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This is a classic Argentinian steak restaurant located in the center of Buenos Aires, with a very simple menu that guarantees quality and freshness. I have been here many times over the years and it's never disappointed. The prices are very acceptable and the service is great. I highly encourage the reader to experience this restaurant, it will not disappoint.
Came here in the evening on a Tuesday and we were able to get seated immediately. The place was pretty popular but the venue was sizable I accommodate groups and small party sizes. We ordered a few entrees in our party and tried different cuts of meat and sides. My favorite of the night was the chorizo. It was so tender on the inside and flavored well! The meats were all prepared at the right temperature that we asked for. The service was friendly and helpful even with the little Spanish we spoke. Would def recommend!
What a find near our hotel. We stopped in for lunch and tried several dishes. Our server was terrific guiding us to try enough but not too much. The chorizo was grilled and had amazing flavor. I don't typically like Chimichurri sauce but this authentic version was really nice. Garlicky but not overpowering. The handmade empanada was my husband's favorite. A house made crust, filled with meat and sauce- amazing. Red wine by the glass was inexpensive and delicious. We shared the flank steak with rustic potatoes. Delicious. Not a slim steak like in the US but a meaty, flavorful, well grilled steak. Potato serving was enough for a family! Crispy steak house fries. Awesome service, good energy in the restaurant and by the time we left the place was packed with locals. Get there early for a prime seat in the second dining room!
the steak, sides and wine were all amazing. Get the house Malbec. They were very welcoming and kind. We really appreciated it as tourists. Your food is great! Such a fun night.
I liked the vibes at this restaurant. We walked in around 10pm on a weeknight. This spot ended up being one of my husband's favorite. For me, I was disappointed that none of the pastas were available that night. Secondly, 75% of their meat cuts were sold out. Sandwich Vegetariano - this sandwich had no flavor. They grilled some eggplants, red peppers, zucchini. They slabbed the veggies with some cheese in between some bread. I was hungry and grateful but felt there was no effort put in. The mashed pumpkin was really good though. Service - extremely kind and sweet.
Can I just say the Ojo de bife (rib eye) was 10/10!? I was googling the best places to eat steak and the reviews led me to Santos Manjares. A couple bloggers have mentioned this is a local favorite, and won't break bank too much! And I concur. I would have loved to try the whole Asado experience if I had more than 24 hours in BA but this parilla is hands down worth going to! Take note that they don't take reservations as it's on a first come first serve basis. They are open at 11:30am Monday to Saturday so when I got there at noon, I was lucky to snag a table. You can choose from mashed potatoes, mashed pumpkin, sautéed vegetables, rice or fries for your side. Don't forget to pair your steak with wine! The Malbec they served me (Alma Mora) was an exquisite pairing with my meal- I'm no wine connoisseur but it was absolutely amazing with my medium rare ojo de bife. If you have room for dessert, make sure to try the flan con dulce de leche which were equal parts delightful! I would go back to Santos Manjares in a heart beat! Not to mention, the staff and servers are really friendly and helpful!
An excellent restaurant! Classic staple with classic food and well priced. It's a small place so be patient with seating but it's definitely worth it! We ordered some beer to start and the chorizo and a morcilla. For the entrees we got a milanesa sandwich and shared a ojo de bife and a bife de chorizo. The portions were massive with giant sides. Staff was great and food was delicious! An overwhelmingly fun and pleasant experience that anyone should enjoy.
Won't return: although the meat is good but the atmosphere is like an Irish pub, suitable for an after game meal. And the a/c is weak, if they've it at all. We arrived at 3:44 on a Friday. Two couples were waiting ahead of us. We were seated 13 minutes later. The restaurant is pretty small, with a small second floor. When I went, one of servers took my name (ok ... she asked for my name, 'nombre' and I thought it sounds like number, and gave her my phone number - hope this makes your day ... lol). After taking my 'name', she closed the door and told/pointed me (I thought) to wait outside. Our table is close to the door. Some of the subsequent dinners have come in and waisted by the door - so you know how uncomfortable it is for us. The menu is in Spanish. Google translates does a fine job. Our lunch at Cafe Proa hadn't disappear completely, so we just ordered two steaks: filet mignon beak and rib eye. All steak comes with one side (I think). the sauce for bread: looks better than the taste the bread: pretty good the filet is tender but tasteless (as usual) rib eye is more flavorful (as usual) ... nothing is new. The bill is inexpensive ($32) compare to US but I can't see myself returning. The bathroom is downstairs - it's a trip.
"Holy delicacies" is what my translate app says Santos Manjares means and it sure does live up to it. We had a great dinner with rib rye and roasted vegetables and pork ribs with mashed potatoes. The rib eye was juicy and delicious. The ribs were more like a dry rub rather than slathered with bbq sauce. Mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy. Veggies definitely helped prevent us from feeling like complete carnivores! Ambiance was chill, so I didn't feel the need to dress up. We liked it so much, we'll probably end up there again before we leave Buenos Aires.
Best ribeye in years! Saturday afternoon at 5 pm and the place was packed. That says something. Service was very attentive despite every table filled. We started with empanadas and house white for my wife and house red for me. The empanadas were amazing ... rich gravy, tender beef, and packed with flavor. Yum! Both wines were very good ... I particularly liked the house Malbec. A hint of dryness with mostly fruity notes and no sign of oak. My favorite kind of wine. My wife had the pumpkin sorrentinos, a very tasty pasta dish with lots of provolone. I had the ribeye, done to perfection as medium rare. So juicy and flavorful. I felt like I was at a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. A perfect meal. The bill was $64,000 pesos or about $43 USD. What a bargain!
Excellent service and food was amazing. We ordered Provoleta SM (Melted Provolone Chesse with Basil and Tomato) also Argentinean Sausage (Chorizo), then we ordered several meat cuts Vacio (flank steak) and Filet Mignon all cooked to perfection.
1 month ago
I came in with a few friends. The place was busy even though it was early. We were promptly seated. There are even a few of the servers that speak some English. The prices are very fair and the portions are large. They first bring you bread with two dipping sauces. One was full of garlic and was delicious. I ordered a salad, rustic potatoes and a bottle of water. I ordered my steak medium rare. The first one that came out had great flavor ( from the one bite I took) but was cooked pretty medium well and I had ordered medium rare. The server quickly agreed it was overcooked and took it back. The next one was perfect. My meal came out to right around $30. The service was great. The food was excellent and the prices were very fair. I will definitely be back. read more
7 hours ago
This is a classic Argentinian steak restaurant located in the center of Buenos Aires, with a very simple menu that guarantees quality and freshness. I have been here many times over the years and it's never disappointed. The prices are very acceptable and the service is great. I highly encourage the reader to experience this restaurant, it will not disappoint. read more
11 months ago
Came here in the evening on a Tuesday and we were able to get seated immediately. The place was pretty popular but the venue was sizable I accommodate groups and small party sizes. We ordered a few entrees in our party and tried different cuts of meat and sides. My favorite of the night was the chorizo. It was so tender on the inside and flavored well! The meats were all prepared at the right temperature that we asked for. The service was friendly and helpful even with the little Spanish we spoke. Would def recommend! read more
What a find near our hotel. We stopped in for lunch and tried several dishes. Our server was terrific guiding us to try enough but not too much. The chorizo was grilled and had amazing flavor. I don't typically like Chimichurri sauce but this authentic version was really nice. Garlicky but not overpowering. The handmade empanada was my husband's favorite. A house made crust, filled with meat and sauce- amazing. Red wine by the glass was inexpensive and delicious. We shared the flank steak with rustic potatoes. Delicious. Not a slim steak like in the US but a meaty, flavorful, well grilled steak. Potato serving was enough for a family! Crispy steak house fries. Awesome service, good energy in the restaurant and by the time we left the place was packed with locals. Get there early for a prime seat in the second dining room! read more
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1 year ago
the steak, sides and wine were all amazing. Get the house Malbec. They were very welcoming and kind. We really appreciated it as tourists. Your food is great! Such a fun night. read more
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2 years ago
I liked the vibes at this restaurant. We walked in around 10pm on a weeknight. This spot ended up being one of my husband's favorite. For me, I was disappointed that none of the pastas were available that night. Secondly, 75% of their meat cuts were sold out. Sandwich Vegetariano - this sandwich had no flavor. They grilled some eggplants, red peppers, zucchini. They slabbed the veggies with some cheese in between some bread. I was hungry and grateful but felt there was no effort put in. The mashed pumpkin was really good though. Service - extremely kind and sweet. read more
4 months ago
Amazing food and service. Much faster than the normal Argentina restaurant service. The prices were much better than many nearby steakhouses, but the flavor and quality still beat them. By far the best steakhouse my family went to during our trip. read more
Can I just say the Ojo de bife (rib eye) was 10/10!? I was googling the best places to eat steak and the reviews led me to Santos Manjares. A couple bloggers have mentioned this is a local favorite, and won't break bank too much! And I concur. I would have loved to try the whole Asado experience if I had more than 24 hours in BA but this parilla is hands down worth going to! Take note that they don't take reservations as it's on a first come first serve basis. They are open at 11:30am Monday to Saturday so when I got there at noon, I was lucky to snag a table. You can choose from mashed potatoes, mashed pumpkin, sautéed vegetables, rice or fries for your side. Don't forget to pair your steak with wine! The Malbec they served me (Alma Mora) was an exquisite pairing with my meal- I'm no wine connoisseur but it was absolutely amazing with my medium rare ojo de bife. If you have room for dessert, make sure to try the flan con dulce de leche which were equal parts delightful! I would go back to Santos Manjares in a heart beat! Not to mention, the staff and servers are really friendly and helpful! read more
An excellent restaurant! Classic staple with classic food and well priced. It's a small place so be patient with seating but it's definitely worth it! We ordered some beer to start and the chorizo and a morcilla. For the entrees we got a milanesa sandwich and shared a ojo de bife and a bife de chorizo. The portions were massive with giant sides. Staff was great and food was delicious! An overwhelmingly fun and pleasant experience that anyone should enjoy. read more
6 months ago
Won't return: although the meat is good but the atmosphere is like an Irish pub, suitable for an after game meal. And the a/c is weak, if they've it at all. We arrived at 3:44 on a Friday. Two couples were waiting ahead of us. We were seated 13 minutes later. The restaurant is pretty small, with a small second floor. When I went, one of servers took my name (ok ... she asked for my name, 'nombre' and I thought it sounds like number, and gave her my phone number - hope this makes your day ... lol). After taking my 'name', she closed the door and told/pointed me (I thought) to wait outside. Our table is close to the door. Some of the subsequent dinners have come in and waisted by the door - so you know how uncomfortable it is for us. The menu is in Spanish. Google translates does a fine job. Our lunch at Cafe Proa hadn't disappear completely, so we just ordered two steaks: filet mignon beak and rib eye. All steak comes with one side (I think). the sauce for bread: looks better than the taste the bread: pretty good the filet is tender but tasteless (as usual) rib eye is more flavorful (as usual) ... nothing is new. The bill is inexpensive ($32) compare to US but I can't see myself returning. The bathroom is downstairs - it's a trip. read more
1 year ago
"Holy delicacies" is what my translate app says Santos Manjares means and it sure does live up to it. We had a great dinner with rib rye and roasted vegetables and pork ribs with mashed potatoes. The rib eye was juicy and delicious. The ribs were more like a dry rub rather than slathered with bbq sauce. Mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy. Veggies definitely helped prevent us from feeling like complete carnivores! Ambiance was chill, so I didn't feel the need to dress up. We liked it so much, we'll probably end up there again before we leave Buenos Aires. read more
9 months ago
Best ribeye in years! Saturday afternoon at 5 pm and the place was packed. That says something. Service was very attentive despite every table filled. We started with empanadas and house white for my wife and house red for me. The empanadas were amazing ... rich gravy, tender beef, and packed with flavor. Yum! Both wines were very good ... I particularly liked the house Malbec. A hint of dryness with mostly fruity notes and no sign of oak. My favorite kind of wine. My wife had the pumpkin sorrentinos, a very tasty pasta dish with lots of provolone. I had the ribeye, done to perfection as medium rare. So juicy and flavorful. I felt like I was at a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. A perfect meal. The bill was $64,000 pesos or about $43 USD. What a bargain! read more
1 year ago
Excellent service and food was amazing. We ordered Provoleta SM (Melted Provolone Chesse with Basil and Tomato) also Argentinean Sausage (Chorizo), then we ordered several meat cuts Vacio (flank steak) and Filet Mignon all cooked to perfection. read more
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1 year ago
Has been one of the best steaks we have ever had, it was cooked perfectly!! We selected the steak for 2 with 2 sides and couldn't finish the steak, very bummed out and no room for desert. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Lovely place with a great menu. Steaks cooked perfectly and equally great service from the servers. Place was busy but luckily had open seating upstairs on the balcony. Very home style/comfort food feel here. Great vibes, check it out! read more
This was one of the top 5 meals of my life. Lol So good that I came back every night for a week! I got the bife de lomo, provoleta and a half bottle of wine. (All for like $10 USD) Everything was excellent! The vibes were incredible, the staff was so sweet. I'm not sure what else to say except check out the pictures and GO if you're in Buenos Aires! read more
2 years ago
The steaks were so amazing (and reasonably priced) that we went back a second time. I recommend the filet mignon. The service was very good and it was very cozy inside. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Amazing food amazing service quick and cheap tasty steaks of meats. The ambiance is very chill and cute. I ordered the chicken steak with veggies it def hit the spot and it came with chimichurri sauce and tomato salsa with fresh bread rolls. I made my self a sandwish with these rolls and I was in heaven just like that! Topped with that sauce yum read more
2 years ago
SM is a little busy restaurant. Nice setting. We were greeted and seated as soon as we entered the restaurant. Our waitress Daniella was super pleasant. She speaks English very well. The menu is in both English and Spanish. We were served expeditiously. The only downside is that my ojo bife was very tough and no flavor. I gave 4 stars because I did not enjoy my steak, but the rest of my party had the Lomo and rump steak, they enjoyed theirs and the service was excellent. read more
4 years ago
Highly recommend this place when in BA. This place beats those fancy steakhouses where you have to make reservation. For the price, you get really delicious cuts of steak here. My husband and I spent under $20 for our meals. We ordered two steak dinners with sides, 4 drinks and a dessert. The filet mignon was cooked to perfection (I got it medium) and for only $7, it was WORTH IT. I will definitely keep this place on my list to come back whenever I'm back in Buenos Aires! read more
4 years ago
Fantastic little quaint place. Rustic dishes that bring you back to real home cooking. Phenomenal service and great flavors. The morcilla was spectacular with some great subtle hints of cinnamon. The chorizo was great and as a main dish, the filet was perfectly cooked and so incredibly tender. Highly recommended read more
5 years ago
We stopped in for dinner and had a wonderful time. The rump steak was delicious. The House Wine (Malbec) was very good so we stayed a little longer after we finished our meal. Our waitress was very kind and attentive, as we only knew a little Spanish. We were not rushed to leave so we got to relax and enjoy the ambience. Definitely a restaurant we will revisit! read more
Being a stea[The ultimate steak tour in Buenos Aires] [TL;DR] - This is a budget steakhouse with high quality meat. i.e. Great steaks, lack of service and lack of ambience. - Even with my high standards of steak, Santos Manjares steaks would Satisfy my steak craving. After somehow convincing my wife, we recently completed a week long tour of the best speciality steakhouses in Buenos Aires. I sourced the list with a combination of Google Maps, Yelp, Trip Advisors, and some food bloggers. Overall, the restaurants we visited and ranked are below: (The links are listed at the bottom and the details are listed on each of the restaurant's profile) 1st: Don Julio 2nd: La Cabrera 3rd: Calden del Soho 4th: Santos Manjares [Details] Reflecting back on the Steak tour i did, I should have created another category. Santos Manjares, does have a quality steak, but everything else was lacking. Don't get me wrong, with my strict standard on how i grade steaks, Santos Mangares still would satisfy my steak craving. The service, ambience, and the wine they recommend wasn't on par. [Food] As the usual, i order the Ribeye steak and as a bonus, you can choose a side dish for free. The steak was juicy, but it just didn't have the amazing WOW taste. The side dishes were disappointing and the Wine recommendation wasn't very average. [Service] Yea, the service was minimal, on par to any regular sitdown diners. We had to waive at the waiter to order, and waive for our check. The ambience is that of a fastfood dining area. (Don't get me wrong, that's not bad) but if you bring your SO on a date there, it's not gonna go well. [Price] The ribeye was approx. 500 Ars ($9.00 USD). So you can't really go wrong if you have a steak craving and on a budget. [Stars Breakdown] - Food - Up to 3 stars: (Given for the quality of the steak) - Service - Up to 1 star - Overall Experience: Up to 1 star - Food: 2.5 Stars - Service: 0.5 Star - Overall: 0.5 Star Total: 3.5 Stars (Rounding to 4) [Links] - Don Julio - https://www.yelp.es/biz/don-julio-buenos-aires - Santos Mangares: https://www.yelp.es/biz/santos-manjares-buenos-aires - La Cabrera: https://www.yelp.es/biz/la-cabrera-buenos-aires read more
3 years ago
Solid Argentinian steak house. Specialty or at least recommended cut is the bife de chorizo which is described as a rump steak here though google search returns sirloin. In any case its a pretty lean cut so should be ordered medium rare max. This is a pretty tasty steak and the house special is to serve it with baked potato slices served in cheese with ham. This is a good choice as the side doesn't seem to be available with other cuts. That much said, reading the other reviews, I might opt to try the ribeye next time as that is my preferred cut. The steak special with a bottle of Coke clocked in under $15 USD. A total bargain. Earth shattering? Destination worthy? No as I definitely make a much better steak at home starting with better beef, but a nice affordable lunch in Buenos Aires. My steak took about 30m by which time my Coke went flat, so you might want to delay your beverage order until you see the food. read more
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