Casual and inexpensive, with super friendly service, which is why I'm giving this little piece of Argentina any stars at all. Unfortunately, the food - you know, the reason you go to a restaurant? - is mediocre. The steak was maybe a choice, probably select, and chewy and gristly; the morcilla (blood sausage) was mealy and dry. Fries were oversalted. The place was festive and fun, so maybe we were just unlucky. But I don't think that I'd return. read more

Everything was outstanding !! The steaks were so flavorful Iam still dreaming about it

I really really like this place , the food is good the attention you received from the staff make the experience even better . I have the mixed meats and it was cooked perfectly.wine selection is good. Back ground music is very nice . Sorry no pictures , I ate everything before I could post .:) I definitely recommend.. read more

Staff was great yet the food was alright. Not a fan of all the meat in the meat platter but the price and food was made to perfection. Beer was great as well and they also had soccer on, cant go wrong with a good game and a brew. read more

This my defacto Argentine steakhouse

I came here with my friend who is from Argentina . He had told me this was the best around and it did not disappoint. Had to wait about 35 minutes for a table on Saturday night but it was well worth the wait. The staff was great!!! The food and Sangria were awesome. So badly wanted the Flan but after the grilled meat platter I could not eat anything more. I loved the Blood sausage which was some of the best I've ever had. All of the great grilled meat that was on the table and the potatoe salad managed to stand out. read more

The food here is delish, I'm always craving meat, and what better than this Argentinian jewel! To beging with I loved the free appetizer you get, it's provolone cheeese with a cold cut , I think it was salami and drizzeI with a sort of vinagrette (it 's a very nice treat).Then I had the #4 combo , it was cooked to perfection and the chimichurry just made it even better, my friend had the bife the chorizo and it was simply amazing! There are some decent choices in the dessert menu, we went for the dulce de leche mousse, the flavor and texture were perfect, it just melts in your mouth! read more

El Gauchito - Dulce de leche mouse! - Argentine Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

One of my favorite spots in queenz. The food is amaazing, especially if youre a big meat eater. I def recommend the mixed grill. I never liked sweetbreads until i tried it here. 5 stars! read more

El Gauchito - Mixed grill! - Argentine Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Really excellent place. I just returned from a trip to Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay, and I find myself really missing South America. Went here with my boyfriend and really enjoyed ourselves. Excellently grilled meats, good wine, and feels just like being back in Argentina (including the rowdy Futbol watchers!). Will definitely be back. read more

El Gauchito - Skirt steak and fries yummmmm - Argentine Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Coronas Hidden Treasure not just an amazing Restaurant but the best Meat Market in Queens! Looking for quality meat and varieties look no further. Barbecue heaven. read more

El Gauchito - Memorial Day Pick Up. Vacio * Spicy Chorizo * Tiras * & More - Argentine Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

I've been here before was a lot better this experience was good. Only complaint was they didn't trim the fat off the steak so it made it more chewy. read more

Good steak & wine for a reasonable price, definitely recommend this little gem! Parking in the area is inconvenient so give yourself enough time to find parking. read more

Fantastic Argentinian steaks house. Come here with the family all the time. Food is served fresh and service is quick and very friendly. I will highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

El Gauchito - Great Argentinian restaurant. Small and family oriented. Highly recommended the shell steak with mash potatoes. - Argentine Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Easily one of the best steaks I have had and I've been to Argentina a few times. Love their chorizos and morcillas. Very authentic experience. The amazing thing about the butcher is that they manage to source their meat in the US yet it feels like you are eating Argentinian beef. Great empanadas. read more

Let me start by saying I love Argentinian Parrillada. I reached out to the restaurant over yelp and made a reservation. I advised it was my anniversary and we had a stroller and were looking for a 7pm spot. I was advised no problem. On my way to the restaurant I called to let them know I was running about 10 minutes late. They advised they had no reservation for me listed and when I asked if they had a table - they asked how many I said 2 adults and a stroller. They said we dont allow strollers... something that would have been helpful to know by the person who responded for the restaurant over Yelp. In any event we thought maybe depending on the chairs we can use just the car seat - we get there and the place is pretty much empty....seriously. they eventually let us bring in the stroller because the seats couldn't accommodate the car seat. Our server was distracted for the most part even though the place was empty... the meat was ok - some pieces really good otherwise tasted old as if they had been frozen and then thawed too quickly. or end pieces of leftover cuts for the parrillada we order. They also didnt take off the silver skin that was on the cut of skirt steak and grilled it that way making it tough. the worst part of the experience for me was I wanted to order chinchulines but not a whole order. I asked if a half order was possible - waitress said yes- i asked how much and she said half the regular prices which was 18.90. I get my bill and instead of seeing 9.45 they charged me $11 and change, Seriously for a few pieces of intestine with no side dish....and when I asked the waitress she goes Oh sorry...and didnt offer to fix it or adjust. She goes thats what it is. I said i asked before I ordered....and shes like well thats the price. annoying...i tried once and wont be returning. They didnt even offer any congrats for our anniversary. terrible service food lackluster. boo read more

where do i start? or how do i start? amazing,delish, spectacular food is here is just fucking awesome!!! read more

The food is amazing . The service gets worst and worst . I have been coming to this restaurant for years with my family . I am currently here , but one of the servers threw our plate at us ... disrespectful serving staff ... they need to change the staff ASAP if they don't want to lose business read more

Let me start by sharing with you that this family owned restaurant is a staple in the Argentine community of NY. The owner has been in the US for 40 years, is a master butcher and sells only the best meats! People travel from all over the tri state area to get the best home made sausages, pastas, fresh grain fed beef and delicate cuts not found at traditional butcher shops. The staff is warm and tenured, knowing repeat customers by name! Get there early as this place is very busy in the summer BBQ Season. If you are looking to have lunch or dinner, the new dining section offers a larger space, comfortable ambiance, and exceptional Argentine / Italian cuisine. The traditional parillada gives you a tasting of what Argentina is known for, simple yet succulent MEAT! read more

Okay, so my family and I went to this place today and everything was outstanding, the attention was good and everything settled up. Desserts super delicious, tres leches higly recommended. Unfortunately, first and last time here; a waiter gave us back the tip because it was not enough WTF? we gave them 17$ and spend 160$ Super generous but he told us that the minium it had to be 23'50$. TERRIBLE!! Its a shame because I had a really good impressio of this place. I thought I found my new favorite restaurant. Well, hope they fix this. read more

My family and I have been coming here for over 30 years and unfortunately their customer service is very poor lately... Food quality has declined a bit like their short ribs, blood sausage and sausage and the waiters haven't been attentive during our meals. Few weeks ago when they reopened I called 30-35 min before closing for pickup order and they told me be aware they close within 30 minutes I said not a problem I'll make it, then he said hold on and proceeded to put me on hold and then hung up. I then called again they picked up and hung up on me. If they didn't want to serve me they can easily say they aren't taking orders. Very disappointed because I've been coming here for family birthdays and celebrations and they don't respect their loyal customers. Our family pointed out the decline on their quality of food but kept coming, but now combined with their customer service it's not worth dropping money. read more

Great place for a bit of Argy Bargy! Love taking a crew here for a boozy lunch and meat fest. The Argentine cuts are fantastic, especially the sweetbreads and blood sausage which always deliver. Washed down with bottles of Malbec and my lot leave very happy. read more

The food was ok. The service was bad. The place was empty and for some apparent reason we weren't offered a menu until 10 minutes of just waiting, when we finally got service it took them another 10 minutes for them to bring our beverages and extra 10 minutes for my request of ice. Apparently the waiter texting was more important than anything else that I had to re ask her if I can please have ice. Finally she gave me the ice and was upset about it. The food was ok. The chimi sauce needed flavor and the service needs training. read more

The place is a little rough around the edges for me. I didn't realize until halfway through dinner that it is really a butcher with a tiny restaurant attached. My soda came in a can, like I was ordering a #42 at a local chinese restaurant. I thought that was kind of odd but it fitting. Everything was just ok. The steak was tasty but tough. I wouldn't drive out of my way to eat there again but I might put it in my take out rotation if I lived in the area. read more

Absolutely the worst restaurant I have been to in my entire life. Our waiter apparently went on break without telling replacement awaiter bout in our order. Finally waiter #2 brought appetizer (already cold) and famous Argentine beef entrees, all so incredibly salty as to make them completely inedible (served with mashed potatoes obviously from a box) . Finally left everything and in disgust asked for the check.. Told the waiter yet again about the over-saltiness of the food. He apologized, explained that sometimes the grill is salty (what an imaginative excuse) and that he would leave a message for the manager so that when we come back we should mention it and they would give us a little discount. They couldn't pay us to ever eat there again. Ever. read more

My family and I were there over the weekend, on a bust Saturday night. The line was loooooooong, we waited for 1 hour before getting a table. We were 4 people and when we got to the table a chair was missing I asked the waiter for a chair, and apparently he went to get one, but he never came back!!! So, after 10 min I had to go get someone to bring a chair to the table. We order a Sangria, which I found was really good, sweet but tasty.. I really liked it. They bring you some bread and butter, which were really good. Also, a little plate with some chorizo and cheese, and this was the best part of what we ate. We order a parrillada for 2, beef ribs, and veal. They were all FULL of fat, it was really gross. Once you thought you had a good piece of meat in your mouth, you start tasting the fat. Very poor meat quality. The parrillada is full of sausages rather than more meat and chorizo, like a good Parrillada Argentina. No wonder this place is cheap. By the end, we order some coffees and desserts. The coffee was good, but the they ran out of desserts and no one came to our table to let us know. I had to ask 15 minutes later if the desserts were coming or not, and that is how I knew because the waitress never came back. Overall, nice try but I will never come back. read more

My 87 years old Mom was with us for the holiday weekend . I decided to go and pick her up and give my sister a break ....for a couple of days....Its hard caring for an elderly parent....but we all have to help out one way or another........ She'll be joining Camille and I for lunch so we picked out this neighborhood restaurant so she does not have to walk far........3 generations...hanging out together...it was fun!!. We went for Argentinian Cuisine We were greeted by a very charming waitress and handed us the menus as soon as she sat us down. The place was small...almost full....as I turn around pictures of spanish celebrities immortalized in glazed colored tiles with their name graced the walls....hmm....nice....music of Julio Iglesia singing Volvere on the background ....gives you a homey athmosphere......... Must have passed this place a thousand times but never really had the urge to try it until yesterday....One thing I notice....It was ALWAYS PACKED....a very good criteria that .......Food must be good.....Most of the tables were full of Argentinian Classic Mixed Grill of Black Sausage...Sweet Bread...ShortRibs...kidney and skirt steak....with Chiumichurri sauce....I was tempted to order the same but I remembered my doctor telling me to lose 15 lbs....so I shifted my order to Mejillones Provenzal con arroz.....Mussels provencal with rice.....It was absolutely delish....Camille had the Shrimps Provencal with Rice and my Mom had the Broiled Salmon with vegetables.... ... Appetizers of Jamon crudo con queso (Prociutto And Cheese) with Bread & butter was given to us On the House....Very Good indeed ...A nice way to start a good meal!!!. Could have ordered another round of that but.... hey...gotta get rid of 15 lbs..doctors orders.......Also ordered some Empanada w/ chicken...equally good.......... Now.....I realize what I've missed all these years...unbelievable....and I learned that people make a special trip to dine here........Oh well.....For desserts we shared ..Churros con Dulce de Leche.... Yummy Yummy...... What a meal... enjoyed it to the core.............. read more

Visited a couple times in the past few weeks; the second time was the bring more people to really experience this to make sure the first visit wasn't a fluke. It wasn't. Excellently prepared parillada, Argentinian grilled meats, sirloins, flanks, sausages, skirt steak, mouth-watering deliciousness. The service was attentive, friendly, fun and welcoming. Sangria is fantastic! Not watered down, iced, fruit-punch swill served at other places, this Sangria was rich, fruit filled wine and flavorful. I could just have the grilled meat and Sangria for breakfast, lunch and dinner and die in a self-induced protein and Sangria coma. Rough part is finding parking--typical to the area, but it's worth the wait. There is another location nearby run by the father of the host at this location, but I already like this one. Will be back frequently! read more

This review is just for our attempt to place a takeout order. We called. First a man picks up and we tell him we would like to place an order. He tells us to hold and a full minute goes by before a woman takes the phone. We tell her that we would like to place a take out order. She says ok. Wife tells her she would like to have an order of the short ribs. Lady says ok. Repeats back and says skirt steak. Wife says, no she wants the short ribs. Lady says ok, then repeats again with skirt steak. At this point we're just wondering how anyone ever got their orders right ever. There is obviously a language barrier so we politely asked if someone else could help her and us to make the order. She says ok and tells us to hold again. Another minute goes by before we are hung up on. WTF really? I really wanted to try their food but this phone experience had completely turned us away from it. Update: The owner reached out to me and apologized for what happened. I always really appreciate seeing owners/managers caring about their customers when they have a bad experience. Bumping the review up to 2 stars for now and will give this place another chance in the future. If it all turns out well, I will give it a much more deserving review for the food. And service. read more

I'm leaving one star only because the food was decent, not great. I was content with the food, but the waiter and service was terrible. I was with my girlfriend and my goddaughter and her parents. We got water once, no refills, no "how is your food" or " do you need anything else" or "do you want desert". We were ignored the whole time. No one asked if my goddaughter, btw is 1 year old, wanted anything specific or some water or even a kids menu. I created this yelp account just to tell you how bad this service was. And the waiter had the audacity to give me an attitude when I called him out while paying for the bill. I wish I could of given less then a 0$ tip but that's not possible. read more

We didn't eat here because when we came in everyone was so rude that we got turned off and left. It was a busy Saturday night, I understand that priorities are on the people already dining, but I don't think that excuses rudeness. When we walked in there was no one greeting people so we approached a couple of waiters (we didn't interrupt anyone who was serving a table or anything) and my husband asked if there was a table for two available. A man looked at us and walked past us without saying anything. He then came back and told us, rudely, not to stand where we were standing and to stand in another place. My husband asked a woman about a table, who walked away in the middle of her sentence. So we left, disappointed, because everything smelled and looked so good. read more

This place was a big part of my childhood. Moved to NJ and I still come here to eat every chance I get! Food is fantastic!!! Good service!! And the complimentary appetizer they give you is far better than the usual bread and butter most places give u. Definitely recommend it! read more

So I ordered the fettuccine alfredo. It was so bad it was comical. Picture overcooked ramen noodles swimming in a pool of sauce probably resembling some no name sauce and the cheese was too cold. A slight stomach ache but all in the name of culinary progression. Stick with the meat at this establishment it's very good. For me I'm turned off so they've been added to my list of places not to dine at. read more

The food is good .service is good but make sure you give the right tip. If you don't the bigest waiter they have will bring back the tip you give and will sujest you tip the amount they discrive is correct. On a 150.00 meal they want no less than 20.00. Tip. Be ready read more

I truly love this place. The prices, old school argentine music, service, and the food. I've tried something new every time and I love it. I even went to their other location and it's an exact replica. Comparing this restaurant to Boca Juniors on queens which is a piece of sh#t, this place beats it by a landslide. Keep it up!!! read more

I wish I can recommend one thing but it's just not fair. The specials are delicious from hamburgers to seafood. The steaks are cooked accordingly to your liking and season perfectly it's never salty nor bland Their seafood section is just amazing, it's light yet fulfilling and delicious. Their pastas are homemade and tasty plus there's a lot to choose from. They have a huge selection of wines but I always get their Sangria. Dessert is a must! I've tried every single dessert and I can't pick a favorite it all depends on my mood but you won't be disappointed. Service is top notch. The owner and staff are friendly and helpful. read more

This is a traditional Argentine-styled carniceria and restaurant in one. The proprietors are really nice there and will answer all your questions. Their menu reflects alot of grilled meats from the rich ranch/cowboy culture. Cheese and pasta dishes from the Italian influence. Fish from the coastal regions. The meat counter is at the back. The restaurant is in the front. I've never tried the restaurant part but what I can smell from the dishes of patrons is usually amazing. Expat friends drive all the way from Brooklyn to pick up Argentina groceries in this area. They go to El Gauchito's meat counter for Argentine cut steaks, sweetbreads, and sausages. Their meats on the grill are amazingly succulent. They also make fresh pasta, ready to cook meat (ie: milanesa which is a lightly flour dusted and flattened beef or chicken cutlet) and pre-made empanadas (5 for $6) in the usual flavors--beef, chicken, tuna, spinach, cheese and ham, etc.They also sell alfajores (theirs is fresher than C-Town's because they keep theirs in the fridge). When my friends grilled the meat up in their backyard, El Gauchito's steaks are juicy, sweet, and plump--didn't even need additional seasoning aside from salt. My favorite sausage there is their fresh salchicas which are plump, tender, juicy, and sweet. (if you're lucky enough to own an outdoor grill---but it works in an oven as well) If you're adventurous, try the morcilla--blood sausage (very yummy in moderation with lots of tomato salad on the side). As for the empanadas---they're very delicious. When I was in Buenos Aires, three blocks down from my apartment was an Empanada and pizza shop which was an obsession. El Gauchito's empanadas remind me of my little empanada shop in Palermo. Plus they're 6 for $5. I trek out all the way from Spanish Harlem for my South American fix, especially because East Harlem has a rich array of Dominican, Puerto Rican, and Mexican produce but little to none in South American groceries or foods. As a single apartment dweller, I tend to stock up on pre-seasoned meats from El Gauchito. I buy 2 pounds of beef milanesa, a box of assorted empanadas (about 12), a coil of fresh salchica sausage (very thin and long, loopy pork sausages---they come smoked or are made fresh), and morcilla (blood sausage). All this costs me $26 and lasts 1.5-2 weeks. The only additional groceries I need afterwards are for produce, carbs, and starches (veggies, greens, rice, bread). The milanesa is the lazy bachelorette's solution to not wanting to slave in a kitchen or order take out. All you do is toss it onto an oiled pan or into the oven and less than 15-minutes later, you're done. The empanadas are for super lazy days because all you need to do is to reheat them in the toaster oven and you've got food. read more

we wanted some good meat so decided to venture out to a new place to explore. ambiance is fun and festive. crowded and lively for a Sunday night although we didn't have to wait which was nice . the free appetizer they gave was really tasty some smoked meat and cheeses. sangria was also great-really strong with bursts of fruit flavor. we were a bit underwhelmed with our main courses- my skirt steak was chewy and the mixed grill was good but nothing outstanding for the price. the chimmichurri sauce though was on point! read more

El Gauchito - yes to the sangria! - Argentine Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Not coming back! I will not recomend this place. My friends took me for my birthday and I was excited because they told me that this place was good. What a disappointment! The food was ok but we got the worst waiter. This waiter from Mexico(because I ask him if he was Argentinian) gave us attitute from the beginning , when we asked for recomendation for appetizers he rudely told me to read the menu. We asked for water 3 times and got it at the end, he never came to ask if everything was ok, at the end they charged us for the birthday piece of cake!!. I was very excited to try this place, very dissapointed at the end. read more

Food was decent at best, nothing to rave about. Service was terrible. Never received water, and when one person at the table asked for it, only he was served. The waiter just left the pitcher on the table. We were two tables of friends and the other table ended up asking our table for water. Our server was in a bad mood all night and while I pride myself on being easy going and letting things slide, it was bad enough to compel me to leave a review. read more

I have lived in the neighborhood for more than 10 years and never had gone to el gauchito. I went for the first time today expecting greatness since all the reviews I've read have been great. Unfortunately I am disappointed. The food was okay but the service was HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!! The waitor was chewing gum and didn't refill our water during the entire lunch. He ignored us for the whole time. Another waitor, who was nicer finally asked if we wanted the water refilled. It was a bad experience and I've gone to nicer more friendlier Argentinian restaurants. read more