Welcoming Chellas to Lancaster City

Since Chellas opened in 2018, Lancaster County foodies have embraced the savory South American dishes served from a humble food truck on Hempstead Road. After nearly a decade of hard work and great food, owner Luis Quiroz is thrilled to welcome his family of customers to a new restaurant concept on the 300 block of Queen Street. 

“Growing up, my family and I worked in restaurants, and we always had ideas about one day having our own restaurant,” Luis shared. “It’s been my dream for over a decade.” 

With the opening of Chellas’ second location, that dream is now a reality. Even with expanding its space and menu, Luis and his team aren’t forgetting the foundation their food truck built and the classic arepas from their Hempstead location that landed Chellas on Yelp’s Top 100 list numerous times. 

“We were able to translate the soul from the other Chellas,” Luis said. “And we’re excited to have a bigger kitchen so we can bring grain bowls, salads, smoothies, and the famous Peruvian ceviche.”

With the addition of these innovative twists on South American cuisine, Chellas will continue to serve up a 100% gluten-free menu, including their popular arepas, tender honey barbecue roasted pulled pork, chicken marinated with house made chimichurri, strips of perfectly sautéed steak, and a host of vegetarian options. The new location will offer extended hours, and its prime spot in Lancaster City means arepas are just a short walk away for city residents and visitors.

“Chellas is excited to be downtown,” Luis said. “I think a lot of our support was always from the city, and now they don’t have to drive to enjoy our food.”

Stop by to enjoy Chellas’ piping hot arepas, hearty quinoa grain bowls, and fresh smoothies six days a week, or order online at eatchellas.com.

This feature is partially sponsored by Northwest Bank who believes in supporting the growth of small businesses in Lancaster City.

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