Sus Arepas (Food Truck)

Colombian restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles

Sus Arepas (Food Truck)

Colombian restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles

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785 Bay St, Los Angeles, CA 90021

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*PLEASE READ!* Our stops change daily. Please check our website or IG for our daily stops. We are bringing the awesome and exciting taste of Arepas to the Los Angeles area. To keep up to date on our exact location for the day, please follow us on Instagram or Facebook @susarepas  

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"Available on Sundays at LA’s Smorgasburg, this pop-up makes some great Colombian arepas while also paying homage to its southern California roots. Because we love anything KBBQ-adjacent, their Ktown arepa has always been a favorite. This warm griddlecake comes filled with marinated sweet and spicy Korean pork, chopped onions, and cilantro, plus a side of their tangy green salsa. The Perico arepa is a more traditional combo and great for anyone looking to snag some breakfast at the busy market - it comes with soft scrambled eggs, shredded mozzarella cheese, avocado, onions, tomatoes, and that same green salsa that we dare not forget. What makes this no ordinary breakfast sandwich is the freshly grilled dough that takes everything up a notch, meanwhile creating a sturdy vehicle for all those fillings as you try to eat while navigating through the crowds." - sylvio martins

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"Available on Sundays at LA’s Smorgasburg, Sus Arepas is a pop-up that makes some great Colombian arepas while also paying homage to its southern California roots. Because we love anything KBBQ-adjacent, their Ktown arepa has always been a favorite. This warm griddlecake comes filled with marinated sweet and spicy Korean pork, chopped onions, and cilantro, plus a side of their tangy green salsa. The Perico arepa is a more traditional combo and great for anyone looking to snag some breakfast at the busy market - it comes with soft scrambled eggs, shredded mozzarella cheese, avocado, onions, tomatoes, and that same green salsa that we dare not forget. What makes this no ordinary breakfast sandwich is the freshly grilled dough that takes everything up a few notches, meanwhile creating a sturdy vehicle for all those fillings as you try to eat while navigating through the crowds." - Sylvio Martins

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Jeff Tong

Google
The original arepa was filled to the brim. Sweet plantains, cheese, and black beans. Not sure if it's quite a $9 item but it was good overall. We've heard there are better arepas elsewhere but we're still looking. Service was fast. The atmosphere was busy.

Chef Robert Olivares

Google
My wife and I have passed by this truck a few times. Every time we passed by we always said “one day, one day”. Today was that day and it was worth it. The food is great and, before you tell me anything about prices, understand that you’re not paying for the facility. You’re paying for the effort and passion that goes into cooking and preparing food from scratch. As a Chef myself I am very aware of this. Between my wife and I we ordered the Plantains and garlic tostones. Everyone can relate to the anticipation of that first bite of warm sweet plantains. I had never tried tostones so I was really looking forward to trying them. When the magical moment came and our food was handed over, “wow!” l caught this incredible aroma of garlic wafting directly to my heart. I knew then and there that I had made the right choice. For the Arepas we had 2 Pabellón (Shredded beef, plantains, black beans, cheese and spicy green sauce), one of them without the spicy sauce, 1 Vegan (Black beans, Avocado and plantains), and 1 Ktown (Korean pork marinated in sweet & spicy sauce, onions and cilantro). The Ktown was my favorite however everything was great. Between the warm soft arepas, the tenderness of the meat, and the great crunch of the tostones, I have to say that I was extremely pleased and thankful that we finally pulled over. Next time, I will be trying the chocolate con queso. I have to say the idea of it has really piqued my interest.

Monica

Google
Tried them at Smorgasburg and it was great! Definitely recommend the mozzarella cheese one and the best part was that it was gluten free!

Dave A.

Google
Had the pabellon, kids had the simple mozarella- excellent. My sandwich had just the right amount of spice, outside was crispy and delicious! We will be back 😊

Herbie Love Bug

Google
After waiting for over 40 minutes for this horrible tasting food, I literally wanted to to spit it out. Not only were the fries cold and yucca, the owner and the woman working the food truck were as equally cold hearted and offered no apologies. He literally said it you see a long line expect a long wait"! lIt is clear they have no business acumen and or customer service skills. I literally have know idea why people would form a line for such horrible tasting cold food? Perhaps because it was only one out of two food trucks at the Altadena Farmer's market and people were desperate to eat, but definitely not worth the wait.

Emma

Google
Yesterday around 7 o clock me and my family was working at the Altadena Farmers Market and we decided to get something to eat from the food truck Susarepas we waited almost an hour for 1 order of garlic yucca fries and 2 vegan arepas. When we finally received the food after waiting almost a hour. We asked for an extra complimentary garlic yucca fries for the wait the owner there was very rude and told me sarcastically “if there’s a line you have to wait”. I believe he was dishonest because he would not look me directly in the eyes when he told me everything was sold out. The lady working was also very dismissive and rude. They were both unapologetic and showed no compassion for the customers time and long wait. It was our first time eating there, the food was cold and bland wasn’t worth the long wait or the money spent and we will NEVER eat there again. The moral of the story is don’t spend your money with people who aren’t kind. I recommend that this owner reads the “go giver”.

Kelly Thompson

Google
Never heard of this place, just stumbled on it, didn’t know what an arepes was but oh my...amazing! The food is incredible! I will be seeking this food truck out in LA! The KTown was a perfect blend of sweet and sour and savory and spice, not overly greasy either. The yucca fries to die for, can’t wait to try the other menu items.

Doug Marroquin

Google
Purchased 3 arepas at 8.00, an empanada at 2.50 , a water and dite coca and was charged $39,00. I asked for a receipt and I was told they didn't have any. I paid with 100,00 but I wasn't aware I was over charged until my mom counted her change in the car. That really sucks!!!

Diane M.

Yelp
Tried the food truck in Venice. Service was super quick. Food wasn't mind blowing, but wasn't bad either. I tried the original arepa and the yucca fries. I'd recommend getting the spicy sauce on the side, my sauce was concentrated on the top, so the first few bites were very spicy, while the last few were quite bland. The texture of the arepa was perfect, however.

Jeff T.

Yelp
The original arepa was filled to the brim. Sweet plantains, cheese, and black beans. Not sure if it's quite a $9 item but it was good overall. We've heard there are better arepas elsewhere but we're still looking. Service was fast. The atmosphere was busy.

Jonathan G.

Yelp
Once you've had their arepas, you'll never want to stray for their recipe. Their spicy green sauce makes every choice divine and don't forget you can add cheese to all of them. 10/10!

Shay M.

Yelp
Bomb bomb bomb!! A new Smorgasburg favorite is Sus Arepas! They've now ventured into the "must have" for every Sunday Smorgasburg rendezvous. I'm no arepa aficionado, however this arepa was everything I wanted it to be, and more. First off, it's just beautiful to look at; all of the delicious fixins' stuffed into that little warm pocket of goodness. However, once I bit into it, the flavors and textures really came to life. As obvious as it may seem, my favorite thing about any food, is the flavor. That being said, the texture of this arepa really made an instant impression on me; it was crispy! That beautiful crisp on the outside just blanketed the soft, and creamy, freshness that lied beneath. If you know me well, you can be sure that there were several expletives exclaimed after every other palette pleasing mouthful. Damn, this was so good. And coming in at around $10, it's a fair price for the deliciousness it contains. My only complaint is that I didn't try Sus Arepas sooner! Do yourself a favor and make Sus Arepas, sus "your" arepas! Thank you to the crew at Sus Arepas!

Noelle G.

Yelp
Loooooooove this spot. It's right at the entrance of Smorgasburg and I highly rec stopping here as soon as you get here. We were super hungry so we beelined here- got the pabellon arepa and it was soooo good. they serve it piping hot and all the components meshed well together. The plantain is so soft and the beans are cooked to perfection. I need to come back to try the other flavors! they give out banana peppers near the pickup window. there's some tables to sit at right infront of their truck.

Sarah L.

Yelp
My 1st time having arepas! Had them during Holiday in the Park and waited about 40 min. to order and get the food, so beware of the wait time for future events. Also, they did accept cash and card payments when I was there. I got the Original and Rumbera arepas. The Original arepa was kind of plain without the chile sauce, and I liked the crispness & sweetness of the plantains. I enjoyed the Rumbera arepa a bit more; the pulled pork was tender and the Sriracha/mayo sauce added a nice kick.

Paulette D.

Yelp
We both got pabellon arepas and they were so good. We loved the flavors and we were so sad when we eat it all. Wish it was a $1 cheaper but it was so good

Nick L.

Yelp
I was really excited to finally try an arepa, and suffice to say that I really liked them. They are definitely worth the wait at Smorgasburg! Note that as the day goes on, they will sell out of certain items. Original - Surprisingly delicious. The creaminess of the black bean, the sweetness from the plantains, the heat from that green salsa, and the crunch from the fried arepa bun made for a really complete and rounded bite. I liked it more than I thought I would. Rumberra - The pork was a little dry, but the spicy mayo and pickled onion helped it along. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

Eric W.

Yelp
Great prices and delicious Arepas. I got the chicken salad with avocado one which was a good sized portion and so tasty.

Jenny C.

Yelp
Bomb the chicken salad one. BOMB!!!!! Saw them at first friday abbot kinney. Its about $10/11 dollar each. Totally worth

Angelic M.

Yelp
WOW finally I found arepas in Los Angeles that are so good and let's talk about the tequeños it's a food truck so check for locations as the move around the city Sundays are locate at : 777 s Alameda st los angeles for other days check their instagram

Robert O.

Yelp
My wife and I have passed by this truck a few times. Every time we passed by we always said "one day, one day". Today was that day and it was worth it. The food is great and, before you tell me anything about prices, understand that you're not paying for the facility. You're paying for the effort and passion that goes into cooking and preparing food from scratch. As a Chef myself I am very aware of this. Between my wife and I we ordered the Plantains and garlic tostones. Everyone can relate to the anticipation of that first bite of warm sweet plantains. I had never tried tostones so I was really looking forward to trying them. When the magical moment came and our food was handed over, "wow!" l caught this incredible aroma of garlic wafting directly to my heart. I knew then and there that I had made the right choice. For the Arepas we had 2 Pabellón (Shredded beef, plantains, black beans, cheese and spicy green sauce), one of them without the spicy sauce, 1 Vegan (Black beans, Avocado and plantains), and 1 Ktown (Korean pork marinated in sweet & spicy sauce, onions and cilantro). The Ktown was my favorite however everything was great. Between the warm soft arepas, the tenderness of the meat, and the great crunch of the tostones, I have to say that I was extremely pleased and thankful that we finally pulled over. Next time, I will be trying the chocolate con queso. I have to say the idea of it has really piqued my interest.

Irene C.

Yelp
One of the best arepas I've ever had. Granted, I've probably only had arepas at a handful of other places but this arepa surpassed them all. It came down to the arepa itself - freshly prepared, outstanding maize flavor, texture was spot on - crispy outside, tender inside. The filling took it to the next level - we had the Reina (Shredded Chicken/Avocado Salad with spicy green sauce) - light, refreshing chicken salad rounded out with a nice creamy spice for the spicy green sauce. Looking forward to trying more of their arepas next time we're at Smorgasburg!

Paola S.

Yelp
I loved it. I got the Dominio and a side of yucca fries. Even though it was a simple arepa with black beans and queso fresco, it was so filling and so freaking good. The arepa was nice and crispy and the yucca fries were fried to perfection without being overly oily. And their prices are so good! Especially compared to the rest of the food trucks that were at smorgasburg LA

Elaine Y.

Yelp
Tried Sus Arepas at Smorgasburg and thought it was pretty good but not great. What is an arepa? It can be simply described as a grilled corn pocket that's crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and stuffed with goods. I opted for the original which featured a white corn arepa filled with black beans, plantains, green sauce, and shredded cheese. With tax before tip, each arepa will cost $7.66. You'll then have to stand off to the side to wait....but for a food truck, I thought the turnaround time was much too slow (-1 star). But good things take time right? Upon receiving my arepa, I was amazed at its size. There was no way to pick up this arepa and eat it like a sandwich...at least not the one I received. But unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to expectations... The white corn doesn't impart as much corn flavor as yellow corn which is what I'm used to comparing it to my favorite arepa place in San Francisco that mixes white and yellow corn. That said, Sus Arepas did grill the arepa well capturing the crispy outside and fluffy inside. I actually thought the arepa itself was the best part of the meal. As for the interior, it was sadly unevenly cooked (-1 star). I had some plantains that were soft and sweet while others were still pretty hard and rather starchy. The soft plantains, when mixed with black beans, green sauce, and cheese hit all the right notes - sweet, savory, smoky, and just a bit spicy. The hard plantains, however, were, at best, difficult to eat. The weak plastic fork totally didn't help, but these pieces required eating the arepa in an almost deconstructed style which was anticlimactic overall. All in all, I'd be willing to give Sus Arepas another try. Hopefully it was just a bad day.

Mary D.

Yelp
This was incredibly good! The texture was great, it melts in your mouth! Also a perfect size for when you want just a bite!

Jocelyn H.

Yelp
Ridiculously good, the line was very well worth it. They were so flavorful, imma be honest my friend recommended them and the pictures looked great but I was hesitant at first because my moms Colombian friend once made us homemade arepas and I wasn't impressed. Of course she didn't make the extravagant stuffings but maybe that's what was missing. Either way I was happy with my ktown and original arepa. I wish they would've gave me salsa I think they just forgot it on my order though or ran out because my friend got it on hers.

Shannon M.

Yelp
Absolutely LOVED this food truck. First of all, the truck itself was so cute. I loved the hand-written signs, nicely decorated truck, and the tables/chairs to sit. The menu was very simple, which is always a plus. There were just enough options, and the sides looked so delicious (I regretted not ordering one to go!). We tried the "Rumbera" and "Reina" arepas - I preferred the Rumbera but they were both so delicious. The "bread" (I believe was made out of corn) was crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside, the pulled pork was seasoned really well and it was topped with white cheese - if I had any space I would have eaten another one. The Reina was an avocado chicken salad, definitely an amazing combination. They were really big in size, and weren't greasy at all which was what I was originally worried about. I went back at the end of the day to order some empanadas to go, but they had already sold out. I bet they were amazing, I'll have to act fast next time I go. Huge shout out to these guys, amazing food!!

Joseph L.

Yelp
Great spot. If you can find this truck and you're keen on arepas, the drive is well worth it. The menu is simple and well executed with classics and a couple that explore the possibilities of arepas mingling abroad (the k-town and the caprese). The pabellon, reina, rumbera and the original were all excellent. I had to steal bites from friends bc I could only eat two in one sitting. Yuca fries -ordered the garlic- were a great addition to the order BUT order two if you're with hungry friends because they'll disappear QUICK.

scott W.

Yelp
Love this truck! Have enjoyed every Arepa they have! And Yucca Fries! Who Knew??!! Makes for a great to go "hand pie" S American style. If you like pasties or empanadas or anything else stuffed in a crust, you will live these!

Brian L.

Yelp
Rumbera Panellon, both of which were fair at very best. Nothing uniquely distinct to tickle the taste buds. Dry and forgettable.

Sarah N.

Yelp
This is not their address. Look on the website to find them. I was excited and got directions to this location- only to see there was no one there.

Alannah E.

Yelp
Umm. Heck yes. Found this food truck the other day serendipitously. I'm from San Diego and went to a show taping and this truck was down the street during an event. It was this truck or Subway and DUH, why would I pick a chain restaurant? I was originally gonna order two types of arepas but they sold out of my 2nd and 3rd choice so I stuck with an Original arepa. I also got the yucca fries & threw in a beef empanada cuz why not? Oh. My gosh. The Original arepa was soooo good! Such a perfect balance of savory, a little sweet from the plantains and heat from their green sauce. The black beans are seasoned beautifully and the cheese adds a wonderful, melty creaminess to the arepa. The maize vehicle for the arepa is toasty & pillowy at the same time. So delightful! And it is one hefty arepa! The empanada was alright. A lil crisp on the exterior. I was expecting more beef but the inside reminded me more of like a potato dumpling. And the seasoning, if I had to compare it to something I've had before, was like the taco meat in a Taco Bell taco. But omg, the yucca fries! It was my first time having yucca fries and holy moly, so glad I got to munch on these! The outside is very crispy and the inside is starchy, almost how a sweet potato is starchy. The fries are seasoned perfectly and the "ketchup" is a nice addition. It's not an overwhelming amount of sauce which I love. The yucca flavor definitely stands out. Hit this food truck up if you the the chance. So good!

Emma D.

Yelp
Yesterday around 7 o clock me and my family was working at the Altadena Farmers Market and we decided to get something to eat from the food truck Susarepas we waited almost an hour for 1 order of garlic yucca fries and 2 vegan arepas. When we finally received the food after waiting almost a hour. We asked for an extra complimentary garlic yucca fries for the wait the owner there was very rude and told me sarcastically "if there's a line you have to wait". I believe he was dishonest because he would not look me directly in the eyes when he told me everything was sold out. The lady working was also very dismissive and rude. They were both unapologetic and showed no compassion for the customers time and long wait. It was our first time eating there, the food was cold and bland wasn't worth the long wait or the money spent and we will NEVER eat there again. The moral of the story is don't spend your money with people who aren't kind. I recommend that this owner reads the "go giver".

Shannon R.

Yelp
I haven't had an arepa since I went vegan 7 years ago, and it's definitely something that I have missed. Smorgasburg has a wealth of vegan options, but my friends were stuck in a nearby taco line, and Sus Arepas was wide open. I figured I'd grab a little something here and something more substantial elsewhere, having already sized up their one vegan option as a little boring. They proved me wrong on both fronts - a single arepa was very substantial, more like a sandwich than a taco. And the vegan option was wonderful! Flavorful beans, fried plantains, and lots of avocado, on a perfect arepa. It was the perfect lunch, and my friends were jealous with my score while they continued to wait in a very long line. I would love if it included a spicy sauce like the other arepas do - perhaps the sauce isn't vegan? I don't know. And of course, would love more vegan options! But thankfully the one they have is wonderful and a whole meal for $7.

Jacqueline S.

Yelp
So delicious! I finally tried this food truck after driving by it so many times. The Pabellon arepa was full of flavors and the portions were larger than I expected. The staff was friendly and wore masks/gloves. I definitely want to try Kbbq arepa next time.

Daniel L.

Yelp
I love this Truck. I wish they had a physical store where I could go and know they will be there. I am as close to a food truck stocker as can be when it comes to sus arepas. the first time I had their arepas I was blown away with the amazing flavors. Do not think twice about treating yourself to this amazing food. I will continue to support this food truck as much as possible.

carolyn p.

Yelp
i love this truck. their vegetarian arepa is my JAM! warm and slightly crispy arepa with black beans, fried plantains, cheese, and green sauce. i'd eat this every day if i could. the garlic fried yuca is perfectly cooked. not fibrous, super garlicky...so good. it's way better than the regular fried yuca in my opinion because the regular has a mayo/ketchup sauce and i'm not a fan of mayo. the arepas come out super fast. i've been to their truck twice at smorgasburg and once at an art event. they're at smorgasburg every sunday.

Chris R.

Yelp
What an awesome experience eating Arepas in the summer evening. Right off the bat the customer service is so inviting. I received nothing but smiles and good food from this truck. I order The Original, The K-town, and the Reina. I loved the crunch of every bite from their corn tortilla. I loved the Reina the most due to spicy green sauce paired with chicken including avocado. It's a fresh and filling which are perfect for summer nights. The light kick with spicy green sauce is superb. The K-town was not the most impressive arepas only due to the fact I did imagine the spicy Korean pork being spicier but over all great presentation and good. The onions and Cilantro provide an great addition to arepas though. Lastly grab the yuccas fries!!!

Jetrina M.

Yelp
This food truck is so delicious! I tried this food truck at smorgasburg this past Sunday, they were located right at the entrance. At first I thought it was a bit pricy at $7, but the portion is huge! I ordered the Reina, which came with avocado chicken salad and spicy green sauce. The flavors went together flawlessly and the cold chicken salad perfectly contrasted the hot shell. Definitely worth trying if you see the truck around!

Michelle N.

Yelp
2018 YELP CHALLENGE: 54/100 What's AREPA? Buttery Latin American 'tortillas' made of sweet corn from both Colombia and Venezuela stuffed with delicious meats/cheese!! The only other time I've had arepas, they were deliciously puck-sized and stuffed with butter from Coffee For Breakfast in North Hollywood! Sus Arepas is a Latin American Food truck around LA and one of the cheaper options at Smorgsaburg LA (every Sunday in DTLA). I believe they serve Venezuelan style. I finally decided on the Rumbera for an affordable $7! Quick Tips: -'Rumbera' is Spanish for 'Partier'. Party hard. -(From my understanding) Colombian arepas traditionally look more like pizza, are a little sweeter, and are much simpler with the ingredients (cheese/egg on top) -Venezuelan arepas are stuffed with various ingredients like a pita! (SUS AREPAS) -Check Instagram for Food Truck locations and updates -Line is takes a while. Patience is a virtue. -Spicy Green Sauce isn't spicy. On a scale of 1-Howlin' (10) it's maybe a 2/10 -Read my Smorgsburg review! https://www.yelp.com/biz/smorgasburg-los-angeles?hrid=3nzVDEM1jXXqH6kJLWoCfQ&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) Taste 4/5 The Rumbera comes with tender, marinated pulled pork, LOTS of mozzarella cheese, pickled onions, and sriracha mayo squished between two delicious halves of arepa. It's crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I requested my arepa with Spicy Green Sauce instead of Sriracha Mayo. While a yummy snack, it was about 50% cheese and 50% everything else. Skimpy on the pickled onions and sauce, but the meat was JUICY! There was so little Green Sauce, I don't remember what it tasted like. I believe it was an herby aoli (mayo based) Price 4/5 I get it, Food trucks and Smorgsaburg are pricier, but for a smallish sandwich, $7 is a little too much. Great snack. Service 4/5 SLOW to order, but it came out rather quickly! Fun to share, but not enough to satisfy for a full meal. Great option at Smorgsaburg and for Food trucks in LA

Alfredo S.

Yelp
High hopes but they were sold out of the Korean style arepas with pork. So instead, I went with the original. The wait was a little long given that I was at the Burbank food truck rally on the last Friday of the month on Magnolia Blvd. Food truck prices are always a little higher, but it's worth the gamble. The original came out with an assortment inside that was not as warm as expected and the mix really just tasted mushy and I couldn't tell exactly what I was tasting. Not the best arepas but enough to scratch the itch. If I see the truck again I'll get the Korean arepa to give it another shot. Aside from the main course, their yucca garlic fries were delicious, hot sauce was available along with tiny peppers which is just what I needed. These were spicy so don't be shy about drinking water. Maybe I am just a traditionalist and wanted the original that to be what we ate in the mother land. It's a good truck, very clean and professional with a positive crew.

Clara B.

Yelp
My review is for the food truck when it was parked in Burbank. First the food was delicious. Absolutely zero complaints about any of the food. But the wait was out of control. 45 minutes in line. Fine, I see what I'm getting in to. Of all the trucks, this one is calling my name!,, but then another 50 minutes till you get your order. My whole family finished eating 30 mins before I got my food. I got in line at 8pm, got my food at 9:30. The food was great but that's just too much to ask.

Denise H.

Yelp
What is an arepa you might be wondering? Well imagine your favorite taco and throw some Colombian flair- plantains, black beans, avocado. An arepa is kind of like a corn/masa pita style with all the previously mentioned items. They have meat , vegetarian and vegan options at this food truck- the green avocado spicy sauce is in all of them so if you aren't a spicy fanatic ask for your sauce on the side. Don't fret over the , these arepas are extremely filling but don't leave you feeling lethargic. I've also had the garlic yucca fries. Very crunchy but these weren't my favorite as they are a little dry and not as garlicy as I was hoping. The truck is often parked on north lake and altadena drive in altadena on Saturday's!- stop by for a fun cultural food experience!

Dung N.

Yelp
This was my first time trying arepas and I am a fan! They are little pricey for the size, but very filling. We got one of each option to share since we couldn't decided on what to get. There was original, reina, rumbera, k-town, and vegan. They all tasted great and the non-original versions had nice flavors and twists to them. It's hard to pick a favorite, but the ones with plantains were rather interesting since it was sweet and savory at the same time. This food truck needs to head to SD so I don't have to go very far to get some yummy arepas!

Natalia J.

Yelp
One of my professors actually recommended this place to me during a two-week class about Colombia this past May, when the pandemic was in full swing. This place has a great take on this Colombian food staple with a lot of fun different flavors. I got both the original (with bean, cheese, and platanos and a green salsa on the side) and the Ktown (spicy pork, onions, cilantro - delicious, I strongly recommend this one). The only thing that's hard to navigate is the timing of when it's around, but it was well worth the 20-minute drive out to Glendora. Whether you've been craving arepas or have never tried them before in your life, I'd definitely recommend this place!

Frederick C.

Yelp
Tasty food, good service, overall a VERY worth-it-at-its-price-point! My girlfriend and I pop into Smorgasburg every now and then because they always have great vendors. This specific weekend, some of the vendors had a special "percentage off" special if you used Apple Pay so it was a great way to getting us to try new vendors and ALSO get percentage off some food spots! Sus Arepas, located near the entrance, was offering 40% (or 50%, I can't remember) off of their entire menu as long as we used Apple Pay so of course I had to take advantage of that! (This was my first time ever using Apple Pay too so that was a pretty cool and convenient experience) Food: I've only tried Arepas one other time in my life and it was at a spot in Vegas. It was super bomb and different than all the Asian-based food I eat on a regular basis so I was definitely craving it. The arepas they have here are HUGE and can definitely serve one person per sandwich (if that's the right word to call it haha). I made the mistake of ordering two because I wanted to try different flavors, but in my defense, I thought they were small PLUS they were on sale due to Apple Pay! I opted for the chicken salad arepa (which was SUPER bomb, never tasted anything like it before) and the korean bbq pork (which was incredibly spicy but it was still tasty nonetheless - make sure you use a lot of napkins for this one because the oil seeps through the bottom!). I would definitely go back to this vendor because it's different from all the other foods here at Smorgasburg and definitely a different change of pace. Even with the Apple Pay discount, I still feel that the full price of one arepa sandwich is enough for me to be full and satisfied! Service: No problems with the service, overall nothing special either. I did enjoy the food as well as the convenience of being able to use Apple Pay to get a discount. It's kind of scary how easy it is to pay for the food! Just a swipe or two, one ding, and then it's automatically paid for. The technology that's available today for us is crazy and the fact that they had offered a discount just to use it to pay for good food? Mindblowing.

Kristen K.

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Needed an adventure out of the house today and this was perfect!! The pabellon arepa and yucca fries were delicious and took me back to my trip to Colombia last year! They were quick and the food was hot and tasted home cooked. Will definitely be looking for them again!

Hing P.

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Recently went to their vending truck at Smorgasbord LA and it hit the spot for a mid morning bite! They had so many tasty options but I had to go with their Domino Arepa - black beans and cheese - which was warmed up just right and the cheese was gooey but not over melted. The arepa itself was light and slightly crunchy without an over overwhelming corn taste...perfect! 10/10 would visit again!

Melissa B.

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So so good! Super friendly and fast. I had the vegan arepas, my fellas had the Korean BBQ, we were all happy as clams. The plantains are delicious also. It was parked on Eagle Rock Blvd near the Sprouts when I stopped by. Very filling, fresh, delicious, and prices were very competitive. I was surprised how much food I got for what I spent. Highly recommend!

Kendall G.

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My only complaint is that they aren't parked outside my house every day. These Arepas are fantastic. I especially like the original which is vegetarian (plantain, beans, cheese).

Sa L.

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I was driving today in Eagle Rock and saw this truck parked. I stopped to buy my lunch and I was surprised by the good service and the tasty menu. I ordered two arepas to go and I was delighted by the flavors. These guys are the full package, great service and incredibly tasty food! I really look forward to eating here again! I got a vegan arepa, the black beans were superb. We also had a perico one, which was also delicious; then we had some fried plantains and a tasty cheese on the side. In conclusion, all the food was excellent so was their service!

Marie Y.

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I've heard of Arepas before .. But I've never had the chance to try one myself. I've seen pictures online and I imagined what they would taste like. I was way off. They look like a torta / sammie hybrid so I was expecting the texture of the bread to be same as a english muffin. Wrong. Arepas are made from ground maize dough so it was crispier. I love crispy and fried things. +1 They have a good sized selection of Arepas. We luckily went with a big group so we were able to sample them all. We had the : Original - Beans, Plantain, Avocado, Cheese - Everyone was a little turned off by the beans and plantains ... more for me. This Arepas had a little bit of everything. Sweetness from the plantains, creamy avocado , savory beans, the crunchy arepas , heat from the sauce, and cheese... Cheese makes everything better La Reina - Chicken, Onion, Avocado, Mayo - Amazinnnnngggg. Rumbera - Pulled Pork, Pickled Onion - Tasty & beautiful dish. The pulled pork had alot of flavor and the flavor dripped down my arm. A winner for the people who didnt even give the original a chance. Perico - Scrambled Eggs, Onion, Tomato, Cheese - Surprisingly this was my favorite. Doesn't sound like anything special right ? WRONG. Paired with the Green hot sauce they provide its heaven. Can definitely eat this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Craving it now. Oblea - Arequipe (Dulce De Leche ) Filled Wafer Sandwich - So delicious. The Dulce de leche was amazing and it was oozing out of every crevasse. Overall it was a great experience. The Arepas are pretty filling. I was a little greedy thinking I could eat all 5 by myself but I'm glad we decided to try them all first. After 1.5 I was ready for a nap. While eating my Arepas we got to talking with one of the owners of the truck and I asked them how they came up with the name. The owners Mom's name is Sus and it translates to Your in English . Sus Arepas = Your Arepas .. OMG Squeal of cuteness

Faryoung C.

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I'm a food truck ADDICT!!! We'll be driving along and spot a row of trucks and I'm already jumping out before the husband can park. Here's hoping this fad never goes away cuz how else will I get to try spur of the moment worldwide cuisine? Up next is the arepa hailing from Colombia. They're like a thick tortilla.. similar to a sopes shell minus the frying and much lighter and fluffier, split in half so they can stuff it like a sandwich. Unlike a sandwich, these shells are equal parts chewy and crunchy. I ordered one of each and my favorites were La Reina and the Rumbera. La Reina is like a chicken salad that's been wisked with avocados into an almost mousse like consistency. Super flavorful and amazing but FYI it does contain onions and garlic. Which are 2 of my favorite things YUM!!! The Rumbera.. droooooooooool. I never would've thought I'd be a pulled pork fan. Every pulled pork I've ordered has always been dry doused with a glob of bbq sauce to mask the over cooking. Not this one. This is officially the best pulled pork sandwich..er.. arepa, I've ever had. You must must pair it with their amazing green sauce which enhances the flavor of the meats. They have 2 variations of the sauce, mild and spicy. I'll choose spicy ANY DAY. Super addictive. For dessert I got an order of Oblea which is dulce de leche and coconut flakes nestled in between two wafer cookies. Bomb.com.

Armando N.

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Happy to stumble upon Sus Arepas after a trip to the LA Natural History Museum! Sus Arepas promises, "a taste of South America" and I their Arepas do just that. Arepas are a stuffed corn pastry, a bit thicker, crunchier, and richer than a pupusa or Gordita. I had one, and it was more than enough for myself! Definitely recommend the original! Comes with fried plantains, black beans, and a green sauce (really refreshing but a has a small spicy kick)

Kayla U.

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Had Sus Arepas at a food truck even in Santa Clarita last week and they were SO GOOD! The garlic yucca fries were delicious and the arepas were perfect.

Sarah S.

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So good!! The arepas are such a delicious combination of chewy and slightly crispy. My favorites have been the Ktown, Perico, and the original. The only one I haven't liked is the Reina, but I may just not really dig shredded chicken. You must try the yucca fries. Garlic and original are both amazing.

Michael H.

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I'm so glad I found this truck coming outside of the market. I still don't fully know what an Arepa is, but that shit is good...I got the vegan one with black beans, plantains and avacado. The chicken and potato empanadas were bomb too. It was the perfect pick-me-up from a trip outside during quarantine.

Andy S.

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I've been to alot of food trucks in LA and this one definitely ranks among the best.... the arepas are beautifully fluffy on the inside and a bit crunchy on the outside with a great selection of yummy fillings.... I try and hit this truck whenever its in my area!