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 Monday-Thursday! Half price featured empanadas, $2 off drafts, and $5 glass pours of all our Argentinian wines!
The empanadas received high praise for their flavor and quality, while other dishes had mixed reviews regarding authenticity and preparation.
Service Issues
Several reviews highlighted inconsistent service, with some customers experiencing long wait times and inattentive staff.
Atmosphere
The restaurant's ambiance was generally well-received, with many customers enjoying the cozy and inviting environment.
Authenticity Concerns
Some customers felt that the menu lacked authentic Argentinean options, describing it as overly fusion-oriented.
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Manny Schvartzman
Dec 16, 2025
3.0
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.
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Lacho Guzman
Dec 6, 2025
5.0
The restaurant is very nice parking lot is literally across from the restaurant. I think empanadas really good however there are not stake in the Manu but other than that everything is delicious
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ruben gonzalez
Nov 23, 2025
1.0
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.
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Ashley Boice
Nov 17, 2025
5.0
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.
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flavia cambon
Nov 9, 2025
1.0
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.
Yes, Ché accepts reservations which can be made through their website.
What are the opening hours of Ché throughout the week?
Ché is open from 4 PM to 10 PM Monday to Thursday, 4 PM to 11 PM on Friday, 11 AM to 11 PM on Saturday, and 11 AM to 10 PM on Sunday.
When is happy hour at Ché and what specials are offered?
Happy hour is Tuesday to Sunday from 4 PM to 7 PM, offering half price featured empanadas, $2 off drafts, and $5 pours of Argentinian wines. There is no happy hour on Monday.
What types of meals are served at Ché?
Ché serves dinner and happy hour meals featuring Argentine cuisine, including empanadas, burgers, and shareable appetizers.
Does Ché offer pickup and delivery services?
Yes, Ché offers in-store pickup, curbside pickup, delivery, and same day delivery services.
What is the dress code at Ché?
The dress code at Ché is casual, making it a comfortable place to dine.
Where is Ché located?
Ché is located at 1342 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, in the Over-the-Rhine (OTR) neighborhood.
Are there any nearby attractions or places of interest near Ché?
Nearby to Ché are the 16-Bit Bar+Arcade and Level One Bar + Arcade, great spots for entertainment before or after dining. Also close is the Gorilla Cinema, an arts and entertainment venue.
Can customers combine a visit to Ché with other nearby services?
Yes, customers can enjoy a meal at Ché and also visit nearby wellness spots like Oasis Face Bar OTR or get a haircut at Community Barber Shop Inc.
What public transport or landmarks can help customers find Ché?
Ché is situated close to landmarks like Mercer Commons and Brackett Village Apartments, helping customers orient themselves in OTR Cincinnati.