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    The Empanada's Box

    4.9 (121 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chimichurri Sauce
    Richard B.

    What a neat little place. Very clean. Friendly staff. The chimichurri sauce is amazing. Picked up a jar at Ft Thomas Farmers market and fell in love with it. Bought some brand name from a grocery store and had to throw it out. The Empanda's Chimichurri sauce is amazing. If you try it you will be hooked. Great food. Great place. Give them a try.

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    Jay H.

    Haven't left a REVIEW in a long long time on YELP. Finally decided to come down here on Pike St Empanada Box in Covington with my sister Mishell for lunch. WoW!!! Glad we did that. It's self service. So we order Jerk flavor and Beef. It was incredible and flavorful. The ambiance was clean and very nice. I see why this place is 5 star REVIEWS. Will be back with my wife TOEY.

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    Renae D.

    This is the type of place the five stars speak for themselves. We absolutely loved what we got. We got the Jamaica which we both think it might be their best one it was so good lol. Really you should just go & try a few different ones for yourself. They're small so definitely get more than one. Service was great & helpful. Loved all the plants & brightness of the place. 10/10 Recommend

    Tamika T.

    So many empanadas to pick from. Available fresh or frozen to take home. The staff were all very welcoming and friendly .

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    Hannah D.

    All four empanadas we tried were delicious! Quite a few vegetarian and vegan options as well. Our favorites are the Kentucky, California, and Buenos Aires. Staff was friendly and it was overall just a cute lunch spot for a quick bite!

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    2 years ago

    Large variety, great for lunch. Thinking about getting some to go and preparing for dinner.

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    3 years ago

    Very friendly! Quality ingredients with imaginative recipes. Always a pleasant experience to eat here!

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    4 years ago

    Best empanadas in the city, hands down. Owner was cool and every different empanada slapped hard. Shout out chimichurri.

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    3 years ago

    Amazing food! We drive from Dayton to get these amazing empanadas. Run, don't walk, to The Empanada's Box.

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    3 years ago

    Great food and awesome service. I crave the Buenos Aires and the chimichurri sauce is the bomb!

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    3 years ago

    Such a good meal! I really liked the sauce they put with the empanadas. It was delicious and I got delivery which was fast and warm!

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    4 years ago

    Great food and service! It's tough to tell you which empanada was my favorite. My wife loved the Jamaica and I have to go with Buenos Aires.

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    5 years ago

    The empanadas were incredible! We got a bunch of different kinds, the chimichurri and vegetable rice. Super delicious.

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    Customer service was amazing, the food was absolutely delicious, environment was enjoyable! Highly recommend!

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    4 years ago

    Just tried this place. Awesome flavor, nice mix of Empanadas to choose from, reasonably priced. Friendly customer service. Highly recommend.

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    4 years ago

    Best empanadas ever!!! We loved them and loved how we could get frozen ones to take home as well. 10/10

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    5 years ago

    Absolutely delicious and a great price!! I had the Vegan empanada, and my mom had the Miami one and we couldn't stop talking about them.

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    5 years ago

    Great stop in for a bite for lunch! Empanadas we're fresh and there were lots of flavor options. Definitely recommend!

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    5 years ago

    We were so happy to find empanada in Cincinnati! These are so good. Great job empanada box!

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