Buenos Aires

Palermo's best parrilla is on the quiet corner of Cabrera and Thames. Fun paraphernalia hangs everywhere, giving the feel of an old grocery store. — Fodor's

A slick spot that gets high marks for its high-concept cuisine but disastrous grades for its snide service. — Fodor's

The best high-end Spanish restaurant in the city, Recoleta’s Oviedo offers professional service, a refined and relaxed setting and the freshest fish–brought in up to twice a day. — Frommer's

While maintaining its original lavish form, the classic architecture is offset by cutting-edge art displays and projected visuals, bringing the space in line with its new, style-conscious clientele. — Time Out

When famed "anti-chef" Leandro Cristóbal decided to return to his roots, he dropped his trademark modern cuisine in favor of huge platters of rustic traditional dishes. — Fodor's

Mostly tourists from the nearby hotels flock to this Northern Argentine regional spot, but you'll spot some longtime locals, particularly at lunchtime. — Fodor's

If you've ever had dinner in San Telmo, you know what it's like to be packed in tightly with eager patrons awaiting their steak and papas fritas. — Time Out

This knockout, family-run parrilla run by a butcher is now a Palermo classic, thanks to its perfectly seared prime cuts sourced from grass-fed cattle, impeccable service, and a top-notch wine list. — Travel + Leisure

Sick of the same old cheap steaks? Then Osaka is your remedy, slicing up some of BA’s most exquisite cold, raw fish – and so much more. — Lonely Planet

This decades-old eatery on Avenida de Mayo is about as authentic as it gets, packed mostly with Porteños who want to keep this place to themselves. — Frommer's

Hidden away on a gritty, graffiti-covered street is one of the most beautiful, intimate, and romantic restaurants in the city. — Fodor's

The place to head if you want to splurge on just about the finest steak around. — Rough Guide

Ideal destination for old-time porteño fare, including the usual meaty parrilla offerings and the wondrous Argentine pot-au-feu known as puchero, a stew of brisket, sausage, calabaza, potatoes. — Concierge

This bar and restaurant, on a quiet corner in San Telmo, represents a step back in time. Fortunately, as a bar notable, it will stay that way forever. — Frommer's

Considered best restaurant in Argentina for longest time running. Passion fruit parfait, mushroom ravioli, avocado with gravlax all superb. — BlackBook

There are few places as delightful to spend a long lunch in San Telmo as Petanque, an honest-to-goodness French brasserie with a marvellously light and airy atmosphere. — Time Out

Buenos Aires’ most famous café exudes pure elegance, but it is in grave danger of turning into a tourist trap. — Rough Guide

With a sister location in New York's SoHo, Novecento was a pioneer restaurant in Las Cañitas. — Frommer's

It consistently serves the tastiest and tenderest cuts of beef. — Fodor's

Chila remains an elegant (if slightly stiff) favorite of business types, big-spending locals, and special-occasion visitors. — Concierge