Gaucho Grill Downey

My wife brought me here and it was my first time. I ordered the short ribs and spinach. One out of the two pieces of meat I had they over cooked it. But it still tasted good. My wife's food was great she had some chicken. It was a nice place, very clean and awesome. It was a total vibe. They have music playing while you eat and it was nice I can't lie. My daughter and her friend found this place and my wife fell in love every since. I will definitely come back to try some other stuff on the menu.

Decided to bring my girlfriend for her birthday also it would be our first time eating here ....I been to other Argentinean restaurant but let me tell you this place take the #1 spot food was delicious cook to perfection and our server Matias was amazing A+++ service highly recommended

This place was amazing. We went yesterday to celebrate my son 14th birthday. They have a blast waiter wish I 14th birthday. his name but he was amazing. whole waiter wish I know was amazing. The food was delicious we love it. You should check it out the best place to celebrate God bless y’all.

Our food was good. Only did appetizers and sat at the bar. We watched how they bought out a huge chicken skewer for the guy next to us and from where we were sitting the chicken was raw. When the guy let them know they took it back to cook it more. Not replace it. Then they gave him a free beer when it is pouring outside and he was riding his motorcycle. Guy did NOT drink the beer. Glad someone was thinking.

Honestly was shock, the place so bussy but food terrible. My country can do better to cook the steak and the rest of the food. All meat cold & dry. One of the appetizer provolone cheese taste like rubber. Burger with chimmi sauce it's just blend. Nothing special about the food here🥲

Just hit up Gaucho Grill for the first time, and man, it was awesome! From the get-go, the place had that perfect vibe: warm, welcoming, and just the right kind of chill. Our server, Matias, was a legend. He knew his stuff and guided us like a pro. We went all in with the parrillada, the ultimate Argentinian meat feast, and it did not disappoint. The meat was top-tier, and every bite was packed with flavor. To finish it off, we grabbed some crepes, and they were the perfect sweet ending to an epic meal. All in all, Gaucho Grill nailed it. Great food, great service, and I’m definitely going back for more. If you’re into top-notch Argentinian eats, this place is a must-visit!

First time at Gaucho Grill, and overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere—it’s warm, inviting, and nicely done. The prices are reasonable for what you get. I ordered the Picanha, and while the presentation was great, the meat itself was unfortunately chewy and hard to bite. In my opinion, the quality of the cut wasn’t the best. I wouldn’t order it again. On the bright side, the empanadas were really good—great flavor and perfect as an appetizer. The highlight of the meal was definitely the chocolate mousse for dessert—rich, smooth, and absolutely delicious. That one deserves 5 stars! Would I come back? Yes, because I’d like to try their other steaks and hope they’re more tender than the Picanha.

We had a reservation at this restaurant on March 7th for my birthday party. I found the restaurant on social media and was excited to try it. The online reviews were mixed but somewhat positive, so I was hoping for a good experience. On the day of the reservation, the staff was very friendly and the restaurant was beautiful. We ordered some appetizers and the empanada was amazing. The first set of drinks was also good. However, things went downhill when more of my friends arrived. We ordered more drinks, but half of the party who got drinks was forgotten about and made incorrectly. We asked the server a few times about the missing drinks, and they explained that the bar was not printing the tickets and they had to write the orders by hand. (Very confused on the excuse) We also ordered two of the Parrillada and a few sides (veggies, potatoes, and rice). When the food arrived it was not hot (more like lukewarm). It looked great so you hoped it would have been good. All of the sides were also very, very bland. For example, the rice had no flavor at all. I was really hoping to enjoy this place for my birthday but it was a huge disappointment. How they promote this restaurant on social media makes it seem like a great place, but it wasn’t. Just do not get fooled by social media posting. We told the management team about our experience, and they were very nice and took care of the situation. They offered to remake the food but we did not get the food remade because it wasn’t worth it. I don’t think it would have changed anyway, since most of the food was lacking in flavor. We ended up getting food elsewhere which ca be hard for a party of 10 on a Saturday night around 9pm last minute. All I could say for the best dish we had was the empanadas. It is very unlikely I would ever return to the restaurant again. Very disappointed!

Service was amazing, our waiter Mayelli was very attentive. Food and drinks were good. Would recommend and definitely will be back.

Had an amazing time. Food was delicious on top of the services. Miriam was an excellent servant and waiter. She was helpful, respectful and kind. Thank you Miriam

Service was amazing! I enjoy coming with family.Love the ambiance; very zen. Food is always on point!!!

Matteo is the BEST!!!!! He has awesome customer service. Food was delicious!!! Great ambiance. Drinks were delicious!!!!

I went here to try it with my aunt during the Dine LA time frame where restaurants have menus to try their items while also saving a little bit off the regular price. Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse is located among the other various shops and restaurants within the Promenade at Downey.It and it's accompanying bakery next door are in front of the Cinemark along Apollo Way. This is an upscale steakhouse, very modern, wood accents from the bartops to part of the walls. The painted brick walls gave a very studio-esque feel. There is plenty of seating options from outside to indoor. The bar is front and center from when you walk in. There are two restrooms (not gender neutral from what I remember). As I mentioned, we went for Dine LA however we weren't aware that for their specific menu it started at 4:30pm, which I think needs to be updated on the Dine LA website. No biggie, the hostess was great letting us know as we got there an hour earlier so we said we'd be back and walked around to their next door bakery Gaucho Mercado. Once we returned we were seated almost immediately, it wasn't too busy at 4:30pm on a Wednesday evening, but people gradually started to fill the space. Matias was our server and what I can guess one of the managers as most of the serving staff were wearing the same outfits. He was so genuinely warm and friendly explaining to us the confusion about the time for Dine LA. Service for us was amazing, as he took care of us for most of the evening. Starting off with taking our order he explained how it worked (though we were familiar with Dine LA experiences) and mentioned some of the items. For Gaucho Grill if you are able to go during Dine LA, it's a 3 course offering one starter, one main entree, and a dessert for $45. I ordered the Smoked Short Rib Empanada, New York Milanesa, and Gauho Flan with Dulce de Leche. My aunt got the Broccoli and Argentinian Chorizo Soup with Chili Oil, Sea Bass, and Freddo ice cream. The empanada was amazing with a flaky outer crust, pipping hot filling of short rib, onions, and tomato in a rich sauce. I would love to try their other filling options another time. The Broccoli and Argentinian Chorizo Soup with Chili Oil, was a little mild in flavor. It might have been because the empanada I had, had such strong flavor. The chroizo element was almost non existent in it, maybe like a small piece or two, but it wasn't bad. The New York Milanesa was delicious, a long chicken cutlet breaded perfectly with microgreens and a cabbage slaw of what I think had some nuts and cranberries is in. The cutlet was laid on a mound of mashed potatoes. Everything was so flavorful. My aunts fish was very tender also on a mount of mashed potatoes surrounded by a butter sauce. Now the dessert was SO GOOD. There were only two options and we each got one choice...The Dulce De Leche flan was so satisfyingly creamy, yet firm. Pipped next to it was fresh whipped cream and berries, the plate drizzled with caramel and flan topped with a thick dulce de leche caramel. It was so toasty and for lack of a better word caramel-y. Matias joked about how they used dulce de leche in everything and I wasn't complaining. Now Freddo ice cream I had not had before, and to my understanding is an Argentinian specialty. There is a standalone Freddo shop, which Matias explained, gets the ice cream imported over from Argentina to the shop and they have it shipped to them for use at Gauchos. The Deulce de Leche ice cream was so good. Slightly salty like a salted caramel but rich caramel flavor, thick and so creamy. The chocolate scoop was delicious as well. The one thing that was disrupting our service a little was there was a party of two men and a lady who were there from when we first arrived. They looked to be shooting film for what I assume was for their review or maybe for some advertising for Gaucho Grill. But the annoying thing was that they had this bright environment lighting and where using it while filming the food items and drinks they order. At times the gentleman was right behind us and the light was really bright and off putting. It wasn't so terrible where it interrupted our meal but was a little annoying. If you've made it this far in my review congrats! Overall if you're able to try Gauchos, their Dine LA is a great option so as to not break the bank, because they do have typical steakhouse prices. Service was above and beyond, Matias was a great host. Food was spectacular and I'd go again when the occasion arises. Definitely give this a try!

Came here for Dina LA on the 2nd day and apparently they were "out" of everything from that menu.. How convenient that they trick people into coming for this event and don't have any items available... except they had the entrana for the kids meal. In addition, we ordered a medium rare ribeye and served us a raw steak. The photo doesn't even show how raw the steak was. Instead of providing a new steak, they took our steak back to recook it. Is that sanitary?

Came for a large party and made a reservation. They sat us on time outside and had plenty of heaters to keep us warm. The only issue was incomplete plate settings throughout the table which took multiple reminders to get it fixed. Other than that, everything was great here. Food was delicious. Empanadas were flavorful and French fries were French fries (nothing super special about the fries). The white sangria hit the spot and the pitcher was easy to share with 5 other people. The meat was the talk of the table. Everyone really enjoyed how their meat was cooked. We got the filet mignon and it was not overcooked. We got the creamed corn and roasted potatoes for our sides. The corn was bomb, the potatoes were meh. We tried our friend's mashed potatoes and those were better. Would come here again to try more of their meat selection. Parking was easy as well. Bathrooms were messy as there were only two stalls for the whole restaurant.

My girlfriend and I have been frequenting this plaza for years--shopping, dining, etc.--but for some reason, we'd never tried Gaucho Grill. This week, however, we noticed they were part of Dine LA Week, so we decided it was the perfect opportunity to give it a shot. We are glad we did! We're definitely coming back. We started with the chicken & cheese empanada, which had a rich, creamy filling and a perfectly crispy exterior--just the right balance of soft and crunchy. The grilled baguette was a standout for us, with buttery flavor that we actually enjoyed even more than the empanada. The entrana plate was full of flavor, with the steak cooked to perfection and seasoned just right. The portions were generous, and considering it was Dine LA Week, it felt like a great value for the quality of food we got. Matias, our server, was super friendly and gave us great recommendations on the menu, making our first visit even better. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for a casual night out or a date. We were so hungry we forgot to take pictures, but the food was definitely Instagram-worthy! Between the tasty food, excellent service, and relaxed vibe, we'll be back for sure. Definitely recommend it--10/10!

I went to Gaucho Grill for a girl date the other day, and had a great time. We went at lunch time! For starters we got the cheese & spinach empanadas, and beef empanada, both of these are amazing!! We also shared the gauchito salad, without raisins per our preference and it was perfect to share! For food I ordered the Chicken Lasagna, it was very filling and delicious! Service was great, our waitress was very attentive and nice! The vibe was welcoming, and fun. Would definitely be back again!

Tried this place for first time. We were sat down immediately. About 5 mins passed when a waiter came by and gave us water, but didn't not ask if we wanted a cocktail. He later brought bread and two sauces for bread. I had to ask for a cocktail. I ordered a smoked old-fashion and my Buddy ordered a Cadillac Margarita with tajin. Both drinks were delicious. We orders food, my wife salmon with rice and me a 8OZ Filet Mignon. My wife rated the salmon a "5" on a scale of 1 being worst and 10 the best. My steak was terrible, it reminded me of a cheap NY steak, not very tender and took me awhile to chew each bite. The mashed potatoes were the best part of my meal. My buddy and wife ordered the skewers of steak and chicken with vegetables. The steak on the skewers was supposed to be filet Mignon, however, it was tough and not very hot when served. The chicken of course had a charbroiled taste. I took a survey , we all agreed the waiter was lazy, not very attentive to our needs, we rated him a "5" the food was a "4 1/5 tops . I was very disappointed. I buy Filet Mignon all the time at Costco, unfortunately the restaurant needs to address the quality of meat. A filet should melt in your mouth and cut with a fork. Not this one, it was like carving through a cheap piece of meat. Jeff Downey

This location is in a large shopping center with plenty of parking and lots to do before or after your dining experience. The ambiance and staff are friendly and welcoming. This isn't my first time having Gaucho Grill, but it is my first time at this venue. I decided to try something new and it was not the best decision lol. I tried the Short Rib Pappardelle, and even the server advised against it as it's not his favorite but I don't listen ahaha the turn off was it wasn't really rib eye based but more tomato sauce with hints of short rib. Otherwise the pasta was good and it had great flavor, but overall just isn't my jam. My friends had steaks as I usually do and they devoured them. Safe to say, steaks are still AWESOME!

I was utterly disappointed. One single server was attending the whole floor. I give her props for holding it down. I expected for our orders to arrive perfectly since it took almost two hours. I had ordered my burger medium and it came out looking like charcoal. What a joke. The burger had potential, the charred onions and sauce were savory. As I looked around we weren't the only ones disappointed. Everyone was getting their food late as well and growing impatient. The only saving grace was the beef empanadas. The filling was delicious and the dough was flaky and cooked to perfection. Other than that, not really content.

Great food and service top shelf! Mateo treated me and my friend like queens we will definitely be back again!

Had an amazing lunch at Gaucho Grill today. We tasted the new Linguine fritti de mare, the white sauce's consistency was light, but very tasty. Good amount of seafood in this plate. Good for 2 people. I also tasted a new lunch plate called bruschetta de filet mignon. It came with one skewer, white rice, and a cucumber salad. It was delicious. Good portion for being a lunch portion. Finally dessert! We had the crème Brûlée, the dulce de leche, and chocolate gelato, which was a perfect ending to our perfect lunch meal! The ambience was very relaxing. Thank you Patricia for this amazing experience.

Our dining experience was truly enjoyable. The food was so tasty and the service was on point. Our server Matias was friendly and professional. Matias provided with great suggestions. We'll be back.

Food was delicious as always. We had the Sea Bass and Picana, amazing taste! Matias provided an excellent experience tonight for my husand I. Perfect to celebrate an anniversary

Excellente servicing Una comida unica. Riquisima Buen vino y un ambiente Lleno de romanticismo , Un ligature familiar....PERFECTO

So I come here quite a bit because I have a relative that lives in the area, and over the course of the year I have grown to love this place. Usually I or we all sit at the bar. There's a specific Bar Tender that always takes care of us. Her name is Mayeli, and she is probably the best worker and bar tender here. If you get drinks, make sure to get them made by her. Her portions that she puts in the drink are perfect. You end up tasting the cocktail for what it really is, and that it's delicious. I'm very particular about drinks. Some people think making a strong drink is good, no I like a well balanced drink. Something that you crave when you leave. Well, Mayeli makes these types of drinks...the best!!! She is also a great server, and always makes sure my family and I are taken care of. Whether it be food, drinks...whatever, she's got it. Today, I finally got the opportunity to order the smoked rib cap meal. It did not disappoint. It was so tender and juicy. Cooked perfectly, medium rare. I will definitely be getting it again. Thanks Gaucho Grill, and thanks Mayeli for always making our experience the best. Ps this place has a perfect dim lit atmosphere.

Our server Matias was amazing. Very attentive and knowledgeable on the menu. We ordered the milanesa de pollo and empanadas that were perfect and big portioned. The drinks we ordered were the Pisco sour, Malbec sour, and gaucho smoked penicillin all delicious. We will definitely be back.

Daniella checked in on us repeatedly, service was immaculate and food delicious Would come back again and again!

The food was amazing, the chicken empanadas are to die for. Try the Mercado it's bomb!!! Matias was amazing really helpfully

Great business but poorly managed. This place has all the ingredients to be great. It has good to great food, good quality and reasonable prices but lacks customer service, it lacks attentiveness from waiters and management seems MIA. Been coming here for years and it has yet to improve except for the food. It's a shame because California lacks places like this. Leaving this review hoping ownership realizes something needs to be done. We love the food but try not to come as often because every time the experience has been ruined by the service and lack of attention.

Special shout to William the Manager! For making sure he has all the special ingredients to my drink! Thank you Viejillo!

Mariam was a great bartender she went above and beyond and recommended great red wine she was a highlight in gaucho grills service I

Such a great experience!! The food is off the charts!!! The meat is so juicy and savory!! Thank you to our very friendly server Mayeli who was just amazing!! 10/10 recommend.

My family enjoyed our food. We ordered the skirt steak and rustic potatoes and rice. We love the chimichurri sauce. Our server Daniela was amazing.

I mean it when I say there is not a single bad thing I will say about this restaurant. Like wow, it exceeded every expectation I could have had. The food is 10/10, service is 10/10, even ambience is 10/10. I would be fine just stopping by to sit at the bar too. They have indoor, outdoor, and bar seating. The sea bass was my favorite! You can ask for extra bread (which I loved) but it's an additional $4. My date asked for his steak medium rare but it was made medium well but we chose not to say anything. That's the only bad thing I can say about our experience. If you get a steak and make it gaucho style, you get more steak and an extra side. It costs extra but definitely worth it. The empanadas are great too! We both liked the shrimp ones better than the al pastor. I'm so happy I found this restaurant, it really is that good! And the prices are fair for what you get.

Came here to celebrate my cousins birthday, 6 adults and 2 toddlers and we had reservations so were seated on time. There's tons of seating so maybe not too bad if you don't have reservations. The staff was really great and all our food came out on time and the drinks were amazing. There's tons of parking as it's a fairly large complex but easy to find stuff. I would definitely recommend this place.

Our server Patricia was amazing and so was the food. Perfect place to have a work lunch with friends.

Great Argentinian Steakhouse! Arrived with reservations for a party of 8. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made great recommendations. The service really made our dining experience special as we were celebrating my birthday. Our group started with a round of empanadas, it's hard to say which is better as they are all equally tasty. Following, we ordered 2 Meat Parrillas with New York strip, lamb chops, short rib, tenderloin, chorizo argentino, mollejas all seasoned and cooked to perfection. The quantity was plentiful we ended up with leftovers for all to take home. The cocktails and Argentine beer were all amazing. The decor incorporates rustic elements, masculine tones and commitment to authenticity.

Food: Dang, probably the best steak I've ever had. The ribeye had such a small amount of fat but it was the perfect amount to go with the meat portion. When it came out, it was a little "flat" so I thought it was going to be dry, but it wasn't. I happily ate the whole thing. The creamed corn was good, nothing spectacular but it was different. And the little cheese balls (appetizer) were delicious. Would totally come back to try different steaks! Service: Our server was nice, no complaints. Helped us enough but wasn't constantly checking up on us. Atmosphere: The place was pretty nice inside. Nice enough for a formal date but chill enough for a family meal. I did notice something was dripping from the ceiling though so... uh... make sure that gets checked so someone doesn't slip on the water. Price: It's a steakhouse so it was a little pricy, but honestly it wasn't too bad. For such an epic steak, I thought the price was just right. For a good meal with a drink, look to spend about 50-60$. Overall: I would go back, this place was really good and unique too. I like to order things that I might not see at other restaurants and this place did not disappoint.

We are a group of 8 for a family birthday. We started off with Chipas, a pretty good cheese bread served with butter. Eat it hot as I don't feel it was as good cold. I, myself ordered a lomito sandwich, and then ordered costillas de cordero a la carte , entraña a la carte, ojo de bife a la carte, lomo argentino, y tagliatelle with chorizo. Lomito sandwich was pretty decent. It was a lot of meat for a sandwich. The costillas de cordero were amazing. They didn't have the strong lamb flavor and well done. The ojo de bife ( rib eye) was NOT a favorite, it had a bit tooo much fat than expected. The pasará was pretty delicious but the chorizo was pretty bland on its own. Ambiance: pretty upscale, they have some live music. But if you get too early they're still setting up. If you want to enjoy some music I would say it didn't really start until 1-1:30ish. Service: service was great! The serve was friendly, knowledgeable on the food / beef cuts. They started to get more people so they kind of forgot about our items ie. more bread, refilling water, napkins but typical for large parties. Overall it was okay, if you're a meat lover this is a definite spot to try!

Delicious! Everything was so delicious and the service was amazing. Get the muscles and you won't go wrong. Thank you Patricia

I try not to do repeat reviews, but this one's deserved. I just love the steaks here, the meats are so delicious. I had the ribeye steak Gaucho style, perfectly seared outside and doneness to my liking inside, it was so juicy; my mouth is salivating just thinking about it. The sides are really good as well. The creamed corn and fries are my go-to. And their empanadas are excellent appetizers, but one could be a meal by itself, may end up taking valuable space in your stomach that rightfully belongs to the steak. My one and only continued annoyance is the dirty water glasses. It never fails, the tables we have gotten seated at have always had dirty glasses, visibly dirty or pieces of gunk stuck inside.

Great service! Delicious food and to be honest the order that the food exits the kitchen is perfect. We sat. Had a drink. Another drink. Then the appetizer. Then another drink and the food. Then a cappuccino and the dessert. I didn't feel rushed at the least. I was even sat at a table for four when there was 2 people because I asked for a heater. You simply can't go wrong Jennifer is amazing. A flavor journey piloted by her. One after the other the food came and was delivered with a smile. Amazing food. Amazing service. If you want to spend your hard earned money somewhere come here. It won't go to waste!

Came here for our first time because the menu looked good from online photos. The service was great, as well as the food. The quality of the meat was perfect. Side dishes were cooked properly, and the atmosphere of the entire place is very nice and relaxing. Matias was a huge help as well, and his service was great, no complaints whatsoever. Outside dining area is also cozy and nice.

The Food was delicious my steak was tender and service was amazing Daniela was super nice explain the menu and the ambiance was great kid friendly best to come before 1 pm less people! Will definitely come back again

William was an amazing server really nice !!! Food was really good too!! Vibes were good!!!!!

This place is mediocre and overpriced. So many other local restaurants with amazing food. Save yourself the trip.

The food was amazing and great service from Daniella! Definitely coming back soon for the steaks and empanadas.

Matias was amazing he suggested the Rib cap and it was delicious to say the least !!!! Thank you Matias for being so attentive

The two times I've had food here it's been ok! The service tonight was a little lag, not sure if it's because our waiter had tables he was serving inside and out. I unfortunately had to walk inside and flag him down to pay our bill. The ambiance and music were good. I enjoyed the outside seating and would come back again!

Food excellent Service exceptional - our server Patricia outstanding Gaucho Grill still remains the same - Great taste . Will always come back.

Really good food and good ambience. Daniela was the best server. She was very attentive and gave us great service. We like to order the empanadas and calamari.

The food and service was amazing! Thank you Jennifer for taking care of us. We were sad to see the side of mushrooms was not on the menu anymore but she made sure we got a good amount of them on our side of veggies, Thank you!! The food was exceptional, I would recommend the gambas al Ajillo for an appetizer, the sauce the shrimp are in is amazing and flavorful. The chorizo tagliatelle! Amazing flavor! And the drinks were amazing as well. The strawberry basil margarita was exeptional and dangerous because i could not have just 1! Great atmosphere great to celebrate any occasion.

What an awesome experience. Matias served us with grace and pallet! Come to fill your craving for the steak you deserve!

Lunch is a plus at Gaucho! Tremendous service. Not overly crowded and quiet. No long wait for your food. And the prices are still adequate while other places raising prices.

I started with the empanada. I had the spinach and cheese and empanada which was delicious. And then I had. The Milanesa de pollo with a fried egg on top their signature mashed potatoes with their sweet special sauce. It was delicious. It was a big serving so I had enough to take home. My cousin had a steak sandwich. Also a very big portion and she ate half and took the rest home. She said it was really good and it was very tender. the service was fantastic. We started off with the first Daniel. He was taller and older than the second Daniel. The first Daniel was very attentive while I waited for my cousin to arrive. He had great recommendations and was very friendly and kind. The second Daniel was also very attentive. We felt so comfortable in the restaurant that we stayed there until they practically closed. They did not rush us out, but let us stay even after we stopped eating lol. We had a great experience. I will definitely return to take my husband and other family members. And the background music, which I forgot to mention is also very good. Very good ambience. Thank you! I will add the only con is parking. Parking may be difficult due to the location and the shopping center.

Delicious food and great service from our server Matias! The parillada was amazing and huge, definitely enough for 4-5 people. Was a little worried it would be cold outside but the heaters are strong.!