Puyero Venezuelan Flavor

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"Walk into Puyero Venezuelan Flavor and the let the scent of stewed meat and the sounds of Oscar D'León lull you into becoming a regular. The crispy empanadas and super stuffed arepas are some of the best in Philly, and the cheese-stuffed tequeños are our favorite appetizers on South Street. It works for an impromptu meal on a casual night with a few friends, or when you don't want to share a fragment of your beautifully-stacked patacóne with anyone—even though it can easily feed two. Stop by and pair it all with a chuggable cilantro limonade, order an empanada or three, and count down the minutes until you can come back tomorrow." - candis mclean, alison kessler

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Puyero Venezuelan Flavor - Review - Society Hill - Philadelphia - The Infatuation

"You’ve probably walked by this unassuming, sky blue shop just off South Street and didn’t know everyone inside is having an incredible Venezuelan feast. It’s like you’ve been left out of the best inside joke in town. Bo Diaz baseball cards line the walls, Oscar D'León—aka, The King of Salsa—plays, while pairs on casual, early-in-the-game dates assess whether the way the other eats tostones is annoying. The six-bite empanadas and generously packed arepas are some of the best in Philly, and starting your meal with anything other than the crispy, cheese-stuffed tequeños would be a mistake right up there with getting a Phillies 2024 World Champions tattoo. But it’s the generously packed patacónes sandwiches that steal the show here (we’re partial to the pisao, stuffed with shredded chicken, gouda, crunchy mounds of cabbage, and spicy green mayo). Pair any with the chuggable cilantro limonade, dine in the narrow space with a couple of friends, or leave feeling included the inside joke—with a plantain sandwich in one hand and an arepa in the other. photo credit: NICOLE GUGLIELMO photo credit: NICOLE GUGLIELMO photo credit: NICOLE GUGLIELMO photo credit: NICOLE GUGLIELMO Food Rundown photo credit: NICOLE GUGLIELMO Cilantro Limonade We wouldn’t change anything about this lemonade. Each sip is refreshing and the perfect blend of sweet citrus and earthiness. photo credit: NICOLE GUGLIELMO Papelón con Limón It’s a cane sugar version of the cilantro lemonade, sans cilantro. So if you’re one of those unlucky people with the DNA marker that makes cilantro taste like soap, you’re in luck. photo credit: NICOLE GUGLIELMO Tequeños If we could train Society Hill pigeons to swoop in, grab a few, and drop them at our front door every 10 minutes, we’d quit our jobs to do it. These fried mini cheese sticks are served with a tangy, garlic-heavy guasacaca sauce. Get two orders. photo credit: NICOLE GUGLIELMO Reina Pepiada Arepa What would happen if a basic chicken salad sandwich got a fairy godmother who spruced it up for the ball? It would be this arepa with chicken avocado salad, gouda, and fried plantains. The arepa (a flat patty made of ground maize) is warm and toasty, and brings the whole thing together. video credit: NICOLE GUGLIELMO Empanada Warm, soft, baked golden brown pouches, seriously stuffed with tender chopped meat. Fillings rotate, but you should always get one. photo credit: NICOLE GUGLIELMO Patacón Pisao At first glance, you’ll be concerned with the logistics of actually biting this thing. But one firm press on the top of toasted plantain and a beautiful pressed sandwich is born. You can have it filled with your choice of pork, beef, or chicken (chicken is our go-to), and it’s topped with cabbage gouda, green mayo, ketchup, and queso blanco. It’s cheesy, meaty, crunchy, and a great magic trick for proving an enormous sandwich can disappear in minutes." - Candis R. McLean

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"What calms a sour stomach better than arepas or patacones (fried plantain sandwiches)? Almost all menu items at this hot Venezuelan spot come stuffed with fried plantains and some sort of shredded meat, beans, or cheese combo. Call for pickup or order online for delivery." - Jillian Wilson

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"Venezuelan flavor is maximized at this cozy spot that’s packed with Latin American cultural infusion. Eat their Pabellón Criollo bowl that includes marinated shredded beef, black beans, white rice, fried sweet plantains, and white cheese or try their outstanding Tres Leches cake that’s a stand-out in the city." - Ernest Owens

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"This small, colorful restaurant located near Fourth and South streets showcases authentic Venezuelan street food, including Venezuelan-style arepas rellenas (thick cornmeal patties stuffed with meat, cheese, and other fillings) and patacones (sandwiches with fried-plantain patties in place of bread). With a friendly staff and fast service, Puyero is popular for dining in as well as for takeout and delivery. The limited menu is geared toward meat eaters, but two of the arepas and several sides are vegetarian-friendly. Try the tequeños —deep-fried dough wrapped around white cheese—and the churros. Muy delicioso! Puyero is BYOB."

Karen Blanco

Google

We had the reina pepiada, tequeños, fried plantains with cheese, and the pabellón arepa. Delicious food, great service, and large portions (I wish the tequeños were more, but who doesn't?). We couldn't finish the meal so we took it to go. Really good price for volume.

Jennifer Davenport

Google

Quaint little spot, loved the music playing. Staff is very friendly and food was amazing 👏

Reven Smith

Google

I have been a patron of this restaurant since pre covid and have always enjoyed their food immensely. However, tonight my experience eating in was horrible. The guy who worked at the counter was incredibly rude from the moment we arrived, so much so that we felt uncomfortable even eating our meals in the establishment. We paid with a hundred dollar bill and he meticulously checked the bill multiple times, which was excessive and offensive when the first time he marked it with the pen it indicated it was real. When we first ordered I asked the guy if we could have our drinks before we went to our table and he cut me off by saying “I’ll bring you everything”, we then proceeded to wait 15 minutes before going up to ask for our drinks again which he begrudgingly gave to us. The restaurant was empty, we ordered 3 things and it took us 30 minutes to get our food. When we received the food, it was missing an extra sauce we had ordered and the cachapa was burnt. We went to ask for the extra sauce and he insisted that he gave us them and there was a brief back and forth before he agreed to sell us an extra sauce. I’ve spent hundreds probably close to a thousand dollars here since 2019, it was one of my favorite places in the city, and I honestly probably won’t come here again because of this experience.

Earnest Ly

Google

Great food overall. Loved the cheesesteak empanadas ($9 for 2). Pabellon was $12 but a sizeable portion.

Melany xo

Google

I was sooo excited to try this place because I know how good Venezuelan food is and the pictures/reviews people posted looked amazing, but unfortunately this spot wasn’t really good. The prices are a bit higher than most places and not worth the money, it’s very mediocre. Personally, the empanadas were the best thing we got and you weren’t really able mix or match them either. He drinks were pretty gross they had available were pretty gross. Besides that, the staff were very attentive and the place was clean thankfully.

B. Cheng

Google

**Overall Impression:** Puyero Venezuelan Flavor is a gem for anyone seeking authentic Venezuelan cuisine. Each dish is crafted with care, showcasing the vibrant flavors and traditions of Venezuela. Whether you’re indulging in the hearty Parrilla, savoring the comforting Pabellon Bowl, enjoying the crispy Chicken Empanadas, or sipping on the refreshing Cilantro Lemonade, you’re in for a treat. This is a place where every bite tells a story, and I can’t wait to return to explore more of their menu. Highly recommended! P.S. the sauces are amazing too!

w foodie

Google

We stopped by here for lunch, and both the food and service were wonderful. We’ve never had Venezuelan street food, and we thought we’d branch out this time and give it a try. The walls and tables are so colorful, which really brightens the mood of the whole place. We ordered the tequenos, patacon pisao with pork, cachapas todera with shredded chicken, and pabellon arepas. The service was super quick, and the food was delicious. My absolute favorite by far was the tequenos, which were so light for a fried food and came with a flavorful sauce. We will definitely be back to try other items on the menu!

Anonymous Reviews

Google

Cozy, eclectic interior adorned with beautiful wall art that adds charm to the space. The staff was kind and welcoming, though the wait time was quite long. likely due to being understaffed. That said, the food was well worth the wait. I highly recommend the arepas and yuca fries with guacamole. The cilantro lemonade was absolutely divine: refreshing, vibrant, and unforgettable.

Dub W.

Yelp

Consistently awesome. My favorite are the Cachapas, and the Reina Pepiada - so much so I haven't been able to try much else yet because those two are so good! The sweet corn pancake of the former and the Gouda cheese in the latter keep me coming back. Tequeños are a must no matter what else you try!

Andrew K.

Yelp

Fair warning, this meal is heavy and will absolutely fill you up. We started with the tequenos, as the reviews and menu made them seem like a must. The dough was quite enjoyable but beyond that it wasn't anything remarkable. The cheese was good but it wasn't gooey/pull-apart like you would expect from a more traditional cheese stick. The dipping sauce was nice, though. The patacon pisao was the best part of the meal. Difficult to eat but delicious. The flavoring of the mixture of sauces went well with the ham/pork combo. It was reminiscent of a Cuban sandwich. Don't usually love fried plantains but I thought this was done well. The ganadora I would not order again. I don't super love arepas to begin with and this was as dry as I was expecting. Usually the meat can save it but I really don't know why this meat was so sweet to the point where I just didn't want it. The cheese was fine but clumped on ad aesthetically just meh. Small spot with counter service. Food was quick enough as we were one of two tables.

Tom M.

Yelp

I didn't know what to expect. I've passed this place a million times and never had that much of a desire to check it out. I tried the patacón pisao. It was incredible. I've never had a patacón before, but I definitely will get plenty more in the future, and would also like to try other things on their menu too!

Jazzmen U.

Yelp

This is good food didn't love the chicken salad but everything else I got was delicious!

Danielle M.

Yelp

My daughter and I loved everything about this restaurant. The service was terrific. The tables had beautiful, colorful coverings. The food was amazing and almost everything is gluten free! I had an arepa with chicken salad, it comes topped with creamy shredded gouda. She had the chicken empanadas, which were crispy and delicious. I can't wait to return and try more dishes.

Komal R.

Yelp

30 mins wait time for a chicken arepa. The arepa wasn't even that great to justify the wait. They should have some paper napkins on each table and maybe some sauces? Atleast offer a glass of water to the patrons while they wait. There's a much better arepa place in Italian market with significantly less wait times and they have a few delicious sauces on the side.

Caroline C.

Yelp

I wanted to try something new for takeout that was also comforting and this was great! The clasica chachapas was so delicious and sweet and the parilla (grilled beef) arepa was amazing. The tequeños were very good and approachable but I didn't need them because of how generous the other portions were. The takeout experience was great and it was well packaged. Herb mayo is a must here!!!!

Chloe L.

Yelp

Great arepas and cachapas ! Reina pepiada especial is on point. Flavors were fresh and authentic Place is cozy. Loved he refranes on the wall !

Victoria T.

Yelp

Went here for a quick lunch break and it was rlly good. Service was quick and fast, definitely a more casual place to get something to eat on South St. i got the sweet plantains w/ cheese on top and the pabellon arepa. Portion sizes were BIG, definitely able to share between two individuals. For the appetizer + arepa, it was $19, which is pretty decent given the size.

Anna S.

Yelp

We came for the arepa but ended up getting the patacón pisao since we've never had one before. Their menu selection is very exciting since they have many iconic Venezuelan 'sandwiches'. If you don't know the difference between arepa, patacone, cachapa, they have these decorative poster flyers on the wall detailing what those foods are which was very helpful. The patacón pisao was very rich and heavy because of the fried plantain used instead of the bread. (Gluten free). I personally have a slight preference for arepa because they feel less greasy. One was very filling... it's definitely big enough to share with 2 people as a meal if you get sides along with it. I wouldn't get the patacone again but would come back and get the other items!

Olpha C.

Yelp

Pedi cachapa y estaba bastante buena. Para mi 8 de 10. Lo que no me gusto, es que no venden café y pedí mantequilla para la cachapa y tampoco tienen mantequilla y eso es increíble porque para mí cachapa sin mantequilla, no es lo mismo. El patacón si estaba delicioso.

Ben R.

Yelp

Walking in everyone in the building is speaking very fast Spanish. Guaranteed authenticity. I loved the food. I got what the man at the counter recommended and it was amazing. Very nice vibe in the building. Always love great food at good prices.

Greta H.

Yelp

Stopped in for a late lunch - deeply tasty, fresh and satisfying without leaving us stuffed. Sadly they were out of the cilantro lemonade - but it was 85 in April which means it must be good. Got the Papelon con Limon instead. Which, while sweet on its own makes perfect sense with the food & has plenty of lemon. The Arepa Reina Pepiada Especial was tasty and satisfying but the Patacon Pinton was the winning selection (there were no losers though) Definitely worth a stop in. The shredded meats smelled amazing, for another day.

Spencer W.

Yelp

small indoor shop, order up front and wait for food cool how they detail their menu and the differences between items for those who aren't knowledgeable. hard to look at the menu until you're at the front though which leads to taking a while to order. food is great, really want to come back to try other items drink was ok

Anh N.

Yelp

10/10 food. Would come back. Friendly server. Cute dining area. So yummy. Done. Send.

Kate F.

Yelp

My Venezuelan med school roommate introduced me to arepas years ago and I came to love them, so I was thrilled to discover this Venezuelan restaurant in Philly that is killing the arepa game! For those unfamiliar, arepas are Venezuelan sandwiches made on a soft, grilled corn pancake that is split in half and stuffed with filling. One of the most common fillings is Reina Pepiada (which means "curvy queen" in English!) and is an avocado-based chicken salad with smoked gouda. Puyero's Reina Pepiada Especial takes the already delicious Reina Pepiada and adds sweet plantains to take it to the next level --- incredible. We also tried the Special Domino, which is a tasty vegetarian arepa stuffed with black beans, avocado, and plantains. Both arepas were absolutely packed with filling and well worth the approximately $9 we paid for them. Make sure to add the green mayo, which is packed with flavor. We also enjoyed an order of taquenos, which are essentially mozzarella sticks surrounded in fried dough and cooked to perfection. Definitely among our top choices for a quick, casual meal in Philly.

Sarah A.

Yelp

One hungry Friday night, a group met up at Puyero Venezuelan Flavor for some Venezuelan street food, and it did not disappoint! We shared: - Tequeños (6): like mozzarella sticks, except lighter, because they're not breaded, and crispier--suggest eating them while piping hot with the variety of sauces provided (we especially liked the spicy red one)! - Empanadas (2): you cannot mix'n'match, but the cheese/potato empanadas were delightfully crispy on the outside and smooth on the inside (and, apparently, gluten-free!). - Yuca Fries: Skinny-cut yuca fries served with a side of guasacaca (a delicious Venezuelan-avocado-dip). - Tostones: Crispy fried plantains with a side of guasacaca. The Tostones were smashed like chips and fried crispy. - Tajadas: Fried sweet plantains with white cheese and nata. The Tajadas are like plantains I've had at many other restaurants--slightly crispy on the outside, but not hard throughout. There was a brief discussion about whether to get both plantain appetizers--we recommend both, as they are very different from one another. Many in our group got various arepas, which all looked delicious, and the Cilantro Lemonade (refreshing) and Papelón con Limón (raw cane-sugar and lime with something that reminded us of a bloody mary). I tried the Patacón Pintón (a gluten-free, fried sweet plantain sandwich with shredded beef, black beans, white cheese, and green mayo), which was a good portion size and delicious--the plantain was similar to the Tajadas and acted as the "bread" for this sandwich-type dish. That said, I ate it with a knife/fork--don't think I could've picked it up to eat. The interior has a brightly-colored mural and two-top tables that can be moved together to form larger tables. The staff brought food to our table with names at the ready and overall service was pleasant. The only note would be perhaps something to cushion the door so the bang isn't quite so loud when people come/go. We all said we'd return!

Sasa P.

Yelp

Great menu items all around for a decent price. I had the special domino but also tried a few other items. My sandwich was stuffed with good quality filling, and the sauces they give you with the meal were delicious. The empanadas were a bit atypical as they're very fried and oily but tasty nonetheless, and the fried cheese sticks were tasty as well. I only wished they had more vegetable options as a side, because man that was a lot of fried and heavy food!

Patricia W.

Yelp

This place is incredible. I had the Reina pepiada arepa which was recommended to me and it was absolutely delicious. The cilantro lemonade was really unique and delicious too. Place is cozy, authentic, reasonably priced and the workers are warm and friendly. Will definitely be back, as their entire menu looks incredible!

Eduardo F.

Yelp

The wall with Venezuelan frases written on it, is fun to read the translations. Good ambience. The Cachapa Original was amazing. The papelon drink was on point. Service was fun and easy to order Will return.

Anthon F.

Yelp

Bright and cheerful this fun little restaurant is a great opportunity to try some delicious Venezuelan street food. Both easy in and carry out available.

Andrew D.

Yelp

I'm don't have a lot of experience with Venezuelan food, but this was a wonderful introduction to Arepas. The servings were generous, the meat was delicious, and the salsas were perfect to compliment it all. I also enjoyed some great Yucca fries and cilantro lemonade. Complete with a friendly atmosphere, this is a great gem worth stopping by!

Abdou B.

Yelp

Puyero remains one or my favorite place. The owners are so nice and the place is so cute. I take the kids here for tequenos but love everything on the menu.

Nicholas M.

Yelp

A tiny shop in Philly. There is outdoor dining with a few tables. I came here from a recommendation from a friend. I got a Pabellon, which had a bunch of stuff in it. It's a Venezuelan dish that had beans, shredded beef and a bunch of other ingredients that's in the picture. Super juicy with lots of flavor. I only got 1 but could have gotten 2 and would have been full. It's a little pricy for just 1, but definitely worth the try.

Agnieszka S.

Yelp

Excellent and fresh food! Definitely will be coming back here for a bite to eat! The ambience was very laid back and made me feel summer cruise vibes.

Mark S.

Yelp

There is nothing to say but excellent. My 9 yo gringo boy asks to eat here whenever we are in the city and a lot of times when we are not. If you like food, eat here. If you are gluten free, eat here. If you are hungry, eat here. Only drawback they don't get the food in my mouth quick enough.

Stephanie R.

Yelp

LOVE the arepas here! The flavors are so good! Puyero is a great lunch spot to order takeout (or dine-in). The staff is really friendly at the counter. Highly recommend, especially if you're looking to get something a little different.

Meaghan G.

Yelp

Amazing food with lots of vegetarian options! Ordered the yuca fries and tequeños for an appetizer and the veggie pintón for my main course. The fries were perfectly crispy and well seasoned with a delicious dip. The tequeños were delicious and the green sauce was zesty and they paired together very well. The veggie pintón was a generous portion and all of the elements with different textures and flavor profiles, were amazing. The rest of the group also enjoyed their meals as well as the two drinks the reataurant offers. In addition, service was very quick and the atmosphere was vibrant and fun.

Xiao Z.

Yelp

This is one of my favorite yelp find of 2019. Puyero is definitely not for the faint of heart or light of stomach, but if you enjoy a hearty Venezuelan meal with all of the trimmings, then you have to try this place. Must get: fried plantain sandwich, corn fritter pancake, deep fried dough w/white cheese Meh: chicken salad arepa Missed: fried arepa with roast pork As you can decipher from the 'fried' listing, there's plenty of heartburn inducing, heavy hitters that will sink your gut straight to the chair. That being said, the quality is top notch. My absolute favorite was the corn fritter pancake with chicken. First of all, the portion size is overly generous, smothered with a creamy, but not overbearing white sauce, and the sutble sweetness of the corn works so perfectly with the texture and saltiness of the chicken. Sigh, it was perfectly bad for you. The friend plantain sandwich was also a heavy delight with all of the post-eating guilt, but oh so worthwhile. I also found myself to enjoy the fried dough quite a bit - not overbearing at at all. The prices were reasonable and the staff was super friendly. At the end of the day, this is a must-visit if you just finished a workout and want some guilty pleasure protein. Food: 5 stars Ambiance: 4 stars Service: 4 stars Price: 5 stars

Melissa S.

Yelp

Food was delicious! We went there for lunch on Sunday - there are a few tables instead. You order up at the counter, and the food maybe took 15 minutes to get delivered. I loved their version of mozzarella sticks! We ordered way too much, but I regret nothing.

Tim D.

Yelp

So yummy don't know where to begin. Best Yuca fries ever had. The sandwiches are all different and amazing Great place to go eat and great vibe. Making this a weekly visit for sure

Marina Z.

Yelp

I love this place! Fun and delicious. Nice people. Food is very filling. A bit pricey for a fast-food vibe but good quality food.

Kyle C.

Yelp

The place smelled a little bit strongly of some sort of cleaning product. But after a couple of minutes I was used to it and it wasn't an issue You order at the counter and then seat yourself We got a Mexican sprite, yuca fries, fried plantain sandwich (patacon pinton), and an arepa. The portions looked small but I was surprisingly full from the meal Sandwiches can be a bit sloppy to eat but whatever. They taste good

Retna S.

Yelp

I had pork arepa at South street festival. The arepa is dry but you get a lot of fillings. The shredded pork is tender and well seasoned. The fried plantain is greasy in my opinion but very sweet and soft.

Tricia T.

Yelp

I have been looking for a fried plantain sandwich in Philly ever since my foodie chef cousin had me try a jibarito while I was out in Chicago last year. Philly is a city of sandwiches and has a very diverse food scene, but I just hadn't seen anything like the jibarito around here UNTIL ONE DAY I walked past Puyero. I made a note of the plantain sandwiches on their menu outdoors and vowed to stop by again some day. Yesterday was THE day! It's still Yellow Phase, so takeout only. I was having some trouble on GrubHub and Yelp placing a pickup order through the apps because it looked like pickup was pre-order only, but delivery was still popping... didn't make any sense! Bae called the restaurant directly and found out they were doing pickup orders over the phone - phew! I ordered the Patacon Pinton because it looked most like what I was looking for - shredded beef, smashed plantains, etc. I ordered extra avocado because it's been my jam lately. We walked over (about 15 minutes) and my order was ready when we got there. We found a spot to sit at the green on Bainbridge by 5th Street. I opened it up and my jaw dropped because it was so beautiful. Turns out, it was a fried sweet plantain sandwich instead of the smashed plantains I was looking for. But they gave me a fork and knife (there's no way you're gonna eat that with your hands and not make a total mess) and MAN WAS IT DELICIOUS. The char on some of the plantains was like caramel. The flavor was on point. It paired nicely with a vodka spritzer that I ordered to-go from a bar on South Street. I will 100% be back here. Next time I'll have to ask if they can do the smashed plantains instead of fried sweet. To be continued!

Leeann J.

Yelp

I saw Puyero on an Eater Philly list and loving arepas, I knew I had to stop by. I'm glad they're still open during the pandemic and their pickup runs very smoothly. I went on a Saturday afternoon during lunch time and my friends and I waited about 20 minutes for our arepas, patacones, and tequeños to come out. I got the reina pepiada especial, which is an arepa stuffed with chicken and avocado salad, fried plantains, and Gouda cheese. I really appreciate that Puyero uses Gouda because it adds a nice smoky, savory flavor. My usual go to arepa place out of town uses American cheese, but I think I prefer the Gouda much more! The tequeños were incredible. I wish I got more than just one order for four people. It's deep fried dough wrapped around stretchy cheese. You literally cannot go wrong with that combination, but Puyero goes above and beyond. Definitely do yourself a favor and get yourself a whole order of four tequeños because those were my favorite item in the whole meal. I'm glad I now have this place on my radar because I'll definitely be back!

Jada G.

Yelp

I'm pretty impressed with Puyero overall as an establishment as South Street has been going through some serious changes in the food department. I'm not a huge fan of arepas, but for some reason I ordered the Reina Especial. Despite my opposition, this sandwich was pretty good. I was more intrigued by my boyfriend's patacon pinton, which was everything I've ever wanted from Latin American cuisine. Maybe it's just because I really like plantains? The tequenos were pretty good, but nothing too noteworthy. If you weren't aware, this is a counter service joint, but don't let that keep you from coming by since they're still in the start-up phase and have enough flair that I think they can sufficiently introduce this part of Philly to a little Venezuelan flair.

Ryan M.

Yelp

We ordered a pork and beef arepas as well as the tequenos. Everything was very good. I recommend and would go back.

Pauli T.

Yelp

Reviewing for takeout-- I've never had an arepa or cachapa before, but now I am 100% a fan of these handhelds. Cachapas - Clasica ("Corn fritter pancake filled with white cheese topped with nata.") The pancake is sweet, and the cheese is thick. That's all and everything you need to know about this one. Arepa - Reina Pepiada Especial If you don't know what to get, this is for you. It has creamy avocado and savory chicken-- I could eat this for every meal of the day. By the slightly charred appearance, you might assume the arepa or cachapa are crispy, but it's a dense doughy shell. Puyero is going in my all-time favorites.

RaSean M.

Yelp

Hot damn. If you love plantains, FLAVORFUL shredded meat, and filling vegetarian options... This is the place for you! It's right off South St. near Milk Boy so it's conveniently on/ near the scene of South St. Their red and green sauces are A1 and you better come over on weekends... THEY GOT EMPANADAS! I've gotten three different ones and they all hit different: -potato and cheese -plantain and cheese -beef and cheese All. Of. It. Is. Bomb. Been coming here for a year now and Puyero has always been my "treat". Everything is great here; you won't be disappointed

Kiki K.

Yelp

Wow. Wow. Wow. We had a delivery of the patacón pisao. This sandwich was huge. We had ordered another dish we didn't even touch because this was so filling. So many flavors and tastes just in this one sandwich. Phenomenal.

Noah D.

Yelp

Their Arepas are delicious. Staff is nice. Atmosphere is chill. I wish they were open earlier on Saturdays

Liz F.

Yelp

Puyero is the best (and maybe only?) place in Philly to get quality arepas. It's a little out of the way, but it's worth the trip! The inside has a good amount of seating, the aesthetic is bright and cheerful, and the workers have been friendly and patient every time I've gone! As a vegetarian, I always go for the special domino: an arepa stuffed with cheese, avocado, black beans, and plantains. I'm not a fan of plantains, but they're always willing to swap the plantains for extra avocado with no extra charge (there is ALWAYS an extra charge for avocado at restaurants, so this is huge)! The arepas might seem expensive, but they're large and really filling. I usually just get one and am full. The cachapa clasica is good, but it doesn't have as much variety in it as the arepa - it's corn dough filled with and topped with cheese. So if you LOVE cheese and don't care about the extra variety in ingredients, this is a great option. The churros here are a pretty small portion, but the taste more than makes up for it (and if you start with an arepa you'll be too full to eat more churros anyway).

Amy C.

Yelp

I ordered the Reina Pepiada Especial, and it met my expectations in terms of flavors (creamy avocado, a hint of chicken, and loaded with cheese)... but I definitely experienced sticker shock for an arepa.

Maitrelly A E.

Yelp

I'm from Venezuela and the food here is pretty good, my favorite dish Cachapa clásica

Steven G.

Yelp

The ambiance was not much, but the food was delicious! Most choices were gluten free. You pay at the counter & they bring the food to you. The young woman at the counter was very informative & nice. We are looking forward to returning the next time we are in Philadelphia!

Olivia K.

Yelp

Great take-out spot. I had the Fried Veggie Pinton and it was delicious. At first I wasn't sure if it was going to fill me up but half-way through I was stuffed. Definitely ask for the sauces because they are FANTASTIC. Staff was also friendly and you can't beat the prices.

Jasmine R.

Yelp

My hubby ate here for the first time a few weeks ago and couldn't stop talking about it, so naturally he forced me to eat there. We ordered a feast like, 30 minutes before closing time, but the service was still top-notch and the food came out fast. The food was affordable, and came with a lot!! The average price of a meal is around $8 or $9, with affordable priced sides and desserts. For the value, the food was fantastic and I recommend that if you are in the area you try this place out!

Daniel V.

Yelp

We where looking for a Good Arepa! We found the best Arepas I have tried (a lot)... Try the Cilantro lemonade and the tequeños.

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