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Estancia Melo

3.0 (2 reviews)
ModerateSteakhouses
Closed • 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Don Julio

Don Julio

4.4(578 reviews)
13.5 km•Palermo
•$$$$

Did Don Julio's live up to the hype?…read more Can any restaurant ranked #10 in the world by World's Best Restaurants -- and crowned #1 steakhouse three consecutive years -- truly live up to its reputation? I'd say yes, and then some. A word of advice: sit inside. That's where the magic happens. The open-flame grills roaring indoors create an incredible ambiance -- intimate, lively, and unlike anything else. The outdoor seating is charming in its own right (cozy blankets draped over every chair), but the interior is the real experience. Service was exceptional. Before we even ordered, our waiter personally walked us through the kitchen to introduce us to the various cuts on display -- a thoughtful touch that made the whole meal feel like an event. We settled on the ribeye and one other cut, with the ribeye stealing the show: thick, juicy, and cooked to perfection over open flame. To top it all off, the meal came with complimentary champagne, chorizo, empanadas, and dessert -- generous extras that made an already outstanding dinner feel truly special.

Number 1 steakhouse and number 10 restaurant in the world. It's not often that the actual…read moreexperience meets the hype and expectations. This was one of those moments. This was one of the things I was most looking forward to on this trip, and I made a reservation through our hotel months in advance. Fantastic meal overall. The steaks were great. Service was on point right from the beginning when they gave us wine and yummy corn empanadas when we arrived. The chocolate-covered dulce de leche at the end was delectable.

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Don Julio - Inside dining area first room

Inside dining area first room

Don Julio
Don Julio - Rib eye with grilled onions

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Rib eye with grilled onions

Parrilla Peña - Side salad

Parrilla Peña

4.4(234 reviews)
11.6 km•San Nicolas
•$$

There are proably hundreds if not thousands of Parrillas here in Buenos Aires, and while many are…read morevery good, this is one of the better ones. The best part is that this is a locals restaurant, and it has such a great feel. The minute you walk inm you are welcomed by a friendly staff and led to a table, we chose upstairs and were quickly seated. Our waiter was friendly and jovial, and spoke great english. He recommended a Malbec, and then we ordered a bunch of food, which came quickly. As we dined, the placed filled up quickly, and looking around, there was not an empty table in the place- upstairs or down. The restaurnat has an Italian family feel, white table cloths and worn, but classy china. Plus the grill is amazing. Overall, this place is excellent, and a local friend who I dined with said he will be making this place one of his regular stops!

This was my first lunch in Buenos Aires so how crazy am I to have booked dinner the very same day…read moreLet me tell you, when they say the plates are meant to be shared, they are not kidding. The portions here are massive. And that's coming from someone who can usually put away a pretty serious steak. Here, though It's a lot even for me. Was it good Absolutely. But a little heads-up if you're visiting: learn how Argentinians order their meat. If you ask for jugoso, it'll land somewhere between rare and medium rare. Al punto is closer to medium, sometimes even leaning toward medium well depending on the kitchen. And well done. Honestly... don't even think about it. Another tip: don't rush to order sides. Unless you're just getting a salad or you're sharing with more than two people, one plate is usually more than enough. Around here, they believe in feeding you properly and they definitely deliver.

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Parrilla Peña - Where the magic happens

Where the magic happens

Parrilla Peña - Asado Cut

Asado Cut

Parrilla Peña - Front of the building

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Front of the building

Santos Manjares - Wanted to show the cook.

Santos Manjares

4.4(78 reviews)
12.0 km•Retiro
•$$

Came here in the evening on a Tuesday and we were able to get seated immediately. The place was…read morepretty popular but the venue was sizable I accommodate groups and small party sizes. We ordered a few entrees in our party and tried different cuts of meat and sides. My favorite of the night was the chorizo. It was so tender on the inside and flavored well! The meats were all prepared at the right temperature that we asked for. The service was friendly and helpful even with the little Spanish we spoke. Would def recommend!

What a find near our hotel. We stopped in for lunch and tried several dishes. Our server was…read moreterrific guiding us to try enough but not too much. The chorizo was grilled and had amazing flavor. I don't typically like Chimichurri sauce but this authentic version was really nice. Garlicky but not overpowering. The handmade empanada was my husband's favorite. A house made crust, filled with meat and sauce- amazing. Red wine by the glass was inexpensive and delicious. We shared the flank steak with rustic potatoes. Delicious. Not a slim steak like in the US but a meaty, flavorful, well grilled steak. Potato serving was enough for a family! Crispy steak house fries. Awesome service, good energy in the restaurant and by the time we left the place was packed with locals. Get there early for a prime seat in the second dining room!

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Santos Manjares
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Santos Manjares - Another view from the balcony

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Another view from the balcony

Estancia Melo - steak - Updated May 2026

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