Ché - OTR

4.6

837 Reviews

$30 and under

Argentinean

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for happy hour

Ché Argentine Restaurant is Cincinnati's destination for authentic Argentine dining and drinking, featuring our famous empandas, burgers, shareable appetizers, and more! Located at 1342 Walnut, in the heart of OTR. Open seven days a week with happy hour from 4-6 every day! Half price featured empanadas, $2 off drafts, and $5 glass pours of all our Argentinian wines!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Argentinean
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 345-8838
Website
https://checincinnati.com/?y_source=1_MjUzMzA4MTgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Eddie Jones

Location
1342 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood
Over the Rhine
Cross street
14th
Parking details
Metered parking along Walnut Street and additional parking available in Mercer garage, located on Vine Street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happy Hour at Ché!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Fri - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us EVERY DAY for HALF PRICE HAPPY HOUR at CHÉ, with half-price featured empanadas from our test kitchen, Nuestra Cocina, and $5 Malbecs and Argentinan Wines! This happy hour promotion is available seven days a week from 4-6 pm at BOTH Ché locations!

Popular dishes

FUNDIDO$14.00
Creamy Molten Cheese and Herb Fondue, Chorizo, Argentine Pepper Relish, Crispy Tortillas Add Blackened Argentine Shrimp +$6
CHIMI GUACAMOLE$13.00
Green and Red Chimichurri, Argentine Pepper Relish, Crispy Tortillas
FUGAZZETA$12.00
Double Crust Stuffed With Mozzarella, Topped With Roasted Onions, More Mozzarella, and Oregano

SOPAS Y ENSALADAS

Soups and Salads Add grilled chimi chicken +$7, add blackened Argentine shrimp +$6, add skirt steak +$17

GORGONZOLA ROMAINE$7.00
Romaine Hearts, Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes, Creamy House-made Gorgonzola Dressing, Applewood Bacon, Crostini
BUENOS AIRES$8.00
Burrata Cheese, Hearts of Palm, Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes, Avocado, EVOO, Balsamic Glaze, Fresh Basil
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP$6.00
Cilantro-Lime Crema, Pepitas

EMPANADAS

Served with Argentine Green Chimichurri Additional Sauces $1 or 3/$2 Spicy Red Chimichurri, Salsa Criolla, Red Chimi Crema, Cilantro-Lime Crema Fundido, Guacamole, Creamy Gorgonzola

BUFFALO CHICKEN$6.00
Spicy Buffalo Sauce and Cheese
JERK CHICKEN$5.00
Braised Chicken, House Jerk Sauce
DE CARNE$5.50
Spiced Beef, Paprika, Cumin, Hard Boiled Eggs, Olives
CUBANO$5.50
Braised Pork Shoulder, Ham, Pickles, Mustard, Provolone
DE ESPINACA$5.00
Baby Spinach, Mozzarella, Provolone
KOREAN BBQ$5.50
Braised Pork, Peppers, Onions
MUSHROOM & FETA$6.00
Roasted Mushrooms, Green Onion, Feta, Mozzarella
SHORT RIB$6.00
Slow Roasted, Pulled, Braised Beef
FOUR CHEESE$5.00
Mozzarella, Provolone, Mascarpone, Blue Cheese
CHICKEN SALSA VERDE$5.00
Chicken, Onion, Green Pepper, and Salsa Verde
JAMON Y QUESO$5.50
Wood-fired Ham and Cheese
EGG & CHEDDAR$5.50
Egg and Cheese
SAUSAGE, EGG & CHEDDAR$5.50
Breakfast Sausage, Egg, & Cheddar Cheese

ARGENTINE STREET TACOS

THREE TACOS PER ORDER Romaine, Salsa Criolla, Red Chimi Crema, Green Chimi, and Grilled Lemon

SKIRT STEAK$17.00
CHORIZO$15.00
CHIMI CHICKEN$15.00
BLACKENED SHRIMP$17.00
TRIO$17.00
Choose Three

LOS SÁNDWICHES

Served on a Ciabatta Roll With Ché Fries, Chimi Mayo, and Pickles on the Side. Add Bacon, Guacamole, or Egg* +$2

CHÉ'S BURGER$17.00
6oz Smash Burger, Provolone, Romaine, Tomato, Salsa Criolla
AMERICANO BURGER$17.00
6oz Smash Burger, Cheddar, Romaine, Tomato, Onion
CHORIPAN$15.00
Grilled Chorizo, Romaine, Tomato, Salsa Criolla, Chimi
EL POLLO LOCO$16.00
Marinated Chicken Breast, Applewood Bacon, Provolone, Romaine, Tomato, Salsa Criolla

LA PARRILLA

From the Grill Add Blackened Argentine Shrimp +$6

PARRILLADA$59.00
Argentine Mixed Grill for Two Skirt Steak, Marinated Chicken, Grilled Chorizo, Two Empanadas, Ché Fries, Hearts of Palm Salad
STEAK FRITES$29.00
6oz Skirt Steak, Che Fries, Chimi Guacamole, Red Chimi Crema, Salsa Criolla

PARA ACOMPAÑAR

Sides

CHÉ FRIES OR TOTS$7.00
Salted & Seasoned, Chimi Mayo
ROASTED BRUSSELS$9.00
Applewood Bacon, Balsamic Glaze
FUNDIDO MAC & CHEESE$9.00
Toasted Breadcrumbs Add Blackened Argentine Shrimp +$6
HEARTS OF PALM SALAD$6.00
Heirloom Tomatoes, Hearts of Palm, EVOO, Balsamic, Pepita

What 837 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ché - OTR offers a vibrant dining experience with standout empanadas that are "amazing" and "never disappoint." Guests love the "great service" and diverse menu, featuring delicious Latin fare and creative cocktails. The outdoor patio provides a charming setting for a casual meal, while the indoor ambiance remains upbeat and inviting.

837 Reviews

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Chase
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was incredible; the guac was made fresh. We got empanadas and they were delicious. Only thing that was questionable was our server. Attitude was non-welcoming, felt like he was rushing us the whole time. We asked to move seats because it was right next to the door and before we could finish asking, he moved us to the next table and then tossed a stapler toward the host stand. The cooks behind the stand saw this and were not pleased. Would still recommend (just not necessarily that server).
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Lori
Cincinnati
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Sunday special for two was SO good!!!! We will be back, maybe every Sunday!
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Brandon
Cincinnati
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always an awesome experience! The four cheese empanadas are incredible
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Jana
Cincinnati
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there on a quiet weeknight (Halloween night) with a guest who was visiting from out of town. My husband loved his chorizo sandwich (with tater tots on the side), our guest enjoyed her empanadas and soup, and I loved the brussels sprouts with balsamic vinaigrette. I want to also give a shout out to our waiter, who originally positioned us at a high table in the back of the restaurant, but I think he could see that I was struggling a bit so I explained that I had just had abdominal surgery three days before. Hearing that, he then repositioned us at a regular-height table where it was much, much easier for me to get in and out of. He was super gracious about it.
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James
Cincinnati
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had the guacamole as an appetizer. Very good. I had three of the empanadas (cubano, spinach, and short ribs). They were tasty. My wife enjoyed the chicken sandwich. She found the Cabernet delicious and a good value. We sat on the rustic patio in the back. The waitress was attentive and knowledgeable. We found a good place for an early dinner and a promising night spot.
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Stuart
Cincinnati
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Taco Week was great! Service was excellent as always!
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Kate
Cincinnati
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We were not really attended to and then as we are sitting on the patio finishing up our meal we see a rat running around the patio. A bit unsettling.
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Nikki
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really cool place in OTR -- I need to try to empanadas since this is what they are known for. I was there for Taco Week and the tacos were good, not super amazing, but the service was great and the ambiance was really chill.
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Kelly
Cincinnati
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service and most of the things we ordered were great!
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Robyn
Cincinnati
54 reviews
vip
4.0
54 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I went to this location because I enjoy the outdoor patio. There was a food tour going on. My sister and I ordered three empanadas with tots, roasted sprouts, and a bloody Mary each. Our bill was high 70s. The food was fine. The sprouts were more done than I would prefer. I wasn’t incredibly impressed. The bartender was really nice. The server was fine. I feel for what it is. It’s too expensive.
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FAQs

Ché - OTR offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 345-8838.

Ché - OTR is rated 4.6 stars by 837 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

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1342 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

Cross street
14th
Neighborhood
Over the Rhine
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Argentinean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered parking along Walnut Street and additional parking available in Mercer garage, located on Vine Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Eddie Jones
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://checincinnati.com/?y_source=1_MjUzMzA4MTgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(513) 345-8838

Ché - OTR

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Happy Hour at Ché!

24 Empanadas

Fundido

CHE'S BURGER

LAS ENTRADAS

FUNDIDO$14.00

CHIMI GUACAMOLE$13.00

FUGAZZETA$12.00

SOPAS Y ENSALADAS

GORGONZOLA ROMAINE$7.00

BUENOS AIRES$8.00

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP$6.00

EMPANADAS

BUFFALO CHICKEN$6.00

JERK CHICKEN$5.00

DE CARNE$5.50

CUBANO$5.50

DE ESPINACA$5.00

KOREAN BBQ$5.50

MUSHROOM & FETA$6.00

SHORT RIB$6.00

FOUR CHEESE$5.00

CHICKEN SALSA VERDE$5.00

JAMON Y QUESO$5.50

EGG & CHEDDAR$5.50

SAUSAGE, EGG & CHEDDAR$5.50

ARGENTINE STREET TACOS

SKIRT STEAK$17.00

CHORIZO$15.00

CHIMI CHICKEN$15.00

BLACKENED SHRIMP$17.00

TRIO$17.00

LOS SÁNDWICHES

CHÉ'S BURGER$17.00

AMERICANO BURGER$17.00

CHORIPAN$15.00

EL POLLO LOCO$16.00

LA PARRILLA

PARRILLADA$59.00

STEAK FRITES$29.00

PARA ACOMPAÑAR

CHÉ FRIES OR TOTS$7.00

ROASTED BRUSSELS$9.00

FUNDIDO MAC & CHEESE$9.00

HEARTS OF PALM SALAD$6.00

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