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Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen

Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen

Arepa Restaurant and Latin American Restaurant$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
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    Shirley L.
    "Get the shredded beef pabellon arepa and garlic yucca fries"(18 Tips)
    Arianne K.
    "Get the shredded beef pabellón if you're looking for a classic dish, you..."(4 Tips)
    Earl W.
    "Yuca fries and empanadas are also great."(10 Tips)
    Ximena
    "Arepas and other gluten free deliciousness"(6 Tips)
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  • Candice I.heart icon on user image
    Candice Ibarra BúnMarch 4, 2016
    I'd like to try some other combinations, as the pabellon was good, but not super authentic or as flavorful as I'd hoped.
  • Adam B.heart icon on user image
    Adam ButterworthMarch 6, 2015
    I don't think you can go wrong, but make sure you try the sauces they leave on the table.
  • Anna D.
    Anna DApril 5, 2011
    Try the Pabellon (shredded beef, sweet plantains, queso fresco, and black beans) on Arepa bread! So tasty!!
  • Avaheart icon on user image
    AvaJuly 20, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    vegetariano plato is my favorite! anything with the plantains
  • Diane T.
    Diane Tate (Bisgeier)February 3, 2013
    Try the Arepa - with pollo, plantains, guac and sweet corn pocket: ariba arepa
  • Rob A.heart icon on user image
    Rob AtkinsonJune 26, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Hard to go wrong. Get the sweet yellow corn arepa
  • Wendy L.heart icon on user image
    Wendy LinFebruary 12, 2017
    Best arepas in town, get sweet corn
  • Paul T.heart icon on user image
    Paul ThorogoodNovember 21, 2015
    Great fast food the sauce is hot but worth it.
  • Timothy H.heart icon on user image
    Timothy HongSeptember 16, 2018
    Pulled pork pernil arepa! Fantastic.
  • Mansi S.heart icon on user image
    Mansi ShahMarch 3, 2016
    Veggie with the plantains arepa! Get extra sauce on the side
  • Hal M.heart icon on user image
    Hal MackinsFebruary 9, 2015
    The arepas and yuca fries are outstanding!
  • louda b.
    louda bayAugust 28, 2013
    The vegetarian cachapas is incredibly satisfying and tasty!
  • Ximenaheart icon on user image
    XimenaOctober 19, 2018
    Arepas and other gluten free deliciousness
  • annie .
    annie 🧸October 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Bring your gluten intolerant friends here. Because after all, where else are you going to take them? A
  • Lea D.heart icon on user image
    Lea Dessi-OliveApril 8, 2015
    All gluten free! Great food, quick and easy
  • Adrian R.
    Adrian RoesslerNovember 12, 2012
    Yummie arepa with the sweet yellow corn. Vegetariana is a nice combo!
  • Amina P.
    Amina PenoffFebruary 7, 2012
    get empanadas, they're the best. arepa is my fav vessel for the delicious meats.
  • Tim O.
    Tim O'ReillyDecember 15, 2013
    The beef with plantains on sweet corn is awesome.
  • George H.heart icon on user image
    George HayesAugust 11, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Go for the yellow tortillas here. It's amazing.
  • Chris M.heart icon on user image
    Chris MooreAugust 22, 2014
    Great sangria, loved the yucca fries
  • Grub Crawl
    Grub CrawlFebruary 28, 2012
    Share the yuca fries! And get them garlic. They also do half and half :)
  • Mohammed W.
    Mohammed WasfiAugust 26, 2014
    Pulled pork sweet Arepa and Yuca fries
  • Jeff R.heart icon on user image
    Jeff Reine 🌧February 11, 2016
    Just like mom makes 'em. If your mom is Venezuelan!
  • Angie C.
    Angie ChangMarch 20, 2014
    Great for gluten-free catering! Super tasty!
  • Cara H.
    Cara HirschMarch 26, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    In addition to all of the delicious sandwiches, the coconut lime juice is quite tasty.
  • @JaumePrimeroheart icon on user image
    @JaumePrimeroNovember 19, 2014
    The sweet yellow corn arepas are crackalicious.
  • Priscila d.heart icon on user image
    Priscila de AlcântaraOctober 17, 2018
    The food is good, but not amazing as described here!! Not sure if I would go back.
  • Dave Z.
    Dave ZissouMarch 30, 2013
    the crispy chicken plato, yucca fries, black beans. maaaaaaaaaaan.
  • Sibel A.heart icon on user image
    Sibel AkcekayaOctober 19, 2018
    If the tables were cleaner , I might have liked it ..Dirt in the restaurant sets me off
  • Vi T.
    Vi TranApril 28, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The pork arepas are my favorite
  • Maria B.
    Maria BagnuloFebruary 22, 2014
    It was just O.K not great. The plantain chips were really good but the sandwiches were more like sloppy Joe's then actual sandwiches.
  • Sarang B.heart icon on user image
    Sarang BAugust 20, 2016
    Arepas were great, empanadas were so/so. Very busy at lunch time.
  • Jo-Ann D.heart icon on user image
    Jo-Ann DeasisJanuary 20, 2015
    The fried chicken arepa is SO TASTY
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    TV Food MapsSeptember 3, 2014
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  • mcldiebel
    mcldiebelJune 6, 2010
    gluten-free, maize wich with pulled pork, corn pancake with tofu and plantains. don't forget the yuca fries.
  • Grub Crawl
    Grub CrawlFebruary 28, 2012
    Get number 3 with Arepa. The sweet plantains will go well with it.
  • Jack P.heart icon on user image
    Jack PhamOctober 7, 2015
    Coconut lime drink is so good.
  • Valentijn K.heart icon on user image
    Valentijn KintDecember 13, 2014
    Perfect for a quick healthy bite.
  • Sahana K.heart icon on user image
    Sahana KumarOctober 14, 2015
    Beans are yummy
  • Jeremy
    JeremyDecember 19, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Skip the empanadas, get an arepa!
  • Stephen D.
    Stephen DeckerMay 27, 2013
    Try the Nachos Pica Pica. It's a pile of deliciousness.
  • Patrick P.heart icon on user image
    Patrick PiquetteApril 12, 2015
    Arepas are very good
  • Luis R.
    Luis Romo-RomoApril 26, 2012
    if u don't know hat to drink, order a parchita juice! it's amazing
  • annie .
    annie 🧸June 14, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the pabellon maizewich. You will not regret!
  • Adam G.
    Adam GellerApril 21, 2012
    $ 1 pour over coffee during April. Delicious and cheap
  • ViatorStaff
    ViatorStaffAugust 25, 2010
    The La Vegetariana is where its at. Plantains, avocado, black beans and a maize pocket of deliciousness.
  • 💋Micaela
    💋MicaelaJanuary 3, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    A little pricey but very delicious!
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistApril 29, 2010
    All entrees at this spot for Venezuelan goodness come flanked with one of three magical corn-conctions. Read more
  • Lisette E.
    Lisette ElizaldeApril 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the empanadas or the pabellon arepas. You won't be disappointed.
  • Heather P.
    Heather PDecember 22, 2011
    Great wheat free place but alas, no wheat free beers.
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