Stopped into Porteño for drinks and empanadas before a show at the McKittrick, and it ended up being one of the highlights of the night. The cocktails were strong, bright, and exactly what we needed to escape the NYC heat wave for a bit. We shared a few empanadas and immediately realized we made a rookie mistake, we should've ordered a full round for each of us because every bite was flawless. Next time I'm doubling the empanada order and not pretending I want to share. read more

Porteno - Empanada - Argentine Near Me - New York, New York

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The food here is top notch! Our server named Paoula was fantastic. Nice and attentive. I had the pan seared salmon salad. Wonderful! The dressing was amazing. Sorry I forgot to take a pic The steak special was also good. As was the 2 pasta dishes my friends had. I forgot to snap pics. The chocolate cake thing was very good. But the best of the best was the dulce de lecce flan dessert !! So so so good !! Will come again read more

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As a Yelp Elite, I have to share what I'm convinced is the best ribeye in all of NYC. Yes, that's a big statement... but this steak earns it. 1. The flavor is unreal, the kind that makes you pause mid-bite. 2. It's consistently tender, moist, and unbelievably juicy. 3. It's grass fed, so it feels good and tastes even better. 4. It comes with a chimichurri that could win awards. If you love bold flavor or you've never tried chimichurri before, prepare to fall in love. And the bonus: I don't usually go for kale, but their kale salad changed my mind. It's bright and refreshing with shredded cabbage, white beans, and a dressing so light and addictive you'll wish you could take a bottle home. This started as an ode to the ribeye, but the truth is their desserts are just as impressive. And the ambiance? Perfect date-night energy. The place feels like a hidden little world you step into for an hour or two. read more

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I came here at around 8pm on Wednesday during the summer. Everywhere was packed and we found this place on a whim and they were able to accommodate a party of 6! I ordered the chupin (mezcal, muddled fresh strawberries, pineapple, lime juice and simple syrup) the mezcal covers a lot of the flavor but this was sweet and easy to drink. I also got the bife de costilla (rib eye) medium rare and it was a very good portion and cooked perfectly. I enjoyed the chimichurri sauce on it. The kale cabbage bean salad was good, but the lemon dressing was just a bit too much, too sour for my liking. It's a small restaurant and our waitress was excellent. She was very accommodating for our friend who was on a strict diet and had great recommendations. read more

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Stopped by for dinner yesterday night. The restaurant was small and intimate. We ordered the empanada trio (carne, caprese and radicheta y salsa blanca), risotto (with wild mushrooms, white truffle and bone marrow) and short rib dish. Everything tasted pretty good. Service was prompt. I might try other dishes if I'm in the area again. read more

I absolutely loved every dish. The empanadas were great! Loved the kale one. The burrata was fresh. My main dish had well prepared meat & mashed potatoes. Overall I recommend to others who was Argentine food read more

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Empanadas are good.. just quite expensive for what it is. $6 a piece. Friends got the steak sandwich which was pretty good. Flavors and crisp on the bread were good.. only gripe was the actual meat portion of it was very small... not worth $24 to be honest. I got the 16 ounce ribeye steak for $42.. and I was left VERY disappointed.. I asked for medium rare and the steak was very unevenly cooked.. some parts were super rare and some were medium rare.. and it doesn't seem like they rendered the fat on the ribeye at all.. very gross/fatty to eat.. I have left photos and you be the judge.. but overall a very subpar experience at this place read more

Porteno - Ribeye steak - Argentine Near Me - New York, New York

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Carne Empanada 3 top sirloin, onions, red pepper, scallions, green olives, hard boiled egg, juicy, medium flavorful Chorizo Criollo y Morcilla 3 grilled Argentinean sausage, dry, blood sausage, salty, bread, no chimichurri, no salsa Costilla al Malbec con Papas al Horno 2 braised short rib, dry, not enough salt, not flavorful, roasted fingerling potatoes, too plain read more

Fantastic food and service! Had not been to NYC since before Covid. This was one of my go to places before and was so pleased to see they were still open. Food is still amazing! read more

Food (5/5): Empanadas were good and flavorful . The only improvemengs would be that the ham and cheese one barely had any bam and some of the outer breading of the empanadas was hard. Additionally, we ordered the risotto and the lomito completo. The risotto was delicious with nice creaminess and the lomito completo had really nicely toasted bread with delicious combination of steak, ham, cheese, egg, and toppings. Also got the pear cake with dulce de leche ice cream which was really good. It was the right amount of sweetness and the textures between the bread, fruit, and ice cream was perfect. Overall all the dishes were excellent and well made. Venue (5/5): Beautiful restaurant with nice Spanish themed music. You feel and relaxed and at peace in an upscale setting. The large screen with a fireplace playing was a nice touch. Service (5/5): Checked up on us frequently including water refills. Super impressed at their level of attentiveness. Servers were very helpful and professional. Initially they asked us to sit at a small two person table even though the restaurant was empty but when we asked to sit at a larger table so we can more comfortably fit our items and food, they accommodated. As a heads up, they will automatically charge 20% gratuity even though we were a group of 2. Normally, not a fan of this policy but the service was so good that I couldn't complain. read more

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This restaurant it is not an authentic argentinian restaurant, it is very mediocre, they fool people who has not idea how wonderful argentinian food is! read more

Came here on a date night and the restaurant couldn't have been more perfect. It's cozy, intimate and the staff is attentive, friendly and thoughtful. We didn't have reservation when we showed up but being that it's a Tuesday night, they had plenty of seatings available. My date ended up ordering everything and I must confess, every dish he ordered was good. We had the warm burrata as the starter and shared a plate of ribeye and creamy mushroom raviolis. Everything was pleasantly prepared and the flavor was certainly on point. Though I did wish my ribeye has more marbling. We also shared a bottle of wine and the restaurant was okay to let us have a small tasting first before we ordered. Overall, I like this restaurant. It's an added gem to the neighborhood and offer a nice alternative if you're looking for delicious food or a cute place for a date night. read more

What a gem of the city. Their salads were absolutely delicious, and I think about coming back for them often. Their other menu options are also not to be slept on, and the pasta is exquisite. Waiters were wonderful and this dining experience was beyond pleasant. What a cosy space to be, I can't wait to visit again! read more

My friend lives around the area and we have always talked about eating here but it was always full. The place fills up pretty quick. So I recommend having a reservation for a table, we didn't have one and sat at the bar. Nevertheless he a great experience the place is cozy and perfect for catching up with friend while enjoying a good meal. We started with two cocktails, Fifi and Fernando. For appetizers the Empanada de Carne and the Chorizo Criollo y Morcilla. We also had the Camarones con ensalada de Palmitos which they graciously split into two servings for us. For the entree we ordered the Costilla Al Malbec con Chipa Guazu and papas. I must say the food was amazing the chorizo and morcilla were very flavorful. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the palm hearts really complemented it. The empanada was not what we expected but we still enjoyed it. To wrap up the night we ordered the Budín de pan tibio as per the servers suggestion and it did not disappoint! The Dulce de leche gelato was really good. There were so many things we wanted to try on the menu. We would definitely be making a come back. read more

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Place was small with a decent ambiance. Good for a date night or a chill night out with friends. Service was good but food was lackluster. All dishes were Relatively bland and not impressive. All of us needed salt and pepper to season. Cocktails were okay but that's it. Not a place I would visit twice tbh read more

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Amazing little place. The staff was on-point (just the right amount of checking on us but not hovering) and the food was really great!

The food never disappoints no matter what I order. Employees provided uniformly excellent service. They present meals beautifully with quality flavor. Their menu items deliver exceptional tastiness. Porteno has convinced me to come back. read more

Mark this spot on your map. Workers here make customers feel happy and welcome. Their prices welcome all income levels. The variety of dishes is impressive and everything tastes fresh. A fully exceptional dining occasion! read more

Argentine food is a fantastic blend of cultures and Porteño pulls it off brilliantly. If you're looking for something new that's also somehow familiar, give this wonderful place a try. The service was wonderful. Dishes were flavorful. Portions were large. Cocktails were unique. Try a fernet and Coke. You'll swear you're back in Mar del Plata. read more

The food here was so good, it really made me think about flying over to Argentina for more haha! My friend and I got the Lomito Completo (steak sandwich) and the Costilla Al Malbec (short rib). The short rib and the steak were well-cooked and tender - both are so delicious! I also got a cocktail, which was nice albeit a bit sweet. The restaurant itself has a cute, cozy feel. Overall, it was a good experience with great food! read more

Porteno - Lomito Completo Sandwich Costilla Al Malbec Con Chipa Guazu - Argentine Near Me - New York, New York

We were excited to stop and dine here as we did a few years back when service and quality of food was excellent, ~ in 2018. .e came in ready to order what was advertised on the website menu. Once we arrived, the menu was different and there was no entrana being served. Drinks were good, eating space too tight and uncomfortable, no regards from the customers sitting next to us behaving as if it was a sports bar. Service super slow. Ensalada Rusa lacking flavor and salad drenched in dressing making the steak unpleasant to eat. Based on that, we passed dessert. read more

Food and service were awesome. We ordered the Entraña, salmon, and chicken plates. For appetizers, we had the empanadas, which were delicious, and the calamar chamuscado, which was not my favorite--too much olive oil for my liking. Delicious! Definitely coming back when we are around. read more

Porteno - Salmon Patagonico and Pollo con vegetales. - Argentine Near Me - New York, New York

We got a reservation last minute for the Argentinian game, the ambience was great with two big TVs for the game, the server (Guido) was super attentive and gave us time to decide without any rush, we got the anchovies bruschetta to start and they were amazing, super balance with the goat cheese, for main dish we order the rib eye and it was juice, flavorful and cook to perfection, the dessert was also delicious. We were highly satisfied with everything at this place. read more

Porteno - Bread pudding with dulce de leche ice cream. - Argentine Near Me - New York, New York

A good friend and I had a double date here with our hubbies after checking out Howardena Pindell at The Shed. For starters, we shared a few empanadas (carne, caprese) and the burrata. The empanadas were delicious but definitely order at least 6 if sharing amongst four since they're pretty small. Those who know me know burrata is my favorite cheese and they did not disappoint. The burrata was a bit firm on the outside and creamy on the inside and the tomatoes were perfectly seasoned with balsamic vinegar. We each ordered four different entrees (milanesa, salmon, costilla, and the branzino special). The milanesa was a bit dry and the crust was quite bland. The accompanying salad dressing needed a bit of a kick. The same can be said of my branzino which was the day's special. Unfortunately while the fish was moist, everything else on my plate was dry and lacked a sauce/gravy which would've taken it to a higher levels. My other half however really enjoyed his salmon. I skipped dessert but our friends shared the dulce de leche flan and gave it rave reviews. Overall our meal was just ok which is unfortunate as most Latin American restaurants I've patronized was the exact opposite. If they make the tweaks re: sauces, I wouldn't mind giving them another chance. read more

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Great service. Great food and very attentive service. Small and cozy, the window seat is my fave. read more

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What started as a celebration, ended as an expensive embarrassment. First, they gave away the reservation we had for almost a week (no apology, but claimed "we tried calling you"), second they offered seats at the bar (no), or by the restrooms, third, they took our orders after tables that were seated after us, fourth, we asked twice when our food would be ready, fifth, our soup and salmon entrees were cold, sixth, the other diners thought it was ok to shriek loudly (we could barely hear each other), seventh, the staff were arrogant and dismissive. We'd eaten here frequently in the past, and had good experiences and service. Unfortunately, this time was probably our last. read more

I'm embarrassed to say how long it took me to discover Porteño given how close I live to it. My friend, husband and I finally strolled in on a Sunday night for drinks and a cheese plate. We were greeted by the warmest wait staff, they genuinely love to serve you and have so much pride in their vast selection of Argentine wines. Our waiter, Max recommended some delicious Malbecs and a Cava that we enjoyed for several hours. We added on some empanadas and they were absolutely delicious. Excited to introduce new friends, I went back yesterday with a group of 9 and they were so accommodating in seating all of us. We had a similarly fantastic experience with our waiter Max serving us some delicious Malbecs and cocktails. Again, the empanadas were delicious and we also loved the burrata dish we got to share. Came back again this morning for coffee and as always the staff was so kind to let us enjoy our coffee in their heated outdoor seating with my dog as well. Can't wait to come back to my new neighborhood bar! read more

Porteno - Malbec - Argentine Near Me - New York, New York

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Nice outdoor setup - following all social distancing guideline. I was on my walk down to meatpacking on a Friday after work, figure why not treat myself to a frozen mango margarita before the city removes this perk. The drink was pretty strong and reasonably priced at $10. I visited this restaurant over a year ago for dinner and the food was tasty! Will return for outdoor dining! read more

Porteno - Argentine Near Me - New York, New York

Everything about this experience was memorable! The food and drink were amazingly good, the service friendly and efficient. But, mainly, their kindness and quick, compassionate action was just outstanding after my husband blacked out when we were leaving. We were so disappointed to end one of the best meals we have had in years by leaving in an ambulance, but it couldn't have happened in a better place. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. The food and drink were top notch and the kindness, compassion and good sense in an emergency is gratefully appreciated. Go out of your way to eat here! read more

Came for a date night with my hubby. Vibe was great! Calamari appetizer and Avocado flan really surprised us. Also got empanadas, a little disappointed, not as good as last time we came. Entrance were ok. read more

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Probably my most disappointing meal while visiting NYC. I'm not sure if this was authentic Argentinean food, but either way, it didn't have much flavor outside of tasting the light char from cooking the meat on a grill. I had a beef samosa which was fine, but the skirt steak was less than to be desired. It was the greasiest skirt steak I've ever had, and the couscous that accompanied it had zero flavor outside of the sun-dried tomatoes in it. I didn't even care to have the one piece of pepper as the other side. The service was nice, but it took him a while to come around once check time came. My overall suggestion? Go elsewhere. read more

Porteno - Skirt steak. It was ok at best. - Argentine Near Me - New York, New York

Maybe I just have a special relationship with this restaurant, but it never lets me down! I came here back in 2020 and their pumpkin ravioli was actually one of the best things I had in new york. Now I returned hoping they'd still have it on the menu, but alas: it was seasonal and now they just have a mushroom ravioli. I begrudgingly ordered it... And it may have been even better!!! Perfect ratio of mushroom to cheese in the ravioli and the sauce is so dreamy. I am stunned at how good their pasta is. The rigatoni my partner ordered was just okay to me, but this ravioli really lives up. Quaint small interior as well which I preferred to the outdoor setting here. read more

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Calamari was not bad but the true star here was the carbonara spaghetti pasta! Also enjoyed the salad with salmon. read more

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Stopped by this restaurant because of the cute ambience! We saw a sign for $12 frozen margaritas so we just had to stopped in! I wish the margaritas had more alcohol, it tasted like a frozen slushee. The pasta was really great and perfect portion in my opinion! The burger however, was very dry. I wish there were some sort of special sauce on it. The crispy potatoes were everything! read more

Porteno - Rigate Con Chorizo A La Paprika - Argentine Near Me - New York, New York

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We came in for an early dinner before a show to celebrate a birthday! El servicio era fantástico y los meseros (shoutout Nicolás) eran muy acomodables. I cannot forget about the food. Best ribeye I've had in a while and cooked at the perfect temperature. I do wish there was a bit more tomato on the bruschetta but otherwise loved the fat discs of goat cheese. Devoured the chocotorta which was not overly sweet and those nice undertones of dulce de leche and coffee. No puedo esperar para nuestra próxima visita. read more

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Solid neighborhood find! We were walking past and decided to stop by and check it out for dinner on a Friday night. Food: - Calamari: Love that this isn't fried, so you can appreciate the texture of the calamari. I love the tomatoes, avocados, and citrus that really make this dish pop in both color and flavor - Carbonara Porteno (comes with shrimp, pancetta, asparagus, and mushrooms): this was my least favorite dish that we ordered. I feel like the ingredients were cut so large and not so well incorporated with the spaghetti and sauce - Bife De Destila Con Ensalada De Repollo (Rib Eye with Kale Three Bean Salad): This was delicious! I normally don't order rib eye as my go to cut of meat, but this was perfectly medium rare and juicy. I also liked the accompanying kale salad to balance out all the meat. Great for sharing Service/Ambiance: The staff was hustling around to serve all the tables since it was so busy. They were friendly and helpful with the menu though. There is both outdoor and indoor dining available. Overall: Would come back for that rib eye! read more

My friend and I passed this place and decided to eat here for the night and we were so glad we did! I got the pasta with sausage and it was so good. Perfectly cooked and the sausage and a good kick to it along with the delicious tomato sauce. We also split the avocado flan and it was yummy. Will need to come back again! read more

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Everything we ordered was delicious. Highly recommend the calamari. The place is small, but very cute. And the service was excellent

// Summary Delicious food, wonderful people, and a great experience to get some legit Argentinian food. // Experience I ordered one of the steaks, and it was cooked to perfection. The suggested wine pairing went really well with it. We also had a couple of empanadas to share, and those were scrumptious. If I recall correctly, we had a peach thing for dessert that made me also want to order one more. // Service Everything came out in a timely manner, and they even gave us a glass of champagne at the start on the house (my friend was a regular, so that was nice!). Their suggestions were on point, and I loved the personality of our waiter. // Ambiance They have a dark, yet cozy vibe to it that you might expect in some nice restaurants. Small and intimate setting that makes it a great date spot. At the time, I think they had some outdoor seating that seemed to do an okay job of protecting you from the elements. // Convenience Pretty easy to get to, as with most things in NYC. read more

Great food and great service. A cozy environment and close to everything! We've been here a few times and it never fails to please. A corner of Buenos Aires in New York read more