Don JuliovsLa Cabrera Buenos Aires
Both establishments are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, La Cabrera Sur is the choice of most professionals compared to Don Julio. La Cabrera Sur has a TripExpert Score of 93 with endorsements from 12 reviews like Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Time Out.
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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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La Cabrera Buenos Aires
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Concierge "La Cabrera suffers from its own success... But there's a reason that folks keep coming: an above-average array of savory side dishes and some of the best beef in Buenos Aires."
Fodor's "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." Full review
Frommer's "This restaurant has become so well known among tourists visiting Buenos Aires that the owners have also opened another branch up the street for spillover patrons." Full review
Insight Guides "At this popular parrilla (one of the best in town), the tender, not to mention enormous, cuts of top-grade beef come (unusually) with a myriad of tapas-style side dishes."
BlackBook "Bife de chorizo a punto the size of a medium-sized brick, but oh so tender, and comes with all these nifty sauces in little plates."
DK Eyewitness "Reserve, or arrive early for Palermo’s best meat, served in a cozy, classic street-corner bistro or under the sidewalk awning."
Time Out "On an attractive Palermo corner site that used to be a general store, professional staff serve extra-large portions of expertly prepared beef, grilled with a few sprigs of rosemary or sage." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"This fabulous down-to- earth parrilla serves hard-to-beat bifes de chorizo (the half portion can feed two) with an array of delicious tapa garnishes."
Travel + Leisure "Located in the trendy Palermo Soho district, this restaurant serves super-sized portions of Argentine steak to an often-packed house." Full review
Afar Magazine "La Cabrera, situated in beautiful Palermo Viejo, will serve you the best steak of your life." Full review
