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“The "local secret" benchmark; honest prices, complimentary empanadas, and arguably the best value-for-money steak in the city center.”
Best Bife de Chorizo
in Buenos Aires
The Bife de Chorizo is the definitive Argentine single cut—a thick, succulent sirloin (New York strip) that represents the country's beef obsession. Unlike the marbled Ribeye (Ojo de Bife), the Bife de Chorizo is leaner but encased in a thick layer of fat on one side that renders into the meat during grilling. Order it **"Bife de Chorizo Mariposa"** if you want it butterflied for faster cooking; specify **"jugoso"** (juicy) to ensure the center remains a vibrant pink. The trap is getting a "bife" at a generic tourist cafe where the meat hasn't been properly aged; a true bife should be at least two inches thick and able to be cut with a dull knife. This cut is best enjoyed with a glass of robust Malbec wine.
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The Bife de Chorizo is the definitive Argentine single cut—a thick, succulent sirloin (New York strip) that represents the country's beef obsession. Unlike the marbled Ribeye (Ojo de Bife), the Bife de Chorizo is leaner but encased in a thick layer of fat on one side that renders into the meat during grilling. Order it **"Bife de Chorizo Mariposa"** if you want it butterflied for faster cooking; specify **"jugoso"** (juicy) to ensure the center remains a vibrant pink. The trap is getting a "bife" at a generic tourist cafe where the meat hasn't been properly aged; a true bife should be at least two inches thick and able to be cut with a dull knife. This cut is best enjoyed with a glass of robust Malbec wine.
Ranked Bife de Chorizo stops in Buenos Aires
Don Julio
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Verdict: The global benchmark for Argentine beef; the wine cellar is as legendary as the bife de cuadril. — Palermo
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Go: 18:30 for the on-site waitlist (if no reservation).
Price: $$$
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La Cabrera
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Verdict: Known for its oversized portions and playful presentation; one of the few places where the side dishes rival the steak. — Palermo
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Go: 18:30 for the "Happy Hour" 40% discount (must leave by 20:00).
Price: $$$
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El Pobre Luis
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Verdict: Famous for the "Pamplona" and some of the best sweetbreads in the city. — Belgrano
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Go: 12:30 for lunch or 20:30 for dinner.
Price: $$$
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Cabaña Las Lilas
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Verdict: The high-end choice in the refurbished docks; excellent views and professional service. — Puerto Madero
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Go: Lunch for the river views.
Price: $$$
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La Brigada
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Verdict: A museum of football memorabilia that happens to serve incredible meat cut with a spoon. — San Telmo
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Go: Sunday Lunch during the San Telmo Market.
Price: $$$
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El Ferroviario
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Verdict: A massive, loud, authentic cooperative restaurant in an old train depot; the portions are giant. — Liniers
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Go: Weekend Lunch
Price: $$
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Santos Manjares
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Verdict: A rare "lunchtime parrilla" in the business district that serves a stellar bife for office workers. — Centro
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Go: Lunch
Price: $$
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La Rechocha
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Verdict: A small, unpretentious spot that locals love for a quick, high-quality steak. — Palermo
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Go: Evening
Price: $$
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Parrilla Al Carbón
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Verdict: A reliable stop in San Telmo for a quick, classic bife while browsing the antiques. — San Telmo
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Go: Lunch
Price: $$
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Gran Parrilla del Plata
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Verdict: Housed in a historic corner butchery; the tilework is as authentic as the short ribs. — San Telmo
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Go: Evening
Price: $$$
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Corte Comedor
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Verdict: A modern butcher-restaurant hybrid; the charcuterie and dry-aged cuts are technically superior. — Belgrano
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Go: Lunch
Price: $$$
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Hierro
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Verdict: Focuses on iron-heavy grilling and high-quality grass-fed beef in a trendy setting. — Palermo
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Go: Evening
Price: $$$
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La Carnicería
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Verdict: A "new wave" parrilla that experiments with smoke, fruit glazes, and massive portions. — Palermo
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Go: Reservation only.
Price: $$$
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Elena
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Verdict: Located in the Four Seasons; their dry-aged T-bone is a luxury benchmark. — Retiro
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Go: Dinner
Price: $$$
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