La Pepiá in Southwark

Rude server was too busy on her phone, however I did get served. Food was awful, paid £5.50 was freezing cold and tasteless

Great twist on a Venezuelan classic. When I visited, there were a variety of arepas where the dough was pre-mixed with different bases, both sweet and savory available. Try the guava and cheese - a staple Latin American combo. The house-made salsas are all stellar too. The owner was a great guy, which is always a plus.

The Borough Market area is great. All the food is amazing with tons of options. However, La Pepia's arepas were by far our group's favorite meal. Tasty and easy to eat while exploring the market. Definitely give them a try!

Delicious arepas! Loved the halloumi one

I ordered the cheddar cheese and halloumi and I agree with other reviewer, it was cold and pretty bland. I was also underwhelmed with the service. Kinda bummed this was my first time trying arepas. —- I informed the person selling that it’s my first time trying arepas and I wasn’t given any instructions as to how to properly enjoy- ie heat it up, which goes to my original comment about being underwhelmed with the customer service. I was the only one in line, so there was no rush. But I guess now I know. And to the price response, I don’t personally assume something will taste better or worse depending on the price. And this comment is a bit out of touch in this economy, imo.

Quite disappointing and left me wanting a refund after one bite of each flavor. I ordered the guava and the halloumi flavors and they were so bland and ice cold. Every piece of filling inside was solid due to being cold. Felt like a rip off at that price.

Picked up a Guava Haloumi arepa… highlight of my trip. Lush!

Kids picked up a halloumi, red pepper and parsley arepa. Flavor was decent but overall nothing special.

Insanely good gluten and dairy free arepas, we want more! 😋

Ordered the Halloumi, red pepper and parsley arepa. Was disappointed that it tasted too bland and was not warm enough.

We were visiting from the US and stopped by their cart in Borough Market. Wonderful arepas...highly recommend

Friendly people at the stall. I was expecting the arepas to be warm but they were cold albeit still nicely crunchy on some parts (that could just be how they are sold here but when I've had them previously from different supplier I think they were served warm). Good selection of flavours though and fairly allergen free.

Absolutely delicious. The guava and halloumi arepa was one of the most delicious things I have eaten. Even better, no gluten. thank you! I will be back I hope

Delicious and 100% gluten free 😍

Really cold and the food didn't taste fresh. I wouldn't recommend but it may have been a bad day.

Arepas where cold and greasy. Cheese was not melty at all and with 5 pounds per arepa very expensive. I wouldn’t recommend going there.

Just ridiculous! Went to Maltby market last weekend to try the cheesy blanket they so advertise but it wasn’t even there despite their website claiming they are there each weekend. I attempted again this week at borough market only to be told they don’t make cheese blankets here. Complete waste of time

Overrated!! Ordered the halloumi and plantain arepa..the display had a huge chunk of halloumi..but the one I got was literally the quarter of that size. And now way it's worth 10 pounds.

Best arepas in London! 100% recommended - Venezuelan food at its best!

The staff at La Pepiá have a disgusting attitude! They went on instagram and thought it would be ok to indirectly verbally abuse a potential customer, just because the lady left a one star review, which she is well within her rights to do. She turned up at La Pepiá and it was closed, despite their opening hours on google showing otherwise. They had a festival booking and couldn't be bothered to change their opening times on google, then had the audacity to indirectly be abusive towards a potential customer. Who wants to eat food from people with a nasty attitude/bad vibes?! Not me! Avila London and Pape London are nice people, who sell delicious arepas! Spend your money there, instead of with the rude people that run La Pepiá!

Came here all along, its 15:27 and its not even here. Seems they do not respect hours they advise?

Very good street food. Never had an arepa before, but will definetly have another one

Oh my God! The habanero chilli salsa is out of this world! I finished the whole jar in 2 sittings! The first with spicy Doritos, the second with cucumber sticks (and then my finger when I ate all the cucumber, I have no shame!) Absolutely delicious

Amazing Venezuelan arepas. Best food I had in London!!!

Nestled in the entrance to the iconic Maltby street market is this gem of a heavenly arepa food stall. I got the halloumi and sweet plantain arepa it was D I V I N E! No need to look further for your savory lunch.

Best arepas I've ever had. I treat myself every single week. Every combination I've tried is brilliant, but the halloumi and plantain is my personal favourite. The salsa is also available to purchase separately, and it's absolutely amazing. Can't recommend highly enough. And gluten free!

The cheese blanket with plenty of melted cheese is simply delicious! Great value for money

A bit pricey but so delicious! Would be good if there was a bit more seating in the market

If I were ranking the top 10 cheesy delights in London, these cheese blanket arepas would make the list 💯

Very friendly and the food is ready quick. Can’t go wrong with any of the arepas! The cheese blanket is fantastic but the true star is their green salsa!

Really delicious food - we had the cheese blanket and the hallumi avocado. Both great! Their salsa is fantastic

This place is just the business. Have been going to the stand at Maltby St Market for year's and they never disappoint. One of the most delicious meals you'll have in your life, served with a smile. Great team. Just an absolute gift every time.

My wife and I had their Cheese blanket in a corn bun, today at the Portsmouth Street Food Awards. Absolutely amazing! Never seen anything like this before, tasted really nice and looked great! :) definitely the best food there. The man and woman who served us were genuinely lovely people too. Hopefully some sunshine for you on Sunday :) good luck on the award! 😃

Amazing arepas and cool vibe at Maltby St market!

Lovely food. We had: Cheese with pepperoni Halloumi with Avocado (we actually requested with plantain but was still very good) Black beans with plantain They wrapped them nicely for me as I was taking it in the car

Unfortunately the fact there is no longer an Areapa with sausage is a huge mistake. Pepperoni is not the same. The Areapa with cheese and salsa is simply not good enough! And for over £10 with avocado and halloumi it was thoroughly disappointing. Previously a huge fan but you have to bring back the sausage! I know before these were high quality sausages from the butcher's and without these this isn't a place worth visiting; sorry!

Delicioso! Love the sweet plantain and halloumi combination. Guys are great energy and super friendly. I'll be back 😋

Their arepas used to be delicious. The quality has significantly deteriorated, the quantity of fillings has deteriorated. Terribly oily, which arepas are not meant to be (and theirs never used to be). If the reduction in amount of fillings is their way of recovering costs potentially lost due to the pandemic, it is a big mistake in the long run as they will no doubt lose customers. This was a place we used to regularly visit but sadly will never again. Avoid!

absolutely brilliant! a whole range of dietary requirements, they’ve got vegan, vegetarian and meat options for everyone. the cheese blanket is to die for and don’t get me started on the salsa! so much taste and oozing with flavour. will definitely be returning! mother loved it aswell!!

Never had 1 before but found it greasy & expensive. Maybe that's normal

Melting bubbling cheese, yummy sauce folded inside a fluffy arepa. What’s not to like !

Just amazing, had never tried anything like it

My first time trying arepas was there. It was really really tasty food experience. Cheers amigos

Always looking forward to brighten up my weekend with a cheesy Arepa filled with flavours and love! Definitely enjoy watching them preparing the Arepas too as it brings some upbeating and lively vibes to the market, we all need some cheer up during those times - keep smiling 😊🥑

Las mejores arepas del mundo 👌🏼

Amazing, the best and illest arepa in the london arepa's game, also the coolest kids of the block. Theres no words to describe the incredible taste of la Pepia's arepas, very rare.

The best arepas I have tasted in my entire life!!! They are absolutely divine, outrageous, amazing!! Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan or a meat eater, you’ll love them. The staff are also always very smiley and attentive Thank you guys !! <3

The guys and girls that work there are really hot!

The best arepa i have had! Highly recommend going to Malty market to try them. You wont be disappointed.

Seriously amazing !!!! My favourite being the mouthwatering chorizo with the very naughty melting cheese blanket 😍 Lovely guys too, a rare find, hidden gem 🌟

Brilliant food, had fresh food from them at the market and also DIY kits during Lockdown 1.0. Would recommend 100%!

Awesome food, great experience. The cheese blankets are my favourite. I can’t recommend highly enough!

It’s impossible to measure the mental and physical joy these guys and their arepas bring me. Always delicious, always fresh and the salsas are bloody brilliant. I challenge you to find a better Venezuelan arepa in the country.

Whilst visiting my pal in London she insisted I tried La Pepiá before leaving. Best thing she’s ever done for me. Crazy yummy!! Enjoyed watching the hotties make my delicious wallet of all the best fats n carbs. I’ll be sure to revisit when back in London.

Just want to say thank you for sharing a whole new world of flavours to my palette! Thank you for introducing arepas, because boy, where have you been all my life?! Also, cheese blanket? Uhmmmm yes please - on everything!! Keep up the good work, you guys are awesome!!

The arepas was so tasty. And the staff wearing mask make me fell safety. Definetly will come back...

The people who make the food don’t wear masks. The man making our arepas kept laughing and yelling “BOOM BOOM” without a mask, right onto our prepared food. We didn’t feel comfortable eating it and took the arepas home to cook them in the oven and sanitizing them. The food tasted really good, but unfortunate that we didn’t feel comfortable with the food safety during a pandemic.

Amazing arepas that we had, with chorizo black beans and cheese, just outsanding. Im still watering thinking about the one I had last week. Went there with my gf and we both loved it. Prices were a bit expensive, but hey we are in London so I understand. Strongly recommend it

One of the best things I've ever eaten

Whatever you choose, make sure it has the cheese blanket. You can thank me later.