Fire. Smoke. Steel…read more No gimmicks. No unnecessary theatrics. Just cooks standing over open flame, moving with quiet confidence while the room watches the ritual unfold. Every plate carried the flavor of fire and patience. The steak was perfect. The vegetables weren't treated like an afterthought. Even the simplest bites had depth, texture, and soul. The kind of place where you lose track of time because you're too busy watching the kitchen work. Buenos Aires knows meat. FOGÓN reminds you it also understands restraint, hospitality, and craft. One of the best meals of our trip. Easy 5 stars.

We went with a group of 6 for the 11 course tasting menu, as recommended by our local travel…read moreagency. They open at 7:30p and have only one dinner seating, we arrived a few minutes beforehand and waited out front for the doors to open. Once inside, we were all seated at a bar style table, where you could watch the food being prepared. Each course had a wine pairing, and if you wanted more wine you simply set your glass on the higher edge and it was refilled. The 11 courses included a nice selection of started, several asada dishes and dessert. It was an experience and a show, while being delicious!

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.

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.

Easily our favorite restaurant in BA that we came here back to back days without reservations. Pro…read moretip - come here at 5pm to put your name down for their happy hour. You'll be seated at 6:30pm and your entire meal will be 40% off. Yes all food and drinks everyday. Isn't that wild?? We went with the mixed salad, ribeye, and house wine. Ribeye is perfectly cooked and served with a bunch of sides including mashed potato, roasted garlic, potato gratin, corn cheese, etc. Salad was very fresh and complements the fattiness of the steak well. Service can be a bit spotty as they're so busy but very worth it overall. Can't wait to be back!

La Cabrera is so well know around for having some great steak. The energy is lively, yet quaint,…read morewith trinkets all over the walls. The portions are quite large and accompanied by classic little sauces and side dishes that add onto the meal. The bife was cooked to perfection - juicy and teddy with a nice color on it. The service was great regardless of how busy it gets. And I have to say the complimentary liquors and sweets at the end are always a nice touch!

One of the best meals during our trip: - fair, considerate…read moreand professional service - high quality well executed food - prices reasonable for the value There's a reason why this spot is jam packed all day. Highly recommend if you are a meat lover and even the veggies were magnificent.

One of the Not-To-Miss spots in Buenos Aires! Great food made to perfection with an great wine…read moreselection. Great service that made good recommendations based on how/what ur looking for. The place is pretty small and reservations are highly recommended. Highly recommended!

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!

Awesome spot. Great steaks, excellent wine cellar. Make the reservation! The complimentary vino…read morewhile you're in line was a nice treat too!

On his last visit to Buenos Aires Anthony Bourdain came to eat at Don Carlos with francis mallmann…read moreThe setup is unique, you show up, tell Don Carlos how hungry you are and then he feeds you whatever he thinks will be good for you (we were hungry). There is a menu but why order from the menu when you can have Don Carlos feed you whatever he feels you might like? This is the best part of this place, let Don Carlos feed you. I couldn't capture all of the dishes as they kept coming one after another, the meat was grilled to perfection, the baker took her time with every item that came from the oven and the charismatic Don Carlos kept us entertained the entire meal. Also our meal was only $38 (included a 2014 bottle of Malbec, approximately 10 dishes plus 3 desserts)

This is One of a kind experience that you need to do if you are in Argentina. There is nothing more…read morelocal than a good Asado, in a beautiful Argentinian house with great ambiance and this ladies take you on an amazing journey for 3 hours explaining the importance of this tradition in the country. Not only you will have great food and wine but the most important thing you will experience is the connection that brings with other people. You will learn how to start the fire in an Argentinian way, you will prepare the most delicious Chimichurri sauce, and you will get immerse in the culture. Highly recommended to everyone who wants to have a good time, meet people traveling, and learn how to cook a proper Argentinian Asado. Thank you ladies for an awesome time! I will be back

Amazing experience learning about the pillars of the Asado culture. The house is a beautiful…read moresetting for an amazing night of learning from the asadora (grill master) and bonding with the guests. The staff are super kind, knowledgeable, and fun to converse with. Goes without saying, the end result of the food is spectacular. Highly recommend this experience if you are in Argentina.

Food was amazing. Everything we had here had such a fresh and flavorful taste. I wish I could've…read moretaken pictures but it's a higher end restaurant and I always get shy. But this place was very high quality. Service was top notch!! I love the vibe, very chic and cool.

If you are in Buenos Aires try Hierro! It's a copper cool/cute restaurant with a great vibe. The…read morestaff was super nice and attentive. And the food was really good. The steak was amazing! And this is a really good value compared to some of the other steak places in BA. Definitely recommend!