Fantastic food, excellent wine! I suggest that you have a reservation. Our wait without was an hour and a half. read more

Don Juan is one of the best restaurant I went in Buenos Aires. The service was faultless but we had to wait a bit between the dishes. The waiters did EVERYTHING! Even pour you water in your glass. I ate a delicious salad with pears and blue cheese and a fruit salad for dessert. The bill was expensive but it was worth it : more than 1000 pesos for 5 persons. I recommend you to come early [around eight o' clock] if you don't want to wait at least 30 minutes to have a table. read more

This place is great! Carne empanadas were the best I had in Argentina, ended up getting a couple more to go. The steaks were cooked to perfection, one of the most tender steaks I have ever had. Staff were very nice and spoke alright English. Pours on drinks were stiff and proper makes good for the price. Everyone says this place is too touristy but they don't succumb to terrible service! Amazing place! Go there and be happy! read more

Hands down best steak in Buenos Aires. My wife and I were recommended to step into the 3 of the best steakhouses in the city and we both agree that this restaurant was the best. We stopped by for lunch with no reservation and were told there was a wait for 30 mins. We then noticed two tables outside and were guided to one of them immediately. Weather was great to sit outside for lunch, however if dinner, setting inside was also great. Overall food, drinks and coffee were great quality and pricing was definitely good for overall experience. Must stop restaurant in Buenos Aires. read more

Lord what a meal. 900 grams of steak. Doesn't sound like much, but it really really is. Steak that doesn't need a knife and literally melts in your mouth. All the beef is raised on their private ranch.... 900 gram steak is a little shy of two pounds! I ate the whole thing by myself, could not stop. Prices seem to be in mid twenties US... the T bone was awesome. I don't even remember the sides. They were good... but I was in a fine steak meat coma! Thanks for a wonderful night..... far better prices than other famous steak houses. Long lines.. make reservations! read more

This is a great Argentine steakhouse. We arrived at 7pm because our hotel's concierge told us that they do not take reservations. When we arrived, the hostess asked us if we had reservations. She wanted to seat us outside, even though it was rather chilly. After a lengthy explanation about our situation, we were seated upstairs overlooking the main dining room. We actually loved that table. The restaurant has a nice rustic, yet modern atmosphere. I ordered the Bife de Lomo tenderloin medium rare. It was perfect. We ordered a lot of sides, too- grilled onion, tomato salad, fries, smoked eggplant and provoleta. All four of my company enjoyed everything. Would definitely recommend, but urge to call the restaurant ahead of time. read more

What a great place to eat. Make sure you have a reservation or you may be standing in line for dinner! I had the beef empanadas, 1/2 order of short ribs, and grilled broccoli. Marvelous! The staff is awesome, while you are waiting outside, they give you shawls to wear and complimentary wine. I really enjoyed visiting this place. read more

Right in Palermo -- you'll find this place with adequate suburban traffic. As you wait for your table, they will hand you waiting champagne. Something was in that champagne that fundamentally changed the dining experience. It sets the right precedent. The interior itself has wine bottles lining the walls, with wooden chairs and a warm atmosphere. If you want to pay in dollars, you can. I ordered the miraposa (butterfly) steak-- was very satisfying. The wine of course, is a recommending addition, though I can't really tell the difference in quality. For a nice night out, and adequate budget, there are no complaints about this place. read more

Excellent steak, really worth the above average price. All the rest also delicious - the warm bread, the sides, the sauces. Service is good but the food took very long to arrive, even the appetisers. read more

Was an excellent experience for lunch. It was so good we went back with friends and spent 3 hours dinning. Split the steaks.

This was a good steakhouse and was recommended to us by some locals that we met at a wine store down the street. They informed us that the steak was some of the best in BA, of which I cannot contest. The service was extraordinary as well. I only give it 4 stars as while the steaks were fantastic, the accoutrements left much to be desired. The biggest let down was perhaps that my frites seemed akin to the frozen Ore-Ida variety that still terrifies me from my childhood. Ask for good side recommendations and you will likely fare better than I. read more

My wife and I knew we had to have at least one fancy steak meal on our honeymoon in Argentina, so we decided to try Don Julio just down the street from our hotel. Even though we heard that people eat later (like at 9 or 10pm) in Argentina, we got to the restaurant just as it was opening at 7pm and there was already a substantial line. It moved pretty quickly though, and we even got complimentary sparkling wine while we waited. The service was polite and attentive - our waiter spoke a decent amount of English and was super helpful in explaining the different cuts of meat, the wine list, and even the three(!) different olive oils used for dipping bread. The food was excellent - our sausage appetizer was bursting with flavor, you could see big chunks of meat inside and it was really unlike any sausage I've had in the states. The steaks were pretty phenomenal as well - my lomo (tenderloin) had a hearty texture and incredibly beefy flavor, my wife's ribeye was softer and fattier but also delicious. Both had the perfect balance of char and delicateness. Our side of asparagus spears was great -gigantic and flavorful, perfectly cooked. The mashed potatoes were fine - not great or particularly full of flavor, but you could definitely tell they were from scratch. The wine was reasonably priced as well - we got out for just around $100 US with two steaks, two sides, an appetizer and the second cheapest bottle of Malbec (Hey! Malbec, which was actually delicious). I don't think you could pull that off at many fancy restaurants in the states. All in all, if you're looking to treat yourself to a fancy steak dinner in Buenos Aires, you really can't go wrong with Don Julio. read more

The portions are big and the sides are delicious! We got too much food and was very happy about it. Service is okay.

First off my waiter was awesome. He explained the menu and helped order a great bottle of Melbec, 2007. I knew the steak I wanted and ordered it medium rare. It came out well done. The waiter knew right away and took it back. At this point I feel like the dumbest Gringo in Argentina. He came back and said they would redo another steak. No problem I had a bottle of wine and a lot of time to kill. When the second steak came out it was half the size as the first??? The waiter got his boss and she tried to explain that was the correct size. I did not get worked up because from her tone (the manager) I was not going to win. Once she left the waiter explained that if I was a local that would not happen and he was very sorry. He said I basically got a half portion. So I enjoyed my child size steak and vino tinto and went on my way $65 dollars later. Low C N toe! Big fat Gringo :( read more

I was told that this is a 'tourist' destination. It was a more tourist dinner place but the overall experience was still very good. There is a long wait. We put our name in- group of 6 - and was told it was 2 hours. We explored the SoHo area and stopped at a few bars before we made it back to restaurant 1hr 45m later. The good thing is that they offer free champagne and empanadas while you wait. As long as the weather is nice, not a bad place to hang out. Once inside, you have everything you would expect from a good steakhouse, availability to understand the menu, shown the different cuts of beef, a good sommelier. The food is great, the prices are reasonable, the staff was on top of everything. Most of staff speak English. Great wine list. Not as high a markup as you would see in the US. The only bad thing was that they ran out of mushrooms as a side dish. They clear the plates and offer you a clean plate and larger steak knife when eating meat. You also have an opportunity to sign your wine bottle and have it placed on the wall. Fun spot and great food. read more

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Ordered tenderloin steak with French fries, a bottle of Malbec, and crepes with dulce de leche for dessert. Steak was the best we had in BA. We tried La Carneceria a night before and this was much better than that. Dulce de Leche was awesome and we highly recommend it! read more

Great place great scene awesome steak. Good service and prices are very fair. Wine was also good

Amazing food: steak was incredible. Done to perfection. I asked for medium well, my boyfriend for medium, and they were done just right. Service is impecable. Much better than La Cabrera. Desert was an excuse to stay longer and we ended p putting it in our top 5 desserts ever. Had same thing at La Cabrera - not nearly as good. read more

This place is spectacular. Truly the best steak I've had anywhere, and I frequent the best steakhouses in NYC. You can't go wrong with any of the cuts of meat. Or really anything at all. The pure de papa are amazing. Wine list is really strong too. read more

I actually like Don Julio better than La Cabrera, but that's definitely the minority opinion. The steak cuts here are magnificent, and you can find reasonably priced delicious wines such as the Ruca Malen on the menu. This was one of my last meals in Buenos Aires, but it's definitely one of the first places I plan on re-visiting on my next trip. read more

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Everything said about a classic Argentinian steakhouse is exemplified by this place. Great steak, lively ambiance, and nice selection of malbec's. Go and don't forget to order the steak fries! read more

I liked it, but it wasn't my favorite. Very upscale. Kind of cold service until you get seated. Lots of gringos. The portions were huge. Amazing empanada. Preferred Parilla de la Pena. read more

Had my doubts about DJ: it's been on everyone's top Parillia list for a LONG time, like the steakhouse in your hometown that all the old people think is The Best when in fact it's tired and stale. Well I was so wrong! DJ IS #1 because THEY have The Meats, and service, and top quality, and fun customers- the place is all that you imagined in your Buenos Aires carnivores dream, and more, literally! The pro tip I have for you: get to Palermo a few hours before you want to eat. Get in line to get your name on the waitlist (1.5-2 hrs), enjoy a glass or 3 of excellent bubbly curtesy of DJ while you're eyeing your fellow international diners, then wander around the area and have more drinks and discuss whether or not you are a Peronist. Do not eat anything until you return for dinner! When ordering, 2 full-sized hombres can share 1 steak because it's like 4 lbs. The waiter will show you the different cuts, then decide. WARNING: not the place to bring a vegetarian, vegan, or anyone with a bad attitude. Things are different in South America- roll with it! read more

Serious meat place! This is the one place in Palermo Soho to go for parilla. If you go early you can get a table without a reservation. The food was excellent, our T-Bone done just the way we ordered it. The portions are large, so we had an appetizer each, shared the large T-bone and papa fritas. The wine list was extensive and service very attentive. It was the most expensive dinner we had in Argentina, but would have been twice the cost in the US. read more

Great steak place which was apparent when we had a 30 minute wait at 1000 at night on a Wednesday. Loved the fact they served sparkling wine and appetizers while we waited. Service was good but a bit slow at times. Otherwise the food was good and the wine was great. Good atmosphere also. read more

Charming restaurant that is very old world. Food is just average. Nothing was exciting or even more than blah. We had a ribeye that was out of this world at Las Lilias steakhouse a few nights ago I recommend for the cost to go there for an excellent steak. read more

Taste is average and the meat is not a prime cut either. To be fare, for the price, it is OK, but it definitely not worth the wait. Sometimes, you get a better cut from Costco's Choice steak. read more

Believe the hype. Rib eye and ojo de bife medium rare - yes please. Great provoleta as well. Make a reservation. It is way more touristy and crowded than a standard parilla, but that is for good reason. read more

Don Julio is a very popular parilla in Palermo Soho. The restaurant feels authentic with exposed brick walls and the service is outstanding: fast, friendly and correct. It's easy to understand why this parilla is so popular and the meat from the grill is cooked perfectly. The quality of the meat however is not up to par with some of the other high end parillas in Buenos Aires. It's very good for sure and no one is going to be unhappy but if you really know your meats you are better off spending your money in Fervor. I have tried both the bife de chorizo and the ojo de bife and they did not impress for the price, you get the same quality in calden a couple of blocks away but cheaper. French fries are served the way they seem to like it here, golden but soft and a bit oily and the salads are unwashed and there is no balsamic. read more

I ate there twice last month and got a really outstanding steak both times. The other items were not wondrous and it has the feel of a tourist place. If I was rating the steaks alone they would have been 5 stars. read more

Prepaid Medical Insurance MEDICUS SA ARGENTINA, charges ever increasing steep prices along with not providing, or providing everytime lesser and lesser services to old established perfectly paying members. The OLDER YOU ARE, THE WORSE IS THE SERVICE. They have been taking away important services that are not replaced by quality ones. They are lowering the quality of the professionals they are offering. And, according to the plan you have and your age, you go through flash medical visits like in a production line. Obviously, these professionals are not well paid by MEDICUS SA ARGENTINA. MEDICUS SA ARGENTINA, BAD CHOICE. read more

Very good steak, excellent service, delicious bread. They also give you this tasty onion/tomato/bell pepper salsa, which is just amazing. Chimichuri sauce is also so delicious and flavorful. Loved the place and would definitely go back. read more

Don Julio - Chorizo steak, short rib (half of what was actually served), green salad, salsa, chimichuri, fries. So good!!!!!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

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Unclear to me how anyone can not give this place five stars. Steak is absolutely incredible. Ordered the lomo medium rare - beautiful steak. Best I have ever had. Service is good too. Sat outside during lunch. Very peaceful and nice neighborhood. Did not need reservation on a Saturday at 1230. Incredible read more

One of the best steaks in my life!!!! The staff is super super friendly and professional and this is coming from a hotelier! If you want to taste and feel the true meaning of Argentina, definitely come to Don Julio!!! Gracias Chef and the team! read more

Don Julio was recommend to us by a local while we were visiting from the U.S. We stopped in for lunch and really enjoyed it. The service was very attentitive and prompt which was a nice change from the much more relaxed pace service we had elsewhere. We ended up with some meat appetizers (chorizo etc.) and the roasted veggies (highly recommend!) and by that point were too full for the steak. It all looked great though and the food was very good. We would definitely recommend. read more

This was our first opportunity to try Argentine cuisine. Steaks are big and service is good (if you can speak Spanish). Given all the reviews this place has and the number of tourists frequenting it I thought that the food would be better. Quite pricey for Argentina Standards too. Tip: If you like your steak medium make sure to order it rare as that would be the American equivalent of rare. read more

Probably the best steak I've ever had. We were seated just off center of the grill. It was interesting to watch the meat chef prepare the meat, watch the coals, watch all the various cuts he had in process, and then set the cuts on plates to be served. The service was great even though we don't speak Spanish. The meal was topped off by the occupants of a neighboring table. A very pleasant couple from Puerto Rico. read more

Total tourist trap. Long wait outside in the steaming Argentine summer and was then seated outside with no air conditioning, surrounded by chain smokers. The crappy free sparkling wine did little to ameliorate the 2+ hour wait. The first three wines we requested from the list were all "out of stock" so the waiter upsold us to an admittedly good, if overpriced, malbec. We ordered the strip and short ribs, both medium rare or "jugoso" in the local parlance. They came out somewhere between medium well and well done and the short ribs were tough to the point of almost inedible. Very disappointing steak and experience. read more

We went our last night in BsAs and loved it! Make a reservation by calling or walking by a day or two beforehand, as there's always a line and it seems that they have very limited hours for reservations online (lunch, or 11pm). Great steak, warm bread. The mashed potatoes were not my favorite, but I don't regret getting them; the fries were okay, a bit greasy for my taste. I don't have a huge appetite so I ordered the half bife de lomo and it was the perfect amount. Unless you have a huge appetite, I would say ordering a salad or app, a steak (not half) and a side would be hard to finish. read more