Great food, VERY great customer service. Would recommend anyone to at least try it out!read more

La Embajada La…read moreEmbajada is an Argentine Steakhouse, mobile kitchen and catering venture in Dayton, Ohio, that specializes in Argentinean, Italian and Spanish cuisine - nearly fine dining. 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. I had to ask Monica if she had visited Bariloche. Bariloche is located in the foothills of the Patagonian Andes on the southern shore of Nahuel Huapi Lake, near the border with Chile. Aspen, Colorado, is the most frequent U.S. city comparison for Bariloche due to its shared identity as a premier, upscale mountain resort destination. Both cities are famous for high-end skiing, luxury lodges, and a sophisticated, "ritzy" atmosphere that attracts wealthy international travelers. Beyond Aspen, Bariloche is often compared to other U.S. mountain and outdoor-centric locations for different reasons. Monica explained that "Argentine cuisine is primarily the union of food from our two biggest immigrant populations, Spain and Italy," Throughout the menu, Spanish and Italian influences are easy to spot, from espresso, pastas and flatbreads to empanadas, Argentine sausages and chorizos. La Embajada is a small, nicely decorated, pleasant restaurant - Qualifies as a Date Night with your wife, and my wife greatly approves. Service is excellent. YELP is always a must consult for us, and folks have consistent posted 5 Star reviews. We always take care to download the menu prior to dining. The Dictator Steak caught my eye the previous night, and I asked Monica which steak she recommends. Her reply was the Dictator Steak - a 30 day aged Ribeye. Difficult to find a 30 day aged Ribeye in the Dayton market. Monica then offered a nice Cabernet Sauvignon; I immediately declined and Monica smiled - she then offered a Malbec. Sorry, I forget the label, but very often we order a Malbec rather than a Cabernet Sauvignon. The single flaw (not the restaurant's doing) was the appearance of 14 young parents and very young children without reservations.... Folks do some minimal research - No one suddenly appears at an upscale restaurant in a group this size without reservations. During our three week Overseas Adventure Travel visit, we experienced a winery every day, and we came to favor Malbec. Malbec is a dark, full-bodied red wine grape known for its deep color and rich, fruity flavors like plum and blackberry, with notes of vanilla, cocoa, and tobacco, especially when aged in oak. Originally from France, where it's a key Bordeaux blending grape, it has become the signature grape of Argentina, thriving in high-altitude vineyards and producing wines with soft tannins and balanced acidity, making it a classic pairing for grilled meats like steak. My wife specified the Mixed Grill and the Seafood Bowl; Paella-style rice with shrimp, mussels, calamari and octopus. Of course, our plan was to enjoy "leftovers" at home, and we did. I observed to Monica that often in Buenos Aires steak restaurants place a live fire BBQ with steak in the front window; she knew about this and replied this would violate fire code in US. She observed these were higher priced restaurants for tourist, and I agreed. I found in Buenos Aires, by walking a few blocks, a similar menu was available for 50% less. Caveat: Go to La Embajada as soon as possible and do visit Bariloche when in Argentina.

patacones con todo followed by obleas and coffee…read more Amazing. The desmechado was great (I'm a machaca and ropa fiend and the seasoning of the beef was perfect). Served with fresh avocado and patacones (nicely prepared - not overly oily or cross flavors from frying) Friendly staff. Helpful with choices and recommendations I loved the experience here!!

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.

If you're craving authentic Honduran food, this is the place. It's off the beaten path but well…read moreworth it. Not a lot of food pictures posted of this place, but I understand why. People are too busy eating! We ordered beef empanadas, carnitas asada tacos and a platter to go. Place was packed on a Sunday afternoon and to go orders were just as busy. The food was freshly prepared and delicious.

Stopped by for dinner last night. Young lady at counter did not speak English, but luckily the…read moremenu had pictures, so we ordered by pointing. Wish we could have asked some questions, but our food was good and I'd visit again.

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.

Are you looking for a vacation get away in the middle of winter? This place is your ticket to a…read moreisland vacation! Super cute and fun decor, with an outdoor area that hosts live music during the warmer months. The staff is really friendly and kind and their service is attentive. Food is cooked to order, so relax and enjoy the the atmosphere with an island cocktail or two. Take out is also available with some great vegetarian options! Loved my Arepa in the Pabellon style with rice, black beans, fried plantains, shredded beef and white cheese! Also tried the Arepa veggie "D" with beans, plantains, cheese and veggies and it was absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu! Heads up, you will order and pay at the front counter.

Flavors are excellent!! The service is so sensible with a table flag, the noise is not too loud,…read morethe scenery in the patio is gorgeous even in the dead of winter. Second to none in Ohio!!

I was completely underwhelmed with the food at El Mason. Service was terrible. Margaritas were…read moreaverage. Food was expensive for the quality. I won't be going back.

I'm so glad we have The Freakin Rican food truck here! First and foremost, I love that there's a…read moreplace serving authentic Puerto Rican food, it adds so much to the diversity of the local food truck scene, but even more, it brings a real *taste of home* for me. The empanadas are hands-down my favorite, they instantly take me back to childhood, reminding me of one of my favorite comfort foods growing up. Crispy, flavorful, and totally satisfying. On top of that, everything I've tried has been delicious, from the Pernil meals to the rellenos de papa. Another great thing is that they don't just have the truck, they also have a storefront! So even if you miss them out on the road, you can still grab your Puerto Rican favorites whenever the craving hits. If you're looking for food that's packed with flavor, heart, and that nostalgic homemade feel, this is the spot!

Probably the best Spanish rice ever!!!!! Visited them while at Rotary Park on the 4th of July!read more

Holy wow!!! How is this place not packed every night with a line out the door?!?! The owner is…read moresuper nice and even played music for us. And the decor, makes me feel like it is a restaurant on the beach! Now the food...TRY EVERYTHING! I am so glad we got different stuff to try, as this was our first time trying arepas/Latin cuisine. Everything was super flavorful and seasoned perfectly. Next time, I'm going all in on the barbacoa arepas because that barbacoa is 1000/10! Please visit this place asap.

One of our local go to restaurants in the Boro. Arepas and the pabellon are delicious. Haven't…read moretried much else because they're so good. Cool vibe if you're eating in.

So far the best bread locally in Dayton! You can smell the bread when you walk in. We also had the…read more3 leches cake (not pictured) it was good! We will be coming back again! The lady was helpful with all our questions! Can't wait to come back to try the food!

I've been wanting to come here for awhile. It's probably the only panadaria in all of Dayton. In…read moreaddition to that, they also serve food here. I got their carne asada and their carnitas. They unfortunately didn't have any pollo when I was there, and they don't serve al pastor. Not a problem, their carnitas was pretty good. And, you can buy it by the pound here! In addition to that, they also have lengua and cabeza. For those of you who aren't sure what those are, it's tongue and brain. Most of these meats can be made into a taco, sope, torta, huarache, or quesadilla. Be warned, if you're eating in, you may leave the market smelling like smoke though. On to the baked goods! There is a pretty good selection of breads here. They have the popular concha as well as the mantecada. Their mantecada was super moist and soft. Their other breads were good enough for me to come back for more. I uploaded a picture of the store from the street because it's very nondescript.

Greek Street is a restaurant serving authentic Greek cuisine in a casual atmosphere. My favorite is…read morethe lamb gyro. The lamb is so good. They slow cook the lamb for hours which produces wonderful flavors in the meat. Then the team has created a modern version of this Greek standard. If you order your gyro " Greek Street " style they add pickled red onion and a special sauce that is just delicious.

Saw this place on Dayton Dining Facebook page and it did not disappoint! It's a fast casual vibe…read morewhere you can pick your protein and how you want it: gyro, dinner platter, rice bowl, or salad. The super friendly employee highly recommended anything with pork belly; so we did the gyro and it was amazing! We also did the lamb platter and it was just as delicious. Greek Fries were a must: topped with feta, tzatziki and green onions. Finished with a baklava. The perfect meal!

I've been coming to Nellys for about a decade now. Really consistent tasty flavors. And when I had…read morea carry out issue the owner contacted me personally to apologize.

The food here is insane! Don't miss the tostones! Service is a little slow but that's because they…read moremake everything very fresh, so just take your time and enjoy the incredible ambiance. This is THE place for rotisserie chicken