Did Don Julio's live up to the hype?…read more Can any restaurant ranked #10 in the world by World's Best Restaurants -- and crowned #1 steakhouse three consecutive years -- truly live up to its reputation? I'd say yes, and then some. A word of advice: sit inside. That's where the magic happens. The open-flame grills roaring indoors create an incredible ambiance -- intimate, lively, and unlike anything else. The outdoor seating is charming in its own right (cozy blankets draped over every chair), but the interior is the real experience. Service was exceptional. Before we even ordered, our waiter personally walked us through the kitchen to introduce us to the various cuts on display -- a thoughtful touch that made the whole meal feel like an event. We settled on the ribeye and one other cut, with the ribeye stealing the show: thick, juicy, and cooked to perfection over open flame. To top it all off, the meal came with complimentary champagne, chorizo, empanadas, and dessert -- generous extras that made an already outstanding dinner feel truly special.

Number 1 steakhouse and number 10 restaurant in the world. It's not often that the actual…read moreexperience meets the hype and expectations. This was one of those moments. This was one of the things I was most looking forward to on this trip, and I made a reservation through our hotel months in advance. Fantastic meal overall. The steaks were great. Service was on point right from the beginning when they gave us wine and yummy corn empanadas when we arrived. The chocolate-covered dulce de leche at the end was delectable.

Fire. Smoke. Steel…read more No gimmicks. No unnecessary theatrics. Just cooks standing over open flame, moving with quiet confidence while the room watches the ritual unfold. Every plate carried the flavor of fire and patience. The steak was perfect. The vegetables weren't treated like an afterthought. Even the simplest bites had depth, texture, and soul. The kind of place where you lose track of time because you're too busy watching the kitchen work. Buenos Aires knows meat. FOGÓN reminds you it also understands restraint, hospitality, and craft. One of the best meals of our trip. Easy 5 stars.

We went with a group of 6 for the 11 course tasting menu, as recommended by our local travel…read moreagency. They open at 7:30p and have only one dinner seating, we arrived a few minutes beforehand and waited out front for the doors to open. Once inside, we were all seated at a bar style table, where you could watch the food being prepared. Each course had a wine pairing, and if you wanted more wine you simply set your glass on the higher edge and it was refilled. The 11 courses included a nice selection of started, several asada dishes and dessert. It was an experience and a show, while being delicious!

Chori happened to be close to our hotel so headed over for an early dinner on Thursday around 6:30…read more The place was empty but right before ordering noticed "reserved" signs were being placed on the tables. Turned out a couple of Food tours were arriving soon. Lucky we were ordering takeaway. Smaller spot with just about an equal amount of in/outdoor seating. We ordered a couple of the Guest Chori's-The Juan Pedro Caballero (pork) and the Carneceria (beef). Juan Pedro had tortilla chips and peppers and the pork chorizo sausage was saltier than the beef. We ordered a Chimichurri sauce on the side and enjoyed it. We liked the Pork more than the Beef-just was more flavorful. The Bread was thick, soft and held up to the Choripan and condiments well. Potato salad with al dente potatoes was tasty. They also have beer and cocktails so ordered a Gin and Tonic while we waited for our order. Friendly people behind the counter. Food was ready in about 15 minutes. That said, I can see they could get busy and have longer wait times. Make this stop for local grilled sausage deliciousness.

Chori was located in Recoleta and was painted bright yellow and hard to miss…read more They had inside counter level seating and some outdoor tables. They served mostly chori and one morci (blood) sausage sandwiches but with a twist with their toppings. You could get just the sandwich or combine with side and drink. I picked the Invitado Juan Pedro Caballero and the cashier hesitated before entering the order as she wanted me to know it was picante. I assured her it was not a problem and then paid with my credit card. After a short wait, they called my name and I picked up my choripan. it was quite the handful filled with layers of roasted peppers, tortilla chips, onions and lettuce. The tortilla chips were stale but overall I liked the flavors especially with the heat from the peppers and chipotle mayo. It was a nice twist on the popular choripan.

We stopped by at 7.45pm (that is considered early) and were able to get a table right away. We got…read morethe babaghanoush, tabouleh salad, potato kebbe, kabob and Muhadra. And the food was so so so good!!! They are able to do half portions and we loved it so we could try even more. Do get their chilies on the side. They were so flavorful. Service was great and you could see a ton of locals here. Highly recommend this place!

I already want to go back! Loved the salad, hummus, and tabbouleh salad. Wasn't the biggest fan of…read morethe falafel (had some kind of peanut sauce)? Staff was very accommodating with a baby and offered a high chair. This place had a line and was packed by 8pm.

One of the best meals during our trip: - fair, considerate…read moreand professional service - high quality well executed food - prices reasonable for the value There's a reason why this spot is jam packed all day. Highly recommend if you are a meat lover and even the veggies were magnificent.

One of the Not-To-Miss spots in Buenos Aires! Great food made to perfection with an great wine…read moreselection. Great service that made good recommendations based on how/what ur looking for. The place is pretty small and reservations are highly recommended. Highly recommended!

Doña Tota is casual restaurant located in the colorful Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. This…read moreresto was a stop on our food tour. I love booking food tours when I travel. It's a great way to learn about a country and it's good. A nice way to meet new people. Often, the food tour guide will also recommend other restaurants (gems or where locals eat) one must try. Anyway, Parrilla Doña Tota is named after Maradona's mom. This resto is really an hommage to Maradona. There are pictures of him and his family everywhere. My husband abc I ate both Argentina (futbol) fans so we were stoked! You can tell this place is a local fav. It's a casual and the staff were so nice and welcoming. We had several dishes to include: steak (of course - when in Argentina, you have to eat steak), fries, the dulce de lèche flan was out of this world delicious). Other local dishes we had was the Morcilla (black pudding sausage), and tortilla de papas (potatoes with eggs dish). I definitely recommend this resto. It was reasonably priced as well. Oh and we enjoyed the wine, specifically the Malbec.

One of the best alternatives to Don Julio in Buenos Aires. I get it, most locals will tell you that…read morea proper and truly authentic asado is done at home...and they are right because it tastes completely different and it's an experience. Here, they do all the right things and serve tons and tons of meats. They have it all, so good in fact, Diego Maradona himself once dined here when he was alive. The service was immaculate, everyone was very friendly and welcoming, we happened to walk in right during a slow day, and it was perfect. The ambiance is very cozy, lots of paintings of prominent Argentine figures such as Carlos Gardel and of course Diegito. I highly recommend coming to dine here, the food is well made and the wine selection is very nice as well (We opted for Coca W/ Fernet since we were on our way to watch Futbol)

Super cozy atmosphere and some of the best service we encountered in Buenos Aires. No wait at…read more7:30pm. Ordered empandas, locro, mondongo, and a humita en chala. The mondongo was our family favorite--this is some of the best soup I have ever had--super comforting and absolutely bursting with flavor, and the tripe pieces were so tender. Every dish here was tasty though, and this was one of my top restaurants of our vacation.

Great empandas and service. Brick oven style. Very cool overall experience and a place I would…read moredefinitely go back to.

Easily our favorite restaurant in BA that we came here back to back days without reservations. Pro…read moretip - come here at 5pm to put your name down for their happy hour. You'll be seated at 6:30pm and your entire meal will be 40% off. Yes all food and drinks everyday. Isn't that wild?? We went with the mixed salad, ribeye, and house wine. Ribeye is perfectly cooked and served with a bunch of sides including mashed potato, roasted garlic, potato gratin, corn cheese, etc. Salad was very fresh and complements the fattiness of the steak well. Service can be a bit spotty as they're so busy but very worth it overall. Can't wait to be back!

La Cabrera is so well know around for having some great steak. The energy is lively, yet quaint,…read morewith trinkets all over the walls. The portions are quite large and accompanied by classic little sauces and side dishes that add onto the meal. The bife was cooked to perfection - juicy and teddy with a nice color on it. The service was great regardless of how busy it gets. And I have to say the complimentary liquors and sweets at the end are always a nice touch!

Wow, what a neighborhood surprise!!! A complimentary glass of champagne, bread and a flight of…read moretoppings: eggplant, mixed peppers, chimichuri. A very generous glass of red wine. Half-order of garlic fries. And honestly the best ever Riv Eye steak!

Amazing restaurant. We found it looking for empanadas and they didn't disappoint. We also ordered…read morethe chorizo and skirt steak. It was a late lunch so we split the plates between us. Service was top notch and staff was very friendly. Entire is well done