Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Empanada's Box

    4.5 (2 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

    The Empanada's Box Photos

    Business Info

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - The Empanada's Box

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - The Empanada's Box

    Arrechissimo Restaurant - Passion fruit juice

    Arrechissimo Restaurant

    4.6(266 reviews)
    11.4 mi
    •$

    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.

    Photos
    Arrechissimo Restaurant - Cilantro sauce $.50

    Cilantro sauce $.50

    Arrechissimo Restaurant - Reina pepiada

    Reina pepiada

    Arrechissimo Restaurant - Pastelito

    See all

    Pastelito

    Ché O'Bryonville - Pisco sour

    Ché O'Bryonville

    4.2(73 reviews)
    5.7 mi•O'Bryonville

    Ché OBV is such a cute spot! It's huge too with 4 different rooms for dining. 2 downstairs & 2…read moreupstairs. The interior is very eclectic in decor with moody lighting & perfect for a date night with a friend or partner. Family friendly as well with large booths, coloring books, & highchairs upon request. In the winter time, their fireplaces upstairs & downstairs keep it toasty & cozy. The empanadas are the best in town & worth a visit just for that! They have a few gluten free options. Try the short rib empanada & the spinach w/mozzarella empanada & get the fundido mac & cheese! It is an unknown lgbtq+ friendly establishment with staff to match ! You'll find both allies & family here. Great bartenders, TVs for sports + more, & you can even enjoy a cocktail on their patio on summer days! A must visit spot in Cincinnati! :)

    Che is one of our top five favs in Cincinnati. We love their empanadas and grabbing a drink. We did…read morea pisco sour and a blueberry cocktail (which was more on the sweeter side than I prefer but flavor was good!). Yuca fries for a starter. They were good for snacking, but not quite on the same level as the empanadas. We did a sort of empanadas sampler with spinach and cheese, Cuban, Korean BBQ, carne, buffalo chicken, and short rib. The only ones I don't personally prefer are the Cuban (not much of a ham person) and the carne (the hard boiled egg and olive in it weren't my fav additions). We tried their no-bake cake for dessert. Not something we'd say we disliked, but it wasn't something we'd crave either. Good service. Ambiance is a little busy for my taste, but they sort of have that dive bar feel to their other location as well.

    Photos
    Ché O'Bryonville - Inside

    Inside

    Ché O'Bryonville - Yuca Fries

    Yuca Fries

    Ché O'Bryonville - Bar and tv

    See all

    Bar and tv

    Alfio's Buon Cibo - Turtle tiramisu

    Alfio's Buon Cibo

    4.5(453 reviews)
    6.8 mi•Hyde Park
    •$$$

    Always an excellent dining experience. Food is outstanding…read moreand service is impeccable, Can be a bit noisy at times, but not too much to keep me from coming back.

    We had reservations for 6:30pm on Saturday night. We were a little early, but they were able to…read moreseat us right away. The atmosphere is dark and rich, and the seating is very comfortable. All tables have the cutest box-light centerpieces, all with fresh flowers, that added to the ambiance. Our server, Kayla, was smiley and fun! She explained all we needed to know about the nightly specials. She knew the menu well. There were also lovely food runners and other staff that kept our night going smoothly. This is what we had for dinner and our thoughts: Mussels - The PEI mussels were so plump and cooked perfectly. We sopped up all the broth we could with the charred bread pieces. I wanted to pick up the bowl and drink the rest. We order mussels at most places that offer them, and these were the best we have had in Cincinnati. Croquetas - These were interesting. The flavors were good, but we thought the consistency was a little pasty. It was like all the ingredients were blended up together in a, well, paste. Pasta Duo - We chose the Wild Mushroom in vodka sauce, and the Gnocchi Bolognese. We thought the vodka sauce overwhelmed the mushroom in the ravioli and that maybe a lighter sauce would complement the mushroom filling better. However, the sauce was excellent. The gnocchi were pillowy and tasty with the sauce, but there was not much beef in the bolognese. Although these weren't the favorites of the night, they were still very good. Skirt Steak with Chimichurri - OMG! I don't usually order steak out, but serving skirt is rare and it is one of my favorite cuts. It was so tender with a fabulous grill flavor and the most delicious chimichurri. Except for about four bites my wife enjoyed, I ate the whole 10oz steak!! It is pricy, but I would gladly spend the money for this excellent preparation again. The potatoes were roasted and seasoned well, but I wish there were more than five pieces of asparagus for the price. Chocolate Caramel Tiramisu - Very light and chocolatey. Yum! We will be back over and over for the mussels and skirt steak.

    Photos
    Alfio's Buon Cibo - Inside

    Inside

    Alfio's Buon Cibo - Dessert

    Dessert

    Alfio's Buon Cibo - Cocktails

    See all

    Cocktails

    The Empanada's Box - empanadas - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...