Don Julio

"1:30 PM - This is a 1-star Michelin restaurant and is listed as #10 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants (as of 2024). They are known for their high-quality steak (they only use grass-fed Aberdeen Angus and Hereford cattle) The experience started off with complimentary champagne. We ordered one of the Malbec wines, but it wasn't great. We then got complimentary appetizers: 1 tomato to share, a small empanada each, and bread. We ordered additional appetizers: the cheese plate and eggplant. The cheeses were surprisingly good, except the blue cheese one (I personally don’t like super pungent cheeses). I didn’t like the eggplant since it was too sour. For the meats, we got the 1/2 short rib and entrecot and ordered medium rare. They provided sauces on the side. I didn’t really like the short rib. It was too fatty and not tender. The entrecot was solid, but wasn’t mind blowing. A few bites were tasty, but other parts were drier and were on the well-cooked side. The entrecot was huge, so I was stuffed. For dessert, we got the papaya and cheese. The papaya was very sweet. To end the meal, they gave us this chocolate-covered dulce de leche dessert, which was also very sweet. I still enjoyed it cuz it was chocolate. Overall, I don’t think this spot is worth the price. The meats weren't super memorable"

"When it comes to steak houses in Buenos Aires, Don Julio is a name that often pops up in conversation. It's been named one of the best steak houses in many publications which explains the constant crowd here. Surely, you will have an amazing experience at Don Julio which is highly praised for it's tradition method of cooking juicy steaks. Their renowned entraña and vacío are particularly popular choices. I have to admit though, I never dined here because I was turned off from popularity (when I'm hungry I don't want to wait!) and locals opinions seem to think it may be a bit overhyped. Nevertheless, I added it to this list for you to go and see for yourself. Is it really the best steak in Buenos Aires? You decide! "

"If you really want to treat yourself to a pricey yet exceptional meaty dinner, head to Don Julio, an award-winning restaurant recognized as the world's greatest steakhouse in 2024! While we waited for our table, we were offered free empanadas and sparkling wine. The meats are pricey (dah!), but the sides are equally outstanding and much more affordable. As a pescetarian, I was worried there wouldn’t be anything on the menu for me. I was wrong. My boyfriend ordered a steak for about USD$72 (CAD$98), and despite the shocking price, he loved it. I went for mashed potatoes, delicious red wine from Mendoza, and perhaps the best tomatoes I’ve ever tasted! I would go back just to eat those side dishes again. "