Putting it simple: this is where Argentinians go for meat! Go for 'Parrilla Libre' in the menu,…read moreit's an all-you-can-eat assortment of all the good things in a BBQ: empanadas (among the best in town), sausages, different types of meat, salads... all prepared the right way. Great service, amazing wines (try the Luigi Bosca Gala 4, thank me later). Consider you will spend no less than two hours enjoying every mouthful of food... just sit and relax! It's a bit far from downtown, but price-quality speaking is totally worth it!

This is an Argentinians' Parrilla. I mean, this is a place for the demanding locals. Not in a…read moretourist area but worth going there. Argentinians know their meats, they say, but they also know how to honor and respect their meats on a parrilla (bbq). This place is unique since they have all types of beef, pork and sometimes goat cuts. Me and my Argentinean friend started with chorizos, morcillas (black sausage) and one of those inventions that can only be thought of by people who feel for their food: Provoletta a la Parrilla. This is a slice of provoletta cheese, about half an inch thick that is put on the grill with some oregano and other mild spices and let it melt a little so the spices blend into the cheese and the oil from the cheese help form a crust. The warm cheese with a semi caramelized top and soft interior is heaven. After that we took a little rest and then we ordered sweet breads. This is another delicacy: cooked to perfection and with chimichurri sauce. Then we had the famous ribs. No sauce on them, just the perfect savory meat and the more perfect cooking. A new respite and we ordered pork. The pork was just sublime: cooked on the parrilla until the meat was glistening and the fat loose. The chimichurri elevated that pig like if it had wings. We had some beers with all that. Service was cordial and attentive to our request for small servings because we wanted to try several different meats. Go there ready to forget all you know about meats and let the pampa's people show what the gauchos eat without fanfare. It will not fail you.

Cheap eats.... This is the place, you can get a $8 steak with sides. Not too bad for the recent…read moreinflation in Argentina. The steak was juicy and tender for something that is under $10. If you want a local dive, this is the place, rich history, this place has been here since 1932.

The food was great! I had a stake and I had no complaints. The way the Argentines cook their…read morestakes is without any seasoning. I didn't mind it because the beef here is just that good. You can put salt on it when you get it so not a problem. They have other foods you can order up at the counter. Also everything else is self serve so just go pick up what you want to drink. Had a great time here with my friend so just come and eat and drink the night away.

Nostalgia is the best selling feature. Opened in 1846, I believe it holds the distinction as the…read moreoldest restaurant/bar in Buenas Aires. That's cool, but of course I care first and foremost about the quality of the food. Here I was left wanting. I tried both the spinach and the ham omelettes. They were huge and covered the majority of the plate, but the spinach one was a bit overcooked. The flavor was fine but uninspiring. I also tried a coffee with whisky and it too was okay but not as satisfying as I desired. The place also has a slight odor, but that could be due to the age of the establishment. It was groovy to enter, but I'm not sure if it is much more than a novelty at this point.

The ambiance was nice. The service was lacking, unfortunately. After waiting at the entry way…read moreseveral staffer just walked by. I had to callout to a couple to ask if we could get a table. No one gave us a menu, I got up and picked them up myself by the bar. And the food wasn't bad but nothing to rave about either.

Unique. A testimony of the Buenos Aires rotisseries, with a…read moremostly Spanish casa-de-comidas-menu, with a few pasta additions. Its architecture is actually very interesting, because these casa de comidas no lomger exist in Spain, so this like the Carmenère of the restaurant type. Its architecture and design is both super nice and dusty. The cafe part being the most refined of the establishment. The food is tasty and homey. Don't expect to be surprised. Not surprising is actually the goal here. The service is respectful and professional. A good experience everyone should have at one point.

Definitely old school ambiance. I mean, this is really traditional Argentine-Spanish fare - one of…read moreour number selected the lengua a la vinagreta - the tender as could be sliced tongue in a very garlicky vinegar dressing (130 pesos), and I picked the caracoles, or snails (220 pesos), which turned out to be in an excellent tomato and onion sauce. Our third wasn't having either of these oddities, and opted for a plate of quite good smoked salmon with capers (280 pesos). Not so traditional, but tasty nonetheless. I was all set to order the place's famed rabo de toro, braised oxtail, which the waiter pimped for enthusiastically as the best dish on the menu, until I spotted that they had a special of the day of venison ravioli. He opined that they, too, were excellent, and in fact so good that the waiters and cooks were back in the kitchen sneaking extras whenever people ordered them. And, he was right - huge, plump ravioli filled with well spiced venison, in a creamy venison and mushroom reduction sauce. (270 pesos) Our salmon eater decided to stay with salmon, and went with nearly as good as the above, salmon filled squid-ink ravioli with fresh prawns, in a cream sauce. (390 pesos) And, our third, decided on the lechon, suckling pig, which was falling apart tender, and absolutely delicious. It could have used something to go with it - but this is old school, you have to order your side dishes separately. (320 pesos) It's not cheap, though not ridiculous - still, maybe a touch more than I'd expect in an old school bodegón, even with today's prices. Add in a cubierto charge (35 pesos each), a single shared bottle of water, a bottle of wine, and three coffees, and we racked up a 2285 peso tab, plus tip (we rounded to 850 pesos apiece), or about $66, $22 each, for 3 people. They do take credit and debit cards, a nice plus for this type of place, where many of them don't. And I do want to go back and try the oxtail!

From the owner: bar de tapas ,picadas ,,tragos ,vermut,aperitivos,sandwicheria,ceveceria,cafeteriaread more

A true local spot. Not to be missed when looking for lunch in Buenos Aires. It is nothing fancy,…read moreyou may just walk past-don't. 6 of us walked in and were sat immediately. No one speaks English and we used Google translate for the menu. The staff is extremely patient as we decided on our meal. Everyone in our group loved their meal: Hake with sweet potato and mashed potatoes, grilled chicken, chicken with olives (like a soup), sausage and fries, steak and fries. All well prepared and delicious. Lots of activity and local ambience--the place was continually full! Service was great. If we had more time in BA, would definitely come here again

Great ambiance - local Argentinian food. Nothing fancy, but appealing in every way. Every waiter…read morewas kind and helpful. The portions were plentiful and just delicious. We were lucky to have stumbled onto a treasure.

A simple souvenier shop at the beginning of the art street. Good pit stop as they have coffee,…read moresnacks and bathroom. The souveniers seemed a bit pricy..but I guess that's because it's part of the tour stop.

From the owner: Restaurante familiar, cocina tradicional. Todo tipo de carnes, pollo, pescado, pastas caseras,…read morepizzas caseras, comidas elaboradas, cerveza, vinos, café expresso. Pantalla gigante para vivir lo mejor del deporte nacional e internacional.

It would be very easy to walk by this little gem every day without noticing it..... I did. What a…read moreshame as I was missing a wonderful little neighborhood restaurant . Most people were enjoying various Parrilla beef specials... but we chose a salmon dish prepared perfectly... along with ala carte sides of mixed greens and shoestring potatoes. Very reminiscent of a noisy French bistro.....

In a country known for its steaks, Don Julio ranks supreme. While pricier other nearby spots, the…read morequality of the meal and the level of service are unparalleled. I first tried Don Julio 2 and 1/2 years ago, on the way to Argentina. I remember being blown away by the steaks and even more so by their famous homemade ice cream. It uses Jersey milk, which I understand makes it fattier and more delicious. All I know is, upon my first return to Buenos Aires, I immediately sought out this restaurant and tried to get a walk in. No such luck, so I made a reservation for the following week. Reservations can be made online in English or Spanish. For such a popular place, you can still get reservations a week out. Reservations are for the outside, which include blankets at each seat and heat lamps. They can and often do reach out to you via WhatsApp before your reservation to see if you would like an inside table instead, at different times. Show up on time, and they offer you a complimentary class of moet chandon champagne and mini empanadas while you wait for your table to be ready. The kitchen will send you breads and a variety of little things to taste. We had amazing asparagus, cured meats, and a flaky pastry, in addition to a delightful bread. There was enough for us to say that we would already be content with just that, but of course the meat was coming! We opted for the entrecot, which is like a bone-in ribeye, "a Punto" or a very juicy medium rare. Eat it with the spicier chimichurri sauce and woooooowweee let it melt in your mouth! 1 entrecot was enough for 2-2.5 people. We got 2 for 4 and had some leftovers. We also got the arugula and shaved cheddar salad, which was divine in its simplicity. Grilled mushrooms were also a perfect pairing with the meat. For wine, we had the sommelier choose us a dry Merlot, which was jammy and delightful . For dessert, we had the the dulce de leche (sweet but amazing), vanilla, and egg yolk vanilla ice creams. Everyone said they were the perfect ending to a perfect meal. As we sauntered back to our hotel in the afternoon sunshine, I kept repeating in my head " soy contenta" because boy was I ever. This meal did not disappoint again, and I will be back whenever I can. Worth the hype and worth the wait!!! p.s. that meal cost us each about $100 USD.

Don Julio Parrilla - The Meal That Changed My Mind About Buenos Aires…read moreAfter spending a week in Buenos Aires, my hotel concierge had secured reservations at five of the city's hottest restaurants & trendy spots, Michelin-recognized destinations, and some of Argentina's highest-rated dining experiences. Unfortunately, the first two nights were disappointing. I started wondering if the legendary reputation of Argentine beef was simply an illusion. Perhaps the quality of the meat was exceptional, but the execution wasn't. Then came Don Julio. Our reservation was for 9:30 p.m. at one of the hardest restaurants in the city to book, and within minutes of arriving, every negative thought I'd had about dining in Buenos Aires disappeared. Guests waiting outside were welcomed with complimentary Prosecco and warm empanadas while tables were prepared. We stepped aside to take a few photos and struck up a conversation with a friendly couple from New Jersey. Like us, they admitted they hadn't been blown away by the city's food scene, until Don Julio. We were seated at a cozy table with a clear view of the chefs expertly preparing and carving beautiful cuts of beef. The atmosphere reminded me of Pastis in New York... classic, lively, elegant, yet relaxed, like a charming Parisian bistro. The Wine & Starters We began with a bottle of Balbo red wine, smooth and velvety without heavy tannins. Fresh bread arrived with rock salt, spicy olive tapenade, and a bright pico de gallo that was unforgettable. The menu was refreshingly simple: exceptional ingredients, no unnecessary theatrics. Endive & Shaved Walnut Salad - 30/10 I never expected an endive salad to be memorable, but this one was extraordinary. The leaves were buttery and tender, perfectly dressed, with shaved walnuts adding texture and balance. Midway through the meal, my boyfriend said, "Now this is a dish you can't replicate." I replied, "Challenge accepted." Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Jersey Butter - 10/10 As a self-proclaimed mashed potato connoisseur, I can honestly say these were among the best I've ever tasted silky, buttery, rich, and luxurious without feeling heavy. Grilled Cauliflower - 4/10 Well prepared, lightly charred, and served over a smooth purée, but after the incredible salad, it simply couldn't compete. The Star: Bone-In Ribeye for Two - 100/10 After several disappointing steaks earlier in our trip, we learned that ordering medium-rare in Argentina often resulted in something closer to medium-well. This time, my boyfriend ordered the steak rare with a charred crust, and our waiter understood perfectly. What arrived was one of the greatest steaks I've ever eaten: tender, juicy, perfectly pink, and incredibly flavorful. I've dined at some of the world's most celebrated steakhouses, and this ribeye belongs in that conversation. Halfway through dinner, I leaned over and whispered, "Has our entire trip to Argentina just changed because of this restaurant?" Three of our four dishes were phenomenal. This wasn't just the best meal of our trip--it may have been one of the best meals I've ever had. Dessert - 9/10 Skipping dessert was never an option. We ordered crêpes with dulce de leche, finished with a crisp brûléed top and served with rich Jersey milk ice cream. Our waiter also surprised us with a complimentary serving of dulce de leche cream, one of my favorite bites of the evening. Service - The service at Don Julio deserves a standing ovation. Our waiter was warm, knowledgeable, attentive, and incredibly professional. When I dropped my fork, another appeared instantly. Every time someone left the table, a fresh napkin awaited their return. Wine glasses never sat empty, and the maître d' checked in without ever interrupting the flow of the evening. Every detail was noticed. Nothing was overlooked. It's the kind of hospitality that makes you feel genuinely cared for rather than simply served. Final Thoughts Don Julio completely changed my opinion of Buenos Aires' dining scene. After several disappointing meals, this restaurant reminded me why Argentina has earned its world-famous culinary reputation. Outstanding food. Impeccable service. A warm, energetic atmosphere. An unforgettable experience from beginning to end. If you're planning a trip to Buenos Aires, make your reservation at Don Julio as early as possible. Trust me...it's worth every bit of the hype