Come for the asado, stay for the empanadas... There was absolutely nothing about my meal at Don Julio, that was not great. Our group of 8 people was courteously greeted by the staff upon arrival. They had our table prepared and ready to receive us. We started lunch with an amazing meat empanada. I know this is not their specialty but if you go there and doesn't order one you will regret it. Follow by the empanadas we got salad, appetizers and french fries. By that time I was already happy and didn't need any more food, but the best was yet to come. I should tell you I usually don't eat a lot of meat. And even though I am Brazilian, I don't go to steakhouses very often. Oh, but if Don Julio was a walking distance from my house I would. We got to try three different cuts of meat and there wasn't one I didn't enjoy. Portions were quite gigantic, and that is my only complaint. I wish I had more space in my belly to eat some more. TIP: reserve some time to eat calmly and peacefully. You shouldn't rush your meal at Don Julio, and you should take your time to try as many dishes as possible. read more

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We needed somewhere that we could dine at early (by Argentine standards) since we had a shuttle to catch to tango at 9 pm. Don Julio was the perfect choice.. by 8 pm the restaurant was already packed with tourists (because only tourists eat this early). Don Julio is the favorite of many locals and tourist so we were excited to give it a try. While we did have a fine meal here, in our opinion it was still not quite as good as La Cabrera. While eating there is a fun experience, one that you want to spend a long time enjoying, Don Julio is more of a standard steak house. No free sides here like they give you there, but they did serve a delicious chimichurri sauce which alone might be worth coming for. And the most important thing to compare - the steak - per my bf who eats a lot of steak - was still more flavorful and better at La Cabrera. But good here also. I opted for the chicken ravioli which was outstanding. It was a very generous portion (see my picture) that I couldn't completely finish. We also ordered a side of grilled vegetables that was also outstanding. Highly recommend getting it as a side. We let them know that we were in a bit of a hurry and they accommodated us by by hurrying our meal along, which I really appreciate (since it is not the norm here). By the way they gave us a 12:1 rate on USD which was about as good as we were able to get anywhere. read more

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This is fancy steak house in BA. My friend and I were offered complimentary champagne (yay!) and we ordered steaks. The steaks were good but a little more cooked than I wanted. I like the restaurant's decor a lot and the restaurant's atmosphere. The prices are reasonable for a fancy steak dinner, especially compared to prices in the US. I will definitely return here in the future. read more

Don Julio - Steakhouses Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

After reading all the great reviews about Don Julio, we knew this was a must try during our trip to BA. We couldn't get reservations on a Friday night because they were full, but because our hotel was close, we walked over at about 9pm and were told it would be an hour wait for inside, or we could eat outside immediately. Being the Minnesotans that we are, eating outside in 60 degree weather is no big deal. They also gave us blankets to wrap around us to keep us warm. Everyone waiting for tables was huddled around us drinking complimentary prosecco, so it was kind of hard to have an intimate conversation. We had a nice dinner, but I'm not sure if we lost out by not eating inside. Our service was only okay and the food itself was not the best we had in BA, although it was good. We had several servers throughout our meal, and it was hard to order wine with our meal after ordering cocktails to begin with. We ordered the chorizo, proveleta, bife de lomo, fries, and mushrooms. Our meal came to about $100USD for 2 people, but we ordered too much food. I would recommend Don Julio because I feel like its a classic Argentinian steakhouse, but I'd also make sure to give La Carniceria (also in Palermo) a try. We had a better and much cheaper meal there ($45 USD). read more

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I have been to many parillas in Argentina and I can assure you that this has been by favorite or at the very least tied for my favorite. I showed up late thursday night with some friend without a reservation and received excellent service considering it was a party of 8. This is a very nonchalant, no-nonsense, steakhouse where you get amazing quality grass-fed beef from a piping hot grill with a simple to understand menu (in case you aren't familiar with Argentine cuts). Prices are also competitive with other top parillas in the city and very affordable considering the strong value of the dollar to the peso at the time of this review. Ordered the sweetbreads as an appetizer and they were creamy and great followed by a ribeye cooked medium rare. If you're in town and hanging out in Palermo, I personally had a very good experience from both a dining service and food quality standpoint. read more

Don Julio - Grilled simple Mollejas (Sweetbreads) with some lemon. Surprisingly rich and filling. - Steakhouses Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

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A fine representation of an Argentinian Parrilla. Great meat, great service, prices according to quality. If you don't mind waiting for a table, you are in for a great treat. Ranked #1 steakhouse in Buenos Aires and #6 restaurant in all Latin America, it is a place you cannot miss out. The sweetbreads are like butter that melts in your mouth. The provoleta with red peppers is out of this world. And the entrecot is an amazing cut that you will be more than happy with. Very good variety of wines in their own wine cellar. All featured in my pics. This place is a must! read more

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Amazing food, great service. The meat speaks for itself. Sit at the bar for view of the grill.

The best steakhouse in the world with a great menu! You have to go to this place when in BA! Service is great and a really cool operation !

Changed the whole menu. There was nothing good on the menu. We need a new menu please but the service is pretty good.

Went with a group of 8 on a Monday night. We waited for a very long time but were treated well while we lingered (with many others) on the sidewalk. They served us champagne while we waited etc...good move. What can I say...the food was INCREDIBLE. I had a T bone and a sausage app. The salad was great. The pastas (ESP the ravioli) got rave reviews from my companions. This is a must stop if you're in town. Worth the wait. read more

Don Julio - Upstairs view - Steakhouses Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Don Julio is truly one of a kind amazing. I went to Argentina expecting amazing steak, and Don Julio went above and beyond in astounding my taste buds. BEST STEAK IN BUENOS AIRES!!!! I went with 2 friends on a Monday night and got there around 7 pm (when they open). It was already litttt - we had to be seated outside because of the number of reservations/walk ins they had. We got free champagne and it was exceptionally nice for free champagne - I usually expect mediocre quality from complimentary beverages/food, but damn it was some exceptional champagne. We ordered the sausage platter and I got the ribeye. The sausage platter was hella good - I'm not the biggest fan of sausage, but it was super juicy! I hate lamb, but their lamb sausage was actually alright - I could barely taste the lamb, and the flavors complimented each other perfectly. Not only that, but they cut the sausage for you at the table which is super nice especially as a clumsy left handed gal who manages to mess everything food related up lol. The ribeye was the stuff of wet dreams - tender, juicy, and beautiful. The steak cut like butter it was so tender. Argentinians don't season their meat with anything but salt because they believe that exceptionally good steak doesn't need anything else, and I now understand what they're talking about. That ribeye will be the steak that got away (in my stomach). No steak can compare. Don Julio is a little pricey - I ended up spending $35-40 splitting wine, sausage, and getting my own ribeye. However, the quality of the food and service is worth every penny!!! Would recommend to anyone looking for the best steak in Buenos Aires!!! read more

Don Julio - Steakhouses Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

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Excellent service, and excellent food. Went there two years ago and the service and food were equally excellent. Since then, the prices seem to have substantially increased (well more than just attributable to inflation), and Don Julio's media attention likely has contributed to that. Becoming more touristy, although big compliments and thanks to the staff for excellent service. read more

4.5 stars. When roaming about BA, there's one parrilla which everyone recommends and it is Don Julio. Obviously, my friend and I decided to make it our first dinner in Argentina and it was great. It was easily one of the greatest steaks that I have ever had. Getting a shareable bottle of malbec is so easy and their wine list is comprehensive. (You also get free champagne as you wait in line.) The service is better than the equivalent steakhouses in America. You have to check out Don Julio is you're in BA. It is necessary. I also appreciate how DJ asks how you would like your steak cooked. While it is typical for Argentine meat to be on the well side, I prefer mine rare to medium rare... which was an easy ask here. Here's why I didn't round up to five stars: 1. Empanada game WEAK. 2. It is touristy. While it may be one of the world's most worthwhile tourist trap, there is a feel of BA/Argentine authenticity that I would be looking for in such a renowned parrilla. read more

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The best meat in Buenos Aires. First and foremost, they need to make a reservation yes or yes, because if they don't have it they will spend hours waiting. Salads very good. The empanadas are delicious. There is also the unlimited champagne service which makes the place a special place. Believe me, it is a place that you will not forget. read more

Great food, and great overall experience. We didn't have a reservation, so we had to wait. They gave out champagne, and empanadas while we waited. Great touch. Ojo de Bife and the sides were amazing.... Big portions of meat. read more

The best steak in Buenos Aires! The outdoor seating is great during late summertime. And the champagne flutes while waiting for seats are a very welcoming touch. read more

Incredible steak, very well thought out. Would highly recommend. But you need a reservation about 2 months early.

Pretty much perfection. This was the best steakhouse we experienced in Buenos Aires. Also the most expensive- but I digress. To get the unpleasantness out of the way, they charge a service fee- which I hate, regardless of the country. Other than that- and a pretty stingy pour for my glass of wine- our whole experience was sublime. We experienced A LOT of meat in Buenos Aires. Only at Don Julio was every cut of meat and everything we tasted the best we'd ever had. If you're visiting, don't miss it... read more

The best steak I had in town, touristy-ness be damned. I loved everything about this place, from the sparkling wine at the hostess stand, to the neighborhood vibe, to the unapologetic nature of the menu. This is a pean to beef and hearty accoutrements, and nothing succeeds like excess. read more

Don Julio - Entrecot - Steakhouses Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

This might be my favorite steakhouse in the world. It's pretty easy here. Unless you know your local wines well, order this: House Malbec. Morcilla (maybe 2 of them). Thick cut steak, medium rare or rare. Please note, the Argentines tend to cook beef medium-well or more, so be clear what you want. You will truly enjoy the meal. If you get a chance, sit the the bar and watch the meals made on the parilla behind the bar. It's not like any restaurant you'll find in the states. It's a low-key but nice spot, which means the steak really shines and they don't bother with trifling BS like some steakhouses in the US that are really concerned with image. I've also had the grilled Fontina cheese, and chitterlings. Both are good, but the morcilla is my go-to. It's delightful. Finally, please note you can get some home-fries. They are good, as they are in all Argentine restaurants. read more

Indoor or outdoor seating. Took us an hour to get a table on a Monday night, though they provide free sparkling wine and empanadas. Great ambiance, dark lit and intimate. Their tomatoes are fresh and juicy. Great food and wine. read more

We read the hype online about this place. The menu says they source their meat from cows raised in the highlands. If you read online, Argentina's cow industry has grown through similar changes that US industry went through - basically feed farms vs grass fields. I was excited to taste the difference, especially since in Hawaii we have an excellent steak house that dry ages their beef for 15 or 30 days and I was heading to Buenos Aires after trying the 18 day dry aged Kansas City steak at Yachtsman steakhouse, Disney World. So, did Don Julio live up to the hype? Let me explain a bit more about the differences. Dry aged steak is very tender whereas Don Julio steak was hearty and beefy. It required some chew but was not tough. It was cooked medium. The flavor had some beefiness to it with a little salt to accent, which was just right. While not a mind blowing experience, it was some good, straight up meat. Definitely more flavorful than your typical US steak. The bife de chorizo was huge and FYI, you can order just half. My friend is vegetarian, and yes, you can eat here too. The provolone grilled cheese was delicious. The corn empanada was delicious! Just one piece per order. The grilled veggies come with yam, onion, bell pepper but is mostly yam. The asparagus is delicious, seasoned with lemon and salt. There is also a veggie ravioli too which we did not order. The wine is great and you must have steak and wine for a true experience. So, one steak, two veggie sides, one corn empanada, one cheese disc, three glasses of wine = $98 USD. This cost is similar to a mid range US restaurant in price but with higher end service and professionalism. Service spoke English. They accept USD. The lady overseeing the floor was very attentive. It's an enjoyable experience moreso than the money. I would recommend it. read more

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In a land swimming in cows I didn't need captain Julio to save my night. And yes the cows stroking their grills might be gold medalists but I'm ok with silver sans pomp. The sides were fine but I think you will find me in the kiddie pool next time. *stars read more

Amazing service! Amazing food! It's a must go! The kitchen is on front of your eyes so any order they get they cook it on front of you. The grille here is to die for. Try it! Be there by 8ish pm; by 9pm it'll be a 40 min wait. read more

Tried Don Julio as numerous 5 star reviews on Yelp convinced three of us the 2+ hour wait without reservations would be worth it. We gave lots of merit to fact they would provide free Prosecco and empanadas to customers waiting in line and on the waitlist. We arrived by taxi from Recoleta just past 6:30 pm. There already was a line of customers waiting to be placed on the list about 100 people in front of us. This line is simply to get your name and number in your party on the waitlist. Some seating is available outside but we chose not to be so exposed as this is a busy enough corner and car fumes were rampant. Finally getting our names on the waitlist we were told, "It will be about 2 hours or so." We were told we could go and come back to check progress in about 1 hour and 45 minutes but decided to wait it out. Very unfortunately, THEY HAVE NO BAR ON THE PREMISES. Within a few more minutes; the Prosecco and then very tasty, hot, fried empanadas were handed out to those patrons waiting to be called. Several Prosecco refills later we were still waiting. Finally 1 hour and 45 minutes later checked our status on the list but still waiting and had more Prosecco and empanadas. We considered leaving after being filled with so much Prosecco and great fried empanadas but decided too much invested to skip out on the real Don Julio experience. We waited just past 2 hours and finally were seated inside. Inside is rather dark woods, tables close together, noisy, and hectic. Very difficult to have a conversation in our table of 3. I had to strain and cup my ear to hear across our table. Lots of young tourists abound. I like that the open flame grill is visible from the dining room. Cool part was our waiter offered us a look at the representative raw cuts of beef before ordering. I ordered the smallest tenderloin so I could fairly compare to the same at Fervor a few nights ago. We ordered the same Malbec previously discovered at Fervor however, we came to find that the taste differed as this one was 2018 vintage not 2016 as at Fervor. Priced about the same. In conclusion, the three of us agreed the Argentine steak experience is much better at Fervor. Why? Because: No 2+ hour wait, less tourists, less noisy, nicer interior, nice bar, friendlier service, and bottom line... better grill flavor at Fervor on the same tenderloin steaks. Both restaurants source local, grass-fed, Holstein and Angus breed beef. read more

Incredible steakhouse, one of the best steaks I've ever had. Great experience as an American tourist!

I'm not sure why I did this, but after sleeping with this girl in my tango class I invited her with me to Buenos Aires. (I know. I know. The surest way to break up with a girl is to travel with her, but I decided to chance it.) I'm not sure about the girl, but so far Buenos Aires is bueno! Don Julio is to die for. Free sparkling wine and empanadas while you wait to be seated. Tango Girl and I argued about the wait time. I think the hostess said one hour and forty minutes. Tango Girl thought they said 40 minutes to an hour. Oh well. As they say in Argentina, "all-you-care-to-drink sparkling wine doesn't suck." We waited for about 50 minutes. We ordered a salad, grilled provolone cheese with red peppers and the short ribs (1/2 size). Man that was a lot of food. Everything was delicious. I particularly enjoyed the sauces served on the side for the beef. The wine list here is extensive. Lots of local wines to choose from. I picked a really nice Malbec. It's ninety eight bucks on average in the States but $58 here. So round. So perfect. (Follow me on Vivino!) Great pairing with the ribs. The ambiance is stellar. What the servers lacked in English they made up for in attitude. All elements of the evening were perfect. Apparently this place is a favorite with tourists, but no complaints from me. It seemed to be a good balance of locals and visitors. For dessert I tried the stewed figs -- which were amazing. I still had a little bit of the Malbec left and I appreciated the fact that the late-to-the-party figs paired well with the Malbec. No one will cry for you, Argentina, as long as you serve great meals like this. Five stars. read more

Wonderful restaurant! Went with 8 people and 5 of us ordered steak. Even the vegetarians had a great time with their pasta. I'm a huge fan of chicken but they didn't have the pollo steak. Still, we got free champagne while we waited for our table. The staff was even nice enough to book us a cab home! read more

One of the best meat restaurants. A pleasant atmosphere and excellent service strongly recommend read more

Don Julio - Restaurant Don Jolie - Steakhouses Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Oh boy, oh boy! What an experience I won't soon forget. I knew I had to have a great Argentine steak with red wine on my one proper night in town. We stopped by Don Julio earlier in the day to try to secure a reservation. Bad news - they recommend simply coming back later in the evening to take your chances. So we did and I'm so glad. We arrived a little after 9pm on a Saturday and waited maybe 10 minutes before a place at the bar was ready for us. You might scoff at the bar in some restos but it's a must-do at Don Julio. Watching the grill gods tenderize the (sometimes massive cuts of) meat with their bare palms, season liberally and then cook to perfection was a treat. Our ribeye was the perfect temperature with a great char on the outside. The mushrooms and quinoa salad sides we got also helped to round out the meal. We may have been a little full from the bread basket but we made ourselves proud too. Highly recommend pairing with a great glass of wine. The sommelier is around and is happy and willing to help you decide. Oh, chicken is available. Idk why you want to know that but whatevs. read more

Now, Don Julio is very popular among tourists and my brother in law recommended us to avoid such a place. But I really wanted to try it out after hearing so much good. We came at 6pm hoping to get a table at 7pm, we succeeded and apparently this is the way to go. Show up early and hope for the best. I had the blood sausage first. Coming from a place that also has blood sausage, I wanted try it out...it was special, but a nice kind of special. Then I had the tenderloin steak which was nothing short of excellent. Sweet potato wedges and veggies on the side. For dessert the pear William and tasted the crepes con dulce de leche...everything was "mmmmmhhhh!" :) Great service from Nicholas! read more

I loved Don Julio Parrilla. The Service from the Staff was excellent. He suggested if plates were too big and too small which cuts and wines were better. We had a reservation and strongly advise to do so. Regardless of day this place gets busy. It has a nice bodega ambiance setting. Open view grill and some tables are set on a second floor. Every way you turn is a good picture view. The food quality and flavor was excellent and the prices on the higher end but well worth it and not as high as some places in Puerto Madero. read more

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First time in BA from USA Highly recommended , first class service Steaks were excellent and huge. Grilled sweet potatoes and thyme mash potatoes delicious. We ordered medium steak came out medium rare rather send it back than have it over cooked, but it cut like butter all of us said " OMG ! " The pics in plates are 1/3 of 2 steaks for 3 people we shared , unless you can eat a huge steak it's recommended you share steaks as they are huge Argentina known for steaks hit it on the mark. Service excellent. Depending on day expect to wait up to 1 hour or more on weekends , check hours as they close at 4-7 pm to prepare for dinner as the busiest times are after 7 pm. Locals eat late that's the norm If you want to eat at your favorite time make a reservation but they do fill up fast days in advance. Enjoy !!! read more

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Loved my experience here!! I ate so much steak in my 5 days in Buenos Aires, but this place is by far my favorite. I heard so many great things about this restaurant, so I asked someone from my hotel make a reservation for my bf and I for our last night in Buenos Aires. The restaurant itself is very trendy and I loved the layout. We sat upstairs so we had a great view of the chefs cooking in the open kitchen and also of the entire first floor. We ordered the ribeye and filet mignon (medium and medium rare respectively), along with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. The steaks were SOOOOO good and juicy. And the chimichurri sauce that they brought out complimented the steaks so well. The only negative that I would say about the filet mignon is that it was a littleeee bit tough even though it was cooked medium rare. The mashed potatoes were fluffy and delicious. I also enjoyed the vegetables, though it did feel like they didn't distribute the salt evenly. Service also deserves an A+. They were very attentive and our server was able to speak conversational English, which I was very happy about since I've mainly had to get around Argentina using hand gestures. The bill came out to around $100 for 2 people, which I think is a great deal compared to how much steakhouses cost in America. Definitely a must try steakhouse if you are in Buenos Aires!! read more

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Super recommended parrilla in Buenos Aires. Go there for the flank steak! It is expensive, and there's better alternatives for less money, but that one cut makes it worth read more

The steak here was delicious, but it was not better than the steakhouses in NYC. The empanadas were decent. I love that you can sit outside here. read more

Food and service are amazing! Simple and exquisite! The service, the open kitchen, the atmosphere are sll worth the money spent!

Don Julio was highly rated restaurant with world rankings. As such, we came with very high expectations, especially since there was a long queue of people waiting when we arrived. The ladies looking after reservation were very nice and provided sparkling wine and empanada to guests waiting outside. We ordered T bone steak and tenderloin. Having had many good and well aged steak in NY (E.G. Smith Wollensky) , we felt the steak in Don Julio was good but could not match some that we had despite the world ranking, but we did enjoy the experience. I would still encourage people to come and try as it could very well be one of your best. read more

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I have to be very nuanced about don Julio The meat was 'spectacular ' but I have to say it would be a tie , on the meat, with La Brigada. Everything is relative! Where Don Julio goes beyond spectacular is the service especially how they treated the folks who were waiting or chose to wait. They were served multiple glasses of Prosecco and complementary empanadas There is no sense of insane 'new yorkish' power trip like you may have seen exhibited by bouncers at hot clubs or hosts/hostesses at in demand restaurants in the big Apple (another exercise in relativity) There was none of that How is it they can keep their attitude in check? and if that is a variable in judging service HATS OFF TO YOU DON JULIO And another thing I can't say enough, no matter how much meat you eat in Argentina you're not falling in a coma Is it the organic food? I think it is. read more

Don Julio - Bife de chorizo - Steakhouses Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

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Amazing steak with reasonable price! * * * EXPERIENCE * * * - Emailed this restaurants couple times several months and then weeks before our trip but never got a response. Eventually we had to rely on our hotel concierge making reservations for us. - Arrived on time and were seated right away. - Lots and lots of wine bottles on the walls and most of them had signatures on them, probably by guests? (we were not asked to do that though :( ) - Very attentive servers. Walking by frequently and refilling water or wine when they saw we were low. * * * FOOD * * * T-bone steak: A. Very, very exceptional steak. I ordered a medium-well and it was exactly the temperature / redness I was expecting. The meat was suuuuuper tender and juicy.... meat quality was super good, the taste of beef with the help of seasoning really stood out and... it was just very, very nice. Grilled Portobello: A-. As one of the sides. Very fresh taste. Again well seasoned here, with salt plus some kind of herbs. Grilled Vegetables: B. Not very impressed with this side selection - not that it was not good but compared to the other two it did not stand out. Would have gone with other choices. Comparing to San Francisco, we were getting the same quality of steak with one fifth of the price, and that was the most amazing part. I would definitely recommend this place to my fellow Yelpers and my friends going to Buenos Aires in the future! read more

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