Sample Unlimited Tacos At The Upcoming Columbus Taco Fest In Ohio

What food is Ohio known for?

Tacos might not be the first place that comes to mind when it comes to iconic Ohio foods, but the Buckeye State is full of delightful *and* delicious surprises! In terms of iconic Ohio foods, you'll want to try:

• Goetta sandwiches. Goetta is an Ohio speciality; a cross between a grain and meat that's the perfect breakfast dish. Whether you have it on a sandwich or by itself, everyone in Ohio knows that Eckerlin Meats in Findlay Market has the best goetta in Ohio! Eckerlin Meats is an old-fashioned butcher shop that's been family-owned since 1852. The tradition continues today and many spend their mornings stocking up on all the best meats to take home and prepare. Goetta is a menu mainstay here; if you are really craving a bite of this savory Cincinnati dish, order a breakfast sandwich at Eckerlin Meats, and it'll be prepared fresh in minutes. Many don't realize you can order a hot meal, right from the counter.
  

• Cincinnati-style chili. Cincinnati chili isn’t just every Ohioan’s favorite way to warm up on a cold day in the Buckeye State; it’s its very own food group! And while you can find this delicacy all across Ohio, nothing holds a candle to authentic Cincinnati chili, namely, Camp Washington Chili. No offense to Skyline and Gold Star or other local favorites like Blue Ash Chili and Empress, but the chili from Camp Washington Chili is in a league of its own, and people drive from all over Ohio to eat at this legendary chili parlor.
• Columbus-style pizza. Pizza isn’t just pizza. There’s Detroit-style pizza and St. Louis-style pizza. Tavern-style pizza and New York-style pizza. Neapolitan pizza and Sicilian pizza. What *all* of these pizza varieties have in common, however, is that none of them are Ohio-style pizzas. But guess what? Columbus-style pizza is a thing, and there’s an Ohio food trail that celebrates this iconic Buckeye State dish!
• Pierogies. While Ohio might not be the first place that comes to mind in terms of international cuisine, the Buckeye State is a total dark horse in this arena. Cleveland, for example, has a large Eastern European population that’s turned this Ohio town into a cultural culinary destination. Pierogies, in particular, reign supreme in Cleveland, with numerous restaurants garnering national acclaim for their take on these delightful dumplings. For the *best* handmade pierogies in Cleveland, Ohio, however, you’ll want to visit Jukebox. Yum!