El Chucaro — A Family-Run Patagonian BBQ

If you’re looking for a ‘creole barbecue’ in Bariloche check out a local favorite, El Chucaro. The parilla has a cowboy feel with bright lighting that says, ‘hello family and friends’ more than ‘welcome lovebirds.’ El Chucaro is a family-run barbecue spot popular on weekends to eat some of the world’s best beef at a [...]

Cervantes – An Authentic Argentinean Grill that Won’t Break the Bank

Tucked away a couple of blocks behind Congress this buzzing cantina has proved a well-kept secret, serving up perfectly cooked, flavor-filled meat and all the fixings at a quarter of the price of some of the tourist hotspots for over twelve years. Such is its popularity with in-the-know locals that one can arrive any evening [...]

Argentine Cuts of Meat

Confused by all those cuts of meat on your Argentine menu? Here’s some common cuts of beef, as seen at restaurants, parillas and asados all over Argentina.   Most common cuts served in restaurants Vacio – Flank, but with a layer of fat which adds flavor when cooked. Bife de Chorizo – Sirloin Rump Steaks [...]