Michael Harvey
We were recommended this restaurant as being excellent food, with great value drinks. They were right.
But it is very popular. We arrived at 7 (when it opened) on a Thursday night and by 8 it had queues out the door.
You receive a complimentary juicy meat empanada each and a full bread basket. Our steak and sausage were excellent, to which we added a plate of fresh sliced tomatoes and a, frankly, huge plate of fries.
The desserts looked great but my stomach could take no more .
In summary, get yourself here for a great feed with a loaf of locals, and a few lucky tourists like me whichever been tipped off!
… moreWorld_Wanderer
My partner came for the steak and really enjoyed it. They give a very generous portion of bread and an empanada each for a very small cover charge ($1.5). The steak was a very generous portion for $40, could probably be shared with two people. The caprese salad was $8 and massive. I couldn’t finish it. It wasn’t the best caprese but for the price I wasn’t complaining. I saw other people order the salad and that looked better. We arrived at 12.20 on a Saturday and we were seated immediately. There was a steady stream of people arriving as we ate and the downstairs filled up by the time we left but people weren’t queuing for seats. It was busy but not overrun. Service was friendly and efficient.
… moreHans Hamann
Good option if you don’t want to bleed money, fair prices in this place. Had the Milanese and kind as they were they didn’t try to sell you two mains, but recommend to share one main ( which indeed was sufficient). The empanada as a starter was good, funny staff and a good vibe. And the grill, my goodness the smell . I really wanted to skip one night of grilled meat, but I immediately doubted 🙂
… moreDr. Suk Cho
This is a fantastic restaurant that is clearly a local favorite, as evidenced by how packed it was! Despite the tight seating and the crowd, one waiter handled an impressive number of tables with outstanding efficiency. We thoroughly enjoyed the great food, excellent Malbec selection, and attentive service. Best tenderloin and tiramisu compare to the other tourist trap that recommended in Trip Advisor. It was also reasonably priced compared to most trip advisor recommended restaurants.
… moreRich J
Waiter was rude and forgetful. I took a sip from my water bottle when sitting down and he made a big deal about it. As well, he never asked me how I wanted my steak done. When I pointed this out 5 minutes later and said I want it medium rare, he said ok. Guess what? It came out upper medium well. It was so dry and flavorless. Worst steak I have had in many years. Not to mention that it was very expensive.
… moreD Rose
Parrilla Peña gets a solid 4 out of 5. Everything was very good and it is absolutely worth visiting. Compared to some other places we tried, the steak, provolenta, and wine were a bit more expensive and not quite as strong overall, but still right up there with the better parrillas in the city. The standout surprise was the free empanadas they bring to the table. Hands down the best empanadas I had in Argentina, and I have had dozens. Great staff, warm service, and very authentic vibes throughout. Definitely recommend, especially for the atmosphere and those empanadas alone.
… moreJamz Yaneza
There’s ample seating but go early if you prefer downstairs. The meat is tasty, ask for jugoso (medium rare) if you want the pink center, if unsure the helpful staff can advise you. Portions are large so we shared but it was still a lot. We got some garlic fries. Even if next to the grill the place isn’t smokey, good ventilation. I highly recommend, and that’s from a Texan steak snob.
… moreFerid Günay
We had a great experience at Parrilla Peña. Everything was delicious, from the empanadas and grilled meats to the wine. The staff were very friendly and helpful, which made the whole meal even nicer.
… moreD Lum
Small neighbourhood restaurant. Avoid the western style cuts NY strip or ribeye. Not that they’re bad but the short rib steak, skirts steak and local cuts are amazing. Portions are huge. And the empanadas are good.
… moreMauro C
Traditional Argentinian Parilla Great meat plates to share in group! Great Wine and desserts too and service was fantastic!
Highly recommend
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