Came here with a group of 7-8 people on Friday, 6/18/21, and had a great time. Located on Riverside Dr, in the heart of Toluca Lake, Bodega Malbec Argentinean Grill is a pretty cool spot. It was my first time dining at this restaurant, and while I had been inside once before, I had no idea they had a back patio. That's where we ended up getting seated, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere. With a menu full of great options, it was a little difficult to choose what to order. My friend and I decided to split the Tabla Mixta, with Bife de Chorizo ($35.95) and Entrana Parrilla ($26.95). Both items were delicious, though I strongly preferred the Bife de Chorizo. I would definitely order this item again, and highly recommend it to others. To drink, I had a couple IPAs and a glass of red wine. If looking for some good Argentinean food, Bodega Malbec figures to be a great option in the area. This is a cuisine that I don't eat often, so I am by no means an expert on it. That said, I really enjoyed my meal here. Aside from the food, service was very friendly, accommodating, and helpful. The ambience is nice, and prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity. Go ahead and give this place a try! read more

Bodega Malbec - Tabla Mixta - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

A solid place if you're looking to get a glass of wine and catch up with a friend or have a business meeting. A terrible place if you want a good dinner. I don't know how to explain it other than their dishes did not have any flavor. - Pulpo: very tender octopus but it did not have any flavor. The steamed potatoes also did not taste like anything. The aioli was unsurprisingly lacking flavor too. It was very odd to have a dish with so many things going on but no flavor. - Salmon: again, no flavor and overcooked. I ordered the potatoes and vegetables on the side that were flavorless. - Linguini: this one had some flavor but still wasn't anything that would "wow" you. I really wish we had a different experience because Bodega is in our neighborhood but it's one we'll pass up. Nice menu but poor execution. read more

Great ambiance , great food and we had a wonderful time with the family! We are very happy with the service.

Summary: paella does not have socarrat, even when requested well done with crispy rice, the rice was undercooked. I had the paella because I'm a real fan of it and this place was highly rated and came up on Yelp when I searched for paella. The ingredients were good, a nice mix of seafood, a couple clams a few muscles some scallops shrimp and two very large whole shrimp that made a great presentation, it had such potential! My main disappointment, and it affected the experience significantly, and the dish, was that there was zero socarrat (the crispy rice that's supposed to be on the bottom of the paella pan.) The description even said that bomba rice was used which is the authenti type of rice specifically used because it makes good socarrat. Some places undercook the paella and it's always such a disappointment when it happens because the crispy rice by far my favorite part of the paella, and tastes so good when mixed in with the rest of the dish. I know some places don't get this part right (they undercook the paella rice) so I did ask the waiter to make the paella extra well done and crispy. But alas, it came out undercooked, I hate to think what it would have been like if I didn't ask for it extra crispy. Paella takes a while to cook if it's done properly, I don't mind waiting for it and was busy with my appetizer anyway, but I guess a lot of places just want to get it out at the cost of turning something that had the potential to be great into something that's just okay. Anyway, the staff was good, the paella wasn't bad, I still enjoyed it, but the chef could do with working on the part of the paella so important that there's a special word for it, the socarrat (making sure it's not completely absent from the dish). read more

This has become our favorite place to come for dinner. The food is delicious and always tastes fresh. The ambience is really beautiful and all of the staff are so friendly and lovely. Our server Mauro always makes us feel welcome and like family. He is the best! The steaks are amazing and the salmon as well!! read more

Found this place for a last minute dinner with friends. And this was a major yes from me! Parking can be a little tricky as there were many cars parked on the street. Not sure if they had parking around back but we made it work! Ambience is classy with a casual vibe. Every employee was so welcoming and super tentative! It felt all the tables around us were family and regulars to the employees and that is an amazing atmosphere to be radiating in. Food was delicious! We ordered a little of everything and rightfully so! Everything was packed with so much flavor and it made me want to come back wind try everything on the menu! Thank you for such amazing meal read more

I am so happy with everything: the food, service, and ambiance. Everything was absolutely delicious. Even the water, plain salted fries, and homemade whip cream that garnished my plate of coconut flan. I ordered a bolonesa, vegetarian canelones, fries, coconut flan, lemonade, and a glass of Rose. The water and bread were complimentary. As I dined with a very kinetic toddler, I felt very welcomed and supported. I thoroughly and thoughtfully enjoyed every little thing that crossed my palette, including the water, fries and homemade whip cream. This place cared about the smallest detail of my experience. It has been noticed and appreciated. read more

Fantastic place! We were craving Argentinian steak and just happen to come across here. It seemed small at first but the semi-outdoor area in the back is large. The service was great and our food came quickly. We ordered the sweet bread and a sirloin. Delicious! The sweet bread also came with a salad and salsa which is nice to counteract the super rich meat. The chimichurri sauce was the highlight; I couldn't stop eating! read more

Bodega Malbec - Sweet bread and sirloin! - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

My first time at Bodega Malbec was perfect, the entraña was cooked to perfection and all the sides were very tasty. Unfortunately, I did not have the same experience on my second visit. The entraña was not cooked as well and the ribeye was chewy and lacked seasoning. The side order of yucca was hard and tough, almost like it was sitting under a heat lamp for too long. The service was standard, not on par with other restaurants in this category. I know consistent quality is not easy, but this was enough for me to not want to return. read more

Food? Magnifique! Service? Out of this world! Would definitely come again! Our server Martin and crew were so hospitable and engaging! Although it's our first time, and we are not from the area. We will definitely come back next visit! We highly recommend you try the Ojo de bife! It was amazing! read more

The food was very fresh and tasty. Service was very attentive and kind as we were first-timers. Chris's information about the different dishes showed he was very knowledgeable about the menu. Chris also recommended a great dessert. read more

Ok so we came here a couple weeks ago for a birthday and we were beyond pleased and happy with the whole experience. Many restaurants are downsizing staff because of the pandemic and to save money. This place did the same but the staff they have in place is amazing. We were fortunate to sit in the back in the open air patio and it was perfect for the dinner. Our server was beyond helpful and accommodating and just a great dude. We started with the provelata and the carpaccio de lomo. Provelata was a melted mix of cheese and spices and chorizo. Amazing and a solid 5/5. The carpaccio was light and refreshing and presented masterfully. 5/5 as well! For mains we went with the filet in a peppercorn sauce and the chimichuri steak. Both were high end cuts and seasoned and cooked perfectly. Honestly didn't have one criticism about any of it. We loved the experience and plan on making this place a regular. read more

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I had the porterhouse steak, and it was good, but the portion size was smaller than expected. The service was fine, and the place was fairly clean. read more

The surf and turf was decent, but the steak lacked seasoning. The lobster was fresh, though. The place was generally clean, but the restroom needed more frequent cleaning. read more

Delicious food and nice atmosphere. The service was also great. We came here for a business luncheon and we had a wonderful time. Will definitely be back. read more

My parents marvel about Bodega Malbec. They really enjoy the food and love the service. Very attentive and respectful service, catering to all my mother's quirks (Thank you!!). The food is superb. The frito misto and beet salad are our go to starters. They both get the ribeye, we share spinach and potatoes. And there is no sharing of affogatos at our table!! Noticed they painted inside, the dining room feels bigger and fresher. Can't wait until our next visit. read more

Two stars because every time I've come here the people working there always have a great attitude, super friendly and very helpful. Their meats always have great flavor. So those would get them five stars. This review is from a to go order I recently experienced. I ordered the Entraña A La Parrilla with roasted vegetables and grilled asparagus. I also ordered the chocolate mousse. Per the menu, the steak was supposed to be 10oz, instead I returned home with a 7oz steak. I know that meat cooks down, but I've never seen a steak, especially this cut, cook down 3oz. I ordered the steak med. rare, but it wasn't one piece, it was two separate pieces, and the smaller one was well done. Though, its possible that it kept cooking in the container? We picked this particular steak for our order because we were going to split it between two people, thinking 4-5oz per person would be perfect. The veggies were overcooked, but again, could have kept cooking in the container. The sliced baguette was as hard as a dog biscuit, so inedible. I give the mousse a 5/10, because I didn't think it had much flavor, but if you like chocolate, its worth trying for yourself. All around a very disappointing experience, which I've never experienced when eating there in person. My recommendation is to not order to go from here. read more

What a wonderful place!!! From the deliciously delightful Riesling to the flavorful herbed oil for the bread, EVERYTHING WAS SOOOOO GOOD!!! Not much from the outside ( yes they have outdoor seating), the inside of this Toluca Lake treasure is absolutely beautiful!!! We stopped in for a glass of wine and a couple appetizers. The carpaccio was amazing with capers, red onions and arugula. The Peruvian Ceviche was sooooo FRESH and authentic! The coffee after was super and they even steamed the milk!!! ABSOLUTELY GOING BACK!!! read more

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I went on a weeknight and they weren't very busy. It was warm outside sobi sat on the patio. The service was excellent, and the dinner I had was amazing. I'll be returning soon and often read more

Bodega Malbec - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

The cheese dip is to dye for! Mushroom appetizer was amazing. We also ordered ribeye, it was great and the service was amazing!

We visited as a group of six, and from the moment we arrived, everything was fantastic. This is one of those places where you feel comfortable right away. You can tell the staff gets along well and genuinely cares about what they do. The food was perfectly cooked, and the atmosphere was incredibly relaxed. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and left very happy. Highly recommended! read more

Food is not much to brag about, service awful, saw our waitress twice if that , ambiance ok. Never again

9:15 reservation, seated at 9:45. Asked for everything medium; beef tenderloin was rubber and over cooked, ribeye was cooked perfectly. They were out of mashed potatoes and brought fingerlings as a substitute without saying anything. Asked for more fries and sent them back. Sucks because we had plans for the bacon on the beef tenderloin for the mashed potatoes. Dessert was yummy very much enjoyed the chocolate mousse and dulce de leche crepes. The place has potential but our experience kind of sucked. The beef tenderloin was unforgivable, would have thrown it out at home, but didn't want to make a scene and keep waiting longer than we already had. Also, the bathroom was kind of nasty. Probably won't go back, but it has potential. read more

A fantastic dining experience! The service was impeccable, the food was delicious, and the ambiance was warm and inviting. Highly recommend for an authentic Argentine experience. Will be back! Had the rib rye and was as good as the ones I have had in Argentina. read more

Really good Argentinian grill (not to be confused with a brazillian steak house please!) We tried a bunch of food that I reccomend: Pulpo: I would of liked less potatoes and more octopus here. So I would not order it again. Carpaccio de lomo: Excellent Provoletta: A must! Tabla de Chorizos: Really good, I reccomend Pasta: Noquis- Must order Highly reccomend getting the Tabla Mixta: Although, order rarer then what you usually like because the meat cooks on the grill. So well done will be very very well done. We ordered medium rare and it came medium. So medium rare would have to be ordered rare. read more

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Solid 4 stars for Malbec in Toluca Lake!! We love Argentinean food and this is no exception! Our waiter was attentive and personable and cute! The food was solid. We had the yellowtail ceviche and it was colorful and not overly acidic or too spicy. We really enjoyed it! Bf had salmon and I had grilled octopus All good!! read more

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Terrible! Never going back. I had the breaded tenderloin beef. It was not tender and I did not eat it. It tasted like it came out of grocery store freezer. read more

Dined here last month to celebrate Father's Day. This was my second visit at this place. First time wasn't great as their chimichuri skirt steak was extremely tough and I didn't really care for their chimichuri sauce. This time ordered different cuts of steak in family style to share with the family and they were amazing! This is my favorite place for steaks now. All the other dishes and sides were great too. Service, ambiance and portion size are good and they have parking in the back of the building. read more

Was looking for a place to host a family dinner for a party of 18 and was glad to find this restaurant. First of all I called to see if they could accommodate us and the manager called me back the next day and confirmed our reservation. They had us set up in the back of the restaurant in a private room and was perfect. The main part of the restaurant is very intimate, great date night restaurant with lots of wine choices. Started off with some empanadas (beef, ham and cheese and the spinach and cheese). All were delicious but if I had to order one again I would order the beef although the spinach and cheese was a close second. We also ordered the Pulpo (charred octopus) and the frito mixto. The Pulpo was very tender although it was a very small portion. I always fill up on bread and chimichurri and here I didn't regret it. For my entree I ordered the arroz con mariscos, but also got to try the rib eye. The arroz con mariscos had generous amounts of seafood and tasted so good. The steak was perfectly cooked. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. There's valet parking in the back alley, but there's also street parking. read more

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Bodega Malbec is one of my favorite spots in Los Angeles. While I'm more of a fish person, their salmon is absolutely incredible--so tender it melts in your mouth! That said, this is the *only* place in LA where I'll also eat meat because I know it's sourced straight from Argentina, and it's always cooked to perfection. Every dish here is outstanding, and I can't recommend it enough. For dessert, don't miss out on the crêpes or the flan--they're truly to die for! read more

Service was excellent and the food was well seasoned, always topped our water and constantly cleaned our table for an unobtrusive dining experience. However the special we ordered, one steak was soft and delicious and the other was tough and chewy. The waiter tried his best to keep us happy and offered a free dessert to apologize for the overly chewy steak. 4 stars only for the great fantastic service. Other than that, we will try again. Maybe we will stick to the traditions like their ribeye. read more

Glad to dine in at Malbec grill. The menu has changed a bit but the main specialties of the house are still available. You get less (no sides with the skirt steak) and pay more but it's still delicious. The chimichurri is very good as well as the Malbec house wines. I wish they would bring back the fideos because the truffle pasta went well with the steak. Have the mashed potatoes instead. Service was fine and it was a good experience. read more

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Overall great ambience, the food from the appetizers to the main course and dessert was delicious and on point. Service was amazing also, the only thing is that it took 40 min. to receive our main course meal. Completely understandable because it was a packed Saturday evening, nonetheless will definitely be back and introduce more friends to this spot. read more

Bodega Malbec - Argentinian style creme brûlée - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

Perfectly cooked. The Woodfire grill makes it. The atmosphere is bustling but cozy. Also had the carpaccio, which was well balanced by the citrus. Lovely Toluca Lake vibe. read more

Bodega Malbec - Argentinian beef. Rib eye. - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

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I came here today with my mom to pass some time while waiting for our new baby to get groomed. Last time we were here, it was a celebration of life for my dad. That day 2 years ago, we had about 30 people and the whole restaurant to ourselves. I couldn't recall if I wrote a review back then but being here today reminded me how amazing this place is. Come here. Eat here. Celebrate here. It's lovely. read more

Excelente Argentinian meale , File mignon the band Made Ravioli , the ambiance vety cool the service excellent

Food is authentic and delicious. Great service. Friendly atmosphere. Good wine.desserts are awesome. Try it you'll be very happy you did read more

Came here on a double date and we were all very impressed with the ambiance, service and delicious food. I cannot wait to come back here it's perfect for small gatherings, intimate birthdays and or a cute date night. read more

Very delicious and really good service. I'll definitely recommend this place. Perfect to finish the day with a glass of wine (: read more

Bodega Malbec - Espinaca y Hongos, Raviolis con ossobuco y Mandioca al ajo - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

Had a lovely experience dining here. My fiancé picked this restaurant for Dine LA and I was pleasantly surprised. The indoor dining room is romantic, dimly-lit, and filled with ambient music, the perfect setting for a date night. We ordered a couple glasses of Malbec, recommended by our server, (wish I could recall which bottle) and it was delightful -- light but full-bodied which paired deliciously with our 3-course meal. For starters, we shared the ceviche and ravioli. The main course was salmon and lamb stew. And lastly, for dessert, we enjoyed the homemade ice cream and chocolate crepe. Everything was tasty and flavorful and the portions were generous. What a great find, can't wait to try more of their dishes next time. read more