I have been looking for authentic Argentine empanadas in Columbus, and can't believe I hadn't found…read morethis before. El Campo's empanadas are handmade, authentic, and delicious! I took the steak and the vegetarian empanadas to a party, and they were very warmly received! I took two dozen, and they were gone in minutes! I have been using Yelp for years...but never overcame my laziness enough to get around a review. I felt El Campo was good enough to reset my password, and actually write one :) I strongly recommend picking these up for a brunch, a party, or just having in the freezer and treating yourself to something delicious. A few things to note: These are provided frozen; you take and bake (about 15 minutes). This is NOT a food truck or a restaurant! They are sold in packs of 12 1 per person is fine for an appetizer - I would say 2-3 per person if you were having them as a main course.

These empanadas were delicious! I ordered one dozen each of the beef, chicken, and spicy chicken…read moreoptions for a small gathering. I was impressed with the quality and ease of preparing the frozen items. I will definitely order from El Campo again and am also grateful for the QUICK response to my request to pick up the empanadas for the next business day.

Awesome food! Good quick service and great seating area. The inside is way bigger than what it…read morelooks like, only downside is this is a lunch only restaurant.

This used to be a Venezuelan restaurant I think, a previous location of El Arepazo maybe? Tucked…read moreaway in the alley, handy during the Pearl Market, this is a small place with a small patio. And amazing food. There were half a dozen things I wanted to try, but I went with a simple paella and a single rib. Plus some churros to take home for Kid K. The paella was excellent. Good mix of plenty of rice, meat, veggies. A nice blend of flavors and textures. The rib was big and meaty, and flavorful without sauce, although I did use the sauces from the paella to dip in. Very, very enjoyable meal. Service was good. Order at the counter and they bring it out. Prices are a little high, but what isn't nowadays, and remember that you're downtown. Parking can be crazy of course. The bathroom is way back down along hallway, but it's there. I will definitely be back to try some of the other things on the menu.

Absolutely Phenomenal!!!…read more I am a big fan of their food truck but if I'm being perfectly honest, I'm not a huge fan of food trucks in general. I don't like not have a place to sit and eat my food so I often don't visit them. But the year these guys won best food truck in Columbus, I had to go check them out. And boy did they not disappoint. BUT I never got to have them again because food truck woes. So when I found out they were getting a brick and morter I knew I had to go right away. So one rainy afternoon we went to check them out and it was even better than I remembered. We were blown away. The food was insanely delicious. Seriously better than I remember. We started with the sampler platter and Paxton my 5 year old could not get enough of the paella and although I wanted to hog it to myself, I gave it to him so I didn't have to share the empanada. They are that good! Also on the sampler is a rib and loaded fries. Easily enough for a meal. But we didn't stop there - we could resist the signature sandwich The Barroluco. Holy Cow - this sandwich blew it out of the park. Sliced meat, ham, cheese and an egg on super thin bread with lettuce and tomato. You guys - this doesn't sound like much but oh. em. gee you guys have to run and get this sandwich. It is life changing. You will never want to go anywhere else for a sandwich again. We were just there and I'm already trying to figure out how we can go back. Protip - this location is on pearl alley off gay street so look for a meter on gay and walk over!

If you haven't eaten here and get your butt up and get over there. It's really delicious and you'll…read morenever experienced anything like what you experience when you go there. I highly suggest you try their empanadas fantastic!

We visited FYR again for my birthday. The experience began with a handwritten birthday card, which…read morereminded us that we were up for a top notch experience. Being a Monday evening, the dining room was quieter than last time but the vibe was still cool and upscale. Every item that came to the table from the drinks, the "first bite," the starters and entrees were impeccably prepared. Our server, Alex, was highly attentive without being too much so... Another 5-star experience!

Great restaurant downtown in Columbus! Started with a NA Hugo Spritz which was so refreshing. Got…read morethe wood fired peaches and the salmon as a meal! Loved the peaches with the burrata. The salmon was cooked perfectly and flavored well - I thought there was a tad too much of the creamy sauce, made the fish feel a little heavy. Split a dessert with a friend (Corn and Blueberry) - was shocked at the color of the dessert! Visually very vibrant was not expecting that. Taste wise just tasted like blueberry ice cream with a bit of caramel! Loved the high ceilings and open setup of the place. The natural light made the restaurant almost feel like it was outdoors! Waitress was super nice and kept filling our waters all night. Would come back if I was in the area!

I've been eating at El Arepazo since its early days on Pearl Alley when there was no where to sit…read more As a Colombian-American, I am proud of our heritage and cuisine, but there aren't always great places to eat besides at home. So it was some surprise to try bandeja paisa (traditional huge platter of various Colombian foods) and find it the best anywhere, including in Colombia. 25 years later and that still holds true. I have yet to find arepitas as exquisite of those of Carolina and Carlos, and they remain my standard (I think they are Venezolano, but does it matter? They are delicious and they are the best I've had). The cilantro salsa is unique and really adds to a lot of the foods they offer. My spouse is all about the maracuyá juice, and their options are worth sampling since its not usual for most Americans. For me it is comfort food not only as a Colombian-American, but as a (former) long-time resident of Columbus who at times craves reminders of the past. I've been to Pearl through its incarnations, then Gahanna, and now this Brewery District location. This one is my favorite of the three, with nice space and a great Latin atmosphere. We were there recently on a Saturday and had top-notch service, and even a visit from Carlos to reminisce about old times. El Arepazo is a Columbus institution. If you are curious about Latino food, and Colombian/Venezuelan cuisine in particular, it is THE place to start. Columbus is lucky to have a restaurant like this that beats out anything in Queens, Elizabeth NJ, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, and would give places from Bogotá to Caracas a run for its money. It's legit, its delicious, it is attractively priced, the location is great, the staff is warm and friendly. 10/10. Stop reading and go eat there!

I am writing this review because I am extremely frustrated by the lack of communication I have…read moreexperienced with Carlos, the owner. On Saturday, August 8th, I took a friend to breakfast at First Watch, across the street from Arepazo. I parked in a legal parking space in front of Arepazo at approximately 10:30 AM and left around 12:30 PM. Later that day, I discovered that the front passenger door of my Jeep Grand Cherokee had been badly dented. At first, it looked as though someone had purposely kicked it. I retraced everywhere I had been that day in an attempt to determine exactly what happened. After reviewing my home security camera footage, I was able to narrow down when the damage occurred. The footage clearly showed that when I backed out of my garage to go to breakfast that morning, my passenger door was undamaged. When I returned home after breakfast, the damage was clearly visible. A few days later, after Arepazo reopened following Sunday, I called the restaurant and spoke directly with Carlos. I explained what had happened and told him that I had noticed security cameras on the restaurant that appeared to be pointed toward the area where my Jeep had been parked. Carlos confirmed that the cameras were working, although he told me the resolution probably would not be good enough to identify someone's face. I explained that I wasn't concerned about identifying a face--I simply wanted to know what happened to my vehicle. Carlos assured me that he would help me figure out what happened and promised to get back to me. It has now been two weeks. My insurance estimator has since inspected the Jeep and determined that the damage is consistent with someone's body having been slammed into the passenger door. The estimated repair cost is approximately $3,300. Despite Carlos telling me he would help, I have not heard from him. I have called several times and left messages with multiple staff members, including his manager, Brent. On Tuesday, August 18th, at approximately 6:30 PM, I finally went to Arepazo in person. I spoke with several employees, including Brent. Brent went into the back to call Carlos. After approximately 15 minutes, he returned and told me that he had just spoken with Carlos and assured me that Carlos would contact me. He still has not. Is this a review of the food at Arepazo Tapas Bar and Grille? No. Is it a review of the restaurant's service? Not exactly. But I do believe it says something about how the owner treats people. I wasn't asking Carlos to pay for the damage. I wasn't accusing Arepazo or any of its employees of causing it. I was simply asking him to follow through on his promise to check security footage that might show what happened to my vehicle while it was parked directly in front of his restaurant. I even told Carlos and Brent that I would gladly come back and eat at Arepazo if they would simply help me with the security footage. Apparently, after two weeks, several phone calls, multiple messages, an in-person visit, and two separate assurances that Carlos would contact me, getting back to me isn't a priority. That's disappointing. Sometimes how a business owner treats someone when there is absolutely nothing in it for him says more about the business than the food ever could. I guess Arepazo has enough business that Carlos doesn't need mine--or that of the friends and family I might otherwise have recommended to his restaurant.

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.

This restaurant was so excellent in so many ways. I love it and will return again and again. The…read moreambiance is lovely; colorful, nautical, festive yet soothing. Service is top notch. They have this great system where there's a little table tent and you stand it up if you need something, and a staff member appears quickly. Lay it down and they leave you be. Genius. The food is absolutely fabulous! We have dined here twice. Both times we came early and chose a low top in the bar/lounge because they have an unbeatable happy hour applicable to cocktails, draft beers and several of the delectable appetizers. 4 to 6 pm. So far we've had the Elote corn bites, Coco bites, fried Yuca and the crab bites. 5 stars for all though the Yuca was the weakest link because I'd like it so much better boiled. Their sauces just dance on your tongue. The sides, notably the black beans and garlic potato salad, are superb. And don't miss those Latin cocktails! They were agreeeable to split a main for us, the Arroz con Pollo which had plenty of tender chicken and was full of flavor. On a second visit we each got our own main. So we've had a lot of different dishes here and they were all excellent. My rating is 4 1/2 stars, rounding up due to all of the above. The minus half star is due to one negative. When you're done, the waitress arrives with a hand held electronic device and says 'I can take your payment right here.' Yeah, I expect you to take my payment at the table, AFTER you've given us our bill, then quietly withdrew for a bit while we look over our bill, decide if we're paying cash or card, and also consider how much we plan to tip. I did not like this at ALL, particularly since she did not also say "or would you like a printed bill." We did in fact request and receive a bill to handle in the normal way. So don't feel pressured to just hand over your credit card. This is a practice I would expect from a big corporate chain, not a Mom & Pop. But I love everything else about El Meson.

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!