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. The passion fruit drink is a bit tart until you have some food, when it REALLY complements the savory flavors. The cheese in the tequeños is something special, and just a bit sweet.
This is probably one of the best restaurants in Cincinnati. The other reviews aren't exaggerating.
The only thing that can be improved is having indoor seating, though it's probably too expensive. The outdoor seating is still nice in the right weather.
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Vanessa Fry
Google
a month ago
5.0
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 a delicious meal of paella and empanadas for us. They even accommodated a shellfish allergy for one of the guests. The food was incredible, very authentic, and it was a hit!
I do believe it is a carry out restaurant with a walk up window, but it is absolutely worth the visit for some delicious and authentic Venezuelan food! 🇻🇪🥘
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Imad Awad
Google
a month ago
5.0
Food was excellent!! We enjoyed every single bite. We ordered the chicken bowl and it was filling.
The place itself is nice.
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Sol
Google
a month ago
4.0
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 missed out but a friend told us!
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Dailen Cowden
Google
a year ago
5.0
First time at Arrechissimo and the entire experience was great. The owner was incredibly personable and welcoming. We had the Pabellon Bowl (white rice, sweet plantains, shredded beef, and two arepas) and a beef & cheese empanada that came with spicy cilantro sauce. We really enjoyed the food and it was incredibly filling. We're new to Cincinnati and still trying to find our spots, but this is definitely one we'll be returning to.
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Christian Valentiner
Google
a month ago
5.0
As a someone from Venezuela this is Incredible real Venezuelan food. Everything tastes amazing. 10/10 would recommend.
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Chris V.
Google
3 months ago
5.0
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 very same corner. The man who took our order was very nice and friendly.
We ordered the vegetarian rice bowl and a plantain empanada with the spicy cilantro sauce and it was delicious! The vegetarian options are fun and delicious and not just a boring salad. There's also a decent amount of vegetarian options and many meat dishes so everyone can eat something.
Get the passion fruit juice!
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Jose Coronado
Google
3 months ago
5.0
Food so delicious, gentleman very kind and nice! Definitely 100000% recommended. 😎🙏🏼
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Jason Kyles
Google
3 months ago
5.0
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 empanada as well. Portions were nicely sized and every tasted fresh. The service was top tier, super friendly man and he explained the menu and options very well. We’ll definitely be coming back when we’re in the area. If you’re at the Kenwood mall, don’t go to the food court, come to Arrechissimo!
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Chris
Google
4 months ago
5.0
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 here... it was a great decision. the food is amazing, the owner is very kind, and the whole place is very clean and inviting. we're definitely going to get more tomorrow before she leaves and I'll be bringing friends to try it for themselves in the near future. order whatever he recommends!
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Matthieu Dufourcq
Google
4 months ago
5.0
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 so generous with other 5 star reviews.
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Devin James
Google
5 months ago
5.0
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 fell in love with it immediately. It's sweet and savory and and cheesy and crispy, just a perfect hot sandwich. We intend to become regulars and can't wait to go back. Don't be like me and wait, get thyself to this place with a quickness!
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Tabitha Beebe
Google
5 months ago
5.0
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 my boyfriend had the chicken bowl and we shared a piece of tiramisu! It was all so delicious! The owner is so friendly and helpful when taking care of first timers by suggesting the Soursop juice (which is to die for!!) We will be back!!
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Kyle Barnes
Google
5 months ago
5.0
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 was amazing. The empanadaS! The Arepa’s….we can’t wait to go back. The owner was friendly and enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve us. If you are considering Arrechissimo, don’t second guess. You will not be disappointed.
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Rachel James
Google
5 months ago
5.0
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 back and to take my kiddos here too!
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Brandon Sanders
Google
6 months ago
5.0
Fantastic food! Got the meat lover bowl with spicy cilantro sauce. Definitely would recommend 👌
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Ed Smithson
Google
6 months ago
5.0
Hospitality was 1st class and the food was excellent. We had empanadas with beef, beans, and plantains. That combo was amazing. The chicken and cheese Arepa was soft just like a biscuit! I recommend the Chicha to drink. The outdoor seating was classy with the flower boxes and pretty!
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Roger C. Smith
Zomato
11 months ago
5.0
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 eating in our car. Owner was extremely helpful and courteous. We were not very familiar with Venezuelan food, and he took the time to explain the different menu items. He also delivered the food to our car window, as it was a little cool outside. His service and the quality of food easily made up for the lack of seating.
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Ursuss Alvarez
Google
4 years ago
5.0
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 in a glass case, getting old and tasteless. A wonderful delight to eat those items and very tasteful. A must try to eat place. Highly recommended.
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All Experiences
Google
4 years ago
5.0
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 was refreshing to be part of something real.
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Cincinnati Bites
Zomato
Sep 27, 2018
5.0
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 treatment for their daughter at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Now they spend their time offering a taste of their homeland's signature dishes, in spite of how terrible and volatile Venezuela has since become thanks to years of political corruption and economic upheaval.
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Justin Fields
Zomato
Dec 16, 2015
5.0
This was absolutely fantastic. Unique flavors that I haven't had anywhere else. Good portion sizes, good fresh quality ingredients and good service. As the restaurant is pretty new and there's no place to sit inside, I'd recommend calling ahead. I'll likely be back tomorrow.
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PollysArepaTruck
Zomato
Nov 25, 2015
4.0
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 absolutely no seating. <br/><br/>I really, really like the food I have sampled here - the arepas and the empanadas - and would award 5 stars on that basis alone, --but-- the prices are a little out of line with the quantity of food one gets, how one gets it, and the location. Deer Park is a working class community, and this is a tiny takeout stand, and although I spent a total of 11 dollars on two items (and really, really enjoyed what I got) I was not filled up today. I think they'd do a lot more business if they took a good hard look at their price point and made some adjustments <br/><br/>But back to the food. I really like the Arepas and Empanadas at another South American specialty eatery that popped up recently - Zona Vip - but the versions here are even better. Both appeared to have been made fresh to order for me, and were absolutely delicious, with the key taste being the fresh ground corn mix (masa?) in the dough of both items<br/><br/>They have a picture of a special item called a Chacapa (wiki says it is a common Venezualan and Columbian street food) up in the window, which looks like a pancake folded over one with some thick slabs of cheese (looked like fresh mozz, but I am sure it was some other kind of cheese) inside. Looked great, but when I asked about the price, I was told 9 dollars. I know its cheaper than a flight to Venezula, but 9 dollars for a pancake and some cheese? Only if the wrapper is a 5 dollar bill. Still, knowing me, I will give in and try it as a splurge one of these days<br/><br/>Bottom line: 5 star food, but high prices takes them down a star
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Go There! Try That!
Zomato
Oct 04, 2015
4.5
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 of trying something new. We like to be adventurous. This is how we learned about Arrechissimo in the Blue Ash/Deer Park area. Arrechissimo is a small Venezuelan restaurant not far from Kenwood. This is truly a Mom and Pop place meets the American dream. The owners are a Venezuelan couple who moved to the United States a few years ago to seek health care for their daughter at Cincinnati Children’s. From there, they opened a small restaurant using family recipes. Now, when I say small, I mean carry-out or sit at one of three outside tables. There is no indoor seating. Please do not let this deter you from trying this food though. It is incredible!
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Go There! Try That!
Zomato
Jul 09, 2015
4.5
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 of trying something new.  We like to be adventurous. This is how we learned about Arrechissimo in the Blue Ash/Deer Park area.
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Sandersp
Zomato
Oct 27, 2014
0.0
Catering Events. I recently used Arrechissimo to cater a work event and could not have been more please with their service and food. They were very flexible and easy to work with and the food was perfect. I would highly recommend their catering services for any event.
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Siu Lau
Zomato
Jul 15, 2014
4.5
First Venezuelan Food Experience - Great!. I tried this for the first time last week and was pleasantly surprised. The Arepas and Tequenos were delicious. Javier was such a pleasure and made recommendations as we ordered. I will return.
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Isaacf536
Zomato
May 16, 2014
4.5
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 chance to go until now. Though I have never had Venezuelan food before I really feel like this is the real deal. I got the reina pepiada and it's like nothing I've ever had before, really excellent. I also tried the empanadas and had success. Just don't expect to sit down because there is no where to sit with it being just a window but this was not a problem for me. 5 stars
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Sleestripes
Zomato
Feb 15, 2014
4.5
FINALLY! Latin food that d.... FINALLY! <br/>Latin food that does my culture some justice! Absolutely dynamite and the owner was incredibly friendly. Will be returning...regularly, even if I have to drive 30 minutes out of the way. The cilantro sauce was a grand slam.
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Ckalota
Zomato
Sep 21, 2013
0.0
Take out only. A few tables in front for "outdoor dining", but it's really a takeout place. We didn't stay to eat as it was raining.
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Foodiechic
Zomato
Jul 14, 2013
4.5
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 provided for outdoor dining. They are basically cheese sticks but by far the best in town! For entrees, we purchased the Venezuelan Typical Plate which was awesome- well spiced shredded beef and the Breaded Chicken. The sweet plantains are a must as well. The cilantro sauce and pink sauce (not sure of the correct name) are a great addition. <br/>Kind people who provide great service. Hours aren't listed but they are open Mon.-Sat. 9:30am-8pm.