Diana was the best!!!!!!!!! Super tentative and sweet and her recommendations steered us to the yummiest foods! The picanha is the way to go! read more

Diana was our waitress tonight, and she made sure we felt welcome from the start -- service was on point. She was fun, attentive, and clearly trying her best to give us a great experience. The food itself was just okay for the price. Presentation and plating were nice, but the taste didn't quite match the cost. Drinks were a letdown. I ordered the smoked old fashioned, and while it came out with the smoked box for show, the smoke flavor didn't actually come through. My wife's mojito wasn't mixed well either. Overall: great service from Diana, but the kitchen and bar need to step up to match the price point. read more

Rodrigo is very friendly and helpful!! And great timing with checking on us. He's a very attentive server. We went for the Happy Hour menu and I'd love to come by again. I also love the vibe of the interior. It's not too loud or crowded. The service was quick, food delicious (special mention for the Estrada bc that skirt steak has so much flavor.). We've been here before for the tomahawk steak, which is also really good, and wanted to try out the Happy Hour. Both experiences are definitely worth it THANK YOU FOR THE EXPERIENCE read more

We went for happy hour and were pleasantly surprised by the prices and portions! You totally get bang for your buck and the cocktails were delicious. The skirt steak was cooked perfectly although we didn't love the fries it came with (kinda dry). The empanadas were very flavorful and their pastry shell was super yummy and flaky. The filet mignon sliders were delish with really yummy caramelized onions and aioli. And then the garlic cheese bread was garlic cheese bread (hard to go wrong!). Our waiter was super friendly and helpful and warned us when we were getting close to happy hour cutoff which we appreciated. Hoping to go back for their regular menu soon! read more

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(+) Empanadas (any flavor) (+) GAMBAS AL AJILLO (+) CALAMARI MARPLATENSE Gaucho Grill is a steakhouse that has pretty good appetizers and side dishes. Parking is easy/free in the structure nearby that is covered. There are four locations in Southern California. Making a reservation is easy if needed. I've been here for dinner and another time for happy hour. Both experiences were enjoyable and the food is quite delicious. Food: They have an option called parrillada that helps satisfy a group of people. It comes with a variety of meats with 1 or 2 sides depending on the package you're ordering. My family ordered the ultimate parrillada and it was enough meat for 7 of us. We did have almost 4-5 side dishes but hope that helps you in terms of ordering. I thought the strip and the short rib were pretty tough to chew through. My favorite was the chicken and lamb chops. The chicken was moist and actually a great addition to all the red meat. I absolutely love their calamari. I'm indifferent to calamari, but I would order this one because of the flavoring and how fresh it tasted. Service/Ambiance: The service is great here. All of the servers and bus boys are kind and super attentive to your experience. The ambiance is casual/ smart casual. It doesn't hurt to look nice. Overall, I would recommend Gaucho grill for large parties and even small ones too. Happy hour is awesome because their side dishes are delicious! read more

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Rodrigo was wonderful! Great service and yummy food. Love the ambiance ! One of our favorite spots for family dinner! read more

Pedro was the best. Delicious food and great service, nice place for lunch and dinner with friends and family. read more

I'll review food in my pics. Service was good. I ordered a Caesar salad for a side and requested light Caesar. Server originally said no we can't do that and couple people in my dinner party was like no way. So I said it's ok then. He came back later and says we can do that. To his credit, he might have been new or was just helping out the server staff. The interior decor matched the theme of the restaurant so is was nice. read more

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The food and the presentation were really good I really enjoyed it. Excellent service, Pedro was amazing. The place is really nice, calm, warm and elegant. Definitely I will be back. read more

Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse - The Parrillada and a Corazon abierto wine - Steakhouses Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Local Argentinian spot to watch sporting events and delicious empanadas and meats. I ordered the beef and pork empanada, fish, chicken on knife skewer and chocolate dessert read more

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Cheers to a great happy hour here! The appetizers and drinks are priced just right for anyone looking to go out and not leave with an empty wallet. Lots of tables, booths and a large bar. Met my yelp sisters for a drink and some appies on a Wednesday. We had a great time and appreciated our server taking such great care of us. We shared a few of the HH appetizers: *Truffle fries -$3 *Garlic Cheese Bread - $3 *Artichoke & Eggplant Dip - $9 *Classic Marg - $9 Perfect for sharing & tasty. My margarita was a little sweet so I added some ice which helped. Plenty of parking on Lake depending on the time. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant as well. ~ and that's all I have to say about that... read more

Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse - Garlic cheese bread - Steakhouses Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Very friendly staff, and attentive. Food was good and for a steak, reasonably priced. Skirt steak did not disappoint, cooked as asked and with very nice flavors (just add some of that chimichurri for it to be perfect), and the side of sweet corn was tasty, creamy and decent portion. read more

Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse - Sweet corn - Steakhouses Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Met up with my lovely Sisters B for Happy Hour and a Wednesday night. We got there before the crowd arrived and sat in a booth with a view of the dining room. Our server was delightful and she brought us some bread with chimichurri sauce to dip it in. They have some great deals for Happy Hour, so we ordered a few plates to share. Truffle Fries ($3), Garlic Cheese Bread ($3), and Artichoke & Eggplant Dip ($9). I also had the Classic Margarita ($9). The portion of fries was generous and they were so good! The serving size of the other two dishes were small, so you may want to order two. The Garlic Cheese bread is dangerously delicious, and the Artichoke & Eggplant Dip was also tasty. The margarita was nicely balanced. I enjoyed it. Most of all, I enjoyed catching up with my darling friends. *Parking structure behind the restaurant on Hudson. read more

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Great for groups, and even better for Argentinean food. I came here on a Sunday with a group of four gals for brunch. This Pasadena location has a beautiful interior, with wood tones throughout the space, and red leather seats that give it that warm and welcoming ambiance. As a group, we ordered (2) appetizers to share: the Albondigas $22.00 and Calamari Marplatense $22.00. I gotta say, their calamari dish here is one of the best I've had in a long time. The batter was perfect, and fried perfectly to give it that crispy/crunchy texture I love, plus, you can still taste the squid. It didn't even need the sauce to be honest! I've never had Albondigas before, but it might become one of my favorite things. They are Lamb & Chorizo Meatballs, with big bold flavors, but my favorite thing was the tomato sauce. I ate a lot of this just to keep eating the tomato sauce! It's very good and a great shareable for the table. I love a good ribeye for its buttery taste and tenderness so that's what I got! I got for myself their Ojo de Bife $44.00 and it was a great call. The steaks had that perfect wood-fire smokey taste, and it tasted even better seeing the live fire in the kitchen haha! The chefs can definitely put on a great show with their open kitchen concept. I got to choose 1 side with my steak so I chose the Gaucho Veggies. They do not skimp on the veggies, my bowl was packed with potatoes, zuchinni, mushrooms, and more. So generous! If you're worried about parking like I am most of the time, don't be! When you past Gaucho's on Lake Ave, just keep going down to pass the Mattress Firm store and turn into the Macy's & Shops parking lot on S Hudson Ave. There is plenty of parking and free, too, for 3 hours I believe. Plenty of time to enjoy a good meal. My girl friends got their Prime Picanha $41.00, Steak and Egg $26.00, and a salad, for their entree, and we all felt like we had a big feast and got lots of leftovers to take home! My friends and I all left with happy tummies and big smiles. Thank you Gaucho Grill Pasadena! read more

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Food was pretty good, Pedro our waiter was the man, very attentive and quick. Ambiance felt really nice and calm for a night out. Definitely would recommend if you are in the area read more

Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse - Gaucho Special Cut (Rib Cap) - Steakhouses Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Great service and food! Our server Bryan is wonderful. Happy hour is bomb! Very nice ambiance too. Will come again!

Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 pm. It's a 5 minute walk from work so I able to enjoy at least about a hour of the happiness. On my recent visit I tried their Filet Mignon Sliders $6 with Truffle fries $3. My sliders came with mini brioche buns with caramelized onions, aioli, blue cheese and arugula. The sliders were great as well as my fries. While I was their I enjoyed two Lagunitas IPA beers bringing my grad total to a little over $20 after taxes. read more

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Rodrigo was very helpful and very kind. The service was great as well. The food was great. Will definitely be back. read more

Rodrigo was very nice and helpful! Great service! I will recommend the place for sure... read more

The food is pretty good. I'd rate the steaks 7/10. The American Wagyu tomahawk was cooked beautifully, however wasn't as tender as I expected. They have a good choice of sides and a variety of other dishes, I really do appreciate the diversity to choose different foods from their menu. Overall, it's a nice place to eat at and experience Argentinian steak. read more

Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Pasadena, California

Augustina was great! We got the ultimate platter with 2 sides! The meat was so tender & flavorful!! We were there to celebrate my hubby's bday, & he got a free sparkling dessert! read more

Byron was a great server! Very friendly and accommodating. The food tasted amazing and the service was fast.

Gaucho grill is the best! I had a great birthday dinner and thoroughly enjoyed my 30 oz ribeye (gaucho style of course) :) The service was amazing, Augustina is so kind and made my special day even more special. I'll happily be back soon! read more

Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Pasadena, California

Best steak we have had in a while and we go everywhere!! The restaurant is beautiful inside. The food and drinks are amazing, would highly recommend this steakhouse to anyone who likes good food. The service was amazing the staff was very friendly and made sure we were happy! read more

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The food is awesome. Ask for three best Rodrigo server. All your food is hot and super tasty. Get the Ultimate Parillada. Great for our big party. Can't wait to come back again. read more

Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse - Quilmes the king of Argentine beers and a hazy. - Steakhouses Near Me - Pasadena, California

We found this to be a relaxing restaurant for a late afternoon or early dinner serving delicious food. The chicken -cheese empanada had a crispy pastry with a filling of flavorful ground chicken and melted cheese. I ordered it with the arugula salad. A complimentary, freshly baked baguette is served sliced with regular & spicy Chimichurri aioli . Tiramisu was a sweet, decadent finish to the meal. Alana , our server was perfectly helpful with suggestions on the menu. read more

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Had a great time for my mother's birthday, service and ambience were on point. We had a birthday celebration and our waitress Diana. Was extremely helpful and courteous. Would highly recommend. Filet mignon a.k.a. Lomo were great! Highly recommended read more

Brunch was amazing! Ambiance, food, and music. couldn't have picked a better place for our special event. Byron service was FIRE! We are first timers to Gauchos from out of town. We will bring down the family because of Byron being helpful with menu options and explaining to us. read more

Great spot for a fun and casual gathering! Came here for lunch with my family and ordered the Ultimate Platter -- a generous spread of steak, chicken, sausage, and more. It also came with two sides; the fries were crisp and flavorful. Some of the meats were a bit on the tougher side, but the overall flavor was excellent. The spicy dipping sauce was a standout -- bold, tangy, and added the perfect kick. A solid choice for sharing and enjoying a hearty meal with friends or family. read more

We had reservations for three individuals at 7 p.m. on Monday, and upon our arrival, we were surprised by the small number of patrons present. There was no bartender, and the bar area was empty. Additionally, there was no hostess at the front desk. We waited for a server to acknowledge our presence and seat us. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Our son ordered steak, my husband had the Filet Mignon Brochettes, and I selected the sea bass. I would have preferred the sea bass to be served skin-side up, allowing me to savor the crispy skin. Our server was very attentive throughout the meal until it was time to settle the bill. We were quite surprised by the length of time it took for him to notice that the credit card was ready for the mobile POS terminal. read more

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We came as a big group of 16, and they were able to combine three tables for us. The place had great energy that night--lots of birthday celebrations and a lively crowd. As it got busier, service became a bit less organized. There's also a $600 minimum for large parties, so splitting the bill wasn't allowed. Not a deal breaker, just something to be aware of. The food is solid. The empanadas are a great way to start. I ordered the tomahawk ribeye and the parillada. Both were good, but note that the two main entrées are really ideal for 4-6 people, not a much larger group. If you're a meat lover, you'll enjoy it. For first-timers who want a little of everything, the parillada is the right move. Overall, good food and a fun atmosphere--just plan portions and expectations if you're dining with a big group. read more

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What a great restaurant. Met a friend here for lunch, we had a good time. The Servers were awesome the entire time. It was quiet when we arrived, shortly after opening, a light crowd. Started with drinks, the margaritas and sangrias (white and red) are tasty and refreshing. For the starters, we ordered a mix of empanadas, all of them were delicious, my favorite is the short rib. The entree was the ribeye steak, mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach. Very well prepared and filling. So good. To finish, the dolce leche crepes for dessert, an excellent closing to a great experience read more

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The food was great and the service from Rodrigo was even better! Thank you for a great evening! We will be back!

First time here and I loved it! Loved the vibes inside, with the fairly dim lighting, a lot of different types of seating/tables, and I nice big bar area. The staff were friendly and attentive. We went during lunch where they had different specials going on. The empanadas were delicious! I would go back just for those and the bread they served. I liked my steak but the veggies it came with had a weird taste. Something about the sauce was off to me but the corn was good and I would definitely go back and try another entree. read more

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I was really disappointed with my overall experience. The drinks were OK. The food was mediocre and nothing to write home about. Service was OK, not bad but not as good as I was expecting. Especially for the price. I was deceived by all the social media hype. Didn't deliver the same experience for me, unfortunately. read more

I'm so disappointed of what this restaurant (Gaucho Grill) has become. One of the original locations in Santa Monica was amazing. I've been to their Downey location and it still has some flavor. But this Pasadena location was a complete disappointment as far as the food...starting with the chimichuri and the bread, low quality on both. The meat quality was not what I'm used to at these restaurants, empanada oil must've been older, because that's all you could taste. Rice, fries, should not be served. I'm sorry but this has no longer Argentine flavors...so so disappointed to spend my money there and to have left just with a bad taste....service was ok, but they really didn't want to hear that the food was not up to par...there's so many other Argentine places that you can go to and pay less.... read more

Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse - Plus tip. Almost $200 for low quality and no flavor.... - Steakhouses Near Me - Pasadena, California

Rodrigo is just great very attentive and caring He gave us a great service and the restaurants just great and kids friendly read more

Love this place! Food was AMAZING!!!! Rodrigo our server was EPIC. Never tried empanada de Pastor and it was fire. Will be back during happy hour read more

Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Pasadena, California

Gaucho grill has some definite dishes they hit out of the field! My favs include empanadas, the spinach & cheese and the Al Pastor, evita salad, lentil soup, calamari, palms and prawns, skirt steak, French fries, veggie mix, tiramisu, dulce de leche flan & the creme brûlée! Ambiance at this location is best during the busy hours. There's never a wait at this location and during the off hours it can be a little quiet. Prefer to be here when it's more ambient with other diners. The service is pretty good but my favorite is Agustina. She is so sweet, accommodating, aims to please and her check ins are timely. Very sweet, she's my favorite! Did I say that already? I frequent Gaucho in Pasadena & West Covina, at least twice per month. It's in my regular rotation! Especially when I'm aiming for clean eating then I go protein and salad or veg and skip the rest of the indulgences. Love Gaucho! read more

Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Pasadena, California

We came on a Saturday around noon when the restaurant was pretty chill. No one was at the front, so we awkwardly stood there for a minute or two like, "Hello? Anyone?" But once we sat down, service picked up fast. Our waiter was super friendly and even cracked jokes with us -- love that. My mom got the Ojo De Bife, cooked perfectly medium-rare -- juicy, tender, honestly kind of a moment. My aunt ordered the entraña, and she said it was way above your average steakhouse... one of her best steak experiences ever. And then there's me: I ordered the Gaucho burger expecting just a solid burger, and wow... it blew past all my expectations. Literally the best burger in town. I'm still thinking about it. Highly recommend -- come hungry! read more

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