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Don JuliovsCafe San Juan
Both restaurants are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Cafe San Juan scores significantly better than Don Julio. Cafe San Juan is ranked #2 in Buenos Aires with positive reviews from 7 publications including Lonely Planet, Time Out and Insight Guides.
Don Julio
Fodor's
Time Out
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
The Wall Street Journal
The Infatuation Travel + Leisure
Guatemala 4699 1425 Buenos Aires
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Fodor's "Behind an unassuming facade, and amid rows and rows of empty wine bottles that festoon every available surface, one of Palermo's best steak houses awaits you." Full review
Time Out "A classical and traditonial parrilla, Don Julio ticks all the right boxes with an above-average meat selection and a huge and varied wine list, which you can view on an iPad." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Pablo Rivero and his parents built Don Julio into a mainstay by presenting top-quality plates of classic parrilla steak-house fare." Full review
Travel + Leisure "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." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Top-quality plates of classic parrilla steak-house fare. Served in an airy old building with brick ceilings and a balcony overlooking the main dining floor, the steaks are huge and top grade" Full review
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Before you hit the steak, try the artery-stopping chorizo sausage appetizers.
Condé Nast Traveler "Buenos Aires' mecca for the tastiest steak around." Full review
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A group of buddies can take over the back room, those in the mood for romance should ask for a table upstairs, while birthday boys and girls will enjoy the spontaneous singing and clapping.
The Wall Street Journal "Enjoy classic parrilla in an elegant, cozy ambience. It’s not just about steak; the grill masters also elevate seasonal vegetables."
The Infatuation "Don Julio is probably the most famous restaurant in all of Buenos Aires...any grilled beef option is excellent" Full review
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You should start your meal with ground beef empanadas and then get into big plates of charred cuts of chorizo, crispy sweetbreads, and morcilla.
Travel + Leisure "Don Julio is number two on the list of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants, and number 19 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants"
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Cafe San Juan
Insight Guides
BlackBook Time Out
Rough Guide Fodor's
Frommer's
Av San Juan 450, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Insight Guides "The short menu is listed on a chalkboard, with tapas-style starters followed by hearty mains like the terrific rabbit stew."
BlackBook "Family-run restaurant with an open kitchen that's always packed with a mixture of locals and visitors."
Time Out "During the daily lunch rush, chef Leandro Cristobal fashions inventive tapas and pastas from the likes of sun-dried tomatoes, brie and seasonal vegetables, while his mother pours the wine." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"A small, good-value, family-run joint whose huge portions and fresh-from-the-market meals mean it’s always full."
Fodor's "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." Full review
Frommer's "Main courses include Spanish seafood dishes, Italian pastas, and lots of beef. The kitchen is in the hands of smart, tattooed skateboarder-types. It’s not a relaxing place, but it’s very cool." Full review
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Cash only; reservations highly recommended.
