There are proably hundreds if not thousands of Parrillas here in Buenos Aires, and while many are very 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! read more

Parrilla Peña - Chorizo... - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

This was my first lunch in Buenos Aires so how crazy am I to have booked dinner the very same day Let 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. read more

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"Parrilla Peña" was the answer I got when querying hotel staff about a good, authentically Argentinian dinner spot. Nothing seemed more authentic than the big parrilla (grill) that greets you when you enter or the fact that the place doesn't open for dinner until 8pm. A meal in this clean, somewhat industrial-looking space begins with empanadas and chimichurri arriving automatically at your table thanks to the small "cubierto" (per person cover fee, not a tip, of about $2.50 per person). Given the late dining hour I resisted over-ordering, knowing that I didn't want to go to sleep stuffed to the brim. Rib-eye was my choice, along with wine and beer, with the whole thing coming in at a pre-tip price of $90,100ARS (about $63USD). It was a perfect meal that still filled me succinctly and as I left I couldn't help but feel for all those still waiting to enter the restaurant at around 10 p.m. Parrilla Peña proved to be a great and authentic choice for a solid parrilla experience. I went on to have similar meals for more money a couple more times while in Argentina but it was here that I thought the experience most authentic, being enjoyed more by locals and only a handful of in-the-know tourists such as myself. read more

Parrilla Peña - Rib-Eye - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Incredible steakhouse in the Buenos Aires area that is very popular with locals. Would recommend coming here early right when they open, otherwise they're full by 8:30pm. The meal starts off with some bread and empanadas. We shared the ribeye and steak and it was a perfect amount for us. We also got the house wine (Malbec) which was around $7 USD. Ribeye was cooked perfectly! Service was fine and their English is sufficient. read more

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This place aims to give you good beef of your choice, pictures included of the cows anatomy so you know what you're getting at honest prices. The meats are cooked right in front of the open grill and it smells amazing. You get complementary meat empanadas and bread. Remember that when you pick your cut since you're already half full. We started with salad then the Asado cut (one order only to share) which is beef ribs. Excellent if you're into fatty meat- almost well done(prefer steak medium at most). He didn't ask how we wanted it so I didn't say anything. We also got a small bottle of red Malbec and water(not free). The whole lunch bill came out to 55 thousand pesos which at current rates is about $41. Are you kidding me! We almost didn't finish the steak! It's four stars because the steak didn't blew me away. It needed more seasoning for my taste. read more

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Argentians love their beef and erect countless shrines dedicated to its consumption. The parilla or grill restaurant, as well as the various forms of all you can eat buffets are hallmarks of this culture. What is remarkable about a place like Peña is not the beef alone, which is cooked perfectly, but all the other items that have received just as much care and attention. Their eggplant vinaigrette salad is exceptional, featuring dense and satisfyingly chewy flesh of small eggplants. The seasonings, including whole coriander seeds is exceptional. The chicken breast is a small enlightenment for how it takes a simple and basically flavorless part of the bird and transforms it into a special occasion meal because of how moist, tender, and flavorful it is. The tail of rump steak, not a cut found in the US, had the lean pure beef flavor of a sirloin but narrowed on one end with rich browned fat. Service was great, and the upstairs ambience was pleasant but unfussy, featuring blood red walls and a large selection of Argentinian wines. read more

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Our favorite parilla in Buenos Aires!! We visited two times on our weeklong trip. Service was friendly, food was authentic, and the menu was extensive. They take both card and cash but any tip needs to he cash. Would skip the pasta but all the beef cuts we tried were delicious, as well as the grilled chicken and the empanadas that come with the table service. Pricing was very reasonable. Malbec is also a must order, and if you like cheese the provoleta is worth the try (but quite salty!) read more

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Where the Porteros seem to go in the theater district. Went on a Thursday at 7pm and there was already a line down the sidewalk. Service was efficient and pleasant. We ordered the chicken milanesa and both were crispy and moist. The chimichuri and creole were excellent with the bread and entree provided. After seeing our table mate's beef orders I wish I had gone with a steak. Great food and experience. read more

Came here on the recommendation of our tour guide and it did not disappoint. I came here on Saturday afternoon, it was busy but I was able to snag a table. It's a small, no frill restaurant which seems to be popular with locals and tourists. The complimentary empanada they bought initially was my favorite of the entire trip. I ordered a ribeye steak and salad. It was tasty and juicy, I liked the sauce it came with. They accept both cash and cards. read more

Parrilla Peña - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

One of the best tiramisus I have ever had! There is plenty of seating upstairs and downstairs, so even if you see a line, seats will clear up. They give complimentary empanadas and bread/breadsticks - I actually think it's $1.75 but everyone gets it at their table. The aglio e olio took the longest to come out, which was surprising to me since pasta doesn't take that long to cook. The pasta also lacked seasoning and salt. I think this is one of those places where the menu is super cheap for plenty of meat. Note: you cannot tip on a card, if you want to tip your server you'll need cash! read more

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Parrilla Peña is often listed as one of the top-rated grills in Buenos Aires, but for me, it fell short -- especially when compared to many steakhouses back in the U.S. The highlight here is the bife de chorizo, which is their best cut. That said, the texture reminded me of a London broil -- a bit on the drier side with minimal marbling or fat. It lacked the richness and juiciness you'd expect from a truly standout steak, and at around $30 USD, it wasn't exactly a bargain by local standards. The space inside was also rather cramped, and the overall dining experience felt a bit tight and rushed. Honestly, for the price and atmosphere, you're better off having dinner at the nearby Intercontinental Hotel and enjoying their beef ribeye in a more comfortable setting. While I respect the legacy and reputation of Parrilla Peña, it didn't quite live up to the hype. A decent experience, but not one I'd seek out again. I think the biggest thing they can address is the price to value. It is just not anything memorable, worth traveling from the United States. Also hoping to get some likes or follows on this review -- I'm working on regaining my Yelp Elite status by focusing on more global and rare reviews you don't often see elsewhere. I may also begin to experiment with Google reviews. read more

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This was a hole in the wall for sure, one of my friends took us there and as soon as we arrived, I saw a line of people waiting outside and I just knew it had to be good, if I would have walked passed this place, I wouldn't have noticed it because the outside looks very simple and uneventful, I guess the, "don't judge a book by its cover" can be applied to this local spot. The waiting time wasn't terrible, specially considering that we were a group of 7. The place didn't take reservations so we took a chance and went for it. They had plenty of seating, both on the main floor and at the second floor as well. It was more spacious than it looked, the place was a little outdated but it was clean and the tables were nicely set up. Once we seated and started looking at menus, they were quick to start us off with water and empanadas on the house while we decided what to eat. They had a large variety of meats (so if you are vegan, this place probably wouldn't be for you) . They had salads and desserts, so vegetarian friendly somewhat. Being in Argentina, having fantastic choices of wines is a no brainer, as for me, well, a Fanta was just fine lol. We all ordered all kinds of meats, mostly steak, diff side orders too, we had a feast, everything was very tasty, and the portions were generous too, so you can easily share one dish and split it between 2 people. Our waiters were delightful and lively, they were great at recommending wines and such. The price was moderate, you can deff eat like a king/queen for a fair price here. We had so much food, we had to take some to go. We ordered a tiramisu and a flan for dessert to share, both were really good. This is one hidden gem, that I'm sure glad I found! read more

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We had lunch here and enjoyed it. I had mollejas, which I enjoyed, but were probably too much for one person. The empanadas were good. I like the sauces they provide. Unfortunately, service is slow and it took forever to get the bill and pay for it. read more

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The original plan was to go to a steak house that we could walk from our hotel.The food was very good and I would definately recommend it. On my next visit I will return. read more

Parrilla Pena is a local grill behind the theater district of Buenos Aires. Always popular wiht the locals, I am so glad that I found it as well. The grill is downstairs right by the entrance, your mouth waters from the scents and sounds as you walk in. Seating is at cloth covered tables that fill every corner of the 2 dining rooms. Great staff hustles around and even though many don't speak english, the menu has translations. Everything I have had is delicious (lomo/tenderloin is my favorite) and the quantities are belly busting. The staff has always said "one order feeds 2" You don't have to go to a steakhouse to get a great steak in Argentina, Pena beats them hands down. read more

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Visited 6 years ago and the food and service are still excellent. Tenderloin and ribeye were both perfect. Servings are more than ample. "Normal salad" is enough for 2 people, possibly 3. A line was formed outside, so glad we were there when the door opened. Our server was attentive without hovering, friendly, and professional. The atmosphere is casual, yet sets a tone of expectation. We totally recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a quality meal at reasonable prices. Oh, oh...the desserts are delicious, too! It's a place where families gather, friends find one another, and the back table seems reserved for neighbormen to talk and dine together. read more

Parrilla Peña - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Wow !!!!! Great Asado !! Welcome to Argentina. All business staff but friendly. You will enjoy whatever you choose to eat here. read more

The empanadas are worth conquering nations over. You will never have a better one. I have traveled all over Buenos Aires and no one has come close to this wonderful place. If Argentinians had their own Greek-like gods, their food would be empanadas from this place. Worth every penny. Also, Malbec. Do it. The service is good and the ambience is a genre unto itself. It's not fancy, but it's cozy and authentic. Worth the visit. read more

Parrilla Pena was my last meal in Buenos Aires before flying home. I wanted an Asado that catered to locals more than to tourists, it did not disappoint. We did not place reservations in advance and were asked to seat upstairs. I was bummed to miss out on seeing the asado action but the food and wine made up for it. I appreciated the complimentary empanadas to start off our meal. We then ordered grilled peppers, fries, and two types of steak cuts. The steak was well seasoned and juicy! We ended our meal with flan. And although we complained about how much dulce de leche is added, we ended up eating it all. Our waiter was friendly and helpful! Great wine offerings but I'd store it in a different way. :P Would definitely revisit! read more

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Had a steak here. No wait, excellent service, excellent prices, and one of the best steaks I have ever had. Excellent chimichurri too. Highly recommended. Superb flan too. Also, they give a free empanada on arrival. Also very good. read more

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Comida genial. Recomendado. Beef was great but the sausage was the best I ever had. I'd go next time in in the area

just fab all around. Nice space, good service, great food. generous portions. leave room after steak for flan! Otherwise don't need much else except wine. read more

This place doesn't disappoint. Delicious meal with great service. Portions are huge so we split the single rib eye

It seems to be popular with Spanish speakers. But our ribeye steak is tough and dry. The service is cold. Price is high for US point of view. Ambiance - keep your elbows to yourself read more

Excellent parrillada in Buenos Aires. Food, service and ambiance were spectacular! The wine selection was fantastic. Entraña, bife, ensalada mixta and the flan! Superb, as was the Yacochuya Malbec. read more

Parrilla Peña - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

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Anyone around B.A Argentina this is a must .Incredible dishes are served here and in combination with the history of this place a must stop . read more

This is my second favorite Parrilla in Buenos Aires. My first is Don Julio. And my second was La Cabrera but this visit was disappointing. Parrilla Peña is a lovely and reasonable local parrilla that had he best empanadas and ribeye. And their Milanese was just like my grandmother would make. It was heaven. We went twice!! read more

Great neighborhood spot for excellent parilla cooking at very reasonable prices. It's easy to see why there was a line around the block to get in on a weeknight. The free appetizer empanada is the best one we had in Argentina. The ribeye was smoky and grilled to perfection and the mashed potatoes and salad were perfect accompaniments. We took home more than half of it and had meals for two more days. Fun experience in a lively spot! read more

Really good meats and nice wine selection. Service was friendly. Just the space was a tad tight for us. read more

Could use cleaner cutlery and better attention when asked to please bring cleaner utensils

First night in BA friends took us here - excellent! No fuss and food was amazing. Great value! read more

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Quick, old school, so much food for $30 usd Rib eye x2 with heavenly fatties about 7" x 5" x 1" a steak....nice char, jugoso, thick, EASY knife cut...you know the beef is good when you slice it once, without a struggle.., Empanadas are deep fried and complimentary...who doesn't love deep fried pastry? Or deep fried anything... Chimichurri de la casa and Onion pepper salsa for your steaks at MUY buenos.... I dipped my nadas and bread on this.... Chrorizo - get it...I totally pigged out here.. the flavor is so good....so so good. Bread French fries came w the rib eyes...they were good but focus on the beef, nadas and chorizo...mmm Crowded, energetic, the staff hustles so you have to make fast quick eye contact and the little nod to get their attention.... Go here...smaller groups (like of two people) get seated faster because you are easy to squeeze in tables... read more

Parrilla Peña - ojo de bife for two - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Great locals place With No Frills. The service was amazing, especially for Buenos Aires. We sat upstairs after arriving close to 2 PM and the first floor was completely full. We sat near the stairwell and were promptly greeted with a basket of bread and two piping hot fried beef empanadas. Delicious. We ordered a 1 L Stella as we were thirsty from our long walk over and then asked the server to show us which red wine was available in 375 ML splits. He was very accommodating. The chimichurri sauce and chopped up salsa they serve with the bread was excellent. The server said that he made the chimichurri himself. It was quite spicy, with lots of fresh raw garlic flavor as well. We ordered the beef de chorizo, basically a New York strip, and the Tira de asado, short ribs. We probably should've ordered the short ribs well done because they were still way too chewy and had too much connective tissue when in the pink state. They at least season their steaks with salt, so all we needed was the pepper that the server brought right away when we ordered it. The New York strip was extremely well charted with a great grilled crust. We'd love to return to try the skirt steak (entraña) and possibly the rolled up flank steak they call "Matambre" the hunger killer. read more

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Parrilla Pena! You have my heart -- and stomach. I was thinking about my meal for days after I dined here. You can't go wrong with their ribeye, tenderloin and ribs!! (around the 350 pesos range, not bad!). Mouthwatering, juicy and so tasty cuts. And oh so tender!! My ribeye came with a side of French fries; and each table received free bread and appetizers of carne empanadas made savory with their meat + olive fillings. The soft pastry was also perfectly cooked. They also provided a tomato and onion topper (similar to a salsa) that you can douse it in. The small restaurant space is located near the downtown area of BA, and is cozy and charming dining space with a red and white interior and walls lined with red wine bottles. Seats fill up quickly but the turn-around is just as fast; we waited about 10-15 minutes for a table of 7. The waiter and older manager of the space was very friendly and came by our table often to check on us. He was like a friendly, hospitable grandpa welcoming us into his home kitchen. We sat in the long table near the window and grill, where the enticing smells of the grilled meats waft overhead. There's a dumbwaiter that lifts dishes upstairs to the second floor, which is also fun to watch. We ordered the cheap Malbec on the menu, which was a little too one-note and floral for my tasting. But it didn't damper the experience one bit. My friend ordered a huge liter of Stella (the only beer they serve, unfort). read more

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We were looking for a good Argentinian grill close to friends in recolta and we discovered a great one!! Thanks to previous Yelpers for the helpful reviews!! We had a window set for two by the window upstairs. Our waiter Daniel was excellent!! Very helpful and attentive. We ordered the ensalada completa, a ribeye to share and a half bottle of vino tinto. They also served a generous portion of mixed breads and 2 deep fried empanadas. The beef in the empanadas also had green olives and was delicious. Salad excellent and truly a portion that could serve 4 (mixed lettuce, carrot, egg, beets, heart of palm and potatoes). The steaks were very large portions and cooked to order! Wine a perfect paring. We were both very happy and the meal was very reasonably priced. read more

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I was recommended this place from 2 locals, so I figured it was worth the try. It was my last steak in BA, and it was a great meal to end my stay. The table is presented with complimentary bread and empanadas. We double checked to make sure it was free, and it was indeed complimentary. My table ordered a variety of things including salmon, tenderloin, salad, ribes, and mashed potatoes. The tenderloin was mine, and wow, was it tender! I smothered it with chimichurri. It was all so flavorful! My friends said their dishes were very good, too. It was very nice and traditional steak place in Argentina that's located quite close to some site seeing areas. Great service, too. read more

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Great place to eat with very helpful waiters. They do not try to upsell you and will give you a great steak for a great price. I ate so much I had to take a big nap. My second favorite place I went to in Buenos Aires and if it had been closer to my hotel I might have gone every day. read more

Our fav steak joint in Buenos Aires. Casual style restaurant. Tons of locals and tourists dining here. Seems to draw a nice crowd all the time. Fast friendly service. Prices were much less than Don Julio but taste was on par in my opinion. We ordered their blood sausage and chorizo sausage for appetizers as well as a plate of sweetbreads. The chorizo sausage was our fav. The sweetbreads were good but the platter was huge. It was too much for the three of us. They also have us 3 free ground beef empanadas. Very good. For the steak we wanted to order their $1000 peso mixed grill platter but the waiter warned us that it was meant for 6 people or more and that it would be too much food. We were thankful for his honesty. He suggested instead a rib eye steak which was about $345 pesos. It came with two substantial cuts and was more than enough for us to share. The meal also came with sides of potato and corn salad and fries. We loved their salsa and chimichurri sauce. I put that on everything and oddly enough, it tasted good with everything. With a bottle of local Malbec and 5 sodas, the bill came out to about $80 usd. This same meal at a steakhouse in NYC or even NJ would easily run me $225+. We were all very happy with our meal. Seated next to us was a local man who ordered steak with two sunny side up eggs. I've never seen yolks that were so orange. It was egg porn at its finest. Next time I would def also order eggs to go on top of my steak. He used the runny yolks as a sauce for the steak. Genius. We will definitely be back here. Had a great experience. I recommend! read more

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I started dating this girl I met in my tango class, and -- without thinking it through too clearly -- I invited her with me to Buenos Aires. She said yes! So now here we are in Argentina eating meat and drinking red wine. And eating meat. And drinking red wine. (Did I mention the red wine? Because we drank a lot of that.) And ate a lot of meat. Again and again. But I digress. The food at this place is awesome. We sat on the second floor which was lovely and packed and happening at 9 or so when we got there. Free empanadas for appetizer. And then on with the meal. I got the beef steak, the grilled red peppers, a salad and the pesto pasta. Best meal ever. Seriously. This was so good. Made even better by an awesome Argentinian Malbec. Friendly conversation with the guys at the table next to ours. Fun and convivial. The waiter spoke zero English. I speak zero Espanol, but dude, we made it work. Gracias for the great evening! No dessert. I couldn't finish the food I got. We brought 50% of it home. But what a fun evening. Tango class girl says it was good too. She's not getting voted off the island any time soon. read more

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Fantastic food. The bread is delicious. Super traditional and true Argentinian food.