Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen

Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen serves hand-made, slow-cooked arepas and other Venezuelan eats in the heart of San Francisco, CA.

8 / 10
506
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  • Phone

    (415) 400-5453

  • Website

    picapica.com

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  • Type

    Arepa Restaurant

Address

401 Valencia St (at 15th St) San Francisco , CA 94103 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer

Comments / 136


Keywords:

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SFGate

The menu has expanded as well , moving beyond just the arepas ($8.95) - grilled corn pockets stuffed with fillings like shredded pork , beef or cheese - to include ceviche , salads and platters. Read more

Ashok Lalwani

Literally a hole in the wall restaurant with very limited seating space but all that seem OK when the food is so awesome. Vegetarian Arepas , Cocunut lime drink, different dippings were delicious.

Laurissa

Loved the taro nachos and arepas . Great options for someone who can't eat gluten or dairy. Will definitely come again the next time I'm in San Fran. MASSIVE portions though.

Food Network

Enjoy fresh, authentic Venezuelan food at Pica Pica. Trythe Arepa Beef Pabellón — a corn pocket stuffed with shredded beef doused in homemade sauce , sweet plantains and a black bean spread. Read more

Julian Forero

I tried the empanadas , white arepa with beef and the sweet corn cachapa . Thoughts: white arepa mixed with sweet plantains , beef and black beans is an amazing combination, empanadas wouldnt get again.

Luke Bornheimer

The vegetariana plate with a sweet yellow arepa is delicious and filling. If you're with other people, consider grabbing the yuca fries starter—the fries are great with the aioli and the guac is bomb!

Adam Ma

Yuca fries were delish. Shrimp ceviche was soso. The sweet corn looked a little tastier than the regular I got. Pulled pork hands down better than the chicken . Super friendly staff , good service

Daniel Grayson

Wow. Wow. I was unprepared for how much I was going to love the shredded beef pabellón with the sweet yellow corn .

Lears Fool

Arepas are really the type of thing I feel you have to be in the mood for. If you aren't craving sweet corn mush, then hit all the other places in the Mission.

Justin McKissick

I've never had an arepa before, but I will have to again! Pork (?) black bean purée and plantains in a sweet yellow shell.

????Micaela

The grilled chicken arepa with sweet yellow corn and coconut lime fresh juice was sent straight from heaven to this place here on earth! ???? soo good!

Ansell

The sweet yellow corn is a really nice addition to the arepa !

Shaena

The vegetarian arepa is so good (&filling!) They've also got some great fresh juices . The coconut lime is really yummy & refreshing!

Bela Pulgar

Arepas , cachapas and empanadas . A bit pricey but the food is worth it. Try the coconut lime water. Can't wait to go back.

Kelly ????

Get arepas with the sweet corn shell (cachaca ) and add avocado . Put the spicy orangey creamy looking sauce on everything. Empanadas are fried and filled with queso fresco ~ yum!

Food Network

On Triple D, Guy called the arepas at Pica Pica a "corn pocket wonder." The gluten-free tortilla acts as the container for dozens of Pica Pica's dishes. Read more

Brian Strauss

Beef arepa is tasty. Good gluten free fair . Hard to prioritize this place over the other incredible Latin American food in the area.

Lu Silverstein

The Plato is awesome. But add Yuca frites to get the full savory experience. This was a very nice surprise.

Tim Macalino

The shredded beef pabellon is so YUMMY!! (Stuffed with plantains , blk. beans, queso fresco ).

Stephen Chisa

All of the arepas are great!

Margo Mary

The plantanes are so good! Better than El Techo rumor has it. I loved the coconut rice as well .

Sil Qdls

Amazing arepas and cachapas with many veggie options

Amanda Van West

Maizewich pabellon keeps me coming back! So much deliciousness packed in every bite...and it makes me exceedingly happy that everything is gluten-free here. ---> :) see?

Earl Williams

The spicy chicken catira with the sweet corn arepas are delicious. Yuca fries and empanadas are also great.

Dan Milano

Cool food - hard to eat more than a few fries . Split with a friend.

Bommy

Sweet yellow corn vegetarian arepa is delicious. Order a side if yuca fries too.

Coralie Sabin

Grilled chicken arepa is amazing! I asked for avocado too.

Allison Yu

The sweetness of the cachapa is out of this woorldddd. If you get it to go, don't forget the sauce!

Arianne Krekeler

Get the shredded beef pabellón if you're looking for a classic dish, you also can't go wrong with yuca fries !

Alicia Cocchi

Coconut and line juice drink is amazing and pairs perfectly with the food. Don't miss it if its available!

Sophie

Grilled chicken arepas and empanadas , so nice, after I was full for the whole day!

J S

Garlic Yuca fries were my favorite. Would suggest the pulled pork over the beef pabellon

Mike Virdure

The Grilled Chicken sweet corn Arepas is hella good! Highly recommend this joint if you dig Venezuelan food!

Kirk McMurray

Try the Beef Pabellón Cachapa - Delicious! @SirTeno you would love this Venezuelan treat. Thanks @LadyLexy of @Foodspotting acclaim!!

Vanessa Day

The grilled chicken cachapa was to die for! So filling. Sweet and savory at the same time.

Katie White

The Pabellón on the cachapa is always a favorite. If you like it spicy try the pica' pun salsa with some yuca fries too!

Zahra Nealy

Get the beef pabellon! Best dish I have had in a while. All of the sauces, especially pica pun are delish!

Ben Drucker

100% gluten free and delicious! They even have Omission beer .

Sonia Sanchez

My favorite arepa is the Pabellon - shredded beef , sweet plantains , black beans with queso fresco....It's Delicious!!!!

Simon Willison

Absolutely love the Asado Negro Cachapa

lynn friedman

great grilled chicken & avocado sandwich - make sure to add some red sauce - it's got flavor without the heat

Rah

DELICIOUS! Go there. Everything is great, but if you order the nachos , share! It's a huge order.

Samaher

Shredded beef arepa is verrrry delicious

Shirley Liu

Get the shredded beef pabellon arepa and garlic yucca fries

Namita D

Shredded beef arepa ????????

Amy B

Casual spot with excellent food. Arepas are filling!

Sarah

The plantains are delicious, and the food is extremely filling.

Jussi Häyhä

All gluten free and great for vegans .

Bill Toth

Everything! The nachos are even more awesome than they look.

Sharon

The sweet yellow Arepas with pulled beef were incredible!

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