Buenos Aires Argentinean Restaurant & Steakhouse

Buenos Aires Argentinean Restaurant & Steakhouse

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Buenos Aires brings the traditional Argentinean steakhouse to the heart of the East Village. With fresh mozzarella flown in weekly from Italy, and serving only grass-fed, free-range beef, you are guaranteed a meal to remember. From the time you walk in this NYC gem, you will feel the warm, authentic Argentinean atmosphere, as Argentinean tunes and international sounds add to the classic Buenos Aires vibe.

As Time Out New York states, "A carnivore's playground, where meats may come with a side of meat," you are in for a protein-packed treat at this Argentine hot-spot. Their decadent, garlicky, chimichurri sauce is over the top and blends exquisitely with carnivorous offerings like the seared churrasco (skirt steak), lemony grilled chicken, empanadas, and chorizo sausage. Be sure to make reservations, especially on the weekends, because Buenos Aires is a meat-lovers paradise!

Katie Heffernan

Citysearch

The Scene
Picture windows and a sidewalk awning blend this bistro into its picturesque, tree-lined stretch of Sixth Street. The simply set space--with dark woods and old photographs of the namesake city, and frosted ceiling lamps to cast a soft glow--is enlivened by the chatter of its neighborhood clientele.

The Food
Expect a meat-heavy menu, of course, but one that you'll have to navigate for kinks. To start, a hit-or-miss (though generous) sampling of blood sausage, sweetbreads, kidney and chorizo is trumped by pastry-like empanadas that flake away to sweet corn and chicken fillings. Far superior in meats are the grilled entrees. An expertly seared filet mignon remains pink-centered, and Argentinian chicken retains its juices post-rotisserie--although short ribs suffer from lack of trimming. Follow the lead of other diners by choosing the tasty side of thick-cut fries over mushy mashed potatoes--but whatever you choose, save room for crepe-like caramel pancakes oozing sugary goodness.