We didn't mean to dine on Argentinian food while we were in Lyon, but we stumbled upon this…read morerestaurant after the place we initially wanted to go was full. It was Friday night and we didn't make a reservation and this place was just around the corner with wonderful Yelp reviews, so why not? We came in quite late (21.30) and the guy cheerfully received us. Although we got nothing else but friendly treatments during our stay in Lyon, there's something else about South American hospitality, we felt welcomed immediately. My boyfriend ordered a set of empanadas while I ordered veal escalope (watch out for the wrong English translation in the menu!) that was very GOOD but very BIG. He probably was wondering why my boyfriend ordered a meagre set of food while I ordered the jumbo portion LOL I couldn't finish my veal, but it was super good, I wish I had more place in my stomach for the nice food. I have never been to Argentina, but considering the number of Spanish-speaking people dining there, I could tell that they were all happy about the food.

It looked rather unassuming from the street, but this restaurant was charming inside, with a…read morewonderful waiter (the owner, perhaps?) and fantastic food. Both the empanadas and the steaks were terrific, and the chimichurri and the aji sauces were great compliments to the food. I will definitely come here again if I return to Lyon.