Ché - OTR

Trisha was an awesome service, friendly, made good drink/food suggestions and the spinach empanadas/ tacos looked and were very yummy! The appetizers were good. Surprise bday donuts w/Carmel were awesome! Thx Trisha!

Che has a fantastic menu that has vegetarian options. The appetizer selection is diverse; I wish I could have tried more! The empanadas and Brussel sprouts are really tasty. Service was great. My friend and I had a very nice time dining at Che!

Ahh, this brought back my love of Empeñadas. These are top-tier flavor that actually made me sad I didn’t get more. I ordered the short rib and cubano empeñadas. But I could have eaten at least 3 more! The Mac and cheese was delicately crafted to perfection. A bit of spice but a lot of flavor! I hate when my Mac and cheese is full and dry and this did not disappoint! The white mousse dessert was a delicious end to the night! Service was very attentive and sneaky. My glass kept refilling and I never saw them fill it up! The setting is on the small side but never felt cramped like some bars do. And the best part was I got to take some frozen empanadas home to cook throughout the week! I will definitely be back.

The place wasn't busy on Sunday night. Best time to go, I guess. We had 5 empanadas, and half salad plate. These empanadas were so filled with meats.. from end to end.. love it.

This is a cute place with both indoor and patio seating. They have yummy and very filling empanadas. Don't forget to ask your server about their monthly specials. Their brunch menu is very interesting as well.

Chef’s special: 2 chicken breasts, multi colored carrots with a bowl of black beans. The chicken was flavorful and tender, the carrots were new to me but also special. We also ordered the guacamole for the app, and it was amazing, there was added peppers and spices it was a delightful. The Brussel sprouts glazed with sauce and mixed with bacon are mouth watering. The inside of restaurant was very easy for people to talk, and the atmosphere was great. I would definitely go back there again.

Single stall bathroom, which is essential after a few too many tacos 🤪 Located past a few tables when you walk in, on the left.

Perfect place for brunch on Saturday. Delicious empanadas and outstanding jalapeño infused tequila. Generous tequila serving that goes hand in hand with a variety of delicios empanadas. You have to reserve via OpenTable. You might need to drive around the block to find a parking spot, or use a 3 dollars/ hour public parking. I'm sure we will be back for more empanadas and jalapeño infused tequila. Perfect food if you need catering and need empanadas by the dozen. Las Malvinas son argentinas. Thank you

Everything was delicious! I had the caipirinha to drink, and a couple of empanada. The de carne empanada has ground meat, chopped hard-boiled egg, and chopped green olive, exactly how we make them at home! I also had chicken and salsa verde empanada, delicious. The chimichurri sauce was excellent, and the cilantro-lime crema, also excellent. I definitely want to go back!

Their empanadas are the best!!! I love them so much. I literally crave them everyday. Their guacamole is amazing as well. I always have a great time when I dine in the restaurant. The staff members are friendly.

This cozy spot in OTR is fantastic. The empanadas are small, but delicious. Crust is flaky and buttery, stayed really crispy. Service was efficient and attentive, keeping our drinks full. Also love the fries.

Gorgeous patio,great service and food. Even saw some fireflies! The palm salad was amazing and we had one of each of the empanadas.

Great burger week showing. One of the few that offer takeout and they did it well. Big burger, high quality toppings including a super spicy and rich red pepper cream cheese. Also I've been here for non burger week, excellent empanadas and large salads with fresh veggies.

I was only in town for a day, and I was really in the mood for something hardy. I stumbled across Ché and boy they did not disappoint. I came in during brunch and asked for a parrillada, and they said sure thing. I was super satisfied with everything. The two servers working that day were also super welcoming and knowledgeable. 10/10 would recommend for the vibes, food, and drink.

The empanadas were AMAZING and so was the jalapeño infused cocktail. Service was super nice and friendly. Would go again!

Just ate here this morning with my boyfriend. The patio was beautiful and the presentation of the food was stunning. Everything we had was delicious including our empanadas, potatoes, coffee, and mimosas. The staff were friendly and the experience was positive. I would definitely recommend brunch here!

Stopped in for the first time after a game and the service was outstanding, the empanadas were amazing, and the price was right. Between the group I tried almost every empanada available and the baked and fried were equally as amazing. There was a nice mix of savory, sweet, crunchy, and creamy. So good, I can't wait to come back!

Stopped by for lunch and would gladly return. We ordered a variety of empanadas and were impressed with each one. Extremely well seasoned and full of flavor. The dough was perfect as well, light and flaky.

I’ve been to Che a handful of times now, and I’ve officially decided to write a review. The atmosphere and service is great. The non alcoholic drinks are marvelous. The last time I went, I got the following for food: Butternut Squash Soup and two empanadas: Short Rib and De Espinaca. I went in a group of 6. We got a pitcher of sangria and multiple non alcoholic drinks. We got two appetizers: the fundido and the guacamole. (I’d skip the fundido.) Everyone got 2-3 empanadas, and we were stuffed at the end.

Stopped in for supper. Server was so sweet and kind. We got drinks, some empanadas, and a salad. All super flavorful. Will go back. Parking is tricky since it's in OTR. I like the Gateway garage.

We had brunch at this cute and quaint Argentinian restaurant in the OTR. We had Adios Resaca which mine I had one beef and one beef short rib empanada. Served on breakfast potatoes with a chorizo and Goetta gravy with melted mozzarella and house relish. The beef empanada was baked and seasoned perfectly and the bed short rib was fried and melted in our mouth. Drinks, friendly waitstaff and definitely worth the trip OTR. Thank you!

Spectacular empanadas and even better service! We split six empanadas between two people and it was plenty (although we ordered the brussel sprouts on the side anyhow). Try them all if you can!! Pro tip: come on Monday for $5 glasses of merlot :)

Our son that lives in Cincy took us here. My husband & I have never been to an Argentinian restaurant . It was so quaint & comfortable, food excellent & Waiter, James H., even better !! James reccomended a variety of dishes & drinks, really knew his stuff !! Hope to go again on a future trip from Harrisburg, PA .

Went here for my brother's birthday and had a great time! the food was delicious and the atmosphere was wonderful.

Great atmosphere and delicious food. Our server James tended to us well, and provided super food recommendations. Our party of 4 enjoyed shrimp ceviche, Argentine mixed grill platter with juicy flavorful chicken, steak, sausage, and crispy potatoes. The empanadas were so flaky and flavorful. When James learned this was our first trip to Cincinnati, he suggested we visit the zoo, gardens and the Terminal Station. Great Cincinnati Ambassador! Terrific place to eat and drink!

They have quality plates. I got the chimichurri chicken with the potatoes, comes with some veggies in there. Super flavorful and tasty, cooked to perfection. A quality, healthy meal. Even the fountain coke was on point. Good service too. Found a hidden gem after walking around on a Saturday night looking for open seats and the right meal. Glad I ended up in the perfect place. Looks like Cincinnati has some quality food. Wish I could say the same about Cali. Chefs are some pros and the staff here are very friendly

This place is awesome. We have come twice now when visiting Cincinnati and it was so good the first time that we made sure to book a hotel close by to eat here again. We especially love the different chimichurri sauces. Service is excellent as well—-an item was forgotten in our large pickup order but management was quick to address the issue and even got us drinks while we were waiting. Highly recommended. We will be back next time we are in town!

Amazing dinner. My husband and I ordered 4 empanadas (spinach, cubano x2, and de carne) and a lomito completo handheld sandwhich. So delicious. We would come all the time if we were local. Wonderful staff and environment/decor. Music was soft enough to have a conversation. Als while we waited for food there were trivia games we could play on our smart phones.

My wife is from Cuba and she admits che empanadas are better than cuban empanadas! And the chimichurri was excellent. I was pleasantly surprised when I seen an array of drinks with cachaca. They were all good.

We showed up a bit before dinner rush on a Saturday night without reservations. They accommodated our party of 6 with excellent and expedient service and the food was PHENOMENAL! Thankful to have found this gem in Cincinnati!

Empanadas were flakey, crispy and filled nicely. They were tasty but on the small size. Of the three I tried, the jerk chicken was best. The cuban and de carne were uniquely different and good. I will be back to try them all along with other items.

Friendly and cozy neighborhood restaurant. We shared the parrillada for 2, which was very tasty, although I would prefer less chorizo and more chicken. Service was quick even though the restaurant was full early Saturday evening ahead of an FCC home game. Empanadas are helpfully marked so you know which filing they have.

Amazing empanadas! My husband and I have been looking for a new empanada place since our favorite one closed down. He didn't come with me on this trip but I think he'll have to come soon! I got the Korean BBQ and Shortrib empanadas with the mac and cheese. Let me tell you these empanadas were JUICY, fresh, crispy, and flavorful. The mac and cheese was piping hot (I burned my tongue) and it was okay overall. I feel like the bread crumbs weren't crunchy enough and the cheese could be creamier, but that's my preference. Overall food was 4/5. The service was below average. Our waitress didn't refill our drinks and kind of rushed us through our order. As for kitchen staff, they got one of my mom's tacos wrong but the manager/owner who checked on us after we got our food (notice how it wasn't the waitress) quickly got my mom a new taco, let her keep the other one, AND gave her a discount. Amazing service from him and it was much appreciated by all of us. Service was 3/5. Atmosphere was cozy, bar style. There were tvs and we felt comfortable. The menus were a bit gross-feeling though and some areas could have been cleaner. This was a 4/5 for me. Overall I would revisit but I'll have to set my expectations to have somewhat poor service. Food itself was really really good! Try it out for yourself.

They have a nice back patio with a unique atmosphere when the weather permits. However, it can smell pretty rough as the dumpster for next door is right on the other side of the wall. That being said, it's not Che's fault. Just make sure to take a sniff before you decide to sit outside. Food was great and drinks were on par. Price for food is a bit high, but still worth the occasional visit. The place itself is small and can get cramped during busy times. Parking access can be a pain due to location as well.

I travel for work and was so looking forward to dining here. I’m Argentinean and love to visit and support local Argentinean restaurants in every city I go to. I’m not sure if we came on a bad night, but we were the only table at 8p on a Monday night and was hoping for a great parrillada experience (I was really rooting for it!). The waitress was very friendly, and the place has a cool vibe - we even got a Fernet and Coke and Quilmes. But between some “miscommunication” with the cooks, the food didn’t hit the way I hoped and it also came out at scattered times (the lomito sandwich came about 30 minutes later). The meat came mostly well-done even though we ordered medium rare. It also came out at room temperature. Decent flavors. Worth knowing that the [deep fried] empanadas and potatoes were good. The presentation all looked pretty good. Weird combination of flavors for my taste palette - and everyone else at the table - but I give credit to the restaurant making an attempt to be very fusion in style. I would not say it is an authentic Argentinean restaurant, and I don’t fault them for that. But I do wish some of the flavors got along better and decided what it’s trying to be - maybe TOO fusion-y? The evening came to a halt when the cooks began to wash the grills about 10 feet from our table and we were literally smoked out of the restaurant. We just got up, paid and had to leave covering our noses. Not a great evening altogether. But I do love that we found an Argentinean style restaurant.

The food was tasty, but it was obvious that our parrillada sat for a while in the back. The steak came out medium well and the rest was luke warm. I hadn't been there in a while, but my experience was better in the past.

Came here with a large party for a Bachelorette party. We had 15 people. They did not treat us nicely at all. They acted as though we were an inconvenience to them. They gave us water in pitchers but no cups for about 20min. When we asked again for cups they had them stacked inside each other, one cup shattered in the bride's hand. They would not let us split our bill. They wouldn't let us sit at the other empty table even though there was not enough seating for us at the table they provided. They had to ask first. We were so thirsty and didn't order anything other than water since one person was going to have to pay. We could only get warm water when begged for more. At one point it started raining on us so we opened our mouth to catch some rain lol. We def won't be back. Food was good but service was AWFUL!

I’m from Argentina and came here with high expectations. Only three items on the entire menu were actually Argentine: the empanadas, choripán, and lomito. Everything else felt like a made-up fusion that really didn’t reflect traditional Argentine food. I ordered the lomito and specifically asked for no spicy, but it still came extremely spicy. I had to return it and asked for empanadas instead. The first food took about 30 minutes to arrive, and then I waited another 30 minutes for the empanadas. My fiancé ordered Brussels sprouts as a side, and they didn’t come out until an hour later, at the same time as my empanadas. The restaurant was basically empty, so the wait times didn’t make sense. If you’re looking for authentic Argentine food, this is not the place. The experience overall was disappointing. Place decor was nice tho.

Missed Potential in Flavor & Experience Came in on a Sunday afternoon for dinner with my girlfriend. With only one other table of five, the restaurant was far from busy, creating a relaxed but somewhat uninspiring atmosphere. While the interior was clean, the decor didn’t reflect the Argentinean essence I expected. Instead, it gave off the impression of a seafood restaurant attempting to mimic an 1800s ship, almost as if it was inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean. We started with empanadas, intending to explore the menu further. My girlfriend ordered three chicken salsa verde empanadas and one buffalo chicken, while I chose one buffalo chicken and one de carne empanada. The empanadas were well-cooked and filling, but the overall experience was underwhelming. A major letdown was the lack of attentive service. The server spent most of the time on his phone at the bar, only approaching at the end of our meal to refill water. Had he checked in earlier, I would have requested a proper side salsa to enhance the empanadas with a bolder, tangy, and spicier kick. The provided olive oil-packed Chimichurri and blue cheese didn’t do much to elevate the flavors, leaving the dish bland and uninspired. As a Latino dining at a Latin American restaurant, I anticipated flavors that reminded me of my roots. Instead, I found a place that seemed more tailored for milder, less adventurous palates rather than those who appreciate the depth and spice of authentic Latin cuisine. At $5.50–$6 per empanada, I expected a richer experience—more flavor, better service, and definitely more salsa. Unfortunately, the visit didn’t inspire me to explore the rest of the menu, and I’ll likely seek out other Argentinean spots that deliver on both authenticity and customer care

We got there around 7:30pm (closes at 10:00pm). It was not the greatest welcome, they told us about 30 minutes wait when a table was available in 5 minutes. They said 30 minutes for us to go ? As Argentinean, I was expecting Argentina food in an “argentinean” restaurant. We ask for choripan. No chorizos !! We asked for milanesa sandwich. It was a fried chicken without flavor serve with coleslaw !! Coleslaw?? on a milanesa sandwich ??? I didn’t finish.