Guasaca South American Grill - Hillsborough
Vibrant Venezuelan grill specializing in overstuffed arepas and flavorful bowls, serving fresh ingredients and a fun atmosphere.
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Guasaca South American Grill - Hillsborough
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Vibrant Venezuelan grill specializing in overstuffed arepas and flavorful bowls, serving fresh ingredients and a fun atmosphere.
"The food is so fresh and the portions are huge!"
Takeout Tip
For takeout, order arepas on the side to avoid them getting soggy from condensation.
Dine-In Cleanliness
If dining in, you may need to clean your own table as cleanliness can vary.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
South American / Venezuelan
Price
Mid-range
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Generously Stuffed Arepas
Corn-based arepas are overflowing with fresh, delicious ingredients like chicken, beef, cheese, and avocado.
Positive & Fun Atmosphere
Experience a vibrant and welcoming vibe thanks to the incredibly fun and friendly team.
Fresh, Flavorful & Filling Bowls
Customize your bowl with a variety of fresh ingredients, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Takeout Tip
For takeout, order arepas on the side to avoid them getting soggy from condensation.
Dine-In Cleanliness
If dining in, you may need to clean your own table as cleanliness can vary.
Value & Speed
Good value for the price and quick service, especially for a fast-food style eatery.
Portion Size
Arepas are large and filling; two are usually enough for an adult.
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Takeout Tip
For takeout, order arepas on the side to avoid them getting soggy from condensation.
Dine-In Cleanliness
If dining in, you may need to clean your own table as cleanliness can vary.
Value & Speed
Good value for the price and quick service, especially for a fast-food style eatery.
Portion Size
Arepas are large and filling; two are usually enough for an adult.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Guasaca South American Grill is praised for its fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned arepas and bowls, offering great value. Diners appreciate the vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff. However, some reviews mention issues with cleanliness and overly salty or vinegary seasoning in certain dishes.
"Delicious, fast, fresh food! We ordered the shredded chicken arepas and a custom bowl with brown rice, shredded chicken, black beans, corn, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese. Everything was so flavorful and filling, and the service was excellent. This is a great spot if you want a quick and delicious bite to eat!"
Aspen Andersson
"Wow, what a huge disappointment! I ordered the chicken fajita bowl. It made me wish so badly that I had ordered from Chipotle 😭. The good: rice, lettuce was fresh, and the cilantro sauce was delicious. The ok: chicken and beans. The awful: the sautéed onions had a four day salt intake dumped into them-yikes!! The plantains tasted like they had vinegar on them. Why? Not to my taste, personally. Overall mixed together I truly couldn’t eat even half of it, although I tried…"
Leesha Weber
"It was amazing! We had the chicken fajita bowl and chicken tender arepa. They were both delicious! We are excited to go back and try more things."
Charlie Vasquez
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Frequently Asked Questions
An arepa is a flat, round patty made of ground maize dough, traditionally grilled, baked, or fried. At Guasaca, they are stuffed with a variety of delicious ingredients.
Yes, you can build your own bowl, salad, or super bowl with your choice of base, fillings, and toppings.
Yes, Guasaca offers vegetarian and vegan options, including plant-based fillings and the ability to customize bowls.
Yes, it's a popular spot for takeout, but it's recommended to get arepas on the side to maintain their texture.
The signature grilled chicken or shredded chicken arepas, as well as custom bowls, are highly recommended and frequently ordered.
Yes, the restaurant is wheelchair accessible, has outdoor seating, and can accommodate families.
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Guasaca is another one of my favorite lunch stops in Raleigh, and the arepas are so reasonably priced. I like to get the Signature Pork Arepa, which is filled with juicy pork, black eyed peas, cheese, lettuce and comes with a killer mustard sauce.
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I live like 2.5 miles from Guasaca, and my gym is like 0.2 miles from there, and I'm embarrassed to admit how little I go there, given how much I love it. I don't know what it is about the Lake Boone location, but I always forget it's there.
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You can make your own, or you can pick something off the menu. I personally like making my own bowl when I go. The ingredients are fresh and locally picked.
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