These are some of the best empanadas in the Cinci! A cute quaint little family owned shop with a…read moreselection of empanadas, arepas, and Venezuelan side dishes that are always made fresh to order. Their empanadas are HUGE! The cornmeal dough leaves a super crispy exterior. They fill them with plenty of meat (or beans and plantains) with some great homemade sauces. This time I tried the Tequeños (like a cheese stick wrapped in pretzel breading) and let me just say: these will change your life. They are like friend Mozzarella cheese sticks on crack.

What an awesome dining experience for foodies The empanadas…read moreare made to order and come out hot and on point The cheese sticks you must try too They do a lot of carry out as well as dine in

Come with me to The Empanada's Box! Nestled in the heart of Covington, this small restaurant brings…read morebig flavors to the city! Buenos Aires native, Diego Nunez, opened the Covington location in June of 2022 & he's bringing us Argentine style empanadas with a delicious twist, including authentic flavors from around the world. He & his team have curated 16 varieties of empanadas that you can either have hot & ready or you can get them frozen to take home for a family dinner, a special event, or just a late night snack! I got the Chips & Salsa, Esquites, and Chicago, Buenos Aires & Banana Empanadas. Everything is hot & fresh, the bold flavors hit bite after bite & I could eat their Chimichurri on anything! The service was excellent as well, everyone was so kind & welcoming! My favorite bites were the Buenos Aires Empanada & the Esquites. I highly recommend! Have you tried them yet? Let me know what I should order next!! @theempanadasbox 212 W Pike St, Covington, KY 41011 https://www.theempanadasbox.com/home Instagram & TikTok: @biteswithmissb #biteswithmissb #empanadas #covington #foodiereviews #smallbusinesssupport

$7 for an empanada is wild! Someone needs to stop this. Ok your food is above average. $7? $7?! It…read moreis a $2 to create product at most

The wife and I were slow on the uptake when it comes to arepas. We're still newbies; at this point…read morewe've tried them from just five or six purveyors here and there. Hell, we're still sussing out the Colombian vs. Venezuelan arepa rivalry. But the arepa pabellon at Arrechissimo (this apparently means "awesome" in Venezuelan Spanish) wins the prize for us so far, and it's not even close. Even if it initially seems expensive at $13.50, it is a near-miraculous little food item, regardless of one's knowledge about arepas generally. It's perfect in its simplicity and greater than the sum of its parts: Wonderful white-corn flatbread style rolls with a great balance of fluffy and crisp, flavorful shredded beef, fried plantains, black beans, and melted mild cheese. Add the spicy cilantro salsa, which is just about perfect in its own right. By the way, despite its compact size, the arepa pabellon is plenty filling. Arrechissimo is just a food stand with maybe four outdoor tables. The setting in quiet Deer Park is pleasant and comfortable enough, when the weather is reasonably nice. Unfortunately for us, Arrechissimo is far enough away that carryout is not a suitable option during those too-many months when Cincinnati weather is not so nice. Owner Javier is about as welcoming and friendly a host as there is in the metro.

Decided to try out this restaurant today with my friend who suggested it. Let me just say right…read moreoff the bat, that there is NO indoor seating. I'm assuming most people do pick-ups. We didn't realize that when we decided to go. However, they do have 3 or 4 outdoor tables. Right beside the tables are very sturdy extendable umbrellas that they can open to shade you whenever you want. Their food is handmade, fresh and delicious. Got a vegetarian bowl with rice, beans, plantains, lettuce, and avocado slices accompanied by 2 small arepas. The arepas and empanadas seemed to be made from the same dough and it's a good thing because it is extremely mouth-watering - yum! Kudos to the owner. He is the nicest man - friendly, and really cares about his customers.

I may have gone on an off day to try this place so I may have to give it another chance. The food…read morewas a bit salty and the portions were small considering the prices. You have to order at the counter and pay at the counter so you basically don't have a waitress. The place is really cute inside. I love the tropical theme. They had live music when I went out on the patio which was nice as well.

Best margs in the area! Hand made with no gross syrups...try all of them please. The ambiance is…read morefestive with neon palm trees and a sandy outdoor patio with water features...doesn't feel like Dayton! It's small, always busy and always impressive and super fun. Great service and the tacos are absolutely the best. This place is a serious hidden gem. Perfect for girls night or date night you will LOVE it.

100/100! THIS IS A FIVE STAR ALERT!…read more As an argentine I can attest this is as authentic as it gets. I was at a family wedding in Dayton, and as I drove to my hotel I found this little gem. AMAZING, the owner, Monica was Argentine and so sweet. She puts her soul and passion into the homemade meals and it's like being in Buenos Aires in the middle of Ohio. Come support this minority, woman owned business!

Gnocchi with Beef In Marinara Sauce…read more WE know that often Argentine restaurants offer pasta dishes. We arranged to arrive ten minutes early in order to converse with Mónica Fabregat. Well worth the planning and effort. Mónica was delighted to learn that we have visited Argentina and experienced the people, cuisine, beauty, and various wineries. Always a pleasure to visit with Monica. Today: Gnocchi with Beef In Marinara Sauce - solid five stars. Monica advised that they do not prepare gnocchi; I recall days when my Italian wife and mother rolled gnocchi in the kitchen. Monica does not lose points for purchase of gnocchi. We have traveled to Argentina and Italy and know the restaurants do not apply marina at the liberal rate experienced in US, but they will add more upon request. La Embajada is becoming one of our favorite restaurants.

Really amazing little gem, you wouldn't even know was open if you didn't walk inside the door...!…read more We were just going to try a couple empanadas, but the choices made fools of both of us...I won't say if we DID, or if we DIDN'T....but a person could literally sit in this cozy, friendly space and try all ten flavors of the most incredibly crispy, and lovingly filled tasty little Argentinian pastries. A few of our favorites were the mushroom feta and mozzarella, the Chicken Salsa Verde, the Carne (like a traditional flavor but SOO MUCH MORE filling and perfectly seasoned!), one I really tried to think I would not like was their "Buffalo Chicken"- it was cheesy and so darn good I ate two! Please don't judge. I may need GLP's now, but I'm not ashamed. I can't wait to go back to Cincy to Che for the absolute YUMMIEST EMPANDAS ever!!!!

Awesome, low key bar with good finger foods. I would definitely recommend this place. It's good for…read moregroups of people who want to share and try a little of everything. Bartenders were so nice. I will definitely be back when I am in town next.

My husband has been talking up this place for years, but I had never been. We finally had the…read moreopportunity to come together and it did not disappoint! It's a Latin-fusion tapas restaurant and they have happy hour every day from 4pm-6pm! We came early on a Saturday and it was pretty empty but by the time we left the tables and parking lot were full!! The food was so yummy and our server was incredible! They have a system where you put a sign up if you need something, but we never ended up using it because she was so attentive! The ambiance is eclectic and perfect for this place. Also, the restaurant feels like it goes on forever! It's a very cool space. Would definitely go again - it's an experience worth repeating!

The food was absolutely amazing. The service was top-notch. The ambience was stunning and had a…read morecozy eclectic vibe. I would highly recommend this establishment to family and friends.

Looking to expand the palate, we recently tried La Colombiana. Started with fried plantains and…read moreempanadas (two beef, two chicken). Both were delicious, especially the fried plantains. I've had plantains in the past, but these were certainly the best I've tried. For entrees, we went with arroz con pollo and bandeja paisa which was basically an assortment platter. I was a little disappointed in the arroz con pollo. Rice was over cooked and the flavor was overall muted. For dessert, we tried obleas -- thin waffles filled with jam, caramel and cheese. The waffles weren't true waffles, but more just cracker type. Again, rather disappointing but maybe I just don't have the right taste for it. The service was excellent, and we did enjoy the appetizers. Entrees and dessert were a let down. Overall, 3 stars in my book.

What a delicious find! My son was searching for dinner on our recent overnight and La Columbiana…read morepopped up. After checking out the menu and reviews he suggested we give it a try. When we arrived we realized it was literally next door to our hotel! Score! They were really busy, but the service was still friendly and efficient. And the food ... so good! I enjoyed an Arepa con queso and a chicken empanada while my son had the carne asada and a beef empanada. Everything was fantastic. So much food too. I especially loved the hot aji sauce that came with the empanadas - I put it on my arepa too -yum! If we are in the area again, I will definitely return.

Visiting this area from San Diego and didn't think I would find a place that was as good as San…read moreDiego. This place truly impressed me! Having been to Mexico many times, this place truly felt like we were there again. The staff were wonderful, the atmosphere was lively, and the food was outstanding and authentic. I had the birria nachos and it was perhaps better than most places in San Diego. Absolutely a gem in the community. I highly recommend a visit.

Our party of 4 visited El Trompo this past Mother's Day for dinner. The noise inside was almost…read morepainful - a band playing at mucho decibels and a robot prancing down the aisle with his own music. It was impossible to hold a conversation. The waitress got my wife the wrong margarita. The food was just ok - my taco combo was skimpy on the protein. All in all, not what it was Tromped up to be.

I have been to this place around two or three times now, is a levee for us personally…read more They have great ceviche and solid tacos. When at the levee it is worth a try! Has great views of the city and good drinks too. The service is always great in our experience.

Food and service was great, they had coloring pages and crayons for kids, and accommodated our…read morelarge stroller wagon which was great. The coffee was honestly some of the best I've had and I really want to know who roasts their coffee so I can grab some! The espresso was really fruity and pleasant. I love that they also have some variety on the kids menu (not just your classic chicken tenders). We got Selah a kids Cuban sandwich with sweet plantains as she likes a wide variety of foods and it was fun to give her something new.