A renowned Argentine steakhouse founded by Chef Gastón Riveira, celebrated for its authentic Argentine barbecue and high-quality grilled meats, with international locations.
Gastón Riveira is the acclaimed chef and founder of La Cabrera, an internationally recognized Argentine parrillada (steakhouse) that has become an ambassador of Argentine barbecue worldwide, known for its...
La Cabrera offers a unique Argentine grill experience, renowned for its high-quality beef and traditional parrilla. Located in the vibrant Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, it's celebrated for its classic steakhouse ambiance and generous portions, including a complimentary array of side dishes.
Customers consistently praise La Cabrera for its outstanding steak, with cuts like fillet, ribeye (ojo de bife), and New York strip (bife de chorizo) frequently highlighted as some of the best in Buenos Aires. Traditional starters like chorizo, morcilla, and provola also receive high marks. The restaurant is known for its generous complimentary side sampler and bread board. Service is generally professional and attentive, contributing to a pleasant and intimate atmosphere. Many consider it a must-visit for an authentic Argentine steakhouse experience, often exceeding high expectations despite its popularity.
Additional Details
La Cabrera has been a prominent fixture in Buenos Aires' Palermo neighborhood for over two decades. It also has other locations across Latin America.
Vegetarian options are available, including various salads and a wide array of vegetable-based side dishes such as mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, apple puree, garlic confit, sweet corn with cheese, and potato kugel.
Best Times to Visit
Lunch is often recommended to avoid the larger dinner crowds. Reservations are highly advisable, potentially a week in advance, due to the restaurant's popularity.
Awards & Recognition
50 Best Discovery
5
An overall incredible first welcome meal to Buenos Aires. One of the best steaks i’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting paired with an incredible Malbec.
La Cabrera exceeds my taste, understanding and overall expectation of an Argentinian steakhouse. Having the privilege of tasting the empanadas, provoleta, and the ribeye. I’m just over the moon.
Being my first restaurant in Argentina and not being familiar with the tipping culture, I had not tipped firstly two reasons. As a solo diner, Nelson did an incredible job and was amazing at explaining and his presentation. But he did not inform me of the abundance of side plates that would come by just my presence at La Cabrera, to which I would have ordered less to enjoy more. But Alas that wasn’t the main problem, which was the provoleta that was a huge portion. More than 3 people id say which should’ve have been informed especially with the knowledge of me being a solo diner.
Secondly the bill came and was charged for an extra glass of wine. Again me being a solo diner I’d say my bill might’ve been the shortest in the restaurant but did not appreciate my first Argentinian meal to have to check and clarify. To which Nelson rectified immediately.
Overall an amazing performance, great empanadas, tasty provoleta, scrumptious bread. But the rib eye was a whole other level. As of this moment in all the countries i’ve had a steak none the one here which Nelson cut perfectly and explained the accompanying sides.
Definitely would come back again to try the other steak cuts they have. Lovely restaurant but do make a reservation and come earlier than ur timing as even with a reservation I had to wait an extra 10-15 minutes.
Outstanding from start to finish. This place absolutely lives up to the hype and then some. The chorizo and morcilla were both excellent, full of flavour and perfectly prepared. The fillet steak was the real highlight, easily one of the best I’ve had in Buenos Aires. I was actually hesitant to come here because it gets recommended so often and I thought it might be overhyped, but it completely exceeded expectations. The service, atmosphere and attention to detail were all top class. This is now one of my favourite restaurants in the city and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting.
The food was delicious, they have a great selection of meats and a really nice dry age beef display. The atmosphere was intimate. Service was a little slow between tables but it didn't ruin the night. Would definetly look forward to coming back.
Went to our first Argentine Steakhouse for dinner last night and it was incredible!
They brought out 2 rolls, 2 big foccacia bread pieces, and some olive bread w/ a side of a spicy butter and chimichurri olives to start.
Got the 400g prime rib which came with tomatoes, garlic mayo and forget the third item. My wife got the arugula and parmesan sald which she enjoyed.
The restaurant also brought out what was essentially a side sampler with our entrees which was mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, apple puree/sauce, garlic confit, sweet corn w/ cheese, and potato kugel w/ chimichurri. They were all delicious.
I came here on the recommendation of someone whose food opinions I trust. To be honest, I went more as a courtesy than with high expectations.
I ordered the ribeye, cooked slightly below medium.
What happened next was not normal.
This wasn’t just the best steak I had in Buenos Aires. It was the best steak I’ve had in my life.
I know that sounds exaggerated, but that’s exactly why I’m keeping this review short. The more I try to describe it, the more it sounds unbelievable. This place is the real deal.
Absolutely extraordinary.
