Che Gaucho

Why 5 stars? Because these treats are definitely worth coming back for…read more --- --- --- I don't know how long I've have this place bookmarked, but I'm pretty sure it's been many years. I'm not in the area too often, and when I am, it's always one of those places that looks interesting but usually doesn't win out. Always the bridesmaid! Recently, I was out with my son and decided to finally make it happen. First off, it absolutely looks more like a house than a business, both inside and out. The dining room consists of 3 tables and legitimately looks like a family dining room, minus the fact that there are 3 tables instead of one. Then there's a bathroom that, again, looks like the bathroom of a home, and then there's the main area with all of the food. There's a case full of empanadas and quiches, as well as a slew of pre-packaged goods and treats, some of which are frozen or refrigerated. I stuck to the fresh stuff. The empanadas were great, especially the ham and cheese. I ordered two of those and wish I'd ordered like 4-5 because they were excellent. My least favorite was the beef, but I still enjoyed it, just not as much as the ham & cheese or chicken. But my 2nd favorite thing was the quiche. You guessed it, I wished I'd ordered more than just one. For dessert, I went with a Pionono. It wasn't my favorite, but totally fine overall. My son loved it, for the record. I do occasionally have a medical appointment in the area and definitely know where I'll be stopping in next time when I need a post-appt snack.

If you like Argentinian food, then you must visit this little and humble place…read more They have great empanadas (among many other Argentinian things), and the owner who is also in charge of the store is the most sweet lady. A real pleasure coming here. The atmosphere is very welcoming. They have Argentinian cuts of beef, cheeses, sausages, chimichurri, candies, mate, and of course, empanadas. It is very nice to find all these things in just one physical place without having to buy online. My only recommendation for them would be to try to include Argentinian wines and maybe some grilling tools like Argentinian knives and provoleteras. But other than that and even without those things, they are a great place to shop at.

They have great empanadas.

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Pampa Grill & Market

4.6(248 reviews)

20.1 mi•Spring Branch

I have learned that the places that look a little suspicious from the outside often end up being…read morethe biggest surprises when it comes to food. This place is definitely not located in a fancy area, and I have to admit, I had second thoughts the moment I pulled into the crowded and chaotic parking lot. Located in the heart of Latino Town in Spring Branch, the atmosphere immediately reminded me of back home (Venezuela). The vibe is different, authentic, and familiar in the best way. I trusted the process because this spot had been on my list for a while, and I'm so glad I gave it a chance. Once you make it through the parking adventure and walk inside, you are pleasantly surprised by a small, quaint, clean, and charming restaurant. The aroma coming from the kitchen was enough to convince me I had made the right choice. We were seated right away during a busy lunch hour. The staff works together as a team, and the service was efficient and attentive. But, of course, the star of the show was the food. I had a steak cooked to perfection with sweet plantains, and it was absolutely delicious. They offer an extensive menu featuring flavors from Argentina to Venezuela, with plenty of options to choose from. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and in a timely manner. If you are in the Spring Branch area and craving grilled, savory, authentic food, this is definitely a place to check out. I will absolutely be coming back. A true hidden gem!

And we're off! Today we kicked off our "A to Z International Dining Adventure"! We're planning to…read moreeat our way around the world, choosing a different country for each letter of the alphabet at restaurants around town. Houston has an amazing international dining scene and we won't have any problem finding food to match all 26 countries. Today we started with "A is for Argentina" at Pampa Grill & Market in Houston on Hammerly. We were thrilled to start our journey with newlyweds our son and daughter‑in‑law. We all shared freshly baked bread with chimichura sauce and marinated vegetables salsa criolla, delicious empanadas of all sorts, the Argentina Grill parrillada platter, and flan and Nutella crepes for dessert. Pampa Grill & Market is a beloved family-owned neighborhood gem run by Argentine owners. Definitely a fabulous experience all around. Pampa serves wine, but they also allow BYOB, so we brought a delicious 2022 Decero Remelinos Malbec and John and Katherine brought a lovely white blend, also from Argentina. Weare going to have so much fun taking this food journey together! "B" takes us to Brazil in the next couple weeks. Stay tuned!

Chinchulines!!!! What a treat!!!!

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Pampa Argentine Grill & Bar

4.4(55 reviews)

26.1 mi

I had to take my beautiful wife here as she like good wine and great food…read more We each had us a glass of Malbec and ordered 3 empanadas- ham n chz, onion n chz and beef. All delicious. Can't wait to come back for dinner.

Firstly, let me say I'm going to not remark on the service since this was a takeout meal. It was…read moretimely, prepared and waiting for me when I got there to pick it up. For that I must say, I admire the timing and the timeline of the person who took the order. I had empanadas and I must say I have had better empanadas at non-Argentinian restaurants. These appeared to be a bit overcooked to me. It was a one time experience, so I'm not going to buy any means detract from the experience by further classifying it. I will, however, reserve the right to amend my evaluation either up or down on my next experience.

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Patagonia Grill & Cafe

3.9(330 reviews)

22.7 mi•Memorial

The Patagonia Grill & Cafe is a favorite local restaurant! The restaurant staff is fantastic, they…read moretreat all like family. My husband and I frequent often for lunch and dinner. We enjoy the booths, bar and private room. The Argentinian menu is wonderful and portions are generous. (Dishes are made fresh, and the chef has prepared meals accommodating food allergies) The house salad, Chimichurri sauce, asparagus soup and skirt steak are highly recommended.

Ok.... A bit pricey... but EXCELLENT!…read more Came here in. Whim... Beautiful restaurant with wine as far as the eye can see! Full bar, We each had the 4 course dining option, which included soup or salad, small meat course, large meat course, and dessert. Among the three of us we had excellent: - soup - salad - sausage - melted cheese - ceviche - steak - salmon - tres leches - churro And that was not even everything! Great experience ce and value for the money. Try it!

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Saldivia's South American Grill

4.5(226 reviews)

24.9 mi•Westchase

The old phrase "don't judge a book by its cover " fits Saldivia's…read more From the outside, it looks like a little mom n pop place. But from the inside.... I picked up a customer of mine and he said let's go to a small South American place just down the street. From the outside, didn't look like much. From the inside, much bigger and certainly a South American flair. World Cup is going on so all the TVs had that on. Tons of wines sitting out , mostly Malbecs, my fav. Just a great vibe. But on to the main course. We both had the steak picanha. Med Rare. On my. Good Lord. This was awesome. I generally don't eat steaks out as they are overpriced and not cooked to my liking. The chef did an awesome job. Med Rare - spot on. Perfecto. I've been to Argentina many times in business and eaten many great steaks, this can be included in that. I know, I know...people swear by Pappa's Steak or Taste of Texas, but this small, unassuming place tops them all. And a fantastic SA wine list. Please give them a try. Will not be disappointed.

Came here for lunch and got their Monday lunch menu special. While waiting for my soup, I was…read moreserved half of a warm baguette. Yummy! The lunch menu came with a choice of either soup or salad, which I got the lentil soup. The soup was thick and hearty. It was very good. My steak was cooked perfectly and well-seasoned. The sides were well-seasoned too. The size of the steak, to me, was sufficient and considered big for a lunch menu. I had a triple chocolate tres leches after my steak. It was the perfect ending. I received warm and excellent service throughout my lunch. The restaurant is big and suitable for all party sizes. There is plenty of free parking in front of the restaurant, so that is a plus point.

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Entrana, medium rare

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Empanada Factory

4.4(26 reviews)

10.8 mi

The service was excellent! He went over our order when it came out so we'd know which empanadas…read morethey were and checked on us during and after the meal. Everything we tried today was very good. I tried the beef (baked), artichoke, and caprese. He tried the shrimp, tuna, and beef (baked). My favorite of the savory options was the artichoke and his favorite was the tuna. The star of the show for me though was the pineapple and cream cheese! Not overly sweet and plenty of pineapple. We did the lunch deal which was 3 savory empanadas and a coke for $9.95. Can't beat that deal! The restaurant was clean with 6 or so tables to dine in. The restroom was also clean. We will definitely be back!

Ordered through Uber. The first time I ate in the store and the dessert Nutella empanada - the…read moreNutella got burnt (part of it). This time I ordered it again and the Nutella empanada leaked all over the bag, both take out containers, and the other sweet empanada (pineapple and cream cheese(?)) had broken. The top of it had collapsed. So they may not know how to fry/bake the sweet empanadas with a tight seal on the dough. The flavors are still good as long as the chocolate and Nutella don't get burnt. Staff may want to consider wrapping each empanada for take-out orders in parchment or thin aluminum sheets. That way they'll travel better. Overall, they were all still tasty, but with take-out, significantly messier. Took my 4 star rating down to a 3 star rating.

Shredded chicken empanada, deep fried. Can get baked too.

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Manena's Pastry Shop and Deli

4.4(75 reviews)

24.8 mi•Westchase

It's always wonderful to stop in for some empanadas and sandwiches here. A great place and super…read morefriendly staff. One of the really wonderful things about this place is the community that eats there. It feels like you step into a little café in Argentina. Lots of mate as well that you can purchase to take home. Definitely take some time to look at the decor.

I wanted a light breakfast so I stopped by here for some empanadas! It's a cute shop that feels…read morecozy... almost like you're at your grandma's house. I tried a chicken empanada and was thoroughly satisfied. Very crispy exterior and they stuff it with a generous amount of delicious, savory chicken filling. The lady at the counter was very sweet. I would like to come back and try their milanesa next time.

Chicken Empanada

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Little Padagomia

5.0(1 review)

26.2 mi•Galleria/Uptown

I love their empanadas, coffee and service. The ambiance is also pleasant. Surprised there are no…read morereviews yet.

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Claire S.

293

9 years ago

Che Gaucho has an incredible atmosphere and the food is so delicious and authentic--definitely took me right back to Argentina. We were met with Argentine hospitality, too, making it an all around fantastic evening. Definitely worth the hour drive!! I highly recommend!! read more

Marco G.

8 years ago

Small and clean Restaurant; we order 2 churrascos, great and tender grilled meat, full of flavor and the chimichurri on the table is just great. Need a little bit of improvement in service. Great food but no great service. read more

Gavriel P.

8 years ago

enjoying this Delicious CHORIPAN great lunch and bites place. They bring the best meats from South American known world wide for their style of grilled... love it. family operated owner and chef are amazing. read more

B D.

8 years ago

Amazing place! I had empanadas and Churrasco sandwich, it was delicious. Very pleasant place and wonderful customer service. Don't forget to get an Alfajor as a dessert before you leave. read more

Alvaro C.

225

9 years ago

Best of the best! Empanadas do not get better than this! HIGHLY recommend you trying it asap (the pizza is also to die for!)

Alvaro C.

6 years ago

Best of the best! Empanadas do not get better than this! HIGHLY recommend you trying it asap (the pizza is also to die for!)

Fernando V.

3 years ago

Worst service ever the customer service is not good service is very poor and the customer care team has not been helpful

Corey B.

9 years ago

Food was great and very friendly staff. Sit outside if you can. It gets smoky in there from the range and frying.

Octavio C.

7 years ago

Had dinner with my family. Menu is perfect. It was delicious. Service was excellent. Will be back definitely!

Caleb E.

158

9 years ago

Love this place! Great empanadas and very authentic feel. My friend got the churrusco steak and he loved it!

Gabriela P.

8 years ago

Very nice place, food is amazing like home made and service was perfect! Good prices for very good quality

Ashley B.

9 years ago

First visit and I love it. Authentic flavor! This will definitely be on my places to go list!!!

Adrian S.

5 years ago

Good food bad service Don't go if you are in a hurry only one server for the all restaurant read more

Will C.

6 years ago

Great menu. Everything I have tried was delicious. I love their empanadas and combos.

Bri R.

3 years ago

Great food! Things have changed a bit this year with quality but it still holds up.

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