For our wedding, we knew that food, bar, and entertainment all had to be different and excellent. We've both spent many years in the restaurant and bar industries. And the groom comes from an Argentine immigrant family, so we couldn't have been more excited to find Pampa BBQ. Francisco and his team absolutely nailed our wedding! From the first time we talked, to the tasting where we brought my mom, to the wedding day and dinner, they are professional and agreeable and fun to work with. The menu offers a variety of delicious, high-quality options and their team cooks it to perfection. Our guests were very impressed by the setup and the ability to choose their own feast from the selection that Pampa brought. And nobody left hungry. We can only hope to have another reason to have a huge party and bring Pampa BBQ back to feed everyone! read more

We went to a 40th birthday party that hired Pampa BBQ for catering and couldn't have been more impressed. From the flavors to the ambience, the entire thing was pure perfection! read more

The Empanada's are one of the best tasting things I have ever had! I just had the Cheese Empanada tonight, and cannot wait to try others. They offer the Empanadas on the Neighborhood food delivery menu. Thank you! read more

Amazing empanadas! I used to pick these up at Noe Cafe. I really miss them. The mushroom is so decadent.

We used Pampa BBQ for a birthday party in a park. The food was excellent, super good quality, authentic Argentine flavors, great presentation. Super easy to coordinate the details. Our friends still talk about the amazing food at our party! Highly recommend. read more

We had Pampa BBQ catered to our office in SF and WOW, were they good!!! As it was catered, I can speak on the price, but there were no leftovers to take home. All of them were made well and the seasoning in the Argentinean Empanadas was spot on. We had steak, mushrooms with cheese, corn and chicken along with salad (with a lemon dressing) and some seasoned flavored rice. Everything was wonderful and balanced, and the chimichurri and spicy red sauce made everything amazing. read more

Very well cooked, not over seasoned and just to perfection, had this at the Barebottle got there early enough unlike Josh who seems he may have over slept and got his feelings hurt when the ran out, awesome food read more

Embarrassing performance at SF Rum Fest. Ran out of food in a couple of hours! As the only food vendor! Just totally incompetent as a vendor. Make sure you stay away if you need anything substantial. read more

Super tasty, good value, nice service! Enjoyed at Barebottle Brewery in Bernal Heights, SF

First and foremost, i'd like to give Alejandra a round of applause for being very on top of email communication and accomidating some of the vegetarians we had at our wedding. Ok on to the good stuff... The food was incredible! My new wife and her family are from Argentina so they know authentic Argentinian food when they taste it. Everything from the amazing service and friendly staff and of course delicious food was spot on. Everything was cooked to perfection. The carne and chicken were some of the best I've ever had. The choripons are a must as well. It was the perfect appitzer, the chimichuri really kicked it up a notch. I would HIGHLY recomend Pampa to anyone who wants some amazing authentic argentinan food and as well as having a very friendly staff. Cheers to Pampa! You made our wedding a dream come true! read more

I tried out Pampa BBQ at Off The Grid Fort Mason. I always thought it was interesting that OTG brought in a churrasco style BBQ vendor. While not the same churrascaria experience as like in Espetus, Pampa BBQ does crank out similar cuts of meat in a style similar to Tanguito over at Fishermans' Wharf. When I visited them at Fort Mason, I decided to go all out and try their Meat-lovers Combo plate. Meat-lovers Combo -- http://bit.ly/2lbiDBV pork ribs, sausage, steak skewer This was a pricey platter even for Off The Grid standards. Cost around $20. But you get a plate with some good quality meats. The Steak Skewer was cooked to a perfect medium rare and tasted great with their chimichurri sauce. And the sausage and ribs were delicious too! It was definitely a head turner when I walked around holding the plate. People were always asking about it. If you just go with the intention to try one thing, their Meat-lovers Combo is good enough to sample all their meats, but they also do have sandwiches as well. Overall, Pampa BBQ was a welcome addition to the OTG Fort Mason lineup with their churrasco-style BBQ. I hope they come back again next year! read more

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Just ordered some fantastic empanadas from this company. Hand chopped beef? Where else can you get that? Top-notch, high-quality read more

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These empanadas are pretty awesome. I had them when they were serving at Barebottle, and it was a perfect compliment to the beer. The $4.50 pricetag meant they weren't the cheapest empanadas around, but they were some of the most complex and full for sure. I got a chicken (pollo) and a corn one...they were both great, but the chicken was definitely my favorite. Some empanadas, it's just a little meat and sauce inside, but this had a sizable bouquet of veggies, spices, and meat. They also had a spicy sauce that wasn't really spicy at all, but was a nice flavor. Make sure to grab some napkins, as it's sure to get all over your hands, too, haha. If I see them around again and I'm hungry, I would be tempted to go again - but I won't go out of my way to chase them down. read more

Fantastic empanadas. We had them at Barebottle Brewery and every flavor was delicious.

Their empanadas are SO. good. and everyone I talked to was so nice! Was sold on the pollo and queso options first, and then put in a frozen delivery order to always have some available. Looking forward to trying some of the other options and the chicken thighs! Definitely part of my regular rotation now. read more

Best empanadas in town! I hired their catering for my husband's birthday and it was perfect, the beef empanada is so tasty! As an Argentinian, I am very picky about flavors but Pampa BBQ was delicious, and Nacho and Francisco were super friendly and professionals. read more

Thank you! Empanada are delicious and flavorful. Looking forward to seeing you guys again. #highlandhospital

Our family recently had Pampa BBQ cater our daughter's wedding reception at a winery in Sonoma. They did a fantastic job, and everyone raved about the food! They served 2-3 kinds of bbq meat which was cooked on open wood-fired grills at the event - quite exciting! The passed finger food was amazing, not to mention the incredible chocolate dessert medallions! Vegetarian options were delicious, too! The beer choices were impressive. The bartender and serving staff and cooks could not have been more friendly, and the company was very well managed. We highly recommend Pampa BBQ for your next event! You will not be disappointed! read more

Been looking for authentic Empanadas delivery in the Bay Area for a while (empanadas are Argentinean pastries filled with meat or with cheese and onions, etc.) and this were amazing. Pampa BBQ empanadas delivery was great. Texted them on Friday and Saturday I got two dozens of freezed empanadas for me to make in the oven. The Empanadas have been the best I had outside of Argentina, the service excellent, and also cheap (in comparison to other Bay Area options like El Portenio). I recommended them already to several friends.. read more

We tried the empanadas at barebottle, they were delicious, my favorite was the humita, but all of them are great. Manu was the cherry on the cake, he was playing the guitar and singing. I encourage you to try their food!!! read more

I just tried the steak pizza and homemade chorizo (Argentinean sausage) at their Off The Grid location. It was simply amazing! I hadn't had such a good piece of steak in a long time, and the pizza-like seasoning combined with the Argentinean chimichurri was to die for. Highly recommended and I'm coming back! read more

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They were catering Pampa Argentinian BBQ at a christmas party I recently attended and the food was decent, but nothing too special for the price. Appetizers: Sweetbreads- This was my favorite appetizer! The sweet breads were very tender and were cooked in an aromatic, curry-like sauce with onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Flank steak pizza- The appetizer consisted of a piece of steak with pizza toppings, which was an interesting concept but nothing too special. Entree: BBQ beef ribs- This was the star of the show! Apparently, it took around 6 hours to braise and bbq the meat. It was good, but nothing too special. It was also a little too over seasoned, with some pieces being too salty and overly covered in salt. Overall, Pampas has good service and the food is decent, but the price is quite steep. read more

I had the opportunity of tasting the real Argentinian Asado last weekend. I have had an amazing experience that brought me back to my beloved country. The food they serve it's delicious. And is not just about the tender meat they grill, even the vegetables grilled and the salads they served were tasty too. They are super friendly gauchos and I would really recommend them if you are interesting on try the best quality of grill in the Bay Area and to be surrounded by this guys who work professionally at the point you will want to keep trying their menu on and on again. Thanks Pampa BBQ! read more

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After meeting Francisco almost 2 years ago when we bought a used grill from him, we reached out when we were thinking about BBQ for our wedding rehearsal dinner. He very graciously worked with us around some of our specific logistics/food needs, and after the most amazing tasting that we still rave about, we ended up hiring him and his staff for both the rehearsal dinner AND the reception for our wedding in San Gregorio in early April. We could not have been happier!! Our foodie family and friends are still raving about the food and many have proclaimed it's the best wedding food they have ever had. The presentation was beautiful, the staff very friendly and professional, and the overall eating experience (food literally hot off the grill, being cooked in front of you) unique and engaging. We're so glad we made sure to eat at our own wedding and are already planning when we can pick up some fresh empanadas. I absolutely recommend Pampa BBQ for your eating and catering needs!! read more

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The best BBQ and empanadas I have tried in the Bay Area. The staff is really friendly and professional. read more

Since I arrived in San Francisco, I have been waiting to eat good meat and I found it this week at the Argentinian BBQ with Ignacio and Francisco. They are really nice and amazing cooks ! They know how to choose fresh and tasty meat as well as they know how to cook it perfectly ! And the special " salsa " is fantastic ! Gracias!!! read more

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Amazing food- Excellent service- High quality- No wait I went last Friday to Off the grid, Fort Mason, San Francisco and I stopped by in the "Argentinian BBQ" vendor stand. The guys that were in the stand were really friendly. They explained me about the unique way that they have to grill the BBQ . I tried the Steak skewer and the bell peppers and it was incredible. I really recommend Pampa BBQ! read more

Francisco and his team recently wow-ed our guests with the most incredible wedding reception dinner, and I can confidently say that Pampa BBQ is a fantastic choice for your catering needs. Francisco was a delight to work with from our first contact, and we happily signed on to have him cater our reception after a top-notch tasting dinner served right in his catering kitchen. He was helpful and friendly throughout the planning process, and he ensured we had everything we needed to make our reception meal a memorable one. Once on site, he created the most fantastic setup to serve in authentic Argentinian style, and most importantly, the food was incredible. He also brought along an incredible team who was able to help with serving and bartending throughout the night to make the dinner go off without a hitch. Our guests are still talking about the incredible meal from the empanadas to the short ribs to the chimichurri sauce- it was all delicious. We would 100% recommend Pampa BBQ to anyone for their wedding, party or any event- they're fantastico! read more

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As an Argentine living in the Bay Area, I have missed our traditional BBQ experience. When I first tasted Pampa's, I got delighted and I felt back in Argentina. Now, I order their empanadas every week and look after their truck every Friday night in Off the Grid (at Fort Mason). I recommend everyone trying Pampa BBQ to feel what premium meat tastes like. read more

TDLR: no wait, great service, premium ingredients, uber tasty, but pricey. I was wandering around OTG, saw Pampa, and decided to give them a try. A friend of mine who had spent time in Argentina always goes on and on about how out-of-the-world divine Argentine meat is, so I figured this would be my chance. There was no line, which gave me some hesitation, but I'm no herd-follower... I ordered the steak skewer ($8) and the pork ribs ($10 for 3). Certainly not cheap, so don't expect to get full if you spend less than $30. Took the standard 5min for the food to get served. Staff was very friendly. My reaction after the first bite of the steak skewer was, "Jesus Christ, this is no doubt one of the finest meat dishes I've ever had." It's effing delicious, tastes clean, and has the perfect tenderness. The pork ribs are similarly awesome. read more

I tried Pampa BBQ at a friend's Bday party last week. The taste of the meat was unique! but the whole service was also amazing! They bring their own Argentine grills, dressed in gaucho outfit and they really master the art of grilling. I know who's cooking in my Bday this Fall! read more

Fantastic experience for a party for 35 people at our home. The team is super nice, easy to coordinate with, and responsive. They brought everything needed (and cleaned it all up) and the food was delish (we ordered the second level bbq and added empanadas) and great presentation. Definitely upped the bbq experience. Our guests all enjoyed the food and we have been making steak and chicken sammies with the leftovers this week. This is the way to host a super yummy and stress-free bbq at your house! read more

So you've just watched the Chef's Table episode with Francis Mallmann, the master Argentine chef that's changing the way we think of grilling. Now you want to try your hand at cooking some delicious cuts of beef over an open fire with the Patagonia mountains looming large in the background? Try it from the professionals first. Francisco and Nacho, hailing straight from the homeland, are going blow your taste buds straight into the Dagobah system. You want to eat ribs off the bone, perfectly cooked steak, mouth watering choripan, melt in your mouth short ribs topped off with that oh-so-tangy chimichurri? Sign me up. This is your foot in the door to seeing firsthand how a proper Argentine bbq is done. They're a friendly bunch that'll treat your belly right. Just take it easy on the Fernet, okay? read more

Best Argentinian bbq in the bay, these guys are legit. They have the classic cuts along with some really interesting and innovative stuff.

Best meat I've tried in my whole life. Can't recommend it enough! Try the lomo, entrada and tira de asado, they're amazing!

Delicious food! Everyone loved it and it was a big hit. we had plenty of leftovers that we devoured last night. The meat was so tender and juicy and the caprese salad was delicious. Even re-heated, it was still very soft and juicy. And who can forget about the chimmichuri sauce?! Francisco was super easy to work with and on top of it. Even provided all the utensils and plates. Will definitely order from them again! read more

If you like meat you have to try Argentinian Asado. This guys know their meat and how to slowly cook it. We had a birthday party celebration and hired them to prepare the food and we are still thanking them for the great service and awesome food. Our friends loved it and we had a blast! Can't wait to taste it one other time! read more

I had the opportunity to try Pampa BBQ at a friend's birthday a few weeks ago. Everyone was Delighted by the taste of the meat. The meat melts in your mouth!! Service, food & quality were excellent. I'd highly recommend them for any special event with friends and have a great experience of real Argentina BBQ. read more

We hired Pampa for my wife's birthday party and OMG, what a show they put on!!! These guys are serious about grilling!!! Everything was great, Empanadas, salads, alfajor cookies and the ribs were ridiculously amazing! Thank you very much for making all of us eat like kings!!! read more

I really love it, good food and service! I tried the steak pizza with chimichurri was the best! I recommended 100% read more