Don Julio ★ 4.9
Pablo Rivero's Palermo Soho parrilla; Latin America's 50 Best #1 in 2020 and 2024, #3 in 2025. One Michelin star plus a Green Star in the BA guide.
OrderBife de chorizo, Provoleta, Empanadas
Argentine raw herb-and-vinegar sauce: parsley, garlic, oregano, chili, vinegar, oil. The standard condiment for asado; sometimes also for empanadas, choripan or a steak sandwich.
Chimichurri's origins are disputed (Basque, English-immigrant or Argentine gaucho); the name probably derives from the Basque tximitxurri (a mixture of things). Whatever the origin, by the 20th century it was the parrilla condiment of record; every Buenos Aires steakhouse mixes its own in-house, and Don Julio, La Cabrera and La Carniceria each guard a signature ratio of vinegar, oil, garlic and oregano.
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La Carniceria ★ 4.6
Pedro Pena and German Sitz's intimate Palermo parrilla. Grass-fed beef from family land, no walk-ins; charred-crust steaks and smoky bone marrow.
OrderCostilla de chorizo, Mollejas, Grilled provoleta
La Cabrera ★ 4.4
Gaston Riveira's 2002 parrilla, famous for the dozen side bowls (purees, salsas, salads) served with every steak. Flagship plus La Cabrera Norte at 5127.
OrderBife de chorizo with side bowls, Provoleta, Ojo de bife
Chori ★ 4.4
Pedro Pena and German Sitz's choripan-focused Palermo counter, an upgrade of the street-food staple with house-made sausages and toppings beyond chimichurri.
OrderClassic choripan, Salchicha parrillera, Bondiola al pan
Learn to cook it, or eat it with a guide
Chimichurri makes more sense with someone from Buenos Aires explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.
Taste Chimichurri with a local in Buenos Aires
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Guided tour · 4 hours
Buenos Aires: Chimichurri Trails Food Tour with 12+ Tastings
Feast through Buenos Aires' historic San Telmo district with 12+ tastings, from choripán and empanadas to vermouth, parrilla-grilled meats, and local sweets
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3 hours
Beef Tasting, Cooking and Wines & at Argentine Experience
Join a lively chef’s table to taste 14 Argentine dishes. Make your own empanada, sip 5 boutique wines, and share an unforgettable night of flavor, culture, and connect...
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3 hours
The Asado Experience - Premium and women run Cooking Class
Women run Asado Cooking Class with premium meat and wine in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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