La Estancia Churrasqueria

The food always tastes good and lots of choices. The service is excellent they greet you soonest you enter and they frequently paying attention what need. The atmosphere is great music playing and people are enjoying.

Strip mall find! Had the Half Parrillada Argentina for two and it was more than enough food (we boxed up one steak). Cooked exactly liked we asked! Steaks and short ribs juicy and tender, sweetbreads and chinchulin remarkable. Gut the yucca frita, hot and crispy. Great big salad. And I’m not normally a sangria lover but theirs is off the charts! Great service and the music they played was awesome. Can’t wait to go back! (Almost forgot the flan which we took home-so good, they even served it with some dulce de leche, just like abuela!)

We had great service and were cared for well! The food was good, even very good, but not like i remembered it. I lived in Argentina 30 years ago. Would i return? Yes. The empanadas and milanesa were top notch!

The place is amazing! I love coming here!!! I've come twice now and the staff has always been great and the food always delicious. The parilla and pina colada is 10/10. They meat is always cooked to perfection and juicy!! There mixed drinks are delicious as Well!

First of all, the decor is very nice, but the food has nothing Argentine about it. I gave it two stars because the margarita was so good! But then, we asked the server what is in the rice with cheese and he told me that I should know about it, assuming that I am Argentine, which I am not, and then he said that he would not recommend it at all. Second, the dishes are super expensive, and they have nothing (Argentine). They don't even know how to make the Milanesa Napolitana. The Milanesa alCaballo came with two overcooked eggs. We asked for to remake the egg to sunny side as they should be again and they only brought us 1 egg. When we asked why, they told us that it only came with one egg, that they had cooked two eggs before and they didn’t want to waste them, they put two eggs in first. When we asked to speak to the manager, the bartender came and gave us this explanation about the eggs. I told her that the Milanesa has nothing Argentine. She told me that she has her own recipes. She got mad, said it's on the house and left. On the house? I ate two bites of the Milanesa and my husband one of his. After the problem with the eggs, we just asked for boxes to pay and go home. But she just said is on the house. So we left. And this “manager” wasn’t even able to apologize for the misunderstanding. The first and last time, if you want Argentine food DO NOT GO HERE. And my margarita came with a Honduran flag 😑 kitchen needs to learn how to cook Argentinian dishes don’t just put on a chef coat and called y’all selfs chefs they need a lot work to do to bring the customer inn

What an amazing find in my neighborhood! I have been in search of a really good steak and was unhappy with every popular place. The steak was amazing and my kids got chicken dishes and we shared everything. Bring the family and get ready for an incredible dining experience.

In a couple sentences, leaving a review for a restaurant . Each plate here costs around $30 or more and the side portions are small. We ordered the parrillada, which is supposed to feed 2 to 3 people and comes with two sides, but it was not enough. We paid $86 for it, plus $12 for a piña colada, with a mandatory tip included. Ordered more drinks. Price came out to about 140. I honestly think they’re overpricing for a place like this

Casual no frills Churrasqueria in a strip mall. Attentive quick and very friendly service. Good selection of wines by the glass and smoothies made of fresh fruits. We ordered the special platters: short ribs, steak, Argentine sausages are delicious; the unusual blood pudding, and liver stuffed intestine are tasty if you are feeling adventurous. The chicken and pork chops are marinated well but a bit on the dry side. $84 appears pricy but fed us, two hungry adults and one starving kid with the pork and chicken remaining.

This place is legit. We always get there whole chicken and beef empanadas. The beef empanada outside is perfectly cooked and the inside is the traditional style. My mouth is watering thinking of them. I want to try other things but it's hard to move away from something I know is consistently good. Def a must try if you're in the area.

I've been here before with my husband. We were disappointed with the seasoning on the steak and the level of over done-ness. I thought that it's been awhile since I've come by and wanted to see if it's changed for the better. Unfortunately it hasn't. We asked for the steak to be medium rare. It came back well done. The steak was tough, un-seasoned and unfortunately for my friend in-edible. She took hers back for her dogs. I wanted to try the blood sausage. It was ok. I'd just order this next time. Much better with their chimichurri. The fried small intestines were good with the chimichurri. The wait staff was super nice. The place was very empty for lunch. It was just us and one other table of 2. Would I come again? I'm not sure. If I do, I'd order just the sides.

Decided to spend an anniversary dinner here. We've been to this location a few times over the years and always thought that the overall quality and value of food and service are great. It has been a few years since the last time we dined and maybe the expectations were just a tad heightened based on the past. The main difference this time around--the steaks were not cooked to desired temperature, and so were the intestines and the morcilla (blood sausage). I also remember the steaks being more flavorful in the past so maybe the seasoning was off. We mentioned the issue with the morcilla but they insisted that it was cooked. We ended up taking home and reheating/recooking the meal at home. This place always looks clean and well prepared for the busy. Maybe, the experience is just a one off instance. It maybe worth another try in the future.

Old fashion style decoration, medium size inside , parking avalaible righ in front of the restaurant, Food was fresh and savory we like it both dishes We ordered, churrasco argentino and lomo montado. Thet have multiple choices in the menu. The service was outstanding from our Bolivian Waiter.

Delicious family style restaurant with large portions and deliciously seasoned dishes. This is an Argentinian steak house and we had chicken and steak and both were juicy, seasoned nicely without being overpowering. The meats were hot and juicy. We asked for a side of jalapeños and they brought us an entire plate of jalapeños. Wasn't a problem for us to scarf down along with the chips and guacamole. The margarita was refreshing. The servers were extremely friendly and attentive. Someone was coming by our table. Every couple 5 minutes or so and it appeared that the servers worked will together to ensure that we had a lovely experience. Be sure that you arrive hungry. The portions are generous. The ambiance is simple. Not fancy. It's a restaurant for all occasions.

Very tasty food at a reasonable price! The service was excellent. I'm surprised that this place wasn't crowded. Worth checking out.

Little whole in the wall, but great food, portions are huge, and fantastic customer service!

Food was great. The ambiance is better than expected. It's the service where it stands out! You're not supposed to offer "to go" boxes to a patron when you as a waiter, want to go home. You're not supposed seat a dining patron then when they receive their food, inform the customers the restaurant closes in 10 minutes. The waiters need better training and a major course in etiquette. Or, have the same thing happen to them to understand the customers point of view. Food is pretty good tho. It's the dining- in experience that was sub par.

Follow us: - @AVeteransSuccess on YouTube - @Avetlife on Instagram. ---------- What's up my fellow Yelpee's, Googler's and DMV'er's!!! We were craving Argentinian food and showed up at this mouthwatering Argentine Cuisine, including an Authentic Parrillada Argentina restaurant for the first time. Let me explain how first off it was packed, but you can see everyone enjoying whatever dish was served on their table. I must admit, we stared at almost everyones plate bc we wanted to really enjoy ourselves with the best choice of grilled meats. The majority had the special Parrillada Argentina - which consisted of a grill platter with a variety of meats, including two short ribs, two flank steaks, two pieces of a New York strip, two sausages, a tasting of sweet breads, black pudding, and some small intestines. This platter feeds two really hungry adults or up to five people, and is perfect for sharing. But we preferred to get extra sausages over (small intestines ‍). ***Make sure you use their chimichurri steak sauce, it's a savory-delicious banger*** Our waitress Sofia was very patient, courteous and helpful. She actually gave us awesome recommendations. The ambience was mostly Hispanic/Latino, but this place should be for every meat lover in the DMV. Like seriously! It's very family oriented and their portions of servings are huge. Price is average to above average, but worth every penny. We recommend this place for all meat lovers!

Este lugar no tiene nada de Argentino. Carne dura, mollejas un asco y tripa cruda .. no tienen chimichurri original de Argentina su receta es una salsa mexicana ‍.. No good! Nothing similar to Argentina. Horrible! walk away! $100 to the trash!

Went here for the churasco, its not skirt steak, its a ny strip and barely seasoned... no flavor, and waitress disappeared without refills.

I came here because I was craving some meat and because of COVID, all of Brazilian steakhouses are closed until further notice. I'm so glad Yelp brought me to la estancia because this establishment is a hidden gem! We of course had to order the meat platter and it came sizzling! It was nothing but only amazing. The server and hostess was great and checked on us frequently. We were one of the 2 customers there so we were glad it wasn't too crowded. They also serve wine which goes well with our meal. I plan to come back here again with some friends so we can share the platter again! Support small family-owned businesses!

Sometime in September, my husband discovered the existence of the Tomahawk steak. And for the next three months ensued an obsession that included Google searches of Tomahawk images and TikTok videos of people dining on the massive piece of meat. So naturally, with his birthday approaching in November, I made it my duty to research local restaurants that served it and give him an unforgettable birthday dinner. Not a small feat: restaurants that serve Tomahawk either limit it to a particular day of the week or are priced at over $100. And then there was the space - these were mostly white-tablecloth restaurants when what we needed was a casual and family-friendly space that could accommodate a party of 8 adults and 5 kids, and the noise level that came with it. White tablecloth optional. Three weeks and several phone calls later, I found all my criteria met in El Estancia Churrasqueria...and the wait was well worth all the effort. On the big day, after hugs and kisses were exchanged by everyone, the birthday celebration kicked off with fried calamari fries and the most decadent beef tongue I've ever had (Lengua a La Vinagreta) for the table. And then came the main dishes: on my end of the table, the Whole Red Snapper (Pescado a la Parrilla) for me, the Parrillada De La Casa for my parents, chicken fingers and mashed potatoes for my little girl, and the guest of honor - one sizzling Tomahawk Steak - for the birthday boy. The fried red snapper is a great option for those wanting something other than red meat. The Parrillada De La Casa - an array of steaks, ribs, blood sausages, and intestines - was to die for. My husband had a permanent grin on his face thanks to a melt-in-your-mouth Tomahawk. Hell, even my little girl's mashed potatoes tasted out of this world. Everything was made with such precision and care that by the end, we could have all given the chef a slow clap standing ovation. Dinner ended with birthday cake from one of my favorite bakeries, which the restaurant kindly allowed us to bring and even store in their kitchen while we ate - an amazing gesture in pandemic times. The service we received from our wonderful waiter was also the best I've seen in some time. Attentive, warm, and professional - everything you'd want in table service. All waitstaff were properly masked and tables placed at a respectable distance from each another, giving us a sense of security that was really appreciated. All in all, La Estancia an amazing dining experience that left us all wanting more. Don't let the exterior fool you - La Estancia is an excellent family steakhouse with amazing food and top-notch service. Don't sleep in this one.

So. Much. Food! I visited with 3 other friends. It was storming, so the patio was not open. However we felt comfortable dining in because they had limited occupancy. All staff was wearing masks, some had gloves. At the front there is hand sanitizer. Also, our sever was so nice & high energy! We ordered parrillada thinking it'd be just enough food for us. Was definitely a lot! We got through maybe half of it. The bread was DELICIOUS! It was hot and fresh. The rice and yuca was the perfect compliment to the meat. And all the meat was cooked perfect, so juicy and flavorful.

Loved the food. It is a "local" place, yet everyone seems to be from Argentina, speaking Spanish. Neither of the waiters understood me when I spoke at length in English. If you are familiar with Argentinian steakhouses, you will love this place. Quality is high, every bit as fun as Fogo de Chao, but half the price.

If you want some serious meat, come here. They have two combos that can definitely feed a whole family. The food was good, the empanadas were delicious!! We called ahead to save a table, and glad we did because it got really busy! Every table was filled and there was a line of people waiting, so call ahead! The staff was friendly, just a little slow but probably because how busy they were.

The steak was fantastic, but the sides need work. Service was good and we will likely go there again.

When we came here yesterday I thought we'd walk up to the restaurant, look in and decide to turn around and go some place else. The restaurant is in a small "L" shaped strip mall I've passed many many times but never drive in to. It's right next to a laundromat and by a convenience store. Well, we walked in and had a great meal and excellent experience. The staff was fantastic, helping us understand the menu. We ordered the tradition Argentinian steaks with short beef rib and sweet breads. My buddy at all of the sweet breads since my boss and I are not fans. The meat was cooked perfectly. Downed the meal with a nice Malbec. There's a ton of meat there and between the three of us, we couldn't eat it all. We only had room to sample the fries and the wonderful plantains. I highly recommend trying this place. I understand that Victor's down the street next to El Tio is there second restaurant and the menus are really the same. Try this place out, you wont regret it.

The steak was good! But this place has a surprising highlight...my husband, whose favorite thing ever is mashed potatoes, said they're some of the best he's ever had.

Dont miss out on this hidden gem! I ordered short ribs, like it medium well they cooked it just perfectly. The attention was suburb! Very friendly staff and nice ambiance too

Just the place we like. No frills no spills. Just good food (and lots of it)! La Estancia Churrasqueria is probably one of the best kept secrets in the area. This place is tucked in a corner of a strip mall just outside Merrifield that you will miss if you blink twice. Service is super friendly and the food is old school Argentinian bbq. Huge portions with many awesome sides to chose from. Trust me. Try it out. It is insanely refreshing and fall asleep laid back. Always on our list for a relaxed family dinner.

The best! I have not been here in a while but the servers are the best and attentive. Zoila ensured that we were taken care of. Food and atmosphere was great it's a hole in the wall but you will not be disappointed!! Highly recommend 100%

A hole in the wall!!! Great food. A most try. Bring the family and enjoy steak and other great Central American cuisine.

Delicious food and didn't make me feel bloated or awful after I was done (a recent issue!). Great quality, cooked well, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Very respectful waiters as well. Reminds me of the old country.

Went here for lunch, the restaurant is plaza close to Lee hwy. Although the restaurant doesn't not see big from the outside the inside is very spacious. The restaurant has various options of meat, from steak, chicken, sausage, pork etc. I order the 16oz the meal comes accompanied with white rice. The stake came to the table sizzling which is always a pleasure to watch, my steak was tender, great taste, and juicy. Companion order the rotisserie chicken with white rice and Yuka, the chicken was well seasoned and was a large size. I also order the flan which was very good and taste fresh. The our waiter was friendly and attentive. Our meal cost around $120.00 dollar, be aware that tip is automatically added. I will definitely come back again in another special occasion.

This place used to be good and we were regulars but we just had one of the worst dining experiences here - the grilled meat we ordered had some sort of bone shards embedded in the surface of the meat and the menu pricing was not accurate on their printed menu on multiple items from drinks to food - it seems that they stealth raised prices on their customers. This coupled with the food quality issues we experienced made it a terrible overall dining experience. We like to support small businesses but do not support dishonesty and will not be returning.

This is a place I would come back to visit. There are a lot of options to choose between. The restaurant looks clean with a nice vibe to it

Oh meat, how I love you. Let me count the ways... I think this is by far the best Argentinian steakhouse now. I throughly enjoy the large Parrillada platter. It's basically a huge plate of meat that can easily feed a family of four with leftovers. I really enjoy the yucca and plaintains on the side. For those who don't like the "nasty bits" - they have an"Americanized version with pork and chicken. Their steak sauce is always on point. Servce is always phenomenal and they have a great salad bar.

I'm sure this place is great if you like weird meat like sweet bread and tripe and blood pudding, but I do not and I don't know why my husband, who also does not like those things, talked me into going here. The staff is friendly and attentive - they're great. The place is clean and nicely decorated. But the big ol' meat plate.. I mean the NY strip was good but that was about it for me. I tried the short ribs but they were too tough for me to really swallow. I had no idea which cut was the flank (or skirt, I can't remember) and because I wanted to avoid the weird meat I didn't go searching for it. The fries I could tell had been sitting for a while. I don't think we'll be back, but that's really more because neither of us liked 1/2 of the most expensive meat platter.

Huge portions of different meats - come hungry! The cook time is about 20-30 min which is expected. The salad bar is belo average, just a few options, no even simple things like tomatoes or carrots, I would expect more. Interesting entering design although a little dark. The staff is friendly but almost doesn't speak English which makes some things being "lost in translation". A lot of parking since the place is located at the plaza along with other businesses.

El lomo saltado era más como carne al jugo nos sirvieron todo separado el arroz y pedimos yuca en ves de papas el colór muy desagradable no se pudo comer ,las arnes estuvieron bien pero cuando pedimos una caja para llevar y la cuenta se acercaron 5 personas a limpiar la mesa no terminábamos de poner la comida en las cajas es como q ya nos están ban corriendo del local

Tucked away in this semi-old and quiet plaza are a few gems of ethnic tastes. La Estancia is one of them, serving up large platters of meat as an Argentinian Steakhouse. Buyer/eater beware, there are a few cuts of meat that are outside the norm for most people who are used to the typical steaks (NY, ribeye, porter, filet, etc.). Of course being at a Argentinian steakhouse, we opted for what seemed to be the large platter of protein goodness, aka the Parrillada Argentina, that most others in the restaurant were ordering. Slapped on a hot cast iron plate are 2 NY strips, 2 short ribs, 2 flank steaks, 2 argentine sausages, blood pudding, sweet breads, and tripe. My quick takeaways from this platter: 1. It is a lot of food. You may think it's a platter for 2, but really it could easily go up to 6 if you order some sides and other platters. 2. That said, the NY strips, short ribs, and flank steaks are probably most palatable to folks tastes. As you delve into the sausages, blood pudding, and sweet breads and tripe, you start to get some of that exotic Argentinian flare. So if you think you have pretty conservative tastes, keep in mind you might not eat all of those exotic cuts. 3. Sweet bread is not bread. It's a type of organ meat. If you are very sensitive to these types of flavors, beware! It's certainly not bad, but it can take some getting used to. 4. We swapped the blood pudding for another sausage, as we personally don't like to eat blood pudding (or anything of that nature). That said, it may sound ironic, but I consider myself pretty open in terms of trying new foods and being able to stomach exotic styles and tastes. The sweet bread and tripe were doable for me, but I couldn't eat that many pieces - probably because I already filled up on the short ribs (delicious!) and NY strip (good at first, but sitting on the hot plate started to dry out). They have a buffet-style salad bar, which has some nice pickled vegetables and cold pasta salads. Not your standard salad bar, but for those who like anything with a hint of Mediterranean, you'll find the salad bar much to your liking. It's not large by any means, but worthwhile. Service is excellent, and unfortunately / fortunately that may be a result of the lack of patrons. We were there on a Thursday night and we were one of three tables seated. The server guided us through some of the popular entrees, but ultimately settled upon the large meat plate, because why not? We were unable to decide on which sides to get, but in the end the server threw in a complimentary side for us that we didn't get to try. TL;DR: Most will be drawn to La Estancia by the large Argentinian meat platter. Bear in mind that there are a few meats on that platter that are not your standard meats, so if you know you can't stomach some of the more exotic cuts, it's probably more cost effective to order individually. The Short Ribs were delicious!

Came in here for a quick lunch break and they were super fast. I tried their 1/4 chicken with two sides and ordered plantains and yucca. My friend tried their empanadas with french fries. I also ordered a side of chinchulla or small intestines. We both had horchata and it came out really fast. The horchata had a lot of extra ground rice though and was grainy for my taste but it actually wasn't too bad after you let it sit for a minute and let the ground rice settle in the bottom of the glass. Other than that it tasted yummy! The intestines came first and they were so delicious and crunchy. Some of the intestines weren't as fried but it still tasted great. The chicken was a little too salty for my taste but it wasn't bad when you eat it with the yucca and plantains. I was expecting to have sweet plantains but these were the not ripened kind. It tasted good- just not what I expected. My friend liked here empanadas but she said the beef was better than the chicken although they were both tasty. Oh and they also served us warm bread with butter so that was really nice! Will definitely come back and get more chinchullas and probably try a different dish next time.

Delicious Argentina cuisine. Ordered the Parrillada Argentina to share. A healthy plate of different beef cuts. Prepare to be adventurous as there as some cuts/parts that aren't usually served such as sweetbreads and blood sausage. Overall it was pretty good. Enough flavor and the meats were tender. The entree also came with a good portion of Yuca. Overall I liked the food here.

I got the whole red snapper dish whilst everyone else I was with got steak. I loved my dish. They loved their dishes. Everyone was happy. When my party of 8 arrived with a reservation, there must've been a miscommunication because we didn't have a table and there were many other big parties who seated before us. We were told our wait could be long for a regular table or that they could put two round tables together for our party. I begrudgingly agreed to the two round tables but since my friends were okay with it, I got over it. Plus the delicious fish dish made it very very forgivable. Usually when ordering a whole red snapper I'm used to getting something like sweet and sour but this one was garlicy with grilled onions yum yum yum!

Great place!! Their sauce is out of this world. I recommend you take a bottle home. All the family will love it. Meat , meat and more meat

Everything was delicious and there house made chimichurri sauce was so good I bought a bottle to take home!

Bonanza! Richard fell into another lucky restaurant discovery when the Colombian my wife sought next door was closed! This place is larger, nicely laid out and very comfortable. The food and service here was great! A fair choice of items on the menu but all are nicely done, delicious and pleasing to the eye and really delicious. The smell of the steaks our neighbors had ordered was mouth watering as they looked when being carved up. My wife ordered the beef tongue appetizer salad. I hate tongue but found hers absolutely delicious. Her potato soup was also good but I loved my chorizos. Again I do not normally like chimcurri but theirs was outstandingly good so that I even used it on my salad and bought a bottle to take home. With great leftovers for lunch I got to enjoy the large flan with caramel (for 2) with a couple cups of delicious coffee. The couple from DC next to us shared raves about the place they have been coming to for some time. We also gave names of other places to try but La Estancia is now on my A List. The large delicious drinks provided an execellent hint of good things to come.

We had dinner here for the first time tonight. The food was delicious - NY strip, medium rare (and done right) with grilled onions, fried plantains and yucca as well as guacamole with warm chips. The steak was tender and tasty and one of the best I've had. The servers were attentive but not overbearing. The experience was wonderful and I can't wait to go back and try some of their other dishes.

we always order interstine here its good and well done cooked. never tried dining in but the place looks clean and I saw the service was excellent

Was advertised as an Argentine steakhouse. It is 100% not Argentine. Maybe Bolivian- huge difference. Very simple underwhelming place in a small strip mall. Food not bad but call it what it is.....

I think this is now my second or third time going and each time i have been i have not been disappointed. The portions are spot on which is a huge plus for my husband who before we go to any restaurant makes sure to ask if he will be full :) . The service has always been personable and noninvasive while still being very friendly. Each time i have went the steak had been cooked to the perfect temperature. I always leave full and satisfied. They also have a pretty decent wine selection. This is the best little diamond in the rough. I am glad i stumbled upon this place.

Talkig about authentic Latin American food! Even the waiters/waitresses all speak Spanish. Very unique find in Northern Virginia area. If you like Mexican food, especially Margarita, you will definitely enjoy this place. The menu is in Spanish so I don't remember the exact names but we ordered the steak options per the waiter's recommendation and they were both very good! Reasonable price for the humongous portions; great for family or big groups. I also had the mango margarita, really fresh and strong! I will definitely come back soon :) Four stars because I originally tried to order seafood and all options would take about an hour to come out.

If you are a fan of Victor's Grill, you will loooove its new sister restaurant. Opened in December 2014, La Estancia Churrasqueria features only an Argentinian menu (rather than Bolivian and Argentinian). The restaurant is snuggled in between several local restaurants in a small strip mall on Lee Hwy. Walking in, La Estancia Churrasqueria has a cafeteria style feel and is definitely more casual than Victor's. We received an enthusiastic welcome when we stepped in and was graciously served throughout the night. We started with a sweetbread side as an appetizer. It was lightly battered and deep fried. It wasn't the best we ever had, but for $5.95 it was a terrific value for the portion and taste. As our main, we ordered pork chops (charas) and grilled butterflied NY strip. The steak came with 2 non-meat side. You could choose between fried yucca, cheesy rice, fried plantains, mashed potatoes, and white rice. The pork came with yucca fries, pork skin, 1 chorizo, maize, and 2 pork chops. The portions are huge! No, wait...the portions are XXXL HUGE! When the food arrived at our table, we had a "Woooooo" moment then did a little giddy clap and giggle at the feast before us. The pork chop was tasty but we found it a bit dry. Both dishes come served on a hot plate, so the meat only got drier as it continued to cook. The steak, as our waitress explained, was the star. This is no Capital Grille or Ruth Chris. No, this is the best $21 you will ever spend! It was seasoned, grilled, and would satisfy even the most demanding carnivore. We left La Estancia Churrasqueria with a full belly, goofy smile, and enough leftovers for another meal. La Estancia Churrasqueria wins the award for super duper hole in the wall. A nice addition to the neighborhood.

Great value for your money - portions are big. Entrees comes with 2 sides and steaks are juicy and served on a hot plate. Recommended temperature is MEDIUM or it will be over cooked and tough. Staff is always warm and friendly.

Everything was great first time I dined in this place, until they increased their rates and menus :( Is it the inflation or something else ?

The staff is very friendly. Service is good. But the parrillada Argentina is amazing ! The steak and the ribs are juicy and very flavorful. The chimichurri sauce is too strong for me so be careful trying that on your steak. My wife and I will be back :)

I wish I could give it a 3.5 for several reasons. I understand that it is a Latin restaurant but to not understand my order is a bit hard to deal with. Thank goodness i was there with my PR girlfriend but we still had some misunderstandings. First was my beer order. It game in 2 sizes apparently, 5 oz and 12 oz glasses. I ordered a 12 oz draft of Dos Equis. When it came out, it was a 22 oz pilsner glass. That's fine and all but seriously, that is a big difference in size and cost. Not cool. The mango margarita was huge but my gf didn't look closely at the price and it was a near $15 dollar margarita. She didn't have much to say about it except it was an overly sweet margarita with sugar on the rim instead of salt and that it def wasn't worth $15! Her bad though on not looking at the price and not sending it back for salt instead of sugar. Now the food part. It was a ton of meat on the platter options. We got the $63 dollar version because what the hell, I'll try some other types of food. My gf had the other foods before so she was ok with the platter option. Mainly because it was more food for the cost since everything on the menu was so over priced. I just didn't get it. Why was each dish so expensive? Anyway, we wanted our NY strips cooked 2 different ways and that wasn't allowed. We could ask for it to be cooked a certain way but it had to be for both. Not cool considering I like it med/rare, closer to rare and my gf like its medium. The same for the flank steak. So we got the platter with sweet bread, tripe and blood "pudding". So in Korea they eat something similar like the blood pudding but they call it blood sausage. I tried everything once except the blood sausage. I can rave about the short rib, ny strip, and the flank steak. It was a ton of meat and all seasoned pretty good. I ate the crispy part of the tripe, and only had a small bite of the sweet bread. Not a fan of the texture so I left it for my gf. Then we get to the sides. We were under the impression that we could get 2 sides each for the price. Well wrong! We ordered fried yucca, fried plantains and side salads. So we got the salad bar which consisted of iceberg lettuce, corn, blanched broccoli, an onion and tomato mixture and pasta salad. It was ok for what it was. Some plain tomatoes would have been cool. I just figured maybe this is the style of salads they serve in Argentina. Not sure. Anyway, we got charged extra for the fried yucca since we didn't realize it was 2 sides total, not each. When we explained it to the waitress she had the manager remove it. In hindsight, it was very expensive and the meat, and sides ratio was inadequate. This much food could have served 4-6 people easy but then the 2 sides would not have been enough so sides would have had to have been purchased. It just doesn't seem like a realistic way to order but that's just me. So I was torn with the 3 stars. It was yummy meat and a lot of it, it just didn't make for a good overall experience.

When we arrived the waiter took us to our table and it was fine. He said "chips with guacamole?" We of course said yes thinking it was complimentary. I'll get to that later. My husband ordered NY strip steak and my mom ordered a short rib dish. Very small portions for the price 19.95$ I ordered pique a lo macho (steak and fries dish) the jalapeños had a type of pesticide because I broke out my lips were swollen I could not finish my meal. Granted I realize not everyone is as sensitive as I am but a heads up would have been nice. Lastly the waiter brought the check and low and behold, the chips and guac cost 11.95! We were not told this. We ended up paying $85 for subpar food and mediocre service. We will not be returning!

My experience here was just ok. The food was average (they do give you a lot of it though). It just didn't blow my tastebuds away. The staff were friendly but they could have been quicker with bringing us our drinks, food, check, etc. It wasn't super busy when we went so I didn't understand why everything took so long to get. Overall this place wasn't terrible but nothing really special abou