Arepa Please

Arepa Please

474 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL

★★★★★4.7(2,063 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Venezuelan gem in Jacksonville masterfully blends a leisurely café atmosphere with bold, craveable flavors—think perfectly seasoned arepas like the Queen and Jax Blonde alongside crispy tequenos and fresh pressed juices that transport you straight to Caracas. The staff genuinely cares about getting details right, whether that's nailing gluten-free options or steering you toward their standout specialty drinks, making it feel less like a quick stop and more like discovering a hidden local escape right in your neighborhood.

What to expect

Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu.

Light foodSpecialty drinksMeetingsTraditional drinksSlow sit

Google Reviews

Maddie Mae
★★★★★2 months ago

Super delicious arepas! I got the Queen and the Jax Bond and both were amazing. The fresh blackberry juice was also phenomenal. The staff was very friendly and know exactly what was gluten free and what wasn’t (plenty of GF options!) and asked if I had an allergy. As someone…

Herb
★★★★★2 months ago

I stopped by this Venezuelan spot in Jacksonville and ordered the chicken gyro platter, and I have to say — it was a ton of food for such an affordable price. The portion size alone makes it worth the visit. The biggest surprise for me was the fries. They were absolutely out of…

David
★★★★★3 months ago

Wow oh wow. Take time and come here. Absolutely phenomenal. Hidden gem. So many options, I don’t think you can go wrong. The Jax blonde was exceptionally well seasoned. You may think it’s like Barbacoa or maybe crockpot beef, but you would be wrong. It was bursting with flavor.…

T Mccool
★★★★★4 months ago

This place honestly felt like vacation, like stumbling upon a hidden local gem while exploring side streets in a cruise port, in all the best ways. I pass it otw to work and have been wanting to try it for at least a year. Mostly bc I had no idea what an arepa was. I had time…

Stephanie Holbrook
★★★★★6 months ago

Wow! This food here is flavorful and delicious. Highly recommend the Jax Blond. The server gave us their cheese sticks, tequenos, which were amazing. Be careful when taking a bit though, can be a little messy. I can’t wait to go back and try other items. It gets pretty busy at…

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