A simple fall of a arepa for a 5 -year -old became the epicenter of a controversy in Tenerife. Last Saturday, June 21, 2025, in THE PREMISE OF AREPERA 23 IN LAS CALETILLAS (Candelaria)a newly hired waiter included a message printed on the cash ticket that said: “The arepa fell hahahaha that fucks“.
The message, shared in X on account I am a waiter (@Soycarero), quickly exceeded 81,000 visualizations, causing outrage and repudiation on social networks.
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The family, visibly upset, presented a Claims sheet For “bad answers and bad treatment”, pointing out that the comment referred directly to a child of only five years.
According to the direction of arerapera 23, The waiter acted without supervision: The text was automatically introduced into the command without any partner warning it.
Simpa of 119 euros and complaint of the owner of the premises
The family's reaction was immediate: They left the place without paying € 119.10 of consumptionafter starring in an incident that almost ended in physical confrontation with the waiter.
In response, The owner of the restaurant confirmed that a police complaint has been filed Against diners for leaving without paying. However, The company has chosen not to fire the workertrusting that he learn and feel ashamed for his actions.
This week, Arepera 23 issued a public statement on its social networks expressing “sincere apologies” and stating that this attitude “does not represent the values” of the premises. In addition, they reported that they will be implemented Internal controls to prevent this type of incidents from being repeated.
This incident not only shakes the image of the chain in the Canary Islands, but also Open a debate about the importance of respect for customer service and the responsibility of employees in public environments.
