Senora Arepa - St Matthews

Senora Arepa - St Matthews reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Makamae

   Louisville1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   While Senora Arepa is now permanently closed (I hope they change their minds and reopen another location elsewhere), it was one of my favorites in the area. The food was always excellent, and service was always great as well.
   

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   Jill

   New Orleans2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Food was good. Very loud inside and service was spotty.
   

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   Katie

   Louisville2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything about our dinner was great, our food, our server, the drinks, we will absolutely be coming back. It was delicious!
   

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   Molly

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The hostess was welcoming and efficient in finding our reservation. The waitress did an amazing job explaining menu items and options. The food and drinks were delish!
   

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   Tisha VIP

   Louisville10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have been going to to the restaurant since they were on Market St. The food is exceptional as is the service. I really hope they open a new location when the current one transitions to a burger place. I’m going to miss the cachapa con chicharron…
   

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   James VIP

   Louisville44 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife and I shared the guacamole appetizer and their awesome burger. Another great visit! Yummy 😋
   

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   Beth

   Louisville5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   10/10 would recommend. We went here for my mother-in-laws birthday dinner and we all said we would be back. Our server Elizabeth was great, she explained the menu to us throughly and she handled our large table with ease. Esp with two wild toddlers. The food, god the food was amazing. We all had separate dishes and not one of us were disappointed in what we got. My husband and I have already said this will be our next date night spot.
   

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   Nazael

   Louisville2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   “Our first visit was on Valentine’s Day 2025; so we understand it was a very busy day, and certain factors may have been beyond their control, such as overcrowding, impatient guests waiting for their reservations, staff shortages, and more.” Service: Our waitress, Elizabeth, was very helpful and friendly. She always served with a smile and was attentive to our needs. Food: We started with the Venezuelan sampler, but we were served two cheese empanadas instead of one chicken and one beef, as we expected. Additionally, they were quite greasy. The rest of the sampler was good. The steak cachapa had very little meat (only two small pieces). The churrasco arepa was not the best experience; the cut of meat had too many tough fat pieces, making it almost inedible. The chicken pabellón was acceptable but not particularly impressive. The fried pork, from the cochino frito Plato on the other hand, was a success. The meat was tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and well-seasoned. I liked it. Drinks: The house cocktails were good. We tried the passion fruit sangria (Parchita sangria), the Venezuelan mojito, the soursop martini (guanabana martini), another one with guava called El guayabo/guayabera, and the Venezuelan Old Fashioned (Viejo Caraqueño). We also ordered mango and passion fruit juices. Price: The price is quite high, though I understand that St. Matthews is an exclusive area in Louisville. However, considering the portion size and the quality of the food, it still feels expensive. The overall ambiance of the restaurant was pleasant, and we plan to give it another chance during the summer season.
   

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   michael VIP

   Las Vegas1 review

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Confusing menu. Seems very expensive overall. The atmosphere is beautiful, but unfortunately, the menu is too large and confusing.
   

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    Christa VIP

    Louisville14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was amazing. Our server suggested some phenomenal options. My husband and I enjoyed the food.and atmosphere immensely.
    

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