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    El Gaucho Argentino - The Tableanas that was 1870 on the menu and then 2700, then 2500 after complaining on our bill.

    El Gaucho Argentino

    4.7(206 reviews)
    10.6 km
    •$$

    I first came here two years ago with friends. I was inviting a group of five, so I decided to order…read morethe parillada. This dish is more of a grill served at our table, and it came with a variety of meats: various beef cuts as well as sausages. For dessert, I had the flan, which was slightly sweeter than I usually have them, but it was delicious. We were sat at a larger table on the second floor, which felt like being back home in my dining room. It was semi-private, which was nice. This time around, I came with the girlfriend. After driving for 30 minutes from TJ's Zona Rio, we arrived at this fine restaurant in Rosarito. Parking was along the main avenue, at the front of the building. We walked in, and we were sat on the first floor. I ordered steak, medium, as did the girlfriend. Our sides were garden salad, and cheese fondue. I ordered some coffee and lemonade on mineral water, which were both okay. Our dessert was an order of empanadas. I liked the beef empanadas the best, followed by the ones with cheese. Personally, I prefer the parillada over the individual steak plate, but both hit the spot well. This is a decent Argentinian grill in the city of Rosarito. Come check them out.

    We usually go to Chamuyo in El Valle fort our traditional Argentinian asado. Decided to take a…read morechance on this place in Rosarito. Everything about this experience is going to get us to return. Impeccable customer service with every request being met. The fire pit- asador is in the clear view, watching the grill master was an added treat to the dining. The asado tradicional is meant for two but there was plenty of food that finishes cooking at table side. Our extras included a baked potato, green salad, a beef empanada and a chorioan. The pacing of the food was well calculated and the bottle of magoni, Cabernet- Malbec from one of our favorite wineries fave it a special touch. Price is worth it! We will schedule another stop in our return

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    El Gaucho Argentino - Asado area

    Asado area

    El Gaucho Argentino - Filet Mignon

    Filet Mignon

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    Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - THE GOLDEN STEAK

    Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse

    4.7(1k reviews)
    52.2 km•Downtown
    •$$$$
    Large group friendly
    All you can eat

    What a delicious night at Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse in San Diego!…read more Some wonderful lifelong friends treated us to dinner after winning a MASSIVE jackpot! Talk about having good friends! Thank you so much for thinking of us and sharing your celebration with us! They even let ME choose dinner... and you already know I wasn't turning down Brazilian steakhouse! We've had so many great memories and meetups here at the San Diego location, and this visit definitely did not disappoint! The table-side service was such a fun experience, with the gauchos coming around and slicing all those delicious meats right at our table. Every protein was delicately marinated, seasoned beautifully, and roasted to perfection. And the food selection was HUGE! The salad bar was absolutely scrumptious, plus they had another whole table with soups, rice, and even more delicious sides. And how could I forget the meat wrapped in 24K gold that's included on the menu?! Talk about taking dinner to the next level! What really stood out was how welcoming and hospitable all of the staff were. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel so comfortable from beginning to end. Between the amazing food, wonderful service, great atmosphere, and getting to spend time with lifelong friends, it was such a fun and memorable night! 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Thank you again to our amazing friends for such a fun night! We had an incredible time celebrating with you! And yes... we'll definitely be coming back for more!

    Huge AYCE Brazilian steakhouse right on the waterfront. We came on a Friday night and surprisingly,…read moreit wasn't packed at all. The overall experience was decent, but I honestly expected a little more from the meat selection. They advertise a pretty extensive lineup, but it didn't feel like that many different cuts actually made their way to our table. The meats were okay overall, with maybe one or two standouts - I think the filet and/or picanha were among my favorites, but I honestly can't remember which. Nothing was bad, but there also wasn't much that really wowed me. The side/salad bar had lots of options, including salads, vegetables, sides, cheeses, soup and other little bites, so there was plenty to choose from between the rounds of meat. The grilled pineapple and Brazilian cheese with honey are also popular items here and worth trying if you go. I did really enjoy the crème brûlée! My friend was celebrating her birthday and they brought one out complimentary, which was a nice touch. The restaurant has more of a special-occasion/birthday dinner feel. Service was attentive, and the whole tableside meat service is part of the experience. Some people may love how frequently the gauchos come around, while others might find the constant rotation a little much. Overall, I'd say it was decent, but not somewhere I'd personally go out of my way to return to. If someone really wanted to go here for dinner or celebrate a birthday, I wouldn't be against it either haha. I just wouldn't be the one suggesting it first. Overall I'd give it 3.5 stars.

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    Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Our menu is inspired by the Gaucho culture and the authentic dining tradition of the Brazilian cowboy - grilled meats and fresh salads.

    Our menu is inspired by the Gaucho culture and the authentic dining tradition of the Brazilian cowboy - grilled meats and fresh salads.

    Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Hearts of palm, artichoke, sweet beets, asparagus, caprese salad, imported cheeses, and cured meats are only some of the almost 40 items.

    Hearts of palm, artichoke, sweet beets, asparagus, caprese salad, imported cheeses, and cured meats are only some of the almost 40 items.

    Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - With 17 different cuts of meats, ranging from beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and fish, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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    With 17 different cuts of meats, ranging from beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and fish, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

    Mr. Pampas - Picana

    Mr. Pampas

    4.0(232 reviews)
    28.4 km•Zona Río
    •$$$

    No no its not a go!!! warm welcoming but It wasn't enough…read morefor me. We went to eat some protein! We kept having to flag down a waiter or one of the people handling the meat carvings. The selection of meat was very basic. I def should have checked on that before considering going. We kept getting offered sausage, tripe and burnt chicken. All those meats were over cooked for my liking. We also got picana and asked for filet mignon asked for medium, came out ok but burnt edges. It made it hard to eat. The carving portions were small kinda annoying to have to constantly wait or flag down a server for more. The meat was bland not even a little salt and pepper. Just not it. The buffet part was def not up to parr either. The salads look unappetizing, old. Same goes with all or most of the dishes that were offered. Ceviche, pastas, meat dishes. The kid friendly options were ok but even my kids didn't approve the pasta. We also had sangria which was ok, tasted more like a sour sparkling water. We didn't get a drink menu so we just kinda asked what they offer and opted for sangria. They have a kids room with an attendant which was pretty cool. It's the only reason my kids want to go back. The ambiance is decent. Not too loud, TVs around gave it a bar feel a bit. I wasn't expecting that. I believe the place is priced a little more on the higher side for what they offer. It didn't meet my expectations in food or service. I think it would be helpful to keep a better eye on buffet food. Wilted salads are not a good look. Provide more communication on what is offered for protein in this case. I don't go to Tijuana too often but when I do, I try a new restaurant. Stay tune for the next one.

    The service is great. The salad spread is great and the dessert is not bad either. The meats,…read moresome.of them are good, some are bad (burnt or tasteless) but most are good, so it's still a pretty good experience overall.

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    Mr. Pampas - Tres leches birthday cake celebration

    Tres leches birthday cake celebration

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    Puerto La Boca - Churrasco

    Puerto La Boca

    4.1(1.2k reviews)
    53.8 km•Little Italy
    •$$$

    We had a party of six at Puerto La Boca in Little Italy celebrating two birthdays, and we had a…read moregreat experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and authentic, and the drinks were excellent. The staff really made our celebration enjoyable. Everyone was enthusiastic, engaging, and attentive to our group, and they created a fun and welcoming atmosphere for both birthdays. The only downside was that it was extremely hot inside the restaurant. It definitely made things a little uncomfortable and better A/C or airflow would have made the experience even better. Overall, we had a great time celebrating. The combination of authentic food, great drinks, and an awesome staff made it a memorable birthday dinner. We'll definitely be back!

    What a better time to find this place than during the World Cup. We came here with the intention of…read morewatching the Argentina v Algeria match and we did not have a reservation. We got there and the hostess told us we could sit outside and that if a table opened up we would move insight. Totally cool we could see inside to the TVs. We had ordered some drinks and bread but a tabled opened up so we got to move which was great!! To eat, we ordered some morcilla and chorizo. For our main, 3 of us shared the parillada which was plenty of food. We also tried an empanada which was pretty good. The fries with the steak was amazing and overall very delicious. No good meal is complete without dessert so we got the milhojas to finish the meal. Yum. Everything at this place was amazing and the staff was just as great which made the experience even better. 10/10

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    Puerto La Boca - Paintings

    Paintings

    Puerto La Boca - Caipirinha

    Caipirinha

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    El Surfing Monkey - brazilian - Updated September 2026

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