Ahhh finally! I made it into the newly revamped Che Chori and it did not disappoint! It's been a pretty challenging season of life and I decided to make it in for a treat and boy, it was the perfect treat! It looks awesome inside!!! I have been looking at planning an international trip soon and popping into Che Chori definitely gave me the feeling that I was traveling and in the best way possible! Fun and colorful walls & art pieces, great music playing in the background, lots of indoor seating and a bar area! Yes please! I got the porchetta sandwich which has become my favorite menu item (but it's hard to decide)! The owners are absolutely lovely and Chef Marcos brought around alfajores for us to try! So so good!!! P.S. - There is a wine Wednesday special happening for half off bottles of wine on Wednesdays! I love this place and the people who run it! Doing a lil happy dance for you all and the beautiful space you've created! read more

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Porchetta Sandwich and Argentine Chorizo Empanada was excellent. The sandwich is rolled and roasted tenderloin with bark and Chicharron texture, Fresh Bun Relish and a Pesto The empanadas selection they have is vast and I went with the house made chorizo. Argentine Chorizo. This has a shortening like pastry crust which was like a tiny pot pie. This came with spicy aoli side and was delicious. read more

Long overdue review for a great restaurant. I've mostly done carryout but recently they have opened up their indoor dining. The place is admittedly not in a scenic part of town and the exterior might seem a little rough when you see it's shipping containers but the interior is the definition of a hidden gem. It is bright, quiet, and colorful inside with fun nods towards Argentian food and culture. The staff are beyond friendly and food comes out fairly quick. The star of this place is obviously the empanadas. If you've never had an empanada before, they are basically [savory] hand pies or pasties for you Michigan folks. The pastry dough in general is perfect, not thin enough to tear or leak but not too thick that it becomes dry or detracts from the filling. They are consistently crispy and reheat very well in a toaster over or air fryer. Over the years i've tried all their flavors and while they have a lot of fun spins on american flavors the Birria, Pollo Rojo, and Argentine Chorizo are the ones I keep come back to time and time again. The Birria and Pollo Rojo just have great flavor coming from the chilies and tomatoes are just perfectly stewed coming out moist and tender every time. The argentine chorizo has no real heat but is extremely savory and slightly creamy from the cheese so rounds out the other options. Strawberry Cobbler and Guava & Cream are excellent dessert options as well but you will find after 3 empanadas or so you're gonna be pretty full. Overall this is one of Indy's top restaurants in my book. If we ever have family/friends in town I always make sure we find a night to order Che Chiori because it's always good, you can always find something on the menu for everyone, and you get to try a lot of fun flavors so it becomes a great group experience. read more

Really great empanadas! We got a takeout order from here to have at Metazoa and it was really delicious and fresh despite surviving in the takeout bag for the ~15 minute drive. We got two orders of empanada combos plus an extra empanada and a traditional alfador. The empanadas we had were (in order of most to least favorable) humita, butternut squash, creamy chicken, Mexican chorizo, Argentine chorizo, and birria, and the extra one was guava and cream cheese. You can tell which is which because they brand the name of the empanada on each one which such a cool idea and really adds to the novelty! All of them were great, fresh flavors and not too oily at all, which I feel like can be hard to achieve with empanadas. We also got the fries which were battered style (automatic delicious) and homemade chips. I was honestly really surprised at how crisp they still were after being in the bag for so long. I think the alfador was good but I didnt try it myself haha. Churros and dulce de leche were perfect! The staff were quick to handoff the pickup order and were very pleasant to talk to. I didn't get to look long at the vibes inside the restaurant but it looked like modern warehouse decor vibes and cozy. 10/10 food, will definitely be back! read more

Che Chori Foods - 2 empanada combos with fries and chips, extra empanado and traditional alfador - Argentine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

There were seven of us that went to this great Argentinian restaurant on Friday night. The outside is very unassuming, but oh my gosh, the inside just the Service alone made it special. One couple had the salad which looked delicious. Another one shared the I believe it's pronounced Changa sandwich. It was huge. They took half of that home, the rest of us had an assortment of empanadas all delicious. The service is great. The restaurant is very clean. The atmosphere is lively. They have a full bar, which yes we took full advantage of. I would highly recommend if you're up for some food, that's a little different. read more

Che Chori Foods - The restaurant sign - Argentine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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If it's good enough for Triple D (Diners, Drive-In's, and Dives), it's more than good enough for you and me. I drove by here all the time and then heard it was featured on Diners, Drive-In's, and Dives. I had been curious to try it out for a while now and I finally logged a couple visits. At the moment, they're only open for the drive through and curbside pickup while they're under construction to introduce indoor seating. I suppose I'll have to visit again to be able to rate the ambiance. I've had friendly interactions with both times I came. One time, I had the food brought out to my car, while the other time I had to drive back around to pick up my order. Both times, I got the empanada combo and that was well worth it! For $17 you get three empanadas, some churros and Dulce de leche, and house made kettle chips. I'll rank my favorite empanadas in order: Oreo cheesecake (oh yeah, you read that right!) Birria Argentine chorizo Creamy chicken S'mores Cheesy pineapple bacon These are all great. This was a hard list to make. I would definitely recommend all of them if you have the chance to order more. I also want to try all the empanadas on their menu eventually. The kettle chips are on the less salty side, which I prefer. I think they have a hint of sweetness to them. The churros... on their own they're pretty decent but the Dulce included? Next level. I always save my leftover Dulce to find something else to dip in it. How I have leftover is beyond me but I won't complain! Overall, I think Che Chori has a pretty expansive menu, considering that empanadas, burgers, and pizza are very different things. I'm not sure how the others stack up, but I will definitely be back for the rest of the empanadas! read more

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Updating my review because I really appreciate the recently improved dining experience here. We initially went through the drive thru and were told we could either come back through when our order was ready or come inside to wait. We took them up on that offer and enjoyed the new air conditioned dining room. It's a creative addition to the building and a major improvement from the picnic tables of the past. Oh, and the empanadas were perfect, too! Already planning to return. read more

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I don't know if it's in the top 5. I don't know if it's in the top 10. I don't know if it's in the top 20. But this is one of the best restaurants in town. Nothing fancy, it's kind of a dive, but the food is so good and fresh! I ordered their $16 combo of 3 empanadas, chips, and 3 churros with dulce de leche sauce. The empanadas are $4 each and the churros are about $1 each. I upgraded from chips to fries for $1 more. In hindsight, the fries were too much food. The empanadas were enough to fill me up. Each empanada is basically the size of a taco....They're kind of a cross between a taco and a chimichanga, and they are amazing! They have 15(!) different empanada flavors and you can order different flavors. I went with a chorizo empanada and two birria empanadas. So good! If I had to choose, I liked the chorizo one better, but they were both great. The churros and dulce de leche were perfect. I had never had dulce de leche before and I don't really know how to describe it. It's kind of a chocolate caramel dipping sauce, but it's excellent. The staff couldn't have done a better job. They were friendly, quick, and patient with my MANY questions since I had never eaten Argentine food before. Apparently, their sandwiches are just as good as their empanadas...I'll be back to try them!! read more

Holy moly, how have I not been here until now? These empanadas are DELICIOUS. Light, pillowy dough, flavorful fillings, and just the right size. The combo is the best bang for your buck - three empanadas, a small bag of the best crunchy housemade kettle chips I've had in a while, and two perfectly fried churros with delectable dolce de Leche for dipping. Joshua was awesome, taking time to chat with us about the different menu items, and his recommendations were spot on. Would love to try one of the sandwiches next time. FYI - They're in the middle of an expansion right now, so it's drive-through service only until the new dining room opens in May. Bonus, you also can pick up frozen empanadas to bake or air fry at home. read more

Che Chori Foods - EMPANADA COMBO - Argentine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

These might be the best empanadas I've ever had, no exaggeration! 10's across the board! They were very filling and so fresh! I love that they're cooked to order as well, so the temperature was hot. I had the buffalo chicken & Birria empanadas. I also had the dulce leches churro for a sweet snack after. The guy at the window was nice, typical. It's a drive-thru window but looks like there's some construction going on so they might be adding some dine-in space. read more

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Our foodie group came to Che Chori one Sunday afternoon for lunch to try their empanadas. Che Chori Foods is a wonderful Mexican restaurant on the Westside that is known for their empanadas, and usually, it is a drive up take out restaurant, but they just opened up their dining room, so we were thrilled to be able to sit in the dining room and enjoy the empanadas. Almost all of us ordered the three empanada combo which came with fries and two churros with caramel dip. My three empanadas were spinach, guava cheese, and cheesy pineapple bacon. The fries were excellent and had a perfect texture to them. The empanadas were amazing and incredible. The cheesy pineapple bacon was surprisingly delicious and flavorful. The guava cheese was different, but spectacular. The spinach was incredible and wonderful as well. The churros were delicious and paired great with the caramel dip. Our server was excellent and had a wonderful personality that kept us entertained. He was very professional and told us very good stories about his family. We loved him very much! The ambiance of the restaurant was gorgeous and beautiful. The artwork was particularly impressive from what I could see on the walls. The restaurant was featured on "Diners and Drive-ins" with Guy Fieri,so there was a nice autograph picture of Guy Fieri on the wall behind the bar. Everything about Che Chori Foods was worth observing and admiring from the empanadas to the decor on the walls. This is an excellent restaurant on the Westside of Indianapolis and highly recommend people come check it out for the empanadas. They are amazing and you will love the service as well. Simply marvelous!! read more

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Absolutely loved this place. The empanadas were perfectly crisp and bursting with flavor, the sangria was super refreshing, and our server Jose was excellent, attentive, warm, and made us feel right at home. Great food, great service, great vibe. We'll definitely be back. Absolutely loved this place. The empanadas were perfectly crisp and bursting with flavor, the sangria was super refreshing, and our server Jose was excellent, attentive, warm, and made us feel right at home. Great food, great service, great vibe. We'll definitely be back! read more

Che Chori Foods - Argentine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

With all the hype from Guy Fieri and others I gave it a shot. The food was just ok. I can't say a lot but it was average. Seemed fresh. I will return and try other sandwiches. The empanadas were nothing stellar but average. I've had better. The fry oil was fresh so a plus there! The Porchetta with their version of chorizo was dry and bland. I think I prefer Mexican chorizo. The service was stellar! I really appreciate the patience of the young lady who took my order. She explained everything about the restaurant including the history? Inside the restaurant was cool decor. I give it higher stars for this! read more

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Incredible friendly hospitality The food was amazing. I saw this on Guy Fieri's diners and drives and this place may be the best food you can find in Indiana. I'm not joking. Everything is homemade generationally made. I will definitely be going back again and again. read more

Che Chori Foods - Empanada combo! - Argentine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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100/10. This is a hidden treasure. Empanadas were out of this world would recommend trying a few. Also got the steak and crochets sandwich--holy crap Batman--amazing. Cannot wait to go back. The atmosphere and service were wonderful--you have to go try it read more

I am grateful Che Chori is close to my house! The empanadas are so good. The flaky crust is the 1 thing I absolutely need to be what I expect as it can make or break the empanada for me! Ive enjoyed all the fillings they have available and even the holiday or seasonal specials are fun too! I recently tried their pizza and that was REALLY good, the crust again, "chefs kiss"! Currently only available as drive thru pick up BUT soon will have their inside seating available. The service is always great. Good is also always freshly made. I cannot wait to enjoy their menu in their new indoor seating! Their decor and color scheme is so bright and vibrant, you cant help but BE HAPPY when you eat their food!! Their dessert offerings are fun and yummy too! Their alfajor for their Valentines special was so yummy! read more

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Best food ever! I visit frequently because it's close to work- highly recommend. My favorite is the birria, but you can't go wrong with anything you choose. read more

My review is based on several really good door dash experiences: first they packaged the empanadas really well 2nd who cares about packaging - these empanadas are super tasty! Chorizo has been my fav.. churros are also the perfect dessert. I keep them in the doordash rotation - next time i'm in the area i'll try the in-person to go option! read more

No dine-in. We were looking forward to dining in. There is only a drive-through. They take your order at drive-through and have you park and they bring it out to you. Update: the employee came out and handed us our food. Very nice and friendly guy. He informed us that the dining room should be opening up in April I believe? I ordered the empanada combo! So delicious! I can't get over the churros, they are the best! read more

Che Chori Foods - Empanada Combo. Birria, beef...the pineapple w/cheese with my fave! Chores are hidden under the sauce. Yum! - Argentine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Stop what you're doing and go to Cho Foods--seriously. I've been three times this week and I'm not even mad about it . The birria and the butternut squash are my current obsessions, but the whole menu is stacked with delicious options I'm excited to try. Every visit has been a vibe--service is consistently kind and patient, and the person taking my order always has great recommendations (and doesn't judge me for coming back so often ). There's a drive-through for convenience, outdoor tables if you want to chill and eat picnic-style, and parking spots along the side for easy pickup. The food? Fresh, flavorful, and so good I almost broke into song in Spanish. Cho Foods is officially my new happy place. Can't wait to go back (again)! read more

Che Chori Foods - BIRRIA EMPANADA 1oz Birria Consome POLLO ROJO EMPANADA BUTTERNUT SQUASH EMPANADA - Argentine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The food was fantastic, delicious as always! The service was awesome too. The employee helped us with the menu and told us about any deals that may help us later! Excited for when there is indoor seating! I got the combo, it comes with three empanadas, two churros, and chips (they are good! I think they make them in house) read more

Che Chori Foods - Birria empanada! - Argentine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Wow, my previous review was three years ago! Definitely time for an update! We order food from here fairly regularly for work lunches and I love the box lunch which comes with any two empanadas, churros with dulce de leche and a bag of their homemade chips. All of the empanadas are delicious. They have traditional flavors and then have some fun with other fillings. One time they did an Oktoberfest theme and had bratwurst empanadas and I think even one with sauerkraut and sausage. I can't pick favorites as they are all so good but you can't go wrong with the Argentinian chorizo or chicken ones. I really like the spinach and butternut squash varieties too. The crust is tender and flaky and while fried, they're never greasy. The churros are amazing and I always save the leftover dulce de leche to put on other things like....anything...graham crackers...stir some in hot cocoa...cannot let it go to waste! The chips are excellent and I never have room to eat them right away so I can attest that they are still wonderful the next day. They will also cater big platters of empanadas which is perfect for a party. Stamping the type on each empanada is so helpful, particularly with platters. It keeps people from cutting them open to figure out which is which. I love that they do this! read more

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Nice surprise! If you like empanadas, this is the place. Fifteen different fillings plus sammie. I tried the southwest veggie, birria, and Mexican chorizo. The southwest veggie was outstanding as were the meat fillings. The strawberry with ice cream was like the best piece of pie. The alfaver cookie was to die for. Shortbread sandwich cookie filled with caramel and coconut. They are small, but at $3.00, you can get two. Excellent service! read more

This was a delicious and filling meal, and the atmosphere was so much fun. You can get drive-through or takeout, but we sat in and enjoyed the ambience. A nice glass of wine with some Argentinian appetizers and empanadas. There are a lot of flavors to choose from, so we picked a number of them and then shared so we got to try a bunch. Loved the dipping sauces, too. Can't wait to go back. read more

Omg they catered an event i was attending and i had the pleasure of tasting their amazing menu items. I think i found a new way to eat corned beef and cabbage, but my favorite was the black pudding empanada. It was absolutely amazing. read more

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You guys are awesome! You greeted me with genuine smiles and enthusiasm. I can tell you enjoy sharing your delightful offerings with hungry patrons. I love the vegetarian Shepard's Pie Empanada. The churros with your signature dulce de leche sauce are a crowd pleaser for sure. Thanks again! read more

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All I'm going to say... if you don't order at least one Birria empanada and pour a bit of beef consome juice into it, you are denying yourself one of life's simplest pleasures. I haven't ordered a burger yet but they do look good and smell amazing. read more

Got the porchetta sandwich with ham and fried eggs on top (recommended by the server). It was absolutely delicious and portions were huge. No notes. Fries are great too perfectly seasoned. If you like domestic beer, I would definitely recommend the Argentinian Quilmes beer. Super easy drinker and pairs great with the food. read more

Che Chori Foods - Porchetta sandwich + ham and 2 fried eggs. - Argentine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Cute spot. Friendly service. I ordered the 3 empanadas (southwest and spinach)and chips. Plus the peach cobbler and ice cream. I'm not a fan of peach cobbler but surprisingly, it was the best one I had. My total for everything was about $21. The churros were also really good. The chips tasted homemade. The southwest had too many tomatoes for my liking. read more

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Such a wonderful change of pace than the standard fare you find. Traditional and eclectic empanadas served with an Argentine twist. The birria variety is unreal! Definitely get the combo lunch - 3 empanadas, fresh chips, a fresh churro, and all the sauces. Can't beat it! And they're expanding too. read more

I have been a customer of Che Chori for over 6 years. During Covid, restaurant dining was limited, so I ordered an 8-pound Porchetta roast and picked up at the drive-through window. We enjoyed it at home with family and friends. Delicious! We went to the soft opening of their indoor dining area yesterday. My go-to order is usually a few empanadas. My favorites are the Argentine Chorizo, Spinach, and the Guava Cheese empanadas. I haven't had the sandwiches in a while, so I ordered the El Vacio, tender and juicy flank steak on a baguette. I forgot how good it was. Others in our party enjoyed the Porchetta sandwich, Chicken Milanesa sandwich and a variety of empanadas. Everything was delicious! The indoor dining area looks great! The servers were attentive and efficient. Looking forward to returning soon. read more

Do it! I did the drive thru and ordered the empanada combo and a couple extra. It was delicious!! I ordered the beef, Argentine chorizo, Mexican chorizo, birria, and pollo rojo (little spicy). They came with various sauces and I added the chimichurri. The combo came with chips and churros with dulce de leche!! The same price as a taqueria but a little different taste. Worth it! The person who took my order was polite and helpful with suggestions. They have a cute little space (I think it used to be a Rally's) with drive thru and outdoor carry out seating. After I ordered o waited about 10-15 minutes for my fresh food and indulged with my family at home. Stop today! read more

Che Chori Foods - EMPANADA COMBO BEEF EMPANADA BIRRIA EMPANADA MEXICAN CHORIZO EMPANADA ARGENTINE CHORIZO EMPANADA POLLO ROJO EMPANADA 16oz Chimichurri - Argentine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great Empanadas..great customer service, and even though it's only pick-up or drive through the ambiance is cool. Lots of old news headlines line the interior walls...its takes a few minutes to get your order but remember that its made to order and its definitely worth the wait. The Beef Empanada was packed with flavorful meat as was the Birria version! I thought that the three empanada combination wasn't going to be enough to fill me up but add in the Homemade Chips and Chorro's with the chocolate dipping sauce.. I'm full!! read more

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The churros and the caramel are hands down delicious and you should go get some!! It's been a while since I've been here and when I'm this side of town I had to stop! It was later in the evening and unfortunately didn't taste as great as the first time I went. Perhaps the empanadas I had were already cooked once because they were so greasy that I could barely taste the meat. The guava and cheese empanada wasn't as greasy and heated up well the next day. I went through the drive though and didn't know they had numbers to wait for your order. It was pretty fast but next time I go I'll go earlier in the day and hope to get some fresh empanadas. read more

Che Chori Foods - EMPANADA COMBO - Argentine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My wife and I was in Indy for the weekend. While we were watching Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives; we noticed Che Chori was showcased. Because of thar episode, we just had to try it. Guy Fieri showcased 2 sandwiches: the Choripan and the Porchetta. I was intrigued by the Prochetta. The meat was a grilled pork chop. It was a little fatty but the pickled onions and chimichurri pit the zest in this sandwich. To be honest, I felt like my jaw had to do a lot of work on the sandwich though. I wished I went with the other sandwich. My sandwich came with fries. They have a chimichurri mayo that I highly recommend to eat with the fries. But the real stars of Che Chori are the empandas! My wife let me taste some of hers and that is what I am getting next time as there are several to choose from. Be prepared to wait but the empandas are worth it! read more

Che Chori Foods - Porchata - Argentine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Absolutely delicious. Friendly, quick service and the food was hot and fresh. Very good value for the amount of food you get!! read more

Che Chori Foods - EMPANADA COMBO - Argentine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

i've had the pleasure to visit a couple of times and will always visit when i am in the area. their empanadas are amazing! i love getting to try different combos and new flavors. the building is small and is meant for pick up and to go only so be prepared. the staff is very patient and helpful in choices as there are so many! read more

Che Chori Foods - Argentine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Rumor has it that Merriam-Webster toyed with the idea of adding "splitsies" to their newest addition after a staff event at Che Chori. It's grabbable grub that merits a lot of "but have you tried ..." discussion. My advice isn't always right, but it's never wrong. Three musts exist within the cozy confines of CCF: chimimayo, CPB, and friends. 1. Chimimayo is the end all be all. My bag of crack fries are baptized in this mayo variant. Don't penny pinch on this creamy elixir, as it will be shoveled into your greedy mouth at an alarming rate. Magnum Opus level dip. 2. Cheesy Pineapple Bacon. Is it traditional? No. Do I care? No. Should you care? Yes. An order at Che Chori without CPB is sacrilegious. This is the most common "favorite" empanada of the many travelers that've completed this pilgrimage. Join your brothers and sisters in admiration of this palatable pocket of power. 3. Friends don't let friends eat alone. CCF isn't a place for loners, you'll be drowning in options. Grab 1-3 pals to share a dozen empies, sack of tater strips, Argentinian sando, and other tasty treats. There's just something about arms reaching between caloric vessels that makes me smile! Still not satisfied? Take a hike, I'm not paying you back. You've got bad taste buds! read more

Che Chori Foods - Argentine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The only bad part of this visit was having to decide what flavors of empanadas to get! They recently opened dine in option so definitely come in to check it out! read more

I was happy, though the food seemed to lack seasoning. Could have been a little better. Everything would pop just with a little basic salt. Service was good, and the manager or owner greeted us. I don't like to ask for salt, because I believe its rude... but I should have. read more