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Senora Arepa - St Matthews, Louisville, KY

Senora Arepa - St Matthews

4.7
4.7
296 Reviews
$30 and under
Venezuelan

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Lively
Senora Arepa is about flavor. We strive to say something important to the world through our food and drinks. We don't just feed the palate, we feed the imagination & the soul. At Senora the heart is the arepa, along with a superb menu inspired by Venezuelan culinary roots, ingredients, and flavors.

We're all about family. Come be a part of ours and enjoy some delicious Venezuelan cuisine!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Venezuelan
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 795-3995
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 296 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Healthy

  • Louisville

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Senora Arepa - St Matthews offers an "amazing experience" with "fantastic service," "delicious" food, and a "fun and lively" atmosphere. Known for its "incredible" arepas and mojitos, the restaurant receives praise for attentive staff, especially servers like Chloe and Elizabeth. It's a vibrant spot for Venezuelan cuisine lovers.

296 Reviews
  1. Beth

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Nazael

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. michael

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Roger

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Great drinks! I think the drinks are too small for the price though. Make them larger and instead of 14 charge 18. Otherwise the drinks we had should be 8.00

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  5. Jayne

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food average price high service excellent I probably won’t return

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  6. John

    VIP

    Louisville

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is outstanding. Our waitress explained the menu completely and offered some of her favorites. Her choices were great. Energy is high and so is the noise level. Great restaurant.

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  7. Jacqui

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The churrasco arepa’s were delicious and the cilantro garlic sauce was delicious. Great portion sizes! The waitress was incredibly welcoming and helpful when reviewing the menu. We loved the mojitos as well. We will be back.

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  8. Amy

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was awesome and service was perfect! Very lively atmosphere!

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  9. Hannah

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience for our first time at Señora Arepas!! Food and drinks were delicious , staff was lovely! All food was out in a timely manner. Restaurant was adorable!!

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  10. Chris

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner experience with our friends. The food and service was amazing, the atmosphere was fun and lively. Really cool place. We'll definitely be back.

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Senora Arepa - St Matthews is rated 4.7 stars by 296 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Senora Arepa - St Matthews

117 St Matthews Ave, Louisville, KY 40207

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    St Matthews
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Venezuelan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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