The Arepa Place
1517 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati
(513) 948-9500
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Excellent Colombian Food place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Transcendental empanadas, arepas bursting with fresh fillings, frosty beverages, and a little shop where you can scarf up South American comfort foods and ingredients. The Arepa Place is amazing. My first bite into the chicken empanada sent me on a long journey to a far away planet named Delicious Prime. I landed, mid chew, in a great battle of shredded chicken, buttery flaky fried crust, and an assortment of salsas. There was purple smoke, the screaming of my teeth, and a salty wave of energy that made me urinate my pants. Moments later my wife and daughter shook me awake and I found myself on the floor moaning like a cow in heat. "Are you okay?" they asked, frantically. My response, "more arepas. And some of that aguapanela." The EMT team, curious, ordered some as well. Then, with my EMT team, I transcended back into the fever dream of flavor. Dedicated gluten free. Cute wall decor.
Vegetarian options: Lots of bean and cheese
Dietary restrictions: All gluten free!
Parking: Front and side parking, dozens of spots.
Kid-friendliness: Good music and color. They have a bar but it's a nice place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Empanada, The Great Arepa, Chicken Beef Frijoles Cheese Plátanos Maduros
Everything about this place is incredibly memorable and a joy to experience. The dining room is incredibly cozy and is often filled with the delicious scent of hot food. Just about every dish here is a must and is great for sitting down or eating on the go. The staff is always exceptionally polite, even if I am cramming 3 arepa in my mouth simultaneously while making a mess on myself and the table. I cannot recommend giving them a visit more highly. Please be sure to dip your arepa in water if consuming more than one at a time, I am not legally liable for amateur eaters.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has a solid menu that sticks to the staples. I had a chicken arepa with plantains and beans. Overall, it was pretty average -- flavors on the chicken and salsa verde were decent. The portion was good. This is just my bias, but the arepa shell was pretty thin, and I prefer thicker arepas. I'd eat it again, but there was no wow factor. Online orders ahead and takeout seem to be the more popular options, but it's also a pretty cozy space with a decent amount of booth and bar seating. My food came out fairly quickly and service was good. I wouldn't deter anybody from trying them; they clearly have a lot of fans!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
The service and food quality were exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was impressed by the thin and crunchy texture of the arepa, very well prepared and good flavor, I will return.
Parking: I think you will always find a place to park 🅿️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: La Colombiana Arepa
Excellent food, recommended, I really liked the food and the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant and Potato Empanadas, Gordita Stuffed Arepa with Chorizo and Fried Eggs, Salsa Blanca, Verde, Sweet Plantains, Guacamole, The Arepona, The Great Arepa
Food was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Great Arepa
Best service, Sonia is great...Arepas are amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loaded Cheese Arepa
Good attention
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The arepona is divine! Remember to get the salsa Blanca and aguapanela!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blanca
The family's preferred place for empanadas and arepas. The empanadas always crisp. Fantastic ají
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Empanada
The food is sooo good. Can't go wrong with any option on the menu! The service is always excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Empanada, Loaded Cheese Arepa, Blanca
The food was old… the rice smelled stale stale a sour butter smell. Like it had been left out for a few days. The plantains were also old tasting from a few days ago. I will not do it again but some people eat like this at home so enjoy.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I frequently order takeout from here and live the Arepas.
Food: 5
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