These are some of the best arepas I've had. They are great on their own, and the salsa adds great flavor! Coming from Arizona, the hot salsa wasn't nearly spicy enough, but the flavor was still great! You order at the counter and then you can either eat in the building or take your food to go. The building is small, seating about 10 people. But it's a great place to stop by, get some good food, and then leave to explore the rest of Findley Market! read more

The Arepa Place - Steak BYO Arepa w/ all the toppings - Colombian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I was excited to see The Arepa Place at the Ohio River Paddlefest! It's so hard to pass up empanadas. Especially this place! Colombian's finest! We ordered beef and potato empanada with a side of the Arepa. My mouth was watering as I saw them making it fresh on the flat top grill. Their empanadas are made fresh! The wrapper is made out of fresh corn tortilla. The side cilantro enhanced the flavor. I wish I could've gotten more. The Arepa is a must try if you want to experience the place. I highly recommend it! read more

The Arepa Place - Colombian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I have had arapas before and life the texture. The flavor is sorta plain without the sauces. This place is right at the Finley market... there was a few seats but not alot. aRapas are ok for eating on the run but can be messy. 1 was plenty for me. read more

Wow! This place is amazing! We were at Findlay Market and was looking for a place to eat. The reviews looked good and we thought we would try it. We were not disappointed! It is a small business with great customer service and great food! When you walk in you could smell the fresh salsa they were making. The ambiance is nice and welcoming. We were sure what to order and the lady working the counter helped by offering suggestions. I had the Build your own Steak Arepa: $13.00: Steak, black beans, sweet plantains, and cheese. My husband had a Stuffed Arepa: $10.00: Chicken and Cheese. Our son had Empanadas: $4.50: Chicken. We aksi bought some Plantain Chips! Wow, everything was served hot and fresh and was so delicious! We even had leftover Arepa's and Plantains! Yes, we recommend this place and hope to be back when we're in the area! read more

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Oh man, this place has saved my life a few times! Hungry? Big Crew? Saturday at 5:30pm? Come here before they close at seven and feed the fellas a great, quick meal and then go back to carousing. This is a eat-it and beat-it kinda space (where you'd be eating your food while standing) but if you're looking for out of the ordinary food, check this place out. I love to support small business and will be there again soon! read more

First time trying arepas ! I thought it would be something I would be trying in California (since I am from there) but you know what we happen to come up on this place because my friends and I were walking around the Finlay Market and we were trying to find a restaurant with indoor seating as it was very hot. Many places seemed to be a pick up place. We happen to find this place because it has some indoor seating. Colombian food my goodness was it good. Think of arepas as a thicker corn tortilla that has been split open to stuff in a bunch of cheese and meat. I got myself the chicharron arepa which had corns and plantains with cheese inside. The pork belly was fatty with the nice crunch from the skin and the plantain and corn helped cut down the heaviness from the pork. Excellent combination of flavors. I also got the chorizo arepas with cheese. It was thick one with so much chorizo and cheese. They stacked the chorizo in there. The last thing I got was the chicken empanada. Or wa so juicy when I bit into it. Well flavored. I recommend getting the Verde sauce with all the arepas and empenadas. The place is a small market selling goods from Colombia. They had Colombian snacks coffees and even a refrigerator with plantains which was pretty cool to see. read more

The Arepa Place - Chorizo arepas with chicken empanadas and their Verde sauce. - Colombian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I came down to Findlay Market and stopped here for lunch. I had the chicken empanada and the cheese empanada with the blanca salsa. I could drink that salsa!! The chicken empanada was my favorite. The dough is crispy and soft and perfect. The food was cooked to order and out quickly. I'll be back to try more items! read more

Great visit for sweet and savory stroll! Cheese arepa! Yum! I will definitely come back to try more items! * read more

The Arepa Place - Cheese arepa - Colombian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Absolutely delicious. I got the cheese stuffed arepa with beans, steak, cheese and plantains. It was absolutely phenomenal! The steak was tender, so so so flavorful... the beans didn't add a whole lot. The arepa itself was a great texture. The plantains were flavorful and well cooked. I chose the Blanca sauce and adored it. My hubby got just a steak area, which was also delicious. He also got a beef empanada... the texture was perfect. Would definitely eat here again and will highly recommend to friends! read more

How can you not love this place?! The menu is extremely simple and clear, the flavors are delicious, and the arepa place is in an awesome location with both indoor and outdoor seating (although indoor is much more limited). Also - most of the menu is gluten free! They also have gluten free treats and ingredients all around the store (labeled as such). There is typically a wait - but I often expect this when a restaurant is delicious and provides good service. read more

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I have been so eager to try this place after having my first arepa in Spain earlier this summer. The restaurant itself can be packed, but that's expected at Findlay, especially on a Saturday. Naturally, I had to wait a bit before my order was complete, but it took only ten minutes. You can sit inside or outside, all food is packaged to go. The staff was kind and quick. I enjoyed the Chicken and Cheese Arepa with the Blanca salsa. Delicious. The flavor is there and even though the chicken looks dry, it's not. The arepa is crispy and some of the cheese was all at the bottom. Looking forward to coming back to try more and recommending this place to others! read more

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Normally I love this place but today, I order online from work and it stated to give them 20-30 minutes. It took me 30 minutes to arrive from my job and they forgot to prepare my order. I asked for a manager, I was asked why did I need a manager because she did not want to get the lady cooking in trouble. read more

Very professional/nice and fast service. Clean dining area with good aesthetic. The steak&cheese Arepa was well worth the two hour drive and I would almost go once a week just for it!!! The empanadas were also very good 10/10 all the way around. read more

I was exploring the Findlay Market area and ready for lunch. I saw the Arepa Place while walking around and, after peeking at their rave Yelp reviews, decided this was the spot to land on. It was a VERY good decision. Everything was excellent! I wanted to try two of their signature items so I went for the loaded cheese arepa and the chicken empanada. Both were great but WHEW! That arepa? Amazing. I've honestly been craving one since I got back home to Michigan. A hot, gooey, cheesy, corn cake topped with plantains, beans, steak, and shredded cheese. Delectable! Lovely outdoor seating is also available which I highly recommend given the great views and vibe of the surrounding market. Everything was pitch perfect! read more

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It was busy over the lunch hour and the service was still fast. Food was hot and fresh and had great flavor! Shop was clean and inviting and the person working helped us with recommendations! read more

The Arepa Place - Empanada & Steak and Cheese Arepa - Colombian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I've never had an arepa before but enjoyed my first one so much that I came back again! This place is located near one end of Findlay market. It's a small little shop that doesn't really have a lot of seating, but if you can snag a spot it's near the window and a good place for people watching. I've tried both the beef and chicken arepa. Both are delicious, but I think I prefer the beef more. You get your choice of one sauce, which both times I got the mild sauce, but I have also tried my friend's creamy mildly sauce which tastes just as good. I do wish they gave more sauce, but you have to pay extra. Overall, I would recommend this place if you're in the area! read more

The Arepa Place - Beef and cheese arepa - Colombian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Did a day trip to Cincinnati with some friends and we were looking for a gluten free friendly spot for our friend with celiac's disease and had read that The Arepa Place was great for just that! We ordered to go to eat before our drive out the city and it was AMAZING! The arepas were so full of deliciousness! I got the loaded vegetarian cheese arepa and it was divine (the plantains were perfectly cooked!). The salsa verde was incredibly fresh and flavorful as well, I was tempted to get another to have for lunch tomorrow! My friends ( including the one with Celiac's) all loved their arepas! I am looking forward to coming back to Cincinnati for these arepas ! read more

The Arepa Place - Loaded Vegetarian Cheese Arepa ! - Colombian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

You have to love the authentic Arepas at this hole in the wall! Legit. Order at the counter and eat!

Arepas, awesome. Empanadas, awesome. Salsas, awesome. All their food is fresh and flavorful and amazing. Located at Findlay Market between Eli's BBQ and Maverick Chocolate, it's super convenient to the streetcar stop at Findlay. You can grab your food and eat in at a shared table, or go right outside to the red chairs/tables where you can get drinks from Jane's. It really is in one of the most perfect spots at Findlay. It also doesn't hurt that every single thing they serve is so amazing. Every time I get something from here, I think, wow, that's the best thing I've eaten in a while! read more

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Delicious arepas. Great sauces. Findlay Market location is small. Best to find a seat outside. Wyoming location is spacious sit down site. Love both. read more

Stopped in for a quick bite and did not disappoint. Got a simple bean and cheese arepa and it was delicious! The salsa was so fresh and flavorful without being spicy. read more

Everything is made fresh and gluten free! I had the plain cheese arepa and fried plantains. A great light lunch by Findlay market!

The arepas here are HUGE! The pictures do not do a justice and one can easily fill up someone. I got one with beef and everything in it as well as an empanada and both were good. I would 100% come back here and get another arepa the combination of the plantain, meat, cheese was just wonderful read more

If your looking for something out of the ordinary- this is the place. They offer yummy tasting empanadas (pastries filled with savory stuffings) that are made fresh to order. The restaurant is smallish but does have some available dine in. There are also outside tables available in the area. Our service was friendly. read more

The Arepa Place - Colombian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This was my first time having an arepa and now I'm hooked! Mine had fried pork belly, plantains, and corn. It was delicious!

Hands down the best Arepas in the country and maybe the world. I don't know how they make them but they should be on one of those TV shows where that Guy goes and eats at different restaurants. My son said his cheese one was the best he ever had, I had the Chorizo and cheese. I wish we were here longer just so we could go back. read more

The Arepa Place's menu is small but mighty. My recommendation, as someone who doesn't eat meat: order The Great Arepa with black beans, cheese, and fried plantains, and get a side of guacamole, salsa blanca, and a cocktail. Great for those craving a healthy, filling meal, or for those with celiac! read more

The colleague and I are in town for work work. Since we heard that this area is one of those new and cool hot spots. We did a lap around the area to see what it's all about and since my friend has never had Arepa's before. I think it's just proper we get her feet wet. So I order the beef and she orders the one with everything on it. I loved mine, just about inhaled it instantly. She also loved hers, but she stopped half way to save hers for later. The Spicy sauce is probably the best sauce they have. Not spicy for me, my friend did try it and she ended us asking for more of that sauce. So I think even the non spicy eaters can handle this sauce. The place is really nice. It's a no nonsense place. You walk up to the counter. Bark your order, you pay then a few moments later, you get food. Everything you need to know is written in a giant board right behind the counter. I would definitely eat here again if given the chance. ¡Muchos gracias y hasta pronto! Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day!!! read more

this this place is one of my favorite places in the city. I come here at least once or twice a week and today I got their chichoron arepa and I kid you not it is the best most crunchy and soft pork belly I've ever tried in my entire life, it is so delicious. I would recommend this place to anybody. read more

Fantastic authentic super tasty dishes. My favorites are the chicken empanadas with verde salsa and blanca sauce. And the sweet plantains are my life. I order two orders every time. They also offer a selection of Hispanic refrigerated/frozen and shelf stable grocery items. read more

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Salsas and plantain chips were phenomenal. Great arepa - delicious! Empanadas were pretty good, but not best I've had. Order took a little wait - nothing unbearable. read more

First time having an Arepa and I loved it! My husband and I got a few ones to try. I got the chicken and cheese arepa which came with a salsa. My husband got a chicken and a steak empanada with a side of salsa as well. They both were good, but we definitely liked the arepa the best. This place is perfect for vegetarians and gluten free diets as well. So glad we got to try this place while passing through town. read more

The Arepa Place - Empanadas with salsa - Colombian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I love this place! Such good food at reasonable prices. I got a basic chicken arepa with cheese a d a cilantro sauce. Filling and quality food. Definitely will be back. read more

The Arepa Place - Chicken Arepa - Colombian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Tiny place at Findlay Market (outside, not inside) that was absolutely delicious. We got beef empanadas, salsa blanca, sweet plantains, and Aguapanela. Everything was fresh (at 3pm) and cooked to perfection. The crisp on the empanadas was *chef's kiss* will definitely return read more

The Arepa Place - Inside - Colombian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Wow! The food at The Arepa Place is excellent. We stopped by for takeout lunch today and tried a little bit of everything. Our picky preschooler devoured a beef empanada and my husband loved his chicken stuffed arepa. The cheese Arepa and empanada were both so good; the cheese was very tasty and the empanada was perfectly cooked with just the right amount of crispy. The Blanca salsa was without a doubt the tastiest thing I tried; it is so good. Definitely add some to your meal. I liked the Aji Colombiano but the Salsa Verde wasn't my favorite. The plantain chips to accompany the sauces were also great - perfectly salted and the right thickness. I also want to applaud the store for their COVID practices. The staff were all masked and gloved, and they have customers order at the desk and then wait outside for their order. The orders came out quickly and were packaged really well so they were still tasty when we got home 25 minutes later. read more

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Cheese arepa was definition of perfection and both salsas I tried with it (roja and verde) paired perfectly. The cheese arepa had a crispy exterior and an almost creamy interior blurring the difference between dough and cheese. Plantains were cooked well, slightly sticky and sweet as expected of plantains. The empanada shell (chicken) was perfectly crispy and the dough was just the right thickness. The chicken arepa was absolutely loaded with chicken! I'm not sure exactly how it's cooked, but it seemed to be a lean option without a hint of added fats or grease. Without the salsa, it would be a bit dry for our liking. But, the salsa comes with it, so I assume it's expected to be used! Other details: Strictly complying with covid guidelines, they are carryout only, with a sign indicating only 5 customers inside at a time. If you walk up order, you'll wait outside for 15 minutes or so for your order to be brought out. According to their sign, you can also call ahead or get delivery through UberEats and DoorDash. read more

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As always excellent empanadas! I get empanadas for my office every year for Hispanic Heritage Month from The Arepa Place, and they are always a big hit! Again, they did not disappoint, the potato-eggplant and the chicken ones are my favorites! ! Delicious! read more

The Arepa Place - The plantain chips are great! - Colombian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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One of my favorite places to grav food at Findlay Market. The arapas are flavorful and the wait is usually reasonable even when it is busy. They used to have a stand at Findlay but now are brick and mortar. The store is small but there is usually a place to sit inside or out front. Never been disappointed when I've stopped by. read more

The Arepa Place - Boxed foods they sell - Colombian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Small but clean space. Counter service with a few chairs to sit inside. Line was long but service was quick. I had the chorizo & cheese arepa & it was excellent & filling. The thinly sliced plantain chips were sweet, salty & crunchy read more

The Arepa Place - Chorizo and Cheese Arepa - Colombian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Custom built, made fresh. Worth the 5 minute wait. Only 10 seats but this is chow made for the beer garden 20 steps away. The one with three meats was good and the salsa with sour cream was good! read more