Visited: April, 2015. Consistently, one of my favourite steak restaurants to visit in Buenos Aires. The neighbourhood of San Telmo is charming (day and night), and I usually recommend walking to the restaurant to get a better feel of the establishment in general. Steaks are all done perfectly, as are the sides of thick crispy chips, and simple salads to end the meal well. Argentine wine list is one of the best in the city. Service is very professional, yet, still friendly enough. If you are looking for a restaurant to splurge, this would be high on my list of places to recommend. The atmosphere is sincere, and the owner is usually always there. read more

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Ripped off! Clearly not a Spanish speaker and plainly said this to our waiter. Although the steaks, grilled provolone, and mollejas were incredible, the waiter was asked by us to select a good bottle of wine that wouldn't break the bank. We confirmed nothing too expensive. Turns out, he brings us a bottle of the most expensive stuff which was unknown to us considering we not only had one but two bottles with dinner. Close to 150/bottle, which was way more than the 50-60 we were looking for. In addition, I left a 15% tip which is higher than customary in Argentina and he said that's not enough put more, which was insulting. I obviously said take it and go or take nothing at all. He was manipulative all night, which is a total pity considering this place had amazing food and is regarded as one of the best in Buenos Aires. read more

Good food, great service, above average food. Nothing extraordinary. Nice ambiance but too touristy. Still worth trying, we had lomo, ojo de bife, bife de cuadril... spoon show was nice but definitely need a steak knife to cut read more

This place is definitely overrated. I had the filet here and it was not cooked properly. I asked for medium but they only cooked it on one side and the other side was completely raw. However, even if it was cooked properly, the meat was not good at all. The service is also poor. read more

I had the ribeye. It was huge, bland, almost raw hunk of meat. Difficult to cut with huge steak knife. Husband had lomo in peppercorn sauce and that was better but overcooked. The best part of the meal was the scalloped potatoes and Malbec/Syrah blend. The bread was chewy but the little hot biscuits were good. Bill over $100. I wouldn't go again but it was an experience knocked off my bucket list. read more

This place is overrated. It might have been good before it was featured on the travel channel. We ordered the lomo steak rare and it came out medium. We also ordered the "Special steak", which was the Bife de Chorizo (Chorizo steak). That's a lower quality cut and not something you order at a good steakhouse. They cut the meat with a spoon as a "showy" gesture, but the taste is far from being tender. I guess this place is good if you've only had steak from chain restaurants in the States. The only thing I liked was the lamb tongue. If you want good steak in BA go to Don Jullio. Maybe I'm spoiled with the amazing steak I had in Bariloche a week prior. Save your money. read more

First of all, waiter does not speak English, not even a little. Therefore, the whole experience was frustrating at best. We order three variety of steaks, Chorizo, Top of the Eye, and Short Rib. The same waiter promised all cuts would be tender and cooked to right temperature. It turns out that only Top of the Eye is good. Chorizo was overcooked, not medium rare, but more like well done. Short ribs were tough as shoe leather. Not at all a good steak house. Service was subpar, and so is the food. I recommend against this place. read more

Great food and se service (really difficult to find in Buenos Aires) its a must. They'll cut your meat with a spoon. Prices might be a little bit high but it's worth it. read more

We got to the door a bit before opening time at 8 and there was already a group of people waiting. We chose a prime rib eye and flank steak and both were cooked to perfection. Service was quite good, not great, overall. But, you can appreciate some of the staff probably having been there for decades. Definitely a place to walk back to when in the area. read more

If you don't have a lot of time to sit here and read this review there's nothing good I have to say about this restaurant.. for your own sake try somewhere else.. there are so many great restaurants in the area.. we return to them all the time: Amici Miel, Amalia, Gran Parilla, Havi's, Tanta, Marcello's, Chiqilin..... To start the service was very slow.. our server (Alberto) did not start out with a friendly or welcoming demeanor, but we were hungry and ordered some beer and several bottles of water..a couple of people in our party wanted red wine.. they asked him for a recommendation and he said that this particular Malbec was the best.. at 1800 pesos a bottle the 2 gentleman in our party said Okay sounds good we'll try it.. the only person in our party who spoke Spanish, wanted to verify with him that it said 1,800 pesos and she asked him Point Blank.. he then pointed in the air to the menu so she asked him again and he pointed again toward the menu.. it turned out to be 18000 pesos which we did not find out until they tried to order another bottle, and when he seemed a bit confused as to if that was really what they wanted they looked more closely at the price which was handwritten and very squeezed in together to fit the page.. all the other prices we're typed in , so at first glance it did look like 1800 and even looking at it closely no one was sure because of the handwriting.. when she finally asked him again to verify the price he answered her. She said, I asked you that when we first ordered it, why didn't you tell me no when I asked you if it said it was 1800 pesos? He said we're not allowed to say prices at the table..seriously!?! So after ordering the $300 bottle of wine and our drinks in the beginning of our experience, our translator ( who did not eat meat) asked if they served any fish.. he said they don't have any fish but they have a pasta dish (a cheese Ravioli) that doesn't have meat, so she ordered it.. after the bread came he gave us a small dish of olive oil and she asked him for some butter, he snapped back there's olive oil on the table there's no butter.. which was truly his demeanor the entire time we were there) the other four of us ordered steaks and about five family style side orders.. he took all our silverware away and brought us forks with special steak knives to cut the meat.. our friend who ordered the $300 bottle of wine asked to have his meat medium well, and the waiter snapped it's not possible they don't cook it that way.. being the agreeable person he was ( and he was a very good sport about the whole dining experience) said that's okay I'll just heat up whatever I can't eat tomorrow, and ordered it anyway. When the food came even with the special steak knives I could hardly cut through my meat it was like trying to saw through it.. it was tough and flavorless.. I had to keep adding salt. And even though I like garlic the french fries had a ton of garlic but absolutely no salt, nor did any of the other side dishes.. the best thing on the table was the greens with tomato and balsamic and olive oil dressing.. I had a bite of the girl's ravioli who was sitting next to me and it was terrible and flavorless.. when she told the waiter about the ravioli he said "well, this is a steak place" sometime after getting our meal and the attempt at ordering a second bottle of wine, lol he disappeared.. took us a very long time to get the check.. we were actually on the opposite side of the restaurant from the restrooms and I thought I would let him know we we're ready for our check when I got up to go to the restroom but he was nowhere in the restaurant.. there were approximately eight other servers there and it's not a very big place. There's no hospitality, we sat next to a water feature that was dried up. I work for a company that sends many employees to Buenos Aires and we stay at a major Hotel walking distance from this restaurant every week and everyone eats out.. it will be posted on Facebook and in all meeting and breakrooms to avoid this place.. I'm not sure why anyone goes there to tell you the truth, maybe because there are a lot of soccer memorabilia, not even sure if it's memorabilia and the establishment probably feels that because of that they don't have to have good food or service.(?) Besides the wine, their prices are very high and there is some service charges in there so be careful when ordering, like the bread and then take it away before you finish eating it. And there's no butter.. read more

An incredible Mecca for an Argentinian meal. The decor is all futbol and sets the mood for whats to come to the table. The servers al the typical "old school" steakhouse waiters which is exactly what a place like this needs. The attention to detail is evident and carefully practiced in every aspect. The meat is spectacular and the service more. This is a must-do for any visitor. Enjoy read more

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So-so Being from Argentina I regularly visit, and this time I decided to try "la brigada" that I've heard so much about, and boy was I disappointed! The service was so slow and the place incredibly crowded, the prices very high for Argentina standards. I paid too much for a bottle of cheap wine, and too much for an average steak. If you decide to waste your money here; know that it's there are a thousand other steak houses or "parrillas" around buenos aires, with better service, food and prices read more

Argentine steak experience #2: a great experience by itself, but we had been ruined by our meat experience in Patagonia (El Calafate). Nonetheless, the sirloin and rib-eye were excellently tender (and soft enough to slice with a spoon!) and the overall vibe was very homey and warm. In any event, you won't find a steak as good as this in the States so come here if you're spending a few nights in BA (and also have left-over pesos to burn through before flying back to the US the next day. read more

The waiters were great, friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately the actual carne/ steak was quite a let down - worst steak I had, and I went to 6 steakhouses in BA. Tourist trap, the whole "you can cut it with a spoon" is a gimmick. Perhaps this was THE spot years ago based on the past reviews.... today, I would skip it. read more

Excellent dinner, a must try when in Brunei's Aires. This place is famous, they cut the meat with a spoon since it's super tender and soft. Make a reservation, walking in the place is decorated with soccer (futbol) memorabilia, jersey adorns the ceiling and picture frames, trophies cover the walls. Seating is spacious and service is one of the best in BA. They make you place the entire food order at once and then bring it out accordingly. their empanadas were amazing, the steak was phenomenal and good wine selection. i saw this restaurant in anthony bourdans show and a netflix documentary, its definetly worth the visit if your in BA! read more

This place is fantastic. The cuts of meat are delicious, and the staff is very nice and helpful. Not too pricey, and the meat is truly cook to your choice. I am not giving it 5 stars because I went there twice, and couldn't leave the tip on my card, which a bit annoying. read more

La Brigada - Brife de chorizo y brife de cuadril - Steakhouses Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

The restaurant is very nice, we were served by Nicola who is a great waiter and helped us to choose among the many types of meat they have. The wine menu is great and there are many options of the variety of the great wineyards from Argentina. I ordered 3 different empanadas to start and goat cheese. The goat cheese is delicious and it serves 2 people. The empanadas were delicious as well. We were not very lucky with the meat though. It was not so soft as we expected it to be and unfortunately we didn't like it so much. Also the wine didn't need to go to the decanter as it loses it's power. It was good to know the place and also the neighborhood though. read more

La Brigada - The table - Steakhouses Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Atmosphere is cool. Covered in soccer memorabilia. There was a good crowd waiting for a table but make a reservation (tables were covered around the restaurant with cards that said reserved for ____). Tomorrow is New Years Eve and once we sat, they informed us they only had short rib and flank stank since they were closed tomorrow. That took off a giant chunk of the menu. We mostly all ordered those two - thought the short rib was unchewable an flank stake was eh. The service, however hard to get started, was great once you had a waiters attention. By that I mean that it took a while to get a waiters attention but once you did, you had it for your meal. We only had an hour and they worked well with it. read more

You can't go to Buenos Aires and not have a meal here. The food is simple but amazingly delicious. The T-Bone steak is so tender it was cut with a knife to serve us. The olive oil that accompany's the warm bread to start to the appetizers are fantastic. read more

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Loved this place!! Good thing we went early because by the time we left the place was packed and we didn't have a reservation! Amazing wine! Amazing steak! Good time had by all. Family of 5! Service was wonderful. Waiters were Fantastic! read more

Super touristy. Stay away. Our server was extremely pushy with his recommendations. We opted for his suggestions thinking he knew what he was talking about- we were so wrong. They falsely advertise their steak is "so tender" you can cut it with a spoon. Yes, only if you are strong like the trained server then you can cut steak with the spoon. Our steak was not cooked properly, not tender and bland. Overall, service and food was underwhelming. read more

La Brigada - Server cutting steak with spoon. We tried and it didn't work. - Steakhouses Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

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I really enjoyed my dinner here. I had a caprese salad as a starter and a steak as an entree. It is one of the pricier restaurants in Buenos Aires but it is well worth the price because the food was delicious and the portions were large. They also have a good wine selection. The service is great; our waiter was nice and attentive. This is a place that I definitely recommend. read more

First attemp to Argentinian meat, and absolut success. Starters: empanadas, chorizo, chinchulines. Malbec Trapiche wine and bife de chorizo with secret cut. Awesome! read more

La Brigada - After meal pic - Steakhouses Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

We spent 5 days in BA and kept waiting for the wonderful 'lomo'. We found it at La Brigada. The best meal we had! read more

Excellent Argentinian parrilla! Touristy and always very busy but an early dinner around 8 pm, which is extremely early by Argentinean standard, would get you in without any delay. The meat is excellent, and so are the chorizos. Worth visiting! read more

Was recommended to try this steakhouse from a local and after reading all of the reviews I had to give it a try. It was a short taxi ride (50 pesos) from the Sheraton Hotel Convention Center. I arrived just before 9 and there were plenty of tables available, but nothing when I left around 10:30. The waiter did not speak much English but enough to make recommendations. Unfortunately they did not have my favorite cut, Ojo de bife, Rib Eye so I went with waiters suggestion, Bife Especial prepared rare and when it arrived to my table he was able to cut it with a spoon! I also selected the grilled provolone and goat cheese (out of this world) and a Caprese Salad with his choice of Malbec. All and all a great experience. Would definitely recommend. read more

La Brigada - Steakhouses Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Great place to have an awesome steak. Average prices. Great service assuming argentine character. But if if you want some great meat on the criollo grill this is a great place. read more

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Great place. Good quality food. Good service, although that varies depending how full they are. Touristy for sure, but very good quality for the price. read more

Felt like a real local. The decor is eclectic and funky. The staff is very helpful; especially as our Spanish is limited. Gave us great recommendations. The steaks were fabulous as were all the sides. The wine was cheap and delicious. Great meal. read more

What a deception: I have been traveling to Buenos Aires for many years now, and I often tried to dine at la Brigada to get extraordinary beef and a friendly service and environment. I hadn't been there for at least a couple of years now, and gladly accepted our local office proposal to have there an important business dinner In summary: beef was nowhere near what we experimented in the past (frankly not good); repeatedly asked to serve a choice between Cabernet and Malbec, finding out that a Cabernet-Malbec blend was being served. And oh, the check was mistaken (by one additional zero....) and it took 20 minutes to convince the waiters to issue a receipt. Brigada, get your act together! read more

This was supposedly the best statehouse in BA (although it is a contentious title), but it fell far short of expectations. The service was good, but the steak itself was just okay. I had the Lomo medium rare and absolutely nothing was being cut by a spoon. The steak had a bit of a bland flavor and while Argentina portions aggressively, I would have much preferred a smaller piece with a bit more taste to it. Don Julio was better if you're weighing options! read more

Great old school steakhouse. If you have been to St. Elmo's in Indianapolis, this is its twin in Buenos Aires. Great vibe, not stuffy, but not extremely loud. Very helpful waiters and good wine selection. Steaks cooked to perfection, ravioli is delicious, and good sides. read more

Great place for steak and salad and wine! Being from the US it was pretty reasonably priced and delicious, I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a really great steak dinner. read more

Excellent local steakhouse, traditional perparation, excellent service, would highly recommend.

Excellent service by Pepe, who was super helpful recommending us wine and meat cuts per our taste. The meat was wonderful as well as the empanada de carne. It's a bit expensive (around US$60 per person) but worth it. read more

Definitely recommend! Ojo de carne and asado are superb! You can see the waiter cutting the meat simply with a spoon! The whole restaurant is football-themed, football jerseys with signatures of different teams are displayed everywhere. read more

You simply cannot leave Buenos Aires until you check out La Brigada. The steak is exceptional.

The meat was very chewy and bland. I expected more, but I have to say that I was disappointed. I would not recommend this place. The decor is nice and the wine is good. read more

So disappointing. I really feel like a ripped off tourist. Ordered the T bone steak, very very disappointed. Took the waiters suggestion of medium rare, it was grey and terrible. Looked like the chef had put the steak on the grill and then lit the fire. Don't come here. read more

Like most of the places in BA, they try to take advantage of the tourist. That's why tourism if Argentina doesn't flourish. And the trick of cash tip only is to cheat on the taxes...Argentina...same old same... read more