Just take one look at the steak posted by Olivia A. and tell me you don't want to eat here. I don't even care if you are vegetarian; you should break your vows or engage in a thoroughly enjoyable act of blasphemy. The meat here is pretty much close to perfect. Admittedly, there is a bit of tourist feel here (and admittedly, I was one of those damned tourists), but the quality of the Argentinian steak cannot be denied. This should be on your short list of places to go in the Palermo neighborhood. read more

Um. Wow. Just wow. Flavor on another level. Steak. Meats. Drinks. Worth the price... of a plane ticket to Argentina. read more

I mean, yeah it's expensive (in the Argentine context), but it's worth it. It just did all the little things and the big things well. For instance, it nailed cooking times of the steaks. Not to mention, their bife do lomo (filet mignon) was the archetype of what a filet should be. For the rest of my life, I think I'll remember that steak when I think of everything a filet should be: soft, almost almost velvety texture; that very subtle beefy flavor that's crossed with an almost buttery richness (note: there was no butter or other seasoning on it), and a luxurious give when you touch it with your utensils. Just perfection. The bife de chorizo (NY Strip/Sirloin) was also excellent, but I'll remember that filet for years to come. The little things were also done perfectly. It was the only steakhouse I went to in Buenos Aires that actually put thought into the sides rather than put down a mess of fries next to a high end steak. The service was also outstanding. All in all, it's expensive, but worth it. read more

As an expat who lived in BA for 5 years, you avoid Cabrera because it's a tourist trap with overpriced meat but people love that it's got service down and numerous sides. My husband and I went here for lunch while we were visiting family. Thankfully, I thought to make a reservation 3 weeks before our trip and we got one of the last tables for lunch. We ordered their house-made chorizo which really is exceptional and is a cut above your local joint. The mollejas (MY FAVORITE FOOD eva) were mind-blowing!!They were executed perfectly, slightly crispy, a hugely generous portion and finished with grilled lemon wedges. I could have died happy. We ordered the bife de lomo (filet mignon) biiiien juegoso (that happy place between rare and creeping toward medium but insanely juicy) and sadly there were medallions that were on the far rarer side and others that were overdone. The gazillion sides were overkill as none of them are that yummy. I would rather have 1 or 2 killer sides than 12 tiny meh ones. Overall, the meal was fine but it was a good reminder that it's just not worth the hype and there are far better alternatives. read more

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Exceeded our expectations. Make a reservation and come early. Order steak (any). Lots of delicious cuts are available! Bon appetit!

We have a group of 9 for lunch. The place was busy and the service were slow. The waiter is overworked caring for all tables by himself, but he just keep a smiley face the whole time. Don't think he speak English at all. Food was very good. Love the fries, beets salad, steak, grilled liver. The half portion of steak is bigger than my whole hand. Good times! read more

Awesome place to try the best Argentinian meat. A little pricy but it is totally worthy. We went with friend to have lunch and we came the next day just for the great "entraña" (flat skirt). I recommend it 100% read more

Overpriced, overhyped and an unnecessary addition to the Buenos Aires food scene. My ojo de bife was so fatty that it was virtually inedible and my husband's was only marginally better. The complimentary sides were better than the items we actually ordered although the wine was good. The service was fabulous but unfortunately didn't make up for the fact that the steak served at this steakhouse left little to be desired. read more

My wife and I were brought into a busy back room with nice lighting, were seated and served cordially. We split the arugula salad which was simply arugula in a bowl with grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. We dressed the salad ourselves with oil and balsamic vinegar, both of mediocre quality and wished that we had some more acid to add. It wouls also have been nice with some ripe, fresh tomatoes. The arugula was of decent quality but not particularly rich and wonderful: a hint of pepperiness, a hint of bitter, sort of low in flavor. Still, it was good enough and we were not there for the salad... We both ordered the bone-in ribeye with fried potatoes. Classic. Mine came a punto, as asked, my wife's came rare (she ordered medium-well). The waiter gladly brought her steak back for more grilling. Still doing okay. But my steak was strangely not pleasant. Argentine meat is not as tender as meat found elsewhere, so I was expecting more chew but I could hardly even cut my steak without applying body-weight pressure. The fatty rind had hardened almost to the texture of bone as the steak had been over-aged and it all needed to be removed (typically the most delicious part of a rib eye). And the meat itself was really low in flavor. An aged steak should be rich and wonderful. I asked for chimichurri and the waiter rushed to get me some. He returned with a thimble full of sauce that lacked garlic, spice, and salt. It was like adding a splash of vinegar and oil to the steak. I asked for more and our waiter gladly provided two more thimbles of flavorless sauce to add to the flavorless meat. The fried potatoes were okay, a bit oily, but good quality potatoes with nice flavor and good exterior crunch with a soft middle. I did not care for the salsas that are provided for dipping but the fries were nice and salty which worked fine. When my wife's steak was returned, it was charred on the outside, Pittsburgh-style, and medium inside. Good enough... But her steak was so fatty and also so tough that she asked me to help her carve it up. After removing the rind and some truly enormous zones of gluey fat, she was finally able to swallow her first mouthful of meat. With a look of repulsion on her face, she turned to me and said, "I cannot believe how salty this is." I tried a piece and it was inedibly over-salted. We both like salty foods. We eat meat sparingly and were looking forward to this splurge. It was truly a let-down. If La Cabrera was a neighborhood joint that was easy to get into and inexpensive parilla with great ambiance, then the delicious Cab Franc, passable salad and decent potatoes accompanied by helpful service would have earned La Cabrera 3 stars despite the disappointing meat. But tough, overly fatty, over-salted, over-aged, wrongly cooked steaks at a place touted as one of the best parillas in all of Bs As knocks this experience down to a disappointing 2 stars. We tried Don Julio the next night and had a 4-star experience there. Better ambiance, better service, better steaks, better chimichurri, same prices. Still had to send back one of the steaks from our party of 4 though. read more

Service was brusque and hurried and we were definitely in with the touristy crowd, nor did they have the wine that we wanted, but dammit, the food was good and the price was right. Cannot complain. Definitely not one of the top parilla experiences in BA but if you're not worried about romance and ambience to wine and dine leisurely, the half price special is on the spot. read more

Excellent restaurant in Palermo, BA. It was the last night of our Argentinian trip and my two friends and I of course wanted to finish with good meat and wine. During our trip we had met 4 French guys who told us they had been to this place 3 nights in a row, it was positively mentioned in the Lonely Planet guidebook and the concierge service in our hotel also recommended it. We arrived on a Saturday night at 10.40 am and the waiting line was still 30 minutes, you immediately feel this restaurant is an institution in the neighborhood. We were really motivated to try it and on top of it they gave us a nice welcome drink and we got to sit outside under heaters which made the waiting easy. The service was not incredible but the restaurant was very crowded and our Spanish sucks so I won't be too hard on them. We were sitting next to the grill and it was nice to see all the huge pieces of meat being cut and cooked. I wanted to finish my trip as I started it with bife de chorizo and both of my friends ordered sweetbreads. We chose for the smallest portion we could get, 400g (while the waiter recommended to take 700g). As side we asked arugula with parmesan which actually wasn't necessary at all since our meals came with many (many!) small sides (mashed potatoes, tomatoes, coleslaw, mais, salad, eggplants, all kind of sauces, ...). The quality of my meat was great, it tasted good and all the sides were delicious. The only negative thing is the quantity. I don't like to waste so I forced myself to finish my plate but it is so huge that at the end you get a disgusting feeling (and I swear, I can eat a lot!). If you go there, I recommended you to share a dish for 2 and not order any extra sides. read more

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During a two week trip to Buenos Aires, friends and I ate here three times! It's fantastic. Friendly service, a nice space, and great beef - especially, the sirloin. The chorizo sausage and provoleta were also standouts. read more

Went here our first night in BA at suggestion of our hotel. We were not disappointed. Steak melted in our mouths. Wine suggested was spot on. If you ask for the blue rate, you can pay in American dollars and save a lot. We were so impressed and it finished with a lollipop tree since we had no room for dessert. Our server was very knowledgeable and helped us with our spotty Spanish. Overall, a great experience. read more

First, they have two different locations on the same street. The first one is classy and sereine while the other one has a more an American chain restaurant vibe very noisy and chaotique. The service was very bad. They served one of our side dishes 10 minutes before our steaks. No need to say that it was already cold when it was time to eat. We order two different pieces of meet. The sirloin was tender but overcooked while the rib-eye was tough but cooked as asked. The meat was very disappointing when comparing with they served us in another steakhouse in the same neighbourhood. Avoid this place. read more

This is really a great place in Buenos aires, a must-go! It has very nice ambiance, it offers great empanadas with chimichurri as starter, a must try. For main course, I tried the kobe steak, it had a heavenly taste, combined with a great collection of small items, I recommend to get them all, not skip any. The service was not the best, the whole place was under-staffed and the waiter was spending minimum time with each table, that was the only down side. read more

Looks nice but far way overrated restaurant and food!! From the outside it looks nice and packed with locals, this might give you the idea it should be fantastic. The waiter tries to do his best to hep what you find out later he is just trying to sell and sell you more and more making you think it is all free. The steak I ordered had no taste and needed to be seasoned. With the steak came some additional small things and a salad. This while he sold me another salad as well. When I said it is too much to have two salads, he said I should eat it... :-( And the salad didn't even look crisp and fresh. Then the bill came and it was the steak, the salad, the sauces for two people just under 2.000 pesos.... So they charge all the extras you didn't ask for And then he even asked for a tip! With such bad help finally. I paid him 2.200 pesos (142 USD) for a lunch, but never again this crappy place. I don't mind spending money and pay high prices, this is for Buenos Aires standards just way too high for what you get. Avoid this crappy place!!!! This place is just way overrated read more

I was super excited to try this place having heard such great things.. Came hungry ordered a rib eye medium rare- got a rib eye well done. super disappointed. Definitely would go with don julio over this place anyday. read more

My husband and I came here for the happy hour, which is definitely worth it if you're watching your pesos. Come at 6:45 - there might be a queue. They'll give you a table and a menu, and will come get your order at 7pm. Everything is 40% off - which is perfect for foreigners who don't mind eating before 9pm. If you come late you may not get a table/discount. We had an INCREDIBLE bife de lomo (tenderloin). The best we've had yet. The bife de chorizo was very good too, but not as amazing as the bife de lomo. It was like butter and cooked to perfection. They bring little sides with your dishes, so it's not just the meat. Still, we shared a salad to start which was nice. You can't get a dessert/coffee with the happy hour, and they do bring you your check at 8. But I didn't feel very rushed - we ended up leaving our table at 8:15, plenty enough time to finish our delicious bottle of wine. read more

A classic. One of the best in town. Meat is delicious and all the little side dishes it comes with are as well. The service is excellent. A bit pricey but worth it. read more

Despite living in BA area, I never went to La Cabrera and given we were hosting visitors willing to eat good meat we did research and went out of our way to please them. For one it is full of tourists, so for a moment while I was waiting to be seated I felt like I was in another country, listening to all kinds of languages. Organization at the front desk is chaotic but it seems to work i.e. even if you have a reservation, you have to wait until you get your seat. DO TRY to make a reservation if not there's a chance you will never get in. Or else go early for Argentine standards, around 7:45-8:00pm. We got lucky and they sent us to the north restaurant (there's 2 Cabreras 1 block far apart from each other) The ambiance is kind of old fashion and tight space. After you start eating you forget about your surroundings, believe me. You have to be careful when ordering, sizes are kind of bit so make sure you check with the waiter and how hungry you are, because you could very well be satiated with appetizers when the KEY food is the entree (steaks) Service is very friendly, experienced and willing to help you out with what you think you are able to eat. Funny enough there's good stories about customers that surprised the waiters with how much they were able to eat. Worth going through the La Cabrera experience despite the adventure it takes to get seated. read more

If you are looking for a restaurant to practice speed eating, this is certainly the place to visit. While the steak is of good quality and the services is adequate, don't venture into this restaurant unless you are able to order upon arrival and able to eat your meal at a marathon pace. The only good thing about it is that if you arrive during happy hour (7:00pm-8:00pm) you get 40% off. If you are like my wife who enjoys drinking wine at her own pace, this is not the place for you. read more

Very Good restaurant great ambience. Classic Palermo. Popular with the locals and tourists alike so booking is essential. Sweetbreads Amazing best i have ever had! Nice ribeye, good fries. Tira de Asado (usually best cut in Argentina) not good here. Wine list ok, not great. Be careful very big dishes read the description giving you the grams... Sauces not great but a good ribeye needs no sauce... read more

This parilla didn't feel like it was a tourist trap. Salads are huge (best to share). Meats and side dishes are delicious. It is a small restaurant so best to get there early or you will wait. and wait. read more

I'm absolutely mystified at the hype for this over priced tourist trap. Let's get right to the steaks, which were mediocre at best. We have a favorite place we found last year in Bariloche, a grimy little hole-in-the-wall, with buttery and silky steaks that have explosive flavor. El Palacio de las Papas Fritas on the less fashionable Corrientes in Buenos Aires serves a lomo that is also extraordinary. I've been to plenty of parillas in Villa Crespo and away from the tourists that also rank as pretty darn great. The lomo I was served last night was gristly, unseasoned, and bland. The papas fritas were warm, not fresh-from-the-fryer hot, and not worth the calories. The only plus to this place is it's open until 1 a.m., but in Palermo so are plenty of other places. They get two stars because it wasn't inedible or horrifying, just extremely pedestrian and forgettable for all but the price tag. read more

Yes, it's overly touristed. And yes, you can get a steak like this in the USA/Europe. Let's get that out of the way. But does that really matter? First of all, the steak is still incredible + comes with all the traditional sides. I can walk out of here ribeye steak/salads/side/wine/tip+++ for $32 for what would easily cost $150-$200 back home. Decor and service are on point which rounds out the experience. I've tried a decent amount of Parillas in BA. Whether you think this is most "authentic" or what not, La Cabrera is still the best all around steak/wine/experience that you can get at the dollar amount you're walking out with. Who cares if you're sitting next to other gringos who want the same thing? A definite (multiple time) stop every/any time I'm in BA. read more

The steak was overcooked and under seasoned. The sides were subpar and the service was not good. Definitely overhyped.

If you are a foodie do NOT eat here. Very disappointing, meat was literally for dogs with a price tag for royalty. The only good thing was the bread and the wine. Si realmente te gusta comer buena carne no vayas a La Cabrera, realmente estaba para tirársela a los perros Lo único bueno fue el pan y el vino. Carísimo y una gran desilusión. read more

Wonderful customer service and delicious food. Tip: try to go at the happy hour time, 40% off

My first experience at an Argentina restaurant. This was highly recommended by the locals. They love steak here and the Ribeye 500 grams was definitely big enough for two people to share. As for the taste I believe it needed seasoning, I could see it was a good cut of meat and cooked to our liking. Maybe it's because I am from the US and accustomed to seasons and flavor to enhance meat. I will say the steak came with a beautiful selection of miniature side dishes which included corn, mashed, homemade apple sauce, sweet garlic (tasty on the steak) and other various things. Very cute hole in the wall and the price point was fair for the quality of food they served which was good. The decor is also interesting, a lot going on. They ended the dinner with a wooden tree with various suckers to chose from, was cute. The Malbec wine I don't remember the name was excellent. They do not have a good selection of spirits just a FYI. I think it's good to experience this place but would get another dish other than the steak. read more

Amazing service, the lunch special is out of this world. Highly recommended if you are around Palermo SOHO.

Food was excellent and service was terrific. The Wagyu steak was best piece of meat we've had, ever! The waiters were so friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The ambiance is very nice though the night we went it was mostly all tourists which made it feel a little less of a truly Argentinean experience, but that's nit-picking. Very good restaurant. Happy we went! read more

Despite the existence of so many parillas in Buenos Aires, few continue the grand tradition that made steak here world-famous. La Cabrera, however, is top-notch excellent! It is not one of those mediocre places - the food here is truly amazing and will help you get a taste of the great steaks of past years if you have first visited BsAs recently. Go for lunch, it's easier to get a table. read more

Great rib eye (ojo de bife). Medium is the way it should be- warm and pink and juicy. Great sear. Steaks are thick so lots of pink and juice- the way I like it. If you don't like the bloody juice then go med-well but they will scoff at you as they should. It's not rare or chewy at all at center. read more

Decided to visit based on all the accolades. Not my favorite parrilla, but definitely a solid contender. The 600 gram ribeye was enormous and when ordered rare, it came out basically blue (I found that many other parrillas overcooked the steaks no matter how they were ordered). Not the highest quality meat - probably select or maybe choice in the US, definitely nothing approaching prime. Sides were tasty and free. The wine list was a bit of a weakness - they were sold out of the first two (very common) wines that I ordered and they offered a fairly odious substitution. The flan with dulce de leche was great. read more

Great food, good steak. A Little pricey compared to other Steakhouses but neat experience overall.

By far the best meal in Buenos Aires. From the graciousness of the host serving drinks to those waiting to get in to the menu items which highlight the star of your journey meat. The heart of Palm salad was delicious and the 800g Chorizo de bife was cooked perfect and enough to share. The pork stuffed with bacon was incredible. The sides were small and perfect as a supporting cast to the main entree however all were delicious. They topped our evening with a glass of champagne. What an incredible place which exceeded any expectation. Simply spectacular. read more

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I rarely post or review on this site but i just have to say that i went to la cabrera and received very good service. However, i arrived at 745 pm and they offer happy hour 40%off until 8pm yet when the bill arrived at approx 830 it was full menu price. I asked the server about it and he said it is only until 8pm. Perhaps that is true. I ordered a bife chorizo to start and the ribeye. The sausage was dry to the point of not going down without copious amounts of a beverage. Now the steak was ok. Just ok. I ordered it mid rare or jugoso as portenos say. It was cooked correctly but was a little underseasoned to my taste. The beef itself did not have a ton of flavor itself but had decent flavor just from the char. I love char when done correctly. Not burnt. Sadly the steak was tough and i left thinking the BA mythical steak scene was largely exaggerated. I am not easily discouraged so i went gor lunch at La Carniceria the very next day to my delight. The morcilla appetizer was maybe the best sausage ive eaten...maybe ever. The case popped and split when i bit in and the ground sausage inside was soft, tender and juicy. Almost like a stuffing! Its not traditional but it was awesome. The steak also had fantastic beef flavor and was seasoned correctly. I will now move on to Don Julio another legendary parrilla. Interestingly La Cabrera is nearly 40% more costly than La Carniceria and significantly more expensive than Don Julio as well. So clearly the BA steak scene is real. Perhaps La cabrera isnt. But to be fair i should give them wnother chance but i wont because the other options are too damn worthy of my loot. read more

favorite steakhouse you cant go wrong best waiters and service, line a little too long but you forget about that when you get your steaks!! big portions! read more

Mi y mis padres fuimos a este restaurante la semana pasado y el servicio era bien terrible. Cuando llegamos el mesero nos siento en una esquina y nos trajo el menú. El mesero nunca vino para preguntar si queremos algo para tomar. Mi padre necesitaba llamar al otro mesero que estaba allí para traernos bebidas. Yo ordene una ensalada sin cebolla y que crees, me dio una ensalada con mucho cebolla. Cuando le dije al mesero me dijo que no me puede traer otra ensalada sin cebolla porque si yo quería otra, necesita pagar más dinero. Yo no comi mi comida. Me mueria de hambre pero no quieria pagar más por otra ensalada. Y eso nomas era mi orden. Mis padres ordenaron papas fritas y un pollito con queso ahumado y tomate. Cuando el mesero trajo la comida los papas fritas estaban muy quemadas. El pollo no tenía sal o pimienta. La comida no era buena era bien mal porque no previa como nada. Nunca quiero ir a este restaurante porque el mesero vino una vez para checar si necesitamos algo. Cuando pedimos la cuenta les dije a mis padres que no le vamos a dejar una propina porque el servicio era muy mal. read more

This place is extremely overrated. I'm sure at one point it was one of the "50 Best Restaurant in Latin America" but now in 2015, it's definitely NOT the case. This whole "dinner" ordeal lasted us 3 hours wherein we have been ready to go in an hour and a half. The appetizer and dinner came on time. For the dessert, we ordered a crème brulee that felt like it was glazed over the past weekend because it was extremely cold and stale. This took about 30 minutes to come out, btw. We were seated outside (since we didn't have a prior reservation) and we kept asking for our check for AT LEAST 40 minutes (in Spanish and in English) and our waiter kept nodding his head to which he said "ok" every time. Then, we see him bussing tables, taking orders from other tables and pretty much EVERYTHING else but giving us our check. I finally stood up to speak to a manager and get the check myself but then he came up to me and said "por favor" and signaled me to sit down like I'm making some sort of scene. Alas! We finally got the check and, of course, he charged us for a whole bottle of wine that we did NOT order. The food is ok. It's not worth the hassle. read more