Jeff C.
Yelp
An impressive dining experience that stays true to the Argentine palate! Impeccable service, pleasing decor, remarkable flavors and unique authentic cuisine combined have earned five stars from me and a designation of top handful of current favorite restaurants in the state.
We ordered the Asado fries for an appetizer. At $14 we were wondering if it came with gold flecks in it but holy mother of potatoes, this behemoth of a spectacle is worth it! There's is enough here to serve four people and includes a mountain of fries mixed with generous portions of steak and chorizo, topped with cheese and chimichurri sauce. Be warned -- it's almost half a foot high and will ruin your appetite for the entree if you aren't careful.
Sandwiches were next on the docket. The lomito had a perfectly cooked egg atop myriad levels of tomato, cheese, steak and ham. Delectable! It didn't fall apart and the bread was crunchy on the outside but soft inside. It was served with a basic house salad served with oil. I'm a fan of stronger flavors so I works have preferred vinegar with it, but this is traditional so I managed to get through it.
Despite my eyes begging to indulge in the desserts, particularly the dulce de leche flan, my stomach won the argument and I was filled. The horchata came in a as mug -- yes, a glass mug -- versus a cup, so that was a nice thing and held plenty.
I texted my Argentine brother in law (born and raised in Buenos Aires) with the menu and photos of the food to get his input on the legitimacy of the offerings. He enthusiastically gave it both his seal of approval as well as his attention for his next meal. Hell, there's even a photo of Maradona atop the blue and white national flag on the wall -- if this doesn't scream Argentina, what does?
As mentioned before, the service was great: prompt without being overbearing, accurate and informative. I highly recommend this place for anyone wanting a solidly flavorful meal with Argentine traditional staples and flavor profile. Cloth napkins and nice decor places this above a fast casual joint and encourage mealtime conversation, something lacking in my visit because my wife and I were enjoying the food more than anything we could say at the moment. Do it, just do it - show up and eat.