Ohio has plenty of familiar calling cards, from game-day crowds to wide-open farmland, but the food scene has a much spicier side worth chasing.
In Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, and beyond, Colombian and Latin kitchens are serving some of the boldest, most memorable meals in the Midwest.
Think handmade arepas, slow-cooked meats, bright sauces, crisp plantains, and family recipes that do not need a fancy introduction to win you over. I tracked down 13 Ohio spots bringing serious Latin flavor in 2026, and honestly, my appetite deserves hazard pay after this assignment…