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4.5 (2 reviews)
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Pupuseria Los 5 Puntos

4.5(74 reviews)
14.1 mi
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This is not a huge place and I bet would fill up quick. My son and I walked in for lunch. We were…read moretold to sit and a menu would be brought out. We looked things over and ordered so crazy yummy food. I will admit I have been wanting to come here for years and every time I was in The area other things came up. Well I am so glad I came today. I can't remember the last time I had such a yummy meal. I will be back again! I mean serious is just around the corner from the airport and the food is so good. I can't wait to come back.

A hidden gem, if you are craving authentic Latin food, check out this little restaurant in…read moreHamilton. The parking lot is a little small (pro tip: go around the round about to get to the actual entrance to the lot, the other entrance is blocked off), but it is totally worth the effort. I tried the horchata...huge glass and has incredible floral notes that I've boy had in other versions. 100% recommend! I also tried the cheese and the pork/cheese pupusas. Light, soft and completely delicious, the accompanying cabbage and carrot slaw was acidic and bright. Definitely delicious and the prices are super cheap. The salsas are very authentic, the green one being my favorite. I can't wait to bring people back here. The decor is simple and very clean, and there is a takeout area as well as some seating. The service was very fast and friendly. I'll definitely be back!

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Arrechissimo Restaurant

4.6(265 reviews)
28.0 mi
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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.

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3.8(217 reviews)
29.4 mi
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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!

Loved hitting them up tonight...it's been too long! The restaurant has been around and owned by…read morethe same family for 45 years...they must be doing something right . The family was out and about amongst the tables. You can definitely see the passion they have for their restaurant. The place is huge inside. You can eat inside, outside, or on the covered, closed in patio. It has a neat Latin flair inside and outside. We were well taken care of all night. Our waitress, Alexa, was busy but was friendly and helpful. We also had lots of great servers in and out bringing food. The food was delicious. I always get the Arroz Ya ya, which is a yummy rice dish. Loved the signature cocktail, the Bad Bunny. So good! There's a lot to choose from on their menu. Definitely a place to visit if you're in the area.

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