Buenos Aires · BUENOS AIRES ASADO & STEAK EXPERIENCES
Argentine beef is cooked slowly over embers and eaten late, and the good rooms take bookings weeks out. These 8 range from a nine-course tasting to a backyard parrilla with live music, priced per head with the wine position made clear.
At Fogón Asado in Palermo, you sit around a custom grill while an asador chef prepares nine Argentine meat courses in front of you. Expect a welcome cocktail, explanations of cuts and fire cooking, still and sparkling water, and optional Argentine wine pairings. The adult-only experience lasts about two hours.
“great experience and must do when in buenos Aures.”
Join hosts Roger, Milton, and their team for a three-hour Argentine asado in a welcoming home setting. Expect seven courses, chorizo, provoleta, sweetbreads, steak, regional wines, and a live acoustic tango and folk performance. Small groups of up to 10 make it easy to share the table and meet others.
“Had a very nice time at the asado - awesome hosts and the venue was very nice with the large grill going and all that delicious food cooking up in front of us. A great evening enjoyed by all.”
Walk through Palermo Soho with a guide such as Lucy, Martin, Amalia, or Eliab, stopping for Argentine classics including empanadas, choripan, steak, mate, alfajor, gelato, and a secret dish. The three-hour tour ends near Palermo Hollywood and suits food lovers who want local context with their dinner.
“Martin was excellent!! He was a great guide. The food choices were also excellent. Just a great experience!”
Join Betty, Marcelo, and their family in Palermo Soho for a three-hour Argentine asado. Watch Marcelo grill eight courses from a front-row seat, hear Betty explain parrilla traditions, and pair premium meats with Malbec, Torrontes, and other wines. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and wheelchair-accessible options are available.
“Had such a great evening at Betty and Marcelos place. Very good food and lovely company😊”
Join Milton, Roger, and their team at a small Buenos Aires home for a multi-course Argentine asado, grilled vegetables, salads, dessert, four local wines, Fernet and cola, and live tango and folk music. The 2-hour-45-minute evening begins at 7:30 pm in Comuna 11 and ends at the same address.
“The experience was excellent. Great food, drinks and entertainment and the hosts were great too. Highly recommend.”
Travel from Buenos Aires to Argentina Polo Day for a nighttime match on one of Argentina’s few illuminated professional polo fields. A bilingual guide explains the rules, you may practice with a mallet and visit the pony line, then finish with empanadas, wine, dessert, and a traditional asado.
“We had an awesome time at night polo. We enjoyed watching and learning about the game, visiting the museum, helping take part in the game and also learning how to play polo. This tour is a must for anyone interested in something fun to do while in BA, Argentina.”
Spend three hours walking San Telmo with a guide such as Antonella or German, stopping at three or more local restaurants for empanadas, drinks, Malbec, grilled beef, and ice cream. The group is capped at 12, with short walks between venues and a Sunday-market setting to explore.
“It was a very fun and enjoyable afternoon. It ended up just being my husband and I so we essentially had a private tour. We loved our tour guide - she took us to four different spots. We had lots of great food and drinks and it was fun exploring San Telmo, which we hadn’t previously seen yet. Would highly recommend to others!”
Spend two to three hours at Palermo’s celebrated Parrilla Don Julio over a fixed menu of Argentine meats, grilled sides, and dulce de leche dessert. Choose optional pickup and return from central Buenos Aires or Palermo hotels. The small-group option includes English or Spanish driver service.
Pick a barrio, a table or a night at the theatre.
