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.
4 editor picks for Chimichurri in Buenos Aires, ranked by editorial score. All Buenos Aires signature dishes · Chimichurri across every city.
Don Julio ★ 4.9
palermo-soho · Guatemala 4699, C1425 Buenos Aires
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.
La Carniceria ★ 4.6
palermo-soho · Thames 2317, C1425 Buenos Aires
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.
La Cabrera ★ 4.4
palermo-soho · Jose Antonio Cabrera 5099, C1414 Buenos Aires
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.
Chori ★ 4.4
palermo-soho · Thames 1653, C1414 Buenos Aires
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.