Great Argentine parrilla, huge rib eye portion, excellent empanadas, amazing flan con dulce de Leche. Need to run a marathon after lunch to burn the calories. Recommended.

Traditional Argentinian asado, grill. Excellent quality meat for meat eaters, great selection of wines to accompany. Personally had amazing salad with cheese, i love the view, and business of this place especially from the second floor, authentic true argentinian restaurant, where we go back pretty often.

Great Argentinian restaurant, lovely stuff and atmosphere, you fill like you just visited some Argentinian family and everyone in the family tries to make you feel good. Steak was one of the best which we tasted in Argentina. Recommend to everyone.

That was a parilla with a local vibe. We had chance to talk to some locals in the restaurant and they also mentioned it was one of their favorite place in the city. Steak was cooked to perfection. Ask for “jugoso” (medium, medium-rare norms don’t always apply in Argentina) if you want it to cooked like in the photo. Overall great experience; however the service can be improved. We would visit there again

We ordered rib eye 3250pesos,( March 2022) pretty pricy but its two pieces juicy meat. So for the quality and quantity 700grams meat its not too bad. They also charge 130/person table service fee. My friend recommended me here for cheap eatery, definitely not cheap but traditional style grill steak house with pretty high quality rib eyes. I think we will come back for the ojo de bife ( rib eye)

The best steak I've had so far in Argentina and not too expensive. Good value for money. 3500 for steak, chips and a bottle of water

This is the kind of place you want to go back to and it's a fair price. The rib eye steak was so good and tender. And mollejas were awesome.

Considering the price and quality maybe it’s among one of the best choice of assados which you could enjoy in Buenos Aires capital. This only costed my 3,600 pesos including one bottle of water, and the bread, salad and Espanda are free!

It's a highly recommended place by locals and tourists alike for good asado. The prices are also reasonable, not too expensive. However, it can get very crowded especially during meal times so it's better to dine in earlier in the day or to make a reservation prior. The portion sizes are good, and the place is great for a bite or a hang out session with friends.

Delicious. On arrival we received empanadas for free and bread coated with herbs. The condiments such as chimmy churry was also delicious. We ordered the salad with everything and it was yummy. We loved the fact that when we ordered the waiter himself said it was too much. Sometimes in a foreign country it's not easy to order when you don't know the amount. We would recommend this restaurant to anyone who want to experience a traditional Argentinian BBQ.

This is one of the perfect parrillas to visit in Buenos Aires. Not the usual hyped up touristy places (though some of them are great). This place has amazing old school service, and has more reasonable prices. The server was very helpful in recommending options. The empanadas and their red chimichurri deserve a special mention, apart from their meats of course!

Authentic and Outstanding Experience at Parrilla Peña I had the pleasure of dining at Parrilla Peña, where I ordered morcilla and lomo de bife. To my delight, the meal started with a complimentary empanada and mineral water, totaling 17,650 pesos without tip. The quality of the food was nothing short of amazing. The empanada stood out with its rich meat filling, more filling than dough, just as it should be. The crust was perfectly crisp, enhancing the overall taste. The morcilla was flavorful and cooked to perfection, a real treat for the taste buds. However, the highlight was undoubtedly the lomo de bife. It was grilled to perfection, juicy on the inside, and absolutely flawless. I appreciated that the dishes came without sides, as they would have only distracted from the main event. The ambiance of Parrilla Peña added to the experience. It's a popular spot among locals, which is always a good sign. The restaurant isn't overly touristy, offering a more authentic experience compared to the typical tourist traps. Price-wise, it was reasonable. Although I didn't order wine, I noticed a great selection available. The no-reservation policy is something I find appealing, adding to the casual, welcoming atmosphere. The service was excellent, contributing to a truly memorable dining experience. Highly recommended for anyone seeking authentic local flavors and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

An Asado institution. If you're looking for the most traditional Argentinian asado experience then look no more. Make sure to ask for Medium rare, and enjoy thier steaks. You can't go wrong in there.

Great food, big portions and reasonable prices. Lots of locals go to this place. Order the Mollejas and they were delicious. My first time trying it, I could taste the smoke and it was very tender. You need to eat it while it’s still warm. The best empanada that I tried in Buenos Aires (I tried empanadas from at least 10 different places). Ordered the Chorizo beef and it was cooked with perfection. Also the mashed potatoes were delicious and very light.

“I enjoyed some fantastic and very affordable meals at Parrilla Peña during my visit to Buenos Aires. It was recommended by several of my local contacts as their go-to place for dinner. I was advised to try a variety of cuts: Entraña steak, bife de chorizo, ojo de bife, and vacio. While the Ribeye, known as ‘Ojo de bife,’ remains my favorite, I sampled all of these cuts at Parrilla Peña, and they were all grilled to perfection. I also had the opportunity to try the Chorizo and blood sausages, which added to the enjoyable experience. To recap the cuts: • ‘Entraña steak’ is a type of steak known as ‘skirt steak’ in English. It offers a flavorful taste. • ‘Bife de chorizo’ is the equivalent of a ‘Sirloin steak’ or ‘New York strip steak’ in English. It boasts tenderness and marbling. • ‘Ojo de bife’ corresponds to a ‘Ribeye steak’ in English. Its marbling contributes to its remarkable flavor and tenderness. • ‘Vacio’ is known as a ‘Flank steak’ in English. It’s a lean and flavorful cut often used for grilling or marinating.”

The food was alright. The steaks were somewhat underwhelming. The starter empanada was actually quite good and I'd say the best item I had there.

This wonderful steakhouse is a top place to have an amazing steak and soak up the atmosphere. It's where the locals go and it's very affordable. Highly recommend. Really enjoyed our experience here. The steak was delicious.

A great experience, the food was spectacular. We had to wait for about ten minutes before there was a table free (just leave your name with the staff at the front), but it was well worth the wait.

Parilla Peña is the Buenos Aires neighbourhood parilla of your dreams. Come for the perfectly cooked meats (by far the best I’ve had in over forty years visiting the city - mollejas, tira de asado and entraña are standouts), stay for the local oldies sitting alone at their tables, drinking their red wines diluted with soda while arguing about politics and football with the asadors, waiters, and each other. Pride and history drips from the walls. It’s magic.

Highly surprised with this Parrilla. It was in the second floor and the environment was amazing, the waitress was so kind and gave us useful opinions. I have no words about the food, so delicious 🤤.

Fantastic steak. FAR better than what I had at Don Julio for a fraction of the cost. Highly recommend.

Fantastic food, excellent and friendly service, very nice ambience. Noisy patrons enjoying their food and interacting with each other created a very pleasant atmosphere. Great place!

Abundant food and very tasty. 100% recommended...

Amazing, fantastic! Food is delicious, true to Peruvian cuisine. The service, the vibes, and the humble place are immaculate. This is a spot for those looking for an authentic experience, both culinary and cultural. It is not high end or boujee... Stay humble!

The best Peruvian food outside of Peru that I have ever had. Their serving sizes are massive and can easily leave a group of two to four full. The food is high-quality. The servers and friendly and the service is fast. In the evenings, there is a line to get in.

Great Peruvian restaurant! The portions are huge and the price is really good. The food is fresh. The only inconvenient is that since it's usually overcrowded, you have to queue up for some minutes. But everything is well -organised. The ceviche and the passion fruit frozen juice are the best!!

Huge serving, 4 star taste. 5 pp share 2 dishes and we all very fulk. However dont get the inca cola drink, cost 3000 pesos, almost same cost of large ceviche :(

Authentic peruvian restaurant. It's highly suggested to go early because it gets busy. They take cash and debit cards, not sure if credit but they might. Prices are unbeatable for the quality and quantity you get. It's better to go in large groups and order different dishes. Service is very good.

Huge portions. Awesome food :)

The place is really clean and nice but very loudly. Staff are very friendly. If you wanna go with friends or family you must go early otherwise you need wait 30-50min. Prices are really cheap and big portions

Excellent food and experience. Nothing fancy, but delicious. Be prepared for a wait. It's very popular.

La Conga for me never disappoints. It’s always super tender pollo a la braza with amazing chips and salad. Their portions are huge! Their chaufa is so tasty!! The fish plates are cooked to perfection and again so much food!! Service is fast and efficient and to go orders are fulfilled quickly. Prices are super good. There is a wait squally on weekends but it goes fast

Authentic peruvian food, we had huge ceviche page for two person for 9$ (blue rate).

Excellent service, super fast, food is amazing, dishes are HUGE and pretty cheap.

Amazing experience.... unbelievable big portions . In a week we went there for two times

Really good, very friendly, they except credit cards, and have both inside and outside seating. They speak English here, and the empanada dough they use is really, really good.

One of the best dinners we had in Buenos Aires, I would like to visit again. We recommend the Flan and Empanadas… Price was so much cheaper than most parrillas and they even give us a free bottle of Malbec. Highly recommended 👍🏼

Great restaurant, delicious food! Been back here twice while on holiday in Buenos Aires so far! Amazing friendly service, good value and so delicious, the steak is delicious.

Best Empanada in the World There's no question about it. This is it. The very best. The place is very nice, and the staff, although obviously very busy, does a nice job. The food is fantastic and prices are fair. Good ensalada as a side.

This place is amazing. The empanadas are incredible. The place is quaint and very traditional. But the service is amazing. My server teased me about having a coffee at 1pm, joked with me, told me stories, recommended food, and actually told me to order less as I ordered to much. He was very friendly and funny. He almost cried when I ordered a beer with my main. Couldn't recommend somewhere more! Do not miss!!

Stopped here for lunch. Ordered spaghetti bolognese. It was delicious. The server was very positive and full of energy. Location is great in recoleta.

Absolutely fantastic authentic Argentinian food. You will have not only the classic meat-based plates, but other less common options such as humita or locro. Would totally recommend if you are around!

Got a recommendation from our tour guide to get empanadas here. Ordered six different kinds to try with a side salad and some sparkling water. Enough to feed the two of us for $10 plus tip! Empanadas were delicious and the service was great!! Outdoor seating available

Argentinian pub. Enjoyed lunch snack of empanadas, tamale, and wine to settle the stomach after long overnight flight. Lively lunch of locals and visitors. Steak look great at the nearby table and was finished quickly. Delightful waiter. Nice to try real local dishes. I

Great empanadas and salad, cheap and with very fast service. The waiter was hilarious and super friendly.

My experience at this restaurant was rather mixed. The overall quality of the food was average, with a notable issue being the undercooked chicken, which was a significant disappointment. However, I must commend the delightful mashed potatoes they served. The primary concern arose during the payment process. They declined my credit card, even though there was no indication at the entrance that specific card types wouldn't be accepted. This created an uncomfortable and unexpected situation. I hope the restaurant improves its communication and ensures better quality control in the kitchen.

We came here twice for dinner during our week in BA but could have easily come here more. We found this restaurant during our research for trip but I can’t remember where I read the recommendation except I did take note that their empanadas are highly recommended and the review is absolutely correct. We tried the baked and fried empanadas and both were juicy and flavourful but I’m partial to the fried one (Sanjuanino). We ordered fernet with Coke on both visits and we had a generous pour each time 😊 On our first visit, my husband ordered a choripán. As soon as I saw modongo (tripe stew) on the menu, I looked no further. I loved loved my big bowl of tripe. The organ pieces were tender but still retained their gummy texture and the flavour of the stew base was very pleasant. My husband said his choripán had very good flavour but was a bit dry (could have used a little more grease). On our last night in BA, we wanted to go somewhere homey with hearty dishes so came here again. My husband had a milanesa and fries and I went for the steak and fries. The attached pictures say it all and I don’t think I need to put words to describe them. As a visitor, you will probably want to dine at Don Julio like everyone / every travel website suggests. However, if you aren’t able to make a reservation there, you won’t miss out much. El Sanjuanino will give you a more leisurely neighbourhood dining experience with equally good and authentic Argentine asado menu. Besides, El Sanjuanino will not burn a hole in your wallet. Some of the wait staff are more comfortable conversing in English than other but if you will be fine even if you have a very limited Spanish vocabulary. The patrons were about 50/50 locals and English-speaking expatriates.

It’s packed in here with tourists. The prices are ok but the quality has gone down in the years I have been here. The best empanada is still the fried San Juanino. Hands down! The other we tried were rushed and no really great. Cheese and cebolla was really bad, mush and luke warm. Got two sodas. One 500ml and the other 350 ml, charged the same for both. Staff is friendly enough but I won’t be venturing back.

A dining experience you would expect at your grandmother’s kitchen if she were an Argentinian. The best in every aspect.

El Sanjuanino was recommended for its empanadas, and we can confirm those were one of the best we had in Buenos Aires. They are made "al horno" (on the oven), which I personally prefer rather than the fried ones. 🥟 Regarding empanadas, they have some different fillings on their list and we had the spicy meat and the capresse (cheese, tomato and basil). I cannot even choose a preferred one. The meat one was perfectly spicy, it had egg and olives for extra flavour, and it was really moisty. The capresse was with a lot of melted cheese, and tasted like a really good pizza. The outter layer was thin and they were not super roasted, which is exactly why I loved them so much. If I knew it before hand, I would just have ordered more empanadas and made my lunch out of it. 🍲 As it was an unexpected really cold and rainy day, we were suggested to have some lentejas, which is a one pot of lentils, sauce and different meats (sausage, meat, panceta). It was a perfect combination and a great dish to share after empanadas. The service was extra special. Although we had amazing experiences in Argentina, I should say that the staff was genuinely good with us. They have a second room on the basement, and it's a good idea to visit when you are around Retiro / Recoleta.

This was one of the best restaurants we visited in buenos aires, we visited d off the peak hours just before they were closing so didn't have much of a wait time. We got the "hunting deer" and that was one of the best dishes we got to try in south America, the meat was tender, juicy and the gravy alongside was delicious. The service was great too and our waiter made sure we understand what each dish is about before taking the order. Highly recommend this restaurant

Had to go in the floor down which had a smell not easy to live with it. As I read that the choripan and empanadas were good, i ordered them and i received so low quality food specially the choripan was half and a disaster!!! I payed for these 2 and 1 water 4250 pesos which if i would have change them throuth the bank that would be 12,70 dollars!!! Very very expensive for the taste and the portions i got!!!! Paris is cheaper then BA

The Milanesa was incredible. Hilarious waiter and great service. They brought out the salt before the food so I could salt the French fries. The bathrooms were clean.

TLDR: Delicious, clean and cozy. Nice restaurant in the cebter of the busy Belgrano, the ambient is cozy and tranquil, with a lot of football shirts, the waiters were nice and welcoming, they were good, talkative and helpful. We ordered a chicken salad, a tira de asado, a milanesa de luis, a pamplona and for appetizer, we asked some french fries. They were amazing, I ate the pamplona and I was delighted all of the flavours convined perfectly. A bit pricey, 3900 for a tira de asado. If it werent for the price it woukd probabky be a 5 star bathrooms were ok and semi-cleaned.

An overall nice parrilla. Everything we ordered came in generous portions and was indeed very tasty. We had morcilla and chinchulines for starters, 1 ojo de bife to share for main course and a flan mixto for dessert. Steak was cooked to a nice medium rare as we asked for (which is hard to get here in bs as) I felt the meat was a little bland, though, maybe it was just me. Also, service was fast but not the friendliest. Bare in mind this place is pricier than other parrillas in town.

This restaurant is a must! The service was a little slow at first but our server had a larger section and was handling it very well! He was very friendly and had good suggestions. He even recommend that we order less fries since the servings are large. The food is very tasteful and you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. My family enjoyed the chorizo appetizer so much, we actually went 2 days in a row to eat dinner there. Its a little pricier than other parrillas, but well worth the visit.

Excellent service, limited but amazing meat selections. Good, solid wine list. Too much soccer... but understandable.

Good menu. Speciality of the house meat rolls called "Pamplonas". Have parience, it takes some time to be prepared and served. Waiter not very kind, seemed to be in a hurry and not willing to give service. We were gently asked to pay and start getting ready to leave a nit after midnight... A bit expensive.

Great Parrilla barbecue, highly recommend it! The place has a unique character and first class cuts cooked to perfection accompanied by excellent Argentinian Malbec wine. I strongly suggest to try the Bife De Chorizo stake as this would be an excellent choice of a re traditional prime Argentinian cut. Also tried the provoleta grilled cheese which is fantastic and a local delicacy the Mollejas de res.

Great delicious food,just amazing!

We were a party of 6, we had an amazing time !! The food was soooo good & so was the service from the moment we were greeted at the door!! We plan on going again!

Not a very known restaurant but surely a must visit one! The prices are very cheap compared to other restaurants in Buenos Aires and the meat is better than most of them! One of the best I've tried in a long time. The service is exceptional and the atmosphere is great. You can watch the grill man and there are many decorations such as football shirts and photos that makes it nice to wait for the food

Great service, we ordered the Uruguayo to share since it’s a big piece of steak! The spinach side dish was a very nice addition and portions are very generous. It was very good and a nice atmosphere, very warm and cozy ambiance here. Would recommend for sure if you’re staying in Belgrano or in the area.

An incredible hometown feeling. The steakhouse is at your fingertips. Smell the steak and embraces the thoughts of Argentina.

Great Steakhouse! A classic Parrilla of Argentina, a place you must go if you visit Buenos Aires! Awesome for groups and fun atmosphere. I'll be back!

Incredible Argentinian steak house. Best meat in town. Ideal place to taste new cuts. Not cheap but worth it. You always have people waiting so make a reservation or arrive early. A guy at the front desk will park your car if you don’t find a place to. I will definitely go back.

Great empanadas. I specifically liked that carne suave and the ricotta y jamon empanadas. The best is the atmosphere there, the guy who deals with customers has a bigger than life personality, confident, funny, slightly flirtatious, curious, attentive - everyone literally leaves with a big smile. The empanadas are not only tasty but pretty well priced too - 1400 pesos each (April 2024). In the evening people were coming and coming, the line was long and never ending. No wonder why the place is popular. Super recommended!

We went a bit out of our way to come try this place. It was really good, but probably not worth the out of the way trip again. A couple of our empanadas were cold, which plays into the review. We ordered pikachu, pollo, carne suave, y carne picante. My favorite we're the two carne ones. Also be aware there isn't much seating available at the restaurant.

Great hole in the wall for empanadas. Paid $1.40 USD each and had 3. The best, one by far was the spicy beef, followed by the regular beef. Would probably avoid the chicken one.

Best place in Buenos Aires for Argentinian empanadas. Definitely recommend this place.

All the empanadas were delicious. Loved this place.

Piping hot empanadas that burnt my tongue as I bit in (the taste was worth it). I purchased three, and that was about the right amount. I highly recommend the carne picante, but the queso y cebolla was delicious too. The inside is rustic, giving the place an authentic feel. My friends and I were the only English speakers. The only downside is that the sole employee is a bit harsh with us when we didn't have our orders ready when we reached the front of the line. To be fair, he was busy.

Amazingly tasty & delicious! We tried many but the carne suave (meat) and carne picante (spicy meat) and pollo (chicken) were the best 👌 We ate 3 each and were so content & happy with our lunch. It’s a small place and there are not many seats. If you eat in you’ll need to bring your empty plates & rubbish to the counter and pay before you leave.

The best empanadas we have tasted in Buenos Aires. The pastry is amazing and the filling is just genius. I personally loved them all but the best was the Choclo as it is slightly sweet.

Great empanadas! They have been there since 1977. Spicy beef and chicken were great. The wife had a veggie one and also liked it very much. Enjoy!

La Cocina had been on my list to visit during the 4 days my wife and I were in Buenos Aires, and we finally got a chance on day 4. Great place to grab a quick lunch and some tasty empanadas, a local beer and a glass of inexpensive wine. La Cocina is a small place (maybe seats 15 people max), and very charming. I tried 4 different empanadas (Carne suave, carne picante, pollo, ricotta y jamon) but the Carne ones were my favorite. Loved the flavors. The Owners are really nice and attentive. A must visit, I'd recommend visiting this location (but there are several in the city).

Cute little shop with loyal local visitors as well as foreigners. The empanadas de pollo were delicious and I really liked the potatoes and eggs inside. The empanadas de ricotta y jamón were a bit too much cheese. It was a bit over the top for me but still delicious. I get why it’s so popular.