El Gauchito is a solid choice for anyone looking for great Argentine food in a quiet, comfortable location. Street parking is available, which is a big plus in this part of Queens. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. The steaks were perfectly cooked, and the portions were large. We ordered the mixed grill for two, which came with sweetbread, tripe, short ribs, and skirt steak. They do allow substitutions, so we swapped the tripe for extra sausage a great choice. Everything was flavorful and cooked just right. It's a family friendly spot and a great place to enjoy quality steak without breaking the bank. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

This was my first time dining here. I was really excited to try something new, but unfortunately, it ended up being a bit disappointing. When we walked in, all the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Shortly after we sat down, a male server came over and asked what we wanted to order. My boyfriend and I decided on the parrillada for one. The server even repeated it back to confirm that we wanted the parrillada for one, and my boyfriend clearly confirmed that was correct. Then I asked if it came with a side, and the server said it came with two sides. So my boyfriend and I each picked one side. We also added a squid rice dish. We were considering ordering an appetizer, but the server told us that should be enough food, so we didn't order anything else. After a while, the parrillada came out. It looked like a big portion, and we did enjoy the meal. But we had no idea that what we were given was actually meant for two people. When the bill came, we noticed the price didn't match what we expected. The parrillada for one was supposed to be around $50-something, not $70-something. So we called the server over and asked why the price was different. He told us that because we chose two sides, it was charged as a portion for two. At that point, I was pretty upset. We clearly ordered the parrillada for one, and the server even confirmed it as "for one." So why were we told to pick two sides, and then charged for two people? When we tried to explain this to him, he didn't really respond or take responsibility. He just kept saying "sorry" without offering any real solution. In the end, we felt forced to pay. What made it worse was that he added, "tips are not included." To me, that came across as if we were still expected to tip despite the mistake. Honestly, I don't think we should have had to tip at all for this experience, but we still ended up leaving a 15% tip. Overall, we won't be coming back. Just a heads-up to other customers: when you order, make sure you clearly confirm that you're ordering a portion for one. A single portion should only come with one side, not two. If a server tells you it comes with two sides, be careful--that may mean they'll charge you for a portion for two. read more

El Gauchito is giving mediocre. The side dishes don't even fill up the plate. The grilled octopus appetizer was not grilled, it was boiled. My husband ordered a chorizo as a side and it was burnt and looked like a Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage. The waiter was not trying very hard because gratuity is included. Save your money and go to a steakhouse like Gallaghers. read more

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This place has been on my list and tonight I finally got to check it off. Wow. What a meal! A very unassuming place right off the highway but once you walk in it's a very cozy restaurant. Staff was super friendly and our waitress Mel, was very nice in explaining the menu. It was an Extensive menu and of course your wide array of meats! The free bread that comes to table warmed was perfect. We also got a small place of a few slices of meat with cheese which was delicious. Nice complimentary touch. I ordered the skirt steak and a side of garlic potatoes. With an Inca cola! Before anything, a nice hefty does of chimichurri was left on our table. Excitement is an understatement. The steak came out and the smell of the char with it being perfectly seasoned was hypnotic. It looked and was super juicy. You don't even need the chimichurri! The garlic potatoes were heavy on the garlic of course and it was great. I just wished it was a bit more on the plate. Very very satisfying meal that does not break the bank. I definitely would recommend checking this place out. I'll be back! read more

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Food here was honestly just ok. My issue was with the restaurant's hygiene. I was given a water glass with lipstick on it. The Parmesan cheese I asked for came in a jar that was sticky and greasy. The service was decent. Restaurant was packed and diners seemed satisfied. I'd look elsewhere for Argentinian cuisine. read more

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They are two El Gauchito's and we like this the most. Knowing the people that used to serve there from another historical restaurant La Esquina de Don Chicho's makes us going back to remember a very very classic Argentinian restaurant that is not longer opened after his owner passed away. This El Gauchito II is located next to the expressway so parking could be a challenge but well worth it. Greetings from C&Gast read more

El Gauchito - Steakhouses Near Me - Fresh Meadows, New York

Finally got to try this place after having take out. Solid food. Parking in this area can be tough. We arrived at 6:15 and it took a few minutes to be seated. By the time we were done, the place was packed. Food is good but a bit expensive but you will have leftovers for sure. read more

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I loved this place it was delicious and the service was amazing. We came on a Friday night and there were other families there eating their dinner. I loved the atmosphere; I could feel the love in the food. The food was delicious we ordered a paradilla and roasted potatoes. We also ordered the red sangria and empanadas. We also ordered a pasta dish which was also good. I would definitely come back and I recommend this place. I would order another paradulla but without the organ meat for me I wanted more meat cuts that were not organ meats. The waitress was amazing she was very attentive and friendly. read more

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Expensive and meat is tough. Not sure what the appeal is for this restaurant. I've been here twice, not by choice, and both times I was disappointed. With that price tag I expect meat that melts in your mouth but instead I get really tough meat that works your jaw and teeth and make sure you bring floss! read more

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A must-visit for steak lovers. The cuts are perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor. The service is warm and professional, making the whole experience unforgettable. Definitely one of the best steakhouses I've ever been to. read more

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Eat here now! I have live across the highway from this place for YEARS yet never ate here for some reason. It was packed but we got seated quickly. The shell steak on sizzling plate with 3 sides is only $70 for 2 people. That's a steal! We did the steak with chimichurri sauce and mashed potatoes, salad and maduros plus they gave a free appetizer of a meat and tomato in oil and vinegar. We were stuffed and took the rest to take home. With tax and drink we split for $50 you can't beat that for steak dinner in this economy ! read more

Been meaning to go to El Gauchito for a long while and have to say I was extremely disappointed in the experience. The decor and staff were wonderful, but the food was lacking alot. The entraña and meat was good but the famous chimichurri sauce was extremely salty with a disproportionate amount of vinegar and the vegetables also were impossible to eat because they were drenched in vinegar. The worst Cauliflower & Carrots I've ever had with all that vinegar. I spit my carrots out onto my plate bc they were drenched in vinegar. I'm shocked why there are next to no reviews addressing this. Not sure if the chef dropped the bottle in the pot but I hope the owners are aware of this! read more

Came here on a whim with my husband while driving home. We just wanted to stop to use a bathroom and get some snacks. So happy we did, we ordered grilled calamari, empanadas and yuca fries. Everything was so delicious and freshly made but came out pretty quickly!! We were slightly obsessed with the bread and garlic and oil they gave on the side for dipping. We loved the music playing the background, fun and relaxing- a great interlude to our travels. I wish I ordered more! read more

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We came here by accident but it's a good thing we did. Everything we ordered was yummy and reasonably priced. Seriously, the bread dipped in garlic and olive oil and the chicken empanadas were some of the best I've had in years! Another good sign for this place is that it was pretty packed on a Sunday afternoon between lunch and dinner. Would happily come back and try some of the other things on the menu. read more

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Very good steak chimichurri sandwich, $17, freshly grilled ! Gotta ask for the extra chimi sauce ! read more

El Gauchito - Skirt steak sandwich in chimichurri w/ lettuce and tomato ($1.50) - Steakhouses Near Me - Fresh Meadows, New York

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On February 2nd, 2025, our family lost our favorite Empanadas restaurant, which we enjoyed eating at. The bespectacled owner was rude, did not explain, and told us we were wrong. Should you find that my explanation is not precise, please do not hesitate to contact me. We ordered a dozen Empanadas, and she handed me a box. 1. I asked her for one more sauce and she was not happy and asked for 25 cents for the extra pay. I said OKAY and the total was $28. I gave to her my BOA debit card, and she asked me $29.12 and sign. I complained that the amount was different even she did not ask or explained about the different amount. 2. She stated that she was the owner and manager. I informed her that I would contact VISA to file a complaint regarding the lack of an explanation, and she responded by said "GO HEAD!" 3.When we tried to eat the empanadas once we got home, it was frozen. My husband phoned her, and she stated that I had taken the wrong order box. When I received the box, she did not inquire whether I did to order the frozen empanadas or the regular warm ones. She simply handed them to me. 4.When my husband went to return it, she insisted that I had taken the wrong thing, and my husband was furious at her attitude, so they fought, and then she yelled at him, "Don't come back when he's leaving." If you truly are the owner, you should surely hire a manager. In addition, you should not overlook your customers. Even if you are the owner, you took away our family's memories of Enpanada for fifteen and left us heart broken. Your disregarding eyes and rude attitude when I asked for one more sauce even neglected the staff who work for devotion of your store. I hope this doesn't happen again because of you. If you are at least the boss and are dealing with customers and payment, even though the po system changed two years ago, I hope you will be able to do things like void credit cards skillfully without assistance of your employees. Moreover, it is imperative to display a sign that specifies the distinction between cash and card fees. read more

Amazing food. Definitely tasty and delicious. We got seated in the back, which I don't recommend. Slower service. Try to get seated in the front. Staff is so friendly and nice. Highly recommend coming here if you want a good steak. read more

El Gauchito - Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Fresh Meadows, New York

Two tables taken at 4pm, 03/22 Sat for 10 minutes before any acknowledgment. Walked up to front, asked for water, and clean glasses (they were filthy). As two other parties arrived, they were given prompt attention (everyone in restaurant were Latin, except us... we were on the Gringo List). The fascio looked like the picture of the shell steak, too. The "cook" doesn't know how: he thinks fast blackening of the outside and leaving the inside raw is equivalent to medium rare. Waited 10 minutes for wife's fascio to be re-cooked. Then exposed the disaster pictured. It should not be called a "steakhouse", more like a coffee shop. Seems others also said service was terrible: think they don't want Caucasians. No problem. Horrible, and won't be back. read more

El Gauchito - they call it medium rare, I call it medium raw, with veins - Steakhouses Near Me - Fresh Meadows, New York

Overall this was a pretty good spot! It feels really homey in the restaurant and the servers are super nice. We started off with the chorizo and molleja. I would skip the chorizo and just go for the molleja next time. I've had better chorizo called Mr. Tango which you can get in Latin stores. The molleja was great though, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. My skirt steak (entraña) was delicious! Maybe a little too much salt for my taste, but nothing you can't just scrape off. My dad got the vacio and my mom got the beef milanesa - both delicious! For the sides, we got fries a la Provençal (parsley and Parmesan) which were okay, and the ensalada rusa was good! For dessert, we got the panqueque de Dulce de leche. It didn't stand a chance for a picture, we inhaled it! I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Its amazing. The appetizer entry which is like tomato with olive oil with basil, cheese and salami is delicious. The steak is just so good, and the price is very reasonable. Chimichurri sauce us really good. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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Went here tonight for the first time. We had a group of 7 on a Sunday and luckily they were able to sit us with no problems. But I would recommend reservations just in case since it was still busy for dinner time. Our waitress was very nice and was wearing a mask which I appreciated. To start they brought us bread and cold cuts. We ordered the parrillada and we were able to share. It also came with sides. Also had the sangria, so good. Did not order dessert but saw that they have a variety. Food was good, experience was good. Recommend this place! read more

El Gauchito - Parrillada for 2 - Steakhouses Near Me - Fresh Meadows, New York

Great food but horrible service. Not sure if it's cause I went with a big group and gratuity was already included but the servers just don't care. Certain foods didn't come out, server was no where to be found and it just felt like they neglected us since the tip was included. Such a shame because they have great potential since the food is good. Wish the service was better. Wouldn't be back from this horrible experience. read more

Great family style restaurant. The portion for a mixed grill for two is very good. Loved the mashed potatoes and the friendly staff. I always love that they give the salami and provolone in the beginning with the bread. read more

El Gauchito - Steakhouses Near Me - Fresh Meadows, New York

El churrasco es amazing, las empanadas son fabulosas y la yuca frita nos encantan a todos pero lo que nos volvió locos fue la limonada de fresas que hacen Fresca es para morir por ella. La recomiendo he estado en otras localidades pero solo en esta la hacen de esa manera. No puedo esperar volver para tomarla de nuevo. Gracias por tomar a los clientes tan en cuenta y cuidar de los detalles. Para mí eso cuenta mucho volveré muy pronto por más de su churrasco y limonada de fresas read more

I have lived in queens for over 40 years and this is by far the worst Argentinian restaurant. I dont know how this place still prides itself in grilling steaks. The beef ribs were not washed after they were cut. They were never washed, leaving pieces of the bone for when they were grilled. The mashed potatoes were smoked and probably the worst I ever had, in hindsight I should had them taste it for themselves. The beef milanese had no flavor at all, thank God the chimichurri gave it some taste. The only good thing was the service and the bread. What a disappointment...I would never go back there again even if it's a free experience. Save yourself the trip and money. There are better steak houses out there. read more

Loved the food and the sangria! Great service and family atmosphere. Overall fun experience. Will definitely be back soon! read more

El Gauchito was great. Food and service were excellent. Food was perfectly cooked and the sides were amazing. I look forward to going back.

Ordered a medium rare steak that came out raw. Sent it back, still came back raw. Husband's steak was also raw.

The food is amazing as always! We always get the parrillada for 2 and we leave full! It worth every penny . The service is great! I cannot complain. read more

Under new ownership, but it pretty much feels the same as before. Not sure if the menu even changed. I go here when I'm craving Argentinian steak but don't wanna drive to Corona or Elmhurst where the parking situation can be annoying. My go to order is the skirt steak and asado. If it's your first time, I'd definitely recommend the Mixed Grill which has a little bit of everything like the sweet breads, sausage as well as the skirt and asado. J really likes the polenta here, but be warned: it is huge! It's probably big enough to be an entrée in and of itself. It didn't even look like we made a dent in it. They have a pretty good wine selection. The last time I went, we ordered a decent bottle of Malbec. Of their desserts, I like the cheese and jam/jelly one; it seems to me that not a lot of restaurants make this dessert so I order it almost every time I come here. read more

I love this place , the food is amazing and the ambience is great . The staff is super friendly and I would definitely come back . read more

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I came here over the weekend with my in laws and must say it's not too shabby. My Father in law found this location as he is always looking for Argentinian food alternatives. We always enjoyed the food in the Elmhurst location, so I was curious. The esthetic needs some work as it seems a little on the downscale side, looking somewhat plain. The paridalla also needs a little bit more flavored varieties or it may just be that it's not my acquired taste (cow kidneys and tripe...yuck!) Everything else was good, however, they could have been more generous with the side of fries as well as the rice and beans. The white sangria was mediocre and needed a little more flavor to it. On the plus side the service was excellent, with the waitress being very nice and on point. Overall this location had average tasting food, but with excellent service to say the least. I wouldn't mind eating here again and seeing what the rest of the menu has to offer. I do thoroughly enjoy the Elmhurst location, but it's nice to have the option of Argentinian food closer to Bayside. read more

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Let me preface this review by saying that I am a huge fan of El Gauchito in Elmhurst. So when they opened another restaurant closer to home in Fresh Meadows, I was ecstatic! After visiting on two separate occasions, I've found that it does not conjure the same magic as the original location. During peak hours, servers are dismissive and try to rush you out the door to free up a table. Ordered the mixed grill for two both times and there's something about the way it was prepared and cooked that doesn't give you the same flavor or satisfaction as the same dish served in their Elmhurst restaurant. read more

El Gauchito - Steakhouses Near Me - Fresh Meadows, New York

Fathers day went for a Parillada and after I was waiting 20 minutes they told because it was Father's day they didnt have enough parrillas, so they offer me a steak that looked like rubber. Not coming back. read more

Food was definitely not as good as the one in Elmhurst, surcharge if you pay with a credit card.

Great Argentina dishes, and excellent service, and my wife loves one of the drinks these guys made for us.

My favorite Argentinian restaurant. Delicious food!! The entraña steak is my favorite! Service is always good too! I recommend.

First time here and off to a horrible start, after he sat down and waiting 18 mins before my sister having to go into the kitchen to ask for a waiter to at least start us off with water, they replied it's a busy night . Best suggestion then dont take on more patrons if you're that busy. Then we order food took longer than expected but that's Ok since it was good. Had to throw up flares to grab attention to get more waters. Overall good was good experience was horrible read more

El Gauchito - Steakhouses Near Me - Fresh Meadows, New York

Delicious. Enjoyed every bite! Ordered steak for two and it was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Will definitely be going back. Service was exceptional as well. read more

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Yesterday was my second time visiting. The first time the service sucked but we came back since the food itself was pretty good. Went yesterday for a birthday celebration and at the end of it, it was honestly embarrassing. The service was horrible, we asked multiple servers for multiple things and either they came 20 mins later or never came with it. The food itself is not bad but the service was so bad I wouldn't come back. We were a party of 10 so obviously gratuity would be included. It felt like since it was automatic gratuity, the servers didn't care to actually give us service. I was looking for our server for the entire meal, she never checked on us, we never got to order more food, we ordered drinks that we never got. We were sitting around for an hour trying to get our servers attention. It's a shame bc they have so much potential read more