Come with me to The Empanada's Box! Nestled in the heart of Covington, this small restaurant brings…read morebig flavors to the city! Buenos Aires native, Diego Nunez, opened the Covington location in June of 2022 & he's bringing us Argentine style empanadas with a delicious twist, including authentic flavors from around the world. He & his team have curated 16 varieties of empanadas that you can either have hot & ready or you can get them frozen to take home for a family dinner, a special event, or just a late night snack! I got the Chips & Salsa, Esquites, and Chicago, Buenos Aires & Banana Empanadas. Everything is hot & fresh, the bold flavors hit bite after bite & I could eat their Chimichurri on anything! The service was excellent as well, everyone was so kind & welcoming! My favorite bites were the Buenos Aires Empanada & the Esquites. I highly recommend! Have you tried them yet? Let me know what I should order next!! @theempanadasbox 212 W Pike St, Covington, KY 41011 https://www.theempanadasbox.com/home Instagram & TikTok: @biteswithmissb #biteswithmissb #empanadas #covington #foodiereviews #smallbusinesssupport

$7 for an empanada is wild! Someone needs to stop this. Ok your food is above average. $7? $7?! It…read moreis a $2 to create product at most

Really amazing little gem, you wouldn't even know was open if you didn't walk inside the door...!…read more We were just going to try a couple empanadas, but the choices made fools of both of us...I won't say if we DID, or if we DIDN'T....but a person could literally sit in this cozy, friendly space and try all ten flavors of the most incredibly crispy, and lovingly filled tasty little Argentinian pastries. A few of our favorites were the mushroom feta and mozzarella, the Chicken Salsa Verde, the Carne (like a traditional flavor but SOO MUCH MORE filling and perfectly seasoned!), one I really tried to think I would not like was their "Buffalo Chicken"- it was cheesy and so darn good I ate two! Please don't judge. I may need GLP's now, but I'm not ashamed. I can't wait to go back to Cincy to Che for the absolute YUMMIEST EMPANDAS ever!!!!

Awesome, low key bar with good finger foods. I would definitely recommend this place. It's good for…read moregroups of people who want to share and try a little of everything. Bartenders were so nice. I will definitely be back when I am in town next.

These are some of the best empanadas in the Cinci! A cute quaint little family owned shop with a…read moreselection of empanadas, arepas, and Venezuelan side dishes that are always made fresh to order. Their empanadas are HUGE! The cornmeal dough leaves a super crispy exterior. They fill them with plenty of meat (or beans and plantains) with some great homemade sauces. This time I tried the Tequeños (like a cheese stick wrapped in pretzel breading) and let me just say: these will change your life. They are like friend Mozzarella cheese sticks on crack.

What an awesome dining experience for foodies The empanadas…read moreare made to order and come out hot and on point The cheese sticks you must try too They do a lot of carry out as well as dine in

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.

Recently moved walking distance to Factory 52 and am slowly trying the different options available…read morein their food hall. Highly recommend Gabriela's pork adobo rice bowl with the Java rice. I took mine with all the available toppings, which include peppers, onions, pickled red cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, cheese and sour cream, and it made for a substantial, very tasty and highly flavorful meal. Based on my rave, my friend later had the crispy tofu version and gave it two thumbs up. Service is quick and friendly.

Gabriela is one of my favorite restaurants in Cincinnati. But tonight with a friend, we got to try…read moretheir kamayan event and had an unforgettable meal. The event had 10 of us and was eating with our hands off banana leaves. We reserved our tickets in advance for a seafood menu and it was creative and flavorful (especially the Caesar salad and dessert). The seafood and fruit were delicious, my favorite being the bangus fish. We were in a semi private room in Factory 52 and there was entertainment for lunar new year. Service was attentive and explained the meal throughly. I look forward to their next event!

I had their stuffed arepa and their empanada and found it to be pretty decent. For the stuffed…read morearepa, I had it with the steak and cheese with the aji colombiano salsa. For the empanada, I had it with the steak as well. There's some counter spaces there that allows you to eat inside.

Super friendly staff and everything is made to order. It's difficult to find gluten-free food…read moreoptions sometimes, but this place delivers. There is some indoor seating or you can sit outside at Findlay Market and enjoy the atmosphere. I loved the sweet plantains- they were absolutely delicious!

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.

Absolutely love this gem of a Colombian restaurant! We've been multiple times and their empanadas…read moreand arepas cannot be beat (beef and potato, shredded chicken and cheese are our two favorites). The arroz con pollo is delicious and we love their maracuya (passion fruit) juice and flan. Service is always great. The owner and staff are wonderful. Very family friendly restaurant. 10/10!

I thought everything went well here. I came here w/ a group of 4 for dinner (2nd time here) and got…read morethe fried fish w/ a side of chicharron and egg to go with my meal. I thought everything was great but this time the chicharron was a little too hard to eat. My coworker that was with me said the same and he didn't even finish it because it was too hard. Overall, I'd come back AGAIN. The food still is great and the ambiance of the place feels like good.

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.

I found this authentic food truck at the Taste of Cincinnati, offering Native American cuisine. I…read moreloved the truck, which was decorated to reflect the theme. The owner was very friendly, knew her food well, and took her time explaining the food selections. On her recommendations, I tried the "Three Sisters:" bison steak, corn, and black beans over fry bread. Everything was fresh and well-made. I had never had fry bread before, and it was amazing -- crisp on the outside, very light inside (I guess I had expected something akin to warmed-up pita, but this was so much better than that). Very unique and delicious! And great to see this cuisine represented well in Cincinnati!!