I did a little research prior to coming here. It had decent reviews and food looked good. It wasn't busy so if we got seated right away. Bbq was more than enough for two people. I ordered medium rare. The reviewers saying the meat was too tough to eat, please stop ordering medium to well done. If you really want to enjoy your food, order medium rare. Medium rare is easy to cut and you get so much more flavor. I can't stress this enough. Service was good, no problems with the owner. -Chimichurri 5/5 - tasted great with the bread and meat -Bbq for 2: short ribs, flank steak, skirt steak, sausage, blood sausage 4.5/5 - not a fan of blood sausage but everything else was excellent. -Fries 5/5 - well seasoned, not too salty. -Chocotorta 5/5 read more

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We got there at 8:30 pm and the restaurant was empty. We questioned the Yelp reviews that we read but we had wonderful service and food. Things really picked up around 9pm and the restaurant was full by the time we left. Our steaks were grilled perfectly. Wonderful evening overall. read more

What a wonderful surprise to find this terrific little restaurant. Beef grilled to perfection , luscious garlic fries , interesting seasonal salads and the most attentive service . You won't be disappointed read more

The steak is worth every penny! This place is amazing! It's quite small, but very intimate. The decor is pleasant. Our server was very patient and eager to help and give us suggestions. Despite not being Spanish cuisine, this was one of my favorite restaurants in Spain. We went several times during our stay in Madrid and if we ever go back again we'll certainly visit this place. read more

We went to Barcelona, and ended up at an Argentinian restaurant! :) And boy, are we glad we did. It was our favorite meal during our trip. The entire experience was fantastic. The owner was a lovely woman who came over to chat with us as best she could in English, and recommended their prix fix option of a variety of different steaks, with a side of potatoes and a bottle of wine. Before I even get to the meal, can I take a moment to savor the bread!? She told us it would be good, but wow, was it tasty. Straight out of the oven, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and served with chimichurri sauce that I would have chugged if I could. Anyway, the meat didn't take very long at all, and we had a perfectly prepared platter of medium rare filet, strip, sirloin, and ribeye. It was an overwhelming amount of meat, but we were up for the challenge! All of it was cooked to perfection, we took to soaking the potatoes in the juices. After dinner we had an alfajor cookie and tiramisu, both very good. The restaurant was getting really busy, so the owner asked us if we could move to a smaller table to accommodate waiting guests. We gladly obliged, and in return got a free pitcher of sangria! And naturally, that meant ordering another dessert. So we tried the crepes. It was the right decision. :) Cannot recommend this restaurant enough! read more

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Best sangria I've ever had in life. Ordered a pitcher. As for food I ordered the breaded chicken. If you're American and like chicken parmesan, this is the dish for you. It was great. My friend ordered the ribeye--medium. We split our meals so that we could try both. The steak was honestly ooookay but good for here I guess? In Texas, it wouldn't have cut it. Our waiter was hilarious and hooked us up on the dessert with extra chocolate and Carmel on top of our lemon pie and dolce leches (something from France apparently?) which was wonderful! If I could, I would've ordered that dessert instead if mine. Very small and intimate. There was a long wait but we were seated within 3 minutes of arrival. If you're ugly, bring someone pretty. -A read more

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First night in Barcelona and came for my boyfriend's birthday and was pleased with everything ! Ordered a bottle of Malbec, empanadas and meat platter for two . Dessert was delicious too ordered cheese cake with raspberry sauce and dolce de leches with caramel sauce . Great atmosphere and cutely decorates read more

Alfonsina - Argentine Near Me - Barcelona, B

Superb Argentinian meat paired with a lovely bottle of red wine. I can recommend the tenderloin with the peppersauce. However, the side dished were sub-par. Regarding the service I have nothing to complain about and nothing to highlight. The decore of the resturant is a mix of Texas Longhorn and a spanish bar. Will come back again! read more

Alfonsina - Argentine Near Me - Barcelona, B

Absolutely eat here. Very small but super cute. The food was outstanding We ordered salads, steaks (cooked perfectly) and the garlic fries. Fresh hot bread was delivered to the table--it was delicious! The servers were so nice and accommodating. It was a great dinner! We recommend this restaurant highly. read more

We tried this steak house after finding so many positive reviews on Yelp and Google. We found the service to be quite excellent, with a friendly, attentive waitress who answered all our questions in English and Spanish and didn't upsell us, which is always a relief. We ordered the barbeque meat platter which seemed to be the most popular item on the menu, as evidenced by many of the other tables getting the same item. The meat was cooked appropriately and seasoned well, and went well with the draft beer I had ordered. We found the restaurant to be tastefully decorated and the restrooms to be clean and well maintained. All in all, a very nice evening out. Absolutely no complaints. read more

This is a wonderful family owned and operated a Argentine restaurant. The owners have truly made the restaurant feel homey, beautiful, comfortable and a pleasant place to eat. The empanadas are delicious, the chimichuri and bread hits the spot, and the meat is tasty and super filling. The Sangria is also a great. read more

Sorry forgot to take pictures. However this is the Best Steak I have ever had, including mine that I grill to perfection. The ribeye was done to perfection, the appetizers were amazing and the wine was delicious. Oh and the chimichure was top notch. Very affordable, and very delicious. A must stop while in Barcelona. read more

Vacationing in Barcelona and stumbled upon this gem. Amazing lunch deal that included some of the best steaks I've had (vacio a parilla and asado de tira). Awesome first dish as well. We had an eggplant parm and the pasta of the day in pesto. Superb. First and second dishes with a glass of wine at 15€--tough to beat. Can't forget the freshly baked bread at the beginning either. Our server was the friendliest of giants and gave us some shots of digestif liquor on the house after our meal. Food and service were extraordinary. 10/10 will return. read more

Excellent food, service, wine, and adorable place. We loved it so much we went our last evening in Barcelona. The steak was cooked perfectly and although absolutely delicious, the chimichurri was not needed. I loved everything about this place and the staff was super sweet. I wish i could take this place back home!! read more

Alfonsina - Argentine Near Me - Barcelona, B

Where do I start?? This is hands down the best meal we have had in spain!!!They brought us out fresh baked bread and the most delicious chimichurri sauce for dipping. We ordered steak, empanadas, and breaded chicken. Everything was delicious and we will definitely be back before we head home to the US. LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

Alfonsina - These plates were three of the best desserts. Make sure you do not miss out on this gem of a restaurant! - Argentine Near Me - Barcelona, B

This is a don't miss in Spain for at least one of your dinners. Everything was amazing. Great steaks. Great patatas brava. But the empanadas. OMG.... the empanadas. They were so good we came back two more trips just to get them take away for snacks and breakfast. Amazing homemade pastry dough stuffed with ham and cheese, beef, spicy beef, or chicken. All were phenomenal. Amazing homemade bread baked fresh for each table. Small little place with very friendly waitstaff. Reservations were made through email and the reply was prompt. read more

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A super cozy Argentinean restaurant with delicious meat. The owner was chatting around the restaurant with all the guests, in Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese. It's a bit pricy, but worth it. The best meat I have eaten in Barcelona. Definitely going back! Tiramisu and dulce de leche ice cream were also really tasty. Make sure to order some of the amazing empanadas for starter! read more

Alfonsina - Argentine Near Me - Barcelona, B

So we dined here on July 19th, 2015. To be honest, I'm still unsure if where we dined is the same restaurant that everyone else has reviewed. We ended up at the address that Yelp lists, and there is an restaurant with just the name "Alfonsina" on the outside and on their menu. We walked in and I kept comparing the Yelp pics with the surroundings and while structurally, they matched up, there were notable differences - e.g., no tile floors / instead wood floors, and brick walls, but fully bricked, instead of the part-brick/part-stucco that's in one of the pics. But like the reviews say, there's a teeny-tiny bar area when you first walk in, but opens up to a nice-sized restaurant at the back. So we stood around looking like confused idiots and finally asked if this was an Argentinean steakhouse and when the hostess replied "Ci", we just decided to go with it. We are 99.99% sure this restaurant changed ownership recently. They are still an Argentinean steakhouse, but the website that's linked in Yelp is not accurate and does not belong to the Alfonsina we ate at (which is probably why I didn't receive an email or text confirmation when I made a reservation online...) - So finally, on to the review! The menu seems to be VERY similar to what was offered before. We had the pleasure of being waited on by (I believe) the owner, and while he spoke little English, we managed well - He was a true and complete delight! He even warned us when he felt like we were ordering too much food, which he would have been spot-on about. Unlike the old restaurant, this one does not serve pasta, but they have a grilled veggie started that's HUGE and DELICIOUS, so I ordered this - Comes with grilled eggplant, sweet potato, zucchini, asparagus, and a couple of baby potatoes. The hubby ordered the rib eye, medium-rare. We also partook in a lovely bottle of Malbec. You will receive complimentary rolls and chimichurri sauce. The chimichurri sauce is to die for good, and combine it with the soft, dinner rolls (a very nice break from all the hard breads) - You will be in heaven. Hubby reports his ribeye was extremely good (he ate all of it, which is rare) - and stated while the the meat was more 4-star worthy, the service we received makes it a 5-star experience. We also ended up ordering the tiramisu - While it was tasty, I think it was a store-bought brand that had been de-thawed a bit too much - the bottom layer was soaked with water. So while this may not be the Argentinean steakhouse of previous reviews, you should absolutely make it a point to check it out! And if you're worried about a vegetarian dining companion, don't be - Their grilled veggie plate will leave them stuffed and smiling. read more

Alfonsina - Front menu - Argentine Near Me - Barcelona, B

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My wife and I went to this place a few times before covid kept us from returning to Barcelona. We also brought some friends who now keep reminding us of the time we were there. Can't wait to return. Everything seems to be good but please try the Ojo de Beaf, you wonkt regret. The folks there are very nice too, which adds to the experience. read more

Great local restaurant - friendly service - cozy atmosphere - the steaks were great, the chimichurri was excellent and the portions huge - I highly recommend this place read more

When looking for good food, came accross Parrilla Alfonsina. Greeted with nothing but smiles, we got placed at a nice table even though the place was packed with reservations. Before anything else, the waiter came out and showed the different kinds of steak they had on the card that day, taking the time to explain a bit more about the meat served. The Tenderloin steak that I took was amazingly soft; probaply the best steak I've eaten in a few years..! As a starter we had three kinds of Argentinian empanadas; again, really really good. One minor thing we experienced was that, while we were still enjoying our main course, the owner came to us and asked us if we would be so kind to move to a different table due to a large party awaiting seating. The timing was not very good as we were in such a good mood, which was a bit dissapointing. Overall report: excellent service, better food, great atmosphere. Will definitely visit again when in Barcelona! read more

Great restaurant if you want a break from Spanish tapas. This is an Argentinian restaurant and has a little cantina next to it. Even the food from cantina is awesome. Tried the empanadas and the pasta, they were delicious seasoned right not salty. It is a jewel located close to Hotel Aranea and by Avinguda de Diagonal. read more

Wonderfully small Argentinian steakhouse. I ordered the steak plate with five types of beef. Lee ordered the tenderloin cooked to perfection. The owner was charming and helpful. We started with the bursts salad, three types of empanadas. Spicy beef, pumpkin and creamy corn. The owner was a great, friendly and helpful. read more

We couldn't have loved this restaurant anymore! Besides the food being absolutely delicious we loved the family owned atmosphere and service. Sonia and Luis make you feel as if you are eating in their own kitchen as they take care of you. They specifically say they want to take care of tourists as they would their own family and friends, which is why you won't feel like you're paying an arm and a leg for this meal. Food: Skip the bread in my opinion as you want to save room for empanadas and steak! Our favorites were the spicy beef and chicken empanadas. As for the steaks the ribeyes were the star of the show. So flavorful and cooked to perfection. I would recommend skipping the french fries and opting for some extra grilled potatoes if you want a side. The dessert highlights were the tiramisu and the typical Argentinian cake: Bacarte. Overall we loved Alfonsina not just because of the food but because of how we were treated. Definitely recommend! read more

Excellent food and warm and friendly staff. We had a pair of filets and a pair of ribeyes. All of them were very tasty.

Ordered sirloin steak, which was good, but too much gristle for good quality steak. Service mediocre. So, you decide or not.

Very, very nice! Excellent Argentine food, with a comfortable, welcoming environment that feels like home (a very "hip" one). Owners Luis & Sonya, and staff are super accommodating and welcoming. Steaks are excellent. Ribeye and skirt steak are some of the BEST we've had in all our travels: super flavorful, tender and juicy. Empanadas also very good. Especially liked the spinach, mozzarella and spicy beef. Flan with dulce de Leche highly recommended. Went back again for a second dinner! Update: we are now here for our third visit before we leave Barcelona. Although we've enjoyed many styles of cuisine on our trip to Barcelona (many tapas, paella, Korean) we keep returning to Alfonsina. Bravo, to a restaurant that serves terrific food, and cheers weary travelers. read more

ordered fillet 280g. the fillet has been returned 3 time (over/under cooked) at the end, we asked for the manager which insists to charge full price when saying that "it can happen sometimes" really?!? We've payed the full price and left, never to return AGAIN read more

This was my favorite dinner of the entire trip in Barcelona! So delicious, I will be sure to come back next time I visit. The best steak I've had - and all the side dishes were wonderful as well. Waitress and chef were friendly, helpful and I can't recommend enough! read more

Great food. Lots of meat. 24 hours later and I'm still full. Order the pitcher of Sangria. Awesome!!! I think I had 5 fresh baked rolls. They were unbelievable with the chimichuri sauce. Empanadas were crazy good especially the meat empanada. Great eats. read more

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So so so good! My parents and I were looking for a nice meal for our last night in Barcelona and Yelp led me to Parilla Alfonsina. It was only 3-4 blocks from our hotel and a lovely evening stroll. I made a reservation since the reviews said the place is small. It totally is and I'm glad I made it because as soon as we walked in when they opened for dinner it filled up rather quickly. The waitress was charming and very friendly. My dad swears the bread they brought out at the beginning of the meal was the best bread he's had. I ordered the chicken Milanese and it was enormous. I'd say it was as big as a sheet of paper, if not larger. My parents each ordered steak. I ended up trading with my dad. We paired it all with a reasonably priced bottle of Malbec. One of the loveliest dinners I've had. read more

I was in Barcelona for the first time and for just a few days; we visited this place the second night. It was so good we had to go back the last night. The steak was reasonably priced and fantastic, solid wine menu, and the bread was insanely good. Despite all this, the best thing about this place was the people. They were engaging, courteous, and playful. I'm already planning my next trip to Barcelona and a return trip here. Definitely recommended! read more

Awesome food and great service. We were in Barcelona and found this gem and soooo glad we did. We traveled with our kids and they actually wanted to stop and eat again at this place before we hopped on our plane but the timing did not work out. That's how much we enjoyed our dinner a few nights before. Definitely recommend the steaks and love their chimichurri! read more

It doesn't look much from the outside but it is worth waiting for it to open! We enjoyed the half sirloin and the rump ( Argentinian ) and a bottle of Malbec with a salad starter - followed by coffee and carrot cake for one - all for E65 we have now booked to return on Monday (closed Tuesday!) read more

Alfonsina - Perfect medium rare rump and half rib-eye Monday - Argentine Near Me - Barcelona, B

We had the Argentinian experience. It was the best steak that I've had in a long time. The owner was very personable and recommended wine to go with our meal. Great experience and great food. I hope they are doing well during these difficult times I wish them the very best. read more

We came here while visiting Barcelona from New York to celebrate my brother in law's birthday and were so happy we did! The steak was some of the best we ever had. The four of us decided on the Argentinian Experience and cannot say enough about how good it was. Four different cuts of meat, seasoned and cooked to perfection with salad and an assortment of French fries and we ordered an additional side of grilled vegetables. Definitely the best meal we had in Barcelona and actually one of the best we've had in any steakhouse! read more

The bread and chimichurri sauce are delicious! We got the onion and cheese empanadas, really tasty! The 3 stars is for the sangria and the meat, we got the meat platter. It want terrible but we were looking for steak and while it wasn't terrible, it wasn't amazing how al the reviews say. Maybe that's cuz we don't eat much argentiania food, but it was pretty plain, grilled flavored. Also, it was tough. Maybe we're pampered in the states but at restaurants we expect to get prime grade steak, which this wasn't. Anyways, overall good, but not great. read more

After days of wonderful tapas in Madrid and Barcelona my wife and I were craving a steak dinner. Alfonsina did not fail us. The steaks were masterfully cooked in an open cook station towards the front of the restaurant. The initiate atmosphere, wonderful meal and hospitable staff created a wonderful end of a great day in Barcelona. read more

Alfonsina - Rib Eye steak - Argentine Near Me - Barcelona, B

To all my foodies out there: Never in a million years would I ever think I would have lunch this good. €15 and you get 2 courses. Get the flank steak. The flavor is unreal. Best cut of beef I'v had. And sauce with bread in the beginning will blow your mind to start. Cheers! read more

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Great food. Ordered solomillo and empanadas. It was to die. I would highly recommend this place. The chimichurri is also very authentic. The staff is attentive and works their butt off to accommodate you.! read more