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 13 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!”
Travel from Buenos Aires to historic Santa Susana Ranch for wine and empanadas, a museum and chapel visit, antique carriage rides, Argentine barbecue, gaucho demonstrations, and a tango and folklore show. English, Spanish, and Portuguese hosts are available.
“We missed the excursion due to lack of clear communication from the vendor. Poor communication prior to the event. My voucher had one ouck up point. The location was changed. Prior to the day of the excursion, I asked several times what time the van would board guests. I received a response the day of the excursion. Poor customer service.”
Leave Buenos Aires for Santa Susana Ranch in the pampas. You’ll enjoy empanadas, wine, a generous barbecue, tango and folklore, gaucho demonstrations, mate, and pastries. English and Spanish guides lead the day, with Sofia among the guides noted for her helpful service.
“bylo super, wino i jedzenie super, mimo ze padalo odbyly sie pokazy gauchos, ominela nas jazda konna z powodu deszczu, wycieczka warta pieniedzy..... uwaga na wino darmo, dobre i MOCNE :)”
At Olleros 3243 near Palermo, Sacha and Daniel welcome you into a family home for a three-hour asado. You will help prepare chimichurri, taste provoleta, choripan, morcilla, short ribs, sirloin, wine, and homemade dulce de leche cake.
“Superbe soirée, nos hôtes étaient formidables et la nourriture excellente. Le fait de participer aux préparatifs du repas a fait que l’atmosphère soit conviviale et a permis de faire de belles rencontres.”
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.
Travel 80 km from Buenos Aires for a 9-hour polo day with hotel pickup, professional matches, horse introductions, a foot-mallet lesson, riding practice, a mini match, an asado, wine, and a final ride through the campo. Guides such as Juanse and Juan explain the sport in English or Spanish.
“We had a wonderful day with Juanse as our host. Whilst I chose not to ride, my travel partner, who is an experienced rider had a fantastic time watching the morning chuckas, learning the basics and then getting to play some polo with the group and the support staff. He specifically noted how well the day was run to include people with varied (including none) riding experience. Lunch was great - lots of various meats, veggies and wine or juice etc. as a non rider I really enjoyed the park like grounds, the birds, watching the games, and the dogs - bring your binoculars. All round positive and fun day.”
Take a three-hour private boat ride through the Buenos Aires Delta with a captain, Argentine barbecue, wine, and river views. The boat fits up to eight and includes lunch or dinner for two. English and Spanish service, hotel pickup for up to four, and vegetarian meals are available by arrangement.
“A great experience with the boat. Our captain was very nice and treated us to a BBQ. The boat is in good condition and even has a toilet. Communication with the organizer was very good. Unfortunately, the pick-up didn't work out exactly. We drove there ourselves and received a discount. A great experience that we can happily recommend!”
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