healthy, and delicious! Not to mention fast! Great vegetarian options !

Frank S

Everything here is delicious. Also, while it may be tempting, never remove your Arepa from the pocket-bag. It'll end up all over your pants.

Melanie W.

I'm obsessed with this Chipotle style arepa place. The prices are reasonable and the food is great.

M.L. W.

Pork , Chicken & Steak Signature Arepas are all amazing. You can't go wrong with any of these!

Anthony Pittman

Excellent food! This is a great introduction to Venezuelan cuisine.

Stacy Parker

I love this place! Everyone is always so nice. I add the plantains to everything...they are delicious!

Serious Eats

Guasaca serves savory arepas with well thought out fillings at a bargain prices .

Chris Fischer

Food is fantastic and reasonably priced. Try a steak arepa especially if you love grilled onions with your steak !

Crystal Mantalvanos

Excellent food, very friendly service . Can't wait to come back!

Chuck Odom

Steak arepa with white cheese , black beans , plantains and cilantro sauce . Crazy good!

Skye Wilson

The red sauce that comes with the Mechada arepa is delicious! As was the Avocado Chicken salad arepa .

Rakesha Johnson

Everything... my fave is the cilantro sauce & plantains , extra plantains are a must!

Lisa McQueen

The arepas , salad & rice bowls are DELICIOUS!!! We also loved the guasaca!!!

David Heiser

The steak and vegetarian arepas are awesome. Especially with the cilantro sauce .

Katie Ahrens

Although the prices are extremely low, don't let that fool you into thinking you need more than one. Super dense and yummy.

Cat Flynn

The tilapia arepa is possibly my favorite thing to eat in all of Raleigh.

Amanda

Inexpensive , messy, tasty Venezuelan sandwiches . The guasca sauce with avocado was fantastic.

Eric Olson

Everything! Go for the specials instead of making your own.

Eric Olson

Everything! Go for the specials instead of making your own.

Leah Black

Guasaca sauce is amazing! And the chicken arepa is fantastic. So much flavor!

Melinda Kate

Amazing food. Always try something new, you will never be disappointed!

Gina

Delicious and interesting fillings and sweet sauces . Excellent vegetarian option !

Kelsey Nicole

This place is amazing, get the vegetarian salad ! The guasaca and the plantains are heavenly.

luca piazza

The Arepas are really good and tasty. Great value for the price.

Rommie GB

The food is just unbelievable! Everything is delicious we just can't get enough

Dotty Little

Was offered a sample if the Guasaca sauce with avacodo and fell in love! It is so good!

Angel Macias

Brings a whole new flavor to Raleigh and shows the city how much diversity there is in the world!

h

Like chipotle but local. Green sauce is amazing. Unless you have lactose intolerance

Danielle L.

First time trying arepas and I am in love!

Matt Kelley

No other place like it! I recommend an arepa and you gotta at least try the guasaca!

Lauren Blackwell

Everything is great, try the guasaca and the mustard sauce . Can't go wrong.

Ines Pagan

Love everything but the tilapia signature is fabulous! Both sauces are divine!

Karyn Bragman

Signature chicken arepa is my go to...so yummy!!

Melissa Schofield

So yummy! The arepas are good but if you are a little hungrier, go for the bowl!

Raleigh Citizen

Guasaca, adds but a rather unique lunch option for Raleigh: Guasaca appears to be the only restaurant in Raleigh that serves arepas . Read more

Dana McCall

Get the Mechada signature arepa or the Chicken with black eyed peas w/ cilantro sauce

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