Venezuelan Arepas, Empanadas, Latin Food! LArepa was born from a passion for food, family and culture. After many years of training and experience in the culinary and hospitality industry, chef and owner, Rafael Aguilar brings a taste of his home country, Venezuela in South America to the Northern region of the Americas. LArepa offers authentic flavors with a flair for comfort. It honors the integrity of each ingredient and beckons home with every bite.