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Is Hola Arepa Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Minneapolis, MN)

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As of September 2026, Hola Arepa is listed open on holaarepa.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The restaurant's website, checked 2026-09-08, listed weekend hours and included a working online-ordering cart, with no indication of closure.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Hola Arepa appeared in the episode 'Handheld Happiness' for its Venezuelan-style stuffed arepas, part of a Latin American street-food menu that also includes small plates and tropical cocktails. According to holaarepa.com, the restaurant is located in South Minneapolis and was founded by chef Christina Nguyen and her partner Birk Grudem, who also operate the sister restaurant Hai Hai. Checked on 2026-09-08, the site listed weekend hours of Friday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with last seating 30 minutes before close, and included a working online-ordering cart alongside reservation and gift-card links. No closure notice or outdated content appeared on the page, though the site's own text describing the restaurant appeared to date to around its opening. No additional independent source was located to further corroborate this location's current status.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 2
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Handheld Happiness
What was featured
Venezuelan-style stuffed arepas and Latin street food
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Hola Arepa

Frequently asked questions

Is Hola Arepa still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Hola Arepa is listed open on holaarepa.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Hola Arepa after Food Paradise?

Hola Arepa appeared in the episode 'Handheld Happiness' for its Venezuelan-style stuffed arepas, part of a Latin American street-food menu that also includes small plates and tropical cocktails. As of September 2026, Hola Arepa is listed open on holaarepa.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Hola Arepa located?

3501 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Hola Arepa?

Season 11, Episode 2 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Handheld Happiness”.

Is Hola Arepa still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

Hola Arepa appeared in the episode 'Handheld Happiness' for its Venezuelan-style stuffed arepas, part of a Latin American street-food menu that also includes small plates and tropical cocktails. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
3501 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
holaarepa.com

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