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The Arepa Place
98/100 (412 ratings)
Restaurants
Street Food
Latin
South American
Latin
Colombian
South American
Street Food
Colombian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Street Food
South American
Colombian
Latin
Gift Cards Available
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Stopped here on my way to Cleveland and again on the way back to TN; it was delicious!! I liked that there were outdoor tables across the street at..."
Kelly Izell
"Don't short yourself, go with, "The great arepa." You must believe in yourself and order an empanda too. The apple soda is the best way to wash it..."
Amanda Myrick
"Really good empanadas at a reasonable price. Staff was friendly enough, and the seating in the resturant is not ideal. It's a very narrow place, so..."
Daniel
"Always love their food. Recommend the guacamole with plantain chips and the chicken or beef empanadas with Aji Columbiano salsa. I'm GF so this..."
Danielle Fraley
"Fabulous food! We had several ages and tastes and everyone loved every item we ate! All gluten free and so so good you would never guess it! ..."
The Happiness In Between
"Very enjoyable food in a small, modern space near Findlay Market. Often busy so we recommend you order in advance. We have eaten here several times..."
Dan Peak
"Authentic delicious corn shell empanadas and wonderfully flavored dipping sauces. Hard to find the corn shell variety and these are the bomb. Not..."
Gayle Frankenbach
"First time here and wow! Two YUMS waaaaay up! This is authentic Colombian cuisine. The small restaurant is bright, fun and inviting- conveniently..."
Mark Miller
"I have been meaning to stop by the Arepa Place while in Cincy. I am usually in the city for an event or to meet up with someone and then I am..."
Dan Tres OMi
"It was my first time having Colombian food and it was great. Nice little restaurant in a great area. Will definitely be..."
John Stutz
"Support small local businesses! Great place for fresh cooked food. The arepas and empanadas are amazing. All gluten-free menu. A few items to shop..."
Sara Hall
"By far some of the best food I have tried in a long time!! The Arepas are huge and are stuffed completely full! I recommend the loaded arepa but all..."
Cp1973
"I’m Puerto Rican and from NJ/NY, my fiancé is Colombian, these are hands down the best arepas we have ever had AND empanadas. They have a corn..."
Naomi DeJesus
"It’s a really good to go restaurant with a simple menu. Food is delicious for the price and always fresh. The guacamole and sauces are all amazing..."
Taylor Rowekamp
"I was so excited to finally be able to get a fresh arepa around here. Located in Findlay Market, this place is easy to go in and grab some food. It..."
Dana Hill
"Exceeds Expectations. Great food, atmosphere and kind staff. Highly recommend for..."
Trent Dingman
"Stopped by for lunch. Service was friendly and quick, especially with every seat filled inside. I ordered to go and had my food in about 5 minutes...."
Eric Knapke
"I love Arepas and these are some of the best I’ve had. The staff was so nice, service was quick. My beef and cheese arepa was insanely good, the..."
Mac Zafarana
"LOVE this place! We tried the great arepa (arepona) with the salsa verde and it was amazing! I can’t get over the salsa. Also, tried the fried..."
Olympia Wundrock
Mashroots Mofongo Bar
96/100 (127 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
South American
Brazilian
Caribbean
Puerto Rican
Brazilian
South American
Puerto Rican
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
South American
Caribbean
Brazilian
Puerto Rican
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Live Music
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Maize Arepas And Bar
92/100 (588 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
South American
Venezuelan
South American
Venezuelan
Dinner
Spanish
South American
Venezuelan
Latin
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had a very nice meal here. Menu is not extensive, but the dishes are really unique and interesting, a lot of beef and chicken. Sides are pretty basic..."
Mike Henderson
"So enjoyed the empanadas and the atmosphere. Good margaritas and arepas, our friends took us here as one of their favorite local restaurants in..."
Lindsey Roddy
"AMAZING vegan/vegetarian options an ND great cocktails. We LOVED the coffee/lime/rum shot, and the service was above and beyond. I highly recommend..."
Katie B
"Had a great dinner at Maize. The skirt steak with chini was wonderful. Espresso martinis were..."
Jonathan Luke
"I was visiting Cincinnati a while ago and I came to this place... All I can say is 100% worthy. I'm Venezuelan and I wanted to try something from my..."
ruben dario
"The good tasted authentic and the presentation was great! Service was a bit..."
Carmen Morales
"Amazing service and experience! The food was delicious and the drinks were even better. I’m gluten free and had so many options. Highly..."
Hannah Spahn
"This place is fantastic! The waitstaff is very efficient and kind, the chef is inspired, and the food absolutely delicious. This is Puerto Rican..."
Brian Davidson
"The food is amazing! So many gluten free options and it is delicious! The music was a bit loud, which is probably fine for busy weekends, but it..."
Tammy Langdon
"Another amazing meal at Maize!! I went for my birthday and had an amazing experience again! For someone who has a severe dairy allergy, it is..."
Mary Vicario
Lalo
91/100 (1112 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Spanish
Peruvian
Latin
South American
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Mexican
Latin
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Burrito
Queso
Bibimbap
Fish
Pork
Dumplings
Tacos
Pad Thai
Curry
Asian
Mexican
Latin
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"It is a pretty good place with a fun vibe and a unique Asian-Mexican fusion cuisine. I went with my friends and they were a fan of all the drinks..."
Devyani Sharma
"This place has an unbelievable vibe, bright colours and creative furniture. I loved their fusion upon fusion menu, but while the apps were stellar..."
Gabrielle Lacroix
"Food was delicious! The Perfect Margarita was yummy and well balanced. I will be..."
katie kazemi
"We ordered carryout through the online system. It was quick and easy to use. We ordered: 1. Shrimp 🌮 - this was prepared well and enhoyable...."
Bre B
"Customer service was great. I didn't get names unfortunately, but everyone was so nice and helpful while I waited for my takeout order last night...."
Lennox Vazquez
"Great service at this vibrantly energetic space. Coconut Mai Tai was a lovely opener—pleasantly sweet. Shrimp & Fish Ceviche Asiático is a..."
Christina Tan
"My meal was great (mexi bimibop) and my boyfriend enjoyed it as well even though he is not vegetarian. However, our spring roll appetizer came out..."
Katie B
"Excellent experience! Our server was very personable and knowledgeable of the menu. She made sure our drinks were full and that our food was served..."
Ariana Aranda
"Strawberry margaritas were delicious and had a nice sugar rim on the cups with cute paper straws. My friends ordered Burritos and stated that they..."
Lauren Pietrosky
"Intrigued by the menu, decided to have dinner here and was super happy I did. Ordered the pork and kimchi dumplings, plantain fries, mexi spicy miso..."
Skavi Ballinas
"LaLo does not get the hype it deserves! They have a really unique menu with tons of meat and veg options. The portions are huge and the prices are..."
Brooke Baird
"Amazing food and staff- I had the Quesadilla Birria seasonal dish, and it was delicious! Tried my friends Pad Thai as well and it was flavorful and..."
Isabel Cantu
"I got the 3 taco menu option. I picked carnitas, pork belly, and fried chicken they were all amazing. We also got the chip sampler which really made..."
Jena Molitor
"Fantastic dinner ar Lalo Chino tonight! We've been wanting to try this place and I'm so glad we did! Shrimp and Fish Ceviche Asiatico to start - so..."
Amy Bruewer
"This place is amazing. The staff is incredibly kind and helpful, and the food is fantastic. I will be coming back..."
Robert Weideling
"A wonderfully satisfying meal of tacos (mango lime shrimp, poblano mushroom, teriyaki tofu) and ceviche asiatico! The kale arugula salad was an..."
Murray Nichol
"Shoutout to the restaurant 🍴 LALO in Downtown Cincy. First, the FOOD - my friend & I ordered the wings & chips and dip as an app, our main meals..."
Madeleine Hood
Arrechissimo
90/100 (504 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
South American
Spanish
Venezuelan
Latin
South American
Venezuelan
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Sit down
Spanish
South American
Venezuelan
Latin
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"First time visiting today. Absolutely amazing! Service was great, the gentlemen working was so friendly and provided us with information on the menu...."
Veronica Baxter
"My husband spent some time in Venezuela and has always been on the hunt for authentic empanadas and arepas- we found just that here! They are..."
Laura McMurray
"The food is really amazing, love everything!! But seriously guys, you need to answer your phones I've called and called and no one answers even when..."
Elisa Camacho
"It was awesome my first time trying venezuelan food the cheese sticks were heaven and passion fruit drink was..."
Matt Froese
"While everything is good the passion fruit beverage was the best—so..."
Gae Broadwater
"Absolutely delicious and excellent service. Can’t wait to..."
Annie Wilcoxson Wenstrup
"My friend took me to Arrechissimo . I had no idea what to expect. The food was great. The hospitality was..."
Philip Moore
"What a find! Authentic Venezuelan food in the heart of Deer Park. Javier the Owner explained the menu and I went with a Typical Plate. The shredded..."
John Discepoli
"Excellent food. Delightful people. Everything was really..."
Andy Jewell
"The empanadas transport me back to sitting on playa parguito in margarita. Arepas just like mom makes. Can't get..."
Patty Salas
"Excellent food. The arepa was freshly crisp on the outside, tender and moist inside. The fillings were excellent. The tequenos were not greasy with..."
Steven Lee
"Very good food, made fresh to order so expect to wait 5-10 minutes.  No real outside seating, so I would recommend ordering to go.  We ended up..."
Roger C. Smith
"Arrechissimo opened more than five years ago shortly after the owner's family moved to the area from their native Caracas, Venezuela. They'd sought..."
Cincinnati Bites
"This was absolutely fantastic.  Unique flavors that I haven't had anywhere else.  Good portion sizes, good fresh quality ingredients and good..."
Justin Fields
"Arrechissimo is a very unique eatery in two respects - first, the focus on Venezualan food, and second, ordering from a window on the side walk, and..."
PollysArepaTruck
"Sometimes when my husband and I are out and about and it’s time to eat, we will search for restaurants in our surrounding area for the sole purpose..."
Go There! Try That!
"Sometimes when my husband and I are out and about and it’s time to eat, we will search for restaurants in our surrounding area for the sole..."
Go There! Try That!
"First Venezuelan Food Experience - Great!. I tried this for the first time last week and was pleasantly surprised. The Arepas and Tequenos were..."
Siu Lau
"I had been looking for some Latin/ South American food around Cincy for a while without much luck. I had heard about this place but never got a..."
Isaacf536
"FINALLY! Latin food that d.... FINALLY! Latin food that does my culture some justice! Absolutely dynamite and the owner was incredibly friendly...."
Sleestripes
"Excellent Venezuelan Food!. Stopped by and so glad we did! Had the tequenos as recommended by a couple that was sitting at on of the small tables..."
Foodiechic
"Legitimately great food and just as great service. Don't be ashamed to ask questions or ask for suggestions... though everything is a good choice...."
Michelle Berent
"I hosted my sister’s bachelorette party this past weekend and I had been looking for a Latin-inspired meal for Friday night. Arrechissimo catered..."
Vanessa Fry
"We came in looking for latin food which is hard to find in Cincinnati. We were very happy to find this place has been here for over 10 years on the..."
Chris V.
"Food was excellent!! We enjoyed every single bite. We ordered the chicken bowl and it was filling. The place itself is..."
Imad Awad
"Fantastic food! Got the meat lover bowl with spicy cilantro sauce. Definitely would recommend..."
Brandon Sanders
"Food so delicious, gentleman very kind and nice! Definitely 100000% recommended...."
Jose Coronado
"I've been wanting to try this place since I moved to the area, and because my mom came to visit from out of town, I figured it was time to eat..."
Chris
"It’s really good. Prices are pretty high fyi (17-18 for a bowl and drinks are 5-8). Make sure to ask for sauces, we didn’t know about them and..."
Sol
"This is a gem!! Food was fantastic, my wife got the chicken bowl and I got the meat grill bowl. She also got the passion fruit juice and we had an..."
Jason Kyles
"An outside cafe type of establishment. Javier the owner very cordial, I ordered a empanada and arepa. First it was done at the moment, not sittings..."
Ursuss Alvarez
"We tried Arrechissimo for the first time today for takeout lunch and I'll get right to it, this place SLAPS! We ordered plantain & cheese arepos and..."
Devin James
"Gentleman who works here is beyond kind and helpful. Food is delicious. This five star review almost isn’t enough. It makes me wish I hadn’t been..."
Matthieu Dufourcq
"Hospitality was 1st class and the food was excellent. We had empanadas with beef, beans, and plantains. That combo was amazing. The chicken and..."
Ed Smithson
"My boyfriend and I visited here after passing it many times and always swearing we have to try this place. Today we did, I had a fantastic arepa and..."
Tabitha Beebe
"My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary for the day and wanted to try some place new for lunch. Arrechissimo’s did NOT disappoint. The food..."
Kyle Barnes
"First time at Arrechissimo and the entire experience was great. The owner was incredibly personable and welcoming. We had the Pabellon Bowl (white..."
Dailen Cowden
"As a someone from Venezuela this is Incredible real Venezuelan food. Everything tastes amazing. 10/10 would..."
Christian Valentiner
"If I could give this place ten stars I would! One of the best places to get food in the whole city of Deer Park-even Cincinnati. I cannot wait to go..."
Rachel James
"So good! Very hearty and flavorful from an authentic Venezuelan husband and wife establishment. So few take-outs left that's "through a window" so it..."
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Butcher And Barrel
85/100 (2575 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
South American
Argentinean
South American
Argentinean
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Steakhouse
South American
Argentinean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place has a great draft beer selection. We has the empenadas, the short ribs, canneloni and the wild boar egg roll. All were delicious and..."
Cheryl Reardon
"Food and Madeline’s service was amazing. Scallops, short ribs and pork shank were each cooked to perfection and complemented with wonderful sides..."
Betina Bartels
"Chase farmer was so nice and knowledgeable about the menu and wines! We couldn't have had a better experience! Love the chorizo mac! Great suggestion..."
Kate Wenderfer
"I love to find local places that are unique to the area. This place is great for a great casual night out or date. They are small plate style so if..."
Whitney Walker
"Scallops, pork shank and the prime rib cannelloni paired with Woodburn brewery beers and a delightful server named Randy made for a perfect..."
Jules Breslin
"We tried several small plates w a group of 4 and everything was delicious. Service, drinks, atmosphere, and food was all great! I would highly..."
John R Brofft
"I love this restaurant. It is one of my favs. Meat is mouth watering delicious. All the dishes have there own unique flavour !! We will be back...."
Pamela Osswald Jungkunz
"Our bartender is spectacular she knows menu she knows what she's doing she's fun to be around the atmosphere is nice love the place been there 4..."
Eddie Davis
"Love the food, atmosphere and people here. I'm a regular since I work at Zoozler which is very close. But I'd cross the city if it weren't here to be..."
Ammon Hollister
"Had the after party from the Brew Ha Ha here and it was a good time. After three days of running around making sure the comedians are all set I..."
Michael Kurtz
"I had a gnocchi with a braised short rib, which was nothing short of being heavenly and delightful. My bartender Mark service was amazing and gave me..."
Gerrald Samraj
"service is always super friendly here and the food is delicious. they gave us a complimentary dessert for our one year wedding anniversary! love this..."
summer dawne
"We ordered the experience for 2. It was really good. The ribs were delicious. The strip steak was good and the chorizo was good. The Brussel sprouts..."
dale haddock jr
"Had a great birthday dinner here! Great drinks, delicious appetizer (Chorizo Meatballs), excellent entrees, and a great dessert! We had a wonderful..."
Matthew White
"Food was delicious! Great atmosphere and service. All steaks we had were great. The chorizo meatballs were fantastic! Highly..."
Joe Howard
"My husband and I love everything about this place. Ethan, our server was incredible, with plenty of great recommendations. I love their chorizo..."
Olivia Martinez-Sturges
"Everything was delicious! Though they were short-handed, service was very good. We had salads, veggies, a burger, Mac & cheese, gnocchi, &..."
Kati Payne
"Food is delicious, came back twice in one week. Servers are super friendly which made the experience even..."
Richard Chavez
"Had a great dinner at Butcher and Barrel last night. The cocktails, filet and cauliflower mash were so good! The staff, Emma and Robin, were great...."
talene schierl
"We had reservations for 2. We showed up ~30min early for our reservation. The staff at the check-in counter wasn't very friendly. Even though there..."
Danielle Lesch
"This was my favorite restaurant in Cincinnati. I loved the chicken empanadas, the Caesar salad, the filet 8oz, gnocchi, Mac and cheese, and the papas..."
L Ewing
"We came to Cincinnati for a concert and stubbled across this restaurant. It was hard to decide what we wanted to try. It all sounded so good. The..."
Lisa B
"Had an amazing time here. Great vibe and amazing service. Make sure you have a reservation! But it is possible to find a seat at the bar if you..."
Tangerine Grace
"Thanks to my little sister we tried this place tonight. I hate to admit it but they make a better steak than me. I know no one will believe that I..."
Bill Simpkins
"Made reservations and sat in the front room, was great to hear live music and neat ambiance! There seemed to be only one bartender which made for..."
Faith Mcaninch
"It was our first time visiting Butcher and Barrel and it turned out to be a wonderful experience overall. Ambiance was very warm with a rustic style,..."
Bi A. Awosika
"Butcher and Barrel has been a recent addition to my “must go back to” list. After waiting slightly too long to book a reservation for New..."
Andrew Bloomberg
Cincy Fried Chicken
84/100 (68 ratings)
Restaurants
American
South American
Salvadoran
American
South American
Salvadoran
American
South American
Salvadoran
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