La Pampa Argentinean Steak House

Steak was very underdone. I asked for medium, it was rather than rare. Even after they threw it back in the pan it still didn't come back medium but at that point I didn't care and just wanted to finish the meal and go. I also just realized the filet I asked for had bacon, and they charged me for it but It was missing from the meal. The waitress wasn't very attentive until they messed up my steak. It wasn't a bad experience but I have no desire to go back. It was just very mediocre for the price. If it cost half as much I would have been satisfied with what I got.

Came to La Pampa with my wife to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We were properly greated by hosted and were taken to our table. Our server was polite and was always attentive to our needs. I ordered the churasco and wife ordered the beef loin. Complimentary bread was served with butter and chimichurri sauce. When our food arrived it was properly served. My churasco tasted ok, a bit dry since I had ordered Medium rare. The empanadas tasted great and full of flavor. The prices are a bit high but of course its a high end restaurant. Texas Road house has better steaks in my opinion but thats just me. Over all its a good experience and I do recommend for special occasions.

La Pampa has been our ‘go-to’ special dinner choice. We went again last night. We won’t be going again. It’s summer, the AC needs to be set correctly. The server staff was attentive but it would have helped had they been able to speak English as well as Spanish. The tomato & cheese appetizer was great, as were the steak fries, but the ribeyes (4 of them) were thin, filled with gristle, and better served at the Longhorn Steak House, not La Pampa——and they were $40. Disappointing.

Excellent place to celebrate a special occasion. I've come here multiple times and it's always great. I've tried almost everything on the menu and I'm never nervous to ask for a different drink or meat cut. The only thing I wish the dishes came with more options for side dishes other than fries or salad. Other than that everything is a must have. What drove me to write this review was my last visit when my wife's drink was too overpowered with tequila and we asked to have it made differently and they did without charging us for the first drink as they took it back. A rare occurrence nowadays where everyplace wants to charge you for everything.

Everything was DELICIOUS! For the appetizer, we had the Empanditas Argentinas de Humita (filling with cheese and corn). For the entrees, my daughter had the Pollo Caprese (lunch portion @ $22, grilled chicken with heirloom tomatoes, mozarella cheese and basil) and I had the Pollo Antica ($27, waiter suggested this plate, though it was not on the menu😋, has grilled herbed chicken, sauteed mushrooms and mashed red potatoes). Finished off with a very strong Tiramisu. A new favorite place. Pricy but great atmosphere, service and food.

We visit Brownsville often to see family and had heard great things about La Pampa from several friends. On Thursday, July 24th at 5 PM, we decided to give it a try. The parking lot was completely empty, and the restaurant looked closed—but it wasn’t. We were the only guests there for quite a while, which we didn’t mind. It gave us time to relax, enjoy a couple of bottles of Prosecco, and order appetizers while waiting for my brother and his wife to join us. Our server was attentive, friendly, and did a great job checking in on us throughout. Then the evening took a bizarre and disappointing turn. When my brother arrived, he was stopped at the entrance by the hostess. She asked if he had a reservation—which he didn’t, and neither did we. Despite the fact that the restaurant was still nearly empty, she told him he couldn’t be seated. A larger group waiting outside told him to ignore her and go in anyway, which he eventually did. When I approached the hostess to ask why she wouldn’t let him in, she flatly told me it was because he didn’t have a reservation. That was it. No explanation, no apology. Just an inexplicably rude attitude, especially given the complete lack of diners in the building. At that point, we decided to close out our tab and go elsewhere. We had already spent over $200 and still left a 30% tip because our waiter truly deserved it. We explained to him why we were leaving, and he was completely understanding. We had intended to spend the entire evening at La Pampa and were looking forward to it, but that’s not what happened. We won’t be returning, and I sincerely hope the hostess responsible for this experience is no longer the first person guests encounter when they walk through the door.

I'm here waiting for service. My table had to be getting up for refills on wine or any drink. Four plates were returned for being over cooked steaks. When they brought new plates they brought us the same fries from the first plate. What a disgrace to a steakhouse. I would never return. They never even offered an apology. Celebrating a Bday we asked for plates and forks. We never got them. Had to leave and celebrate else where. I give them zero stars.

My recent visit to La Pampa left me with a positive impression, even though we only had a few drinks and some appetizers. We decided to try their empanadas, caprese salad, and shrimp, and I must say, the experience was quite satisfying. Let's start with the empanadas. They were packed with flavorful fillings and had a perfect golden crust. The caprese salad was a refreshing and light option. The combination of juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil created a delightful balance of flavors. The shrimp we tried was a highlight of our dining experience at La Pampa. They were cooked to perfection, tender and succulent. The seasoning added a burst of flavor, and the presentation was visually appealing. In terms of ambiance, La Pampa had a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The staff members were attentive and friendly, ensuring that we had a pleasant experience. While my experience at La Pampa was limited to drinks and appetizers, I can confidently say that it's a place worth considering for a casual and enjoyable dining experience. The empanadas, caprese salad, and shrimp were all delicious, and the atmosphere and service added to the overall positive experience. I look forward to returning to La Pampa to explore more of their menu in the future.

Nothing on the menu felt worth the price. I was served a $40 steak accompanied by cheap, underwhelming fries--hardly what you'd expect at that price point. The only other option offered was a basic salad with no substance. I also ordered the fettuccine with shrimp for $35, and again, it fell short in both flavor and value. Overall, not a great experience for the cost.

F Great option for nice dinner out. Celebrations of any class, they have a private dinner for special occasions or even business events. Food are really good very Argentina close enough , excellent presentation and taste. Very nice and quiet ambiance. Empanadas were great! Totally recommend

I come here every time I have to work, but I've been a little disappointed because when I asked for seasoning to my dish, they say that all they have is salt and pepper however, I'm sitting directly by the window of the kitchen and there's a row of spices there. I really wish they would cook for the customer

Decent average appetizer. The New Zealand ribeye was tough and had little to no flavor. My wife enjoyed her pollo caprese. We have had better food for half the price. For me , the warm bread served before the meal was the best part. Would not recommend. Will not be returning

Third time here already. Food is great. Ambulance is very good. Complimentary hot bread is regressive. Steaks are great, so are all other dishes.

This restaurant was a complete let down. Severely overpriced, you order a steak plate for over $50 and they give you an option of Argentine salad or steak fries. Ridiculous to have fries as the only side. Limited drinks as they don't have alot of liquors. I would never recommend this place. Too overpriced for very sub par food. Stay away! For these prices you're better off going to Toscafino's and you get your moneys worth and more

La Pampa is a must have! This is our third year in a row making this a part of our vacation plans, and it was better this year than we remember. The atmosphere is perfect for a romantic dinner. Reservations are best, but they've worked us in even without one. Be prepared to spend some money but I promise it's worth it. The pate that comes with the bread is so good. The bread is a soft crumb sourdough baked to perfection. Every year we start with the octopus appetizer and it was the perfect blend of tender, butter, charred and delicious. We have also ordered the bone marrow and I would definitely recommend that as well. All three years we have ordered the parradilla Argentina which is a meat platter. It was seasoned just right, and we recommend ordering a cup of the basil cream soup to go with it. The soup provides a freshness and acts as a palate cleanser between bites of delicious grilled meats! I have also ordered the lamb in past visits and it was cooked just right and delicious. We end the meal every year with the fried ice cream (helado frito) that has a raspberry sauce. It is so good. Every one should come here!! We don't drink alcohol, so I don't have insight on their drink menu. But service is professional, attentive, and helpful.

The service was first class,the food, exceptional as always, and the ambience is very aesthetically pleasing. The lighting is comfortable. The aromas are pleasant. a very fine place to dine.

Our very first time here, so excited that we finally found a a place where the food was awesome & service. We loved the service! Love how they're all bilingual!! The food was amazing! I definitely recommend this place. I wish they had more options for sides.

Visited this past Saturday from McAllen. Food was delicious but service not so much. Our waiter was young and had to be after him for water and check. Maybe a little more care for clients, will not be going back for a while.

It was my first visiting this establishment. Very nice restaurant, from hostess- servers everyone was so friendly and attentive.My dinner date and I ordered an appetizer which we shared, and for our dinner entree we shared an 18oz. Ribeye steak with a salad. I highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion with your significant other.Definitely going back to try something different on a separate occasion.

My Lomo Alto was tough as nails. What a shame considering I've eaten the ribeye 10 x's.

Argentinian steak houses. The only one south of McAllen. Great food, cocktails and service. Sister restaurant to Madeira.

It was a valentines day rip off to say the least. 120 bucks per person for a limited menu. I was charged 240.00 bucks for 152.00 bucks of food off the regular menu. drinks were separate charge. these people are gouging the customers big time. this was at the Brownsville, TX location. 02/14/24

My family ate there last week to celebrate a birthday and they failed to mention (either with a call in advance or as we walked in the door) that the credit card machine was not working. The bill came and they wanted us to leave our credit card information in since we did not have cash to cover the bill (duh!). Since we refused to just have our credit card information available for anyone to access, they kept us there for over an hour arguing as if this in ANY WAY had been our fault! Had we been told their credit card machine was not working, we would have gone elsewhere! The manager acted rudely and delayed our departure as if we were suddenly going to come up with $500 in cash just because he refused to let us leave! It was the worst end to what should have been a beautiful, fun evening of celebration. The next day he called and we went immediately to pay. Instead of offering a gesture for all of our trouble, he told us he would "comp" us the waiter's tip!!! Can you imagine??? How was he to blame for the restaurants failure to notify customers of their troubles! We will never go back. The food is average and they have not changed the menu in 20 years. They have a lot to learn about how to treat customers, especially those who frequent their establishment several times a year. #NeverAgain

I had heard several things about this restaurant. One consistent thing I'd heard was that it was expensive. I've paid more before for a meal. $32 and change for my entree and a tea. No biggie. Was it worth it? Nope. Let me start with the service. It was alright except that the waiter kept wanting to pick up my plate even when food was still on it and I was not finished yet. Several times. The food. I ordered the arracheras at the waiter's recommendation since it was my first time there. He said the beef was juicy and it was. It was also very thin. Very. The flavor was average. It came with a small amount of spring greens with raw onion slices. I opted for no tomato slices. That's it. They had olive oil and balsamic on the table. They brought salt in a small saucer. I didn't use it because it had something in it that looked like maybe a crumb or some left over food from the previous user perhaps who had also used their fingers to salt their food. They didn't bring a little scoop for the salt so I'm guessing that's the way they bring it to the table for everyone. Yuck. No thanks. I don't want salt that other people have put their fingers in to pick up and salt their food with. I DID like the bread that was on the table. I do low carb, so I only had a small piece with a taste of the tablespoon size serving of pâté they bring out with the bread. My least favorite thing: the fly that kept landing on our food...over and over and over and over again. The fly was a third in our party of two for the duration of our meal. Irritating. I most likely won't return.

I'll start by saying that without question, for a year I ate at La Pampa three or four times a week when they were in McAllen (about 11 years ago). I used to LOVE this place. They had the best steak I've eaten outside of Argentina!! Today, I'm giving them three stars and I'm being generous.. It's a little heart breaking for me. The ambiance is okay. Nothing even close to what it used to be. Before, with the way it was decorated, it always felt like we were on a trip through a cattle ranch in the Pampa region. Now, it seems like they're not allowed to decorate aside from a few branding irons. The location, inside and out, is definitely a step down from their McAllen location. I felt the seating was a bit crammed. The jugo de carne is practically the first somewhat-solid thing babies eat in Argentina. I absolutely loved theirs back in the day, but their current one tasted like it came out of a packet. It didn't even have bits of meat in it. My arrachera was cooked just right and it tasted good, but not any better or worse than any other skirt steak anywhere else. My wife's churrasco was cooked perfect, but had no taste at all. I can't tell you how pissed she was, since she agreed to take this 2,500 mile trip to Texas with me, partly because we found out La Pampa was still open...

Steak with an experience! The steak was cut and served at our tableside. Server was great. Will definitely return in the future.

The good. The staff was very nice and the ambiance was great. Our waiter was very polite and nice.The food took a while to come but for made to order food it was about what I expected. The bone marrow was great and the chimichurri was some of the best I have had. The not so good. Value was poor. I have eaten at plenty of hole in the wall Argentine places that had the same quality of meat for about a quarter the price. I ordered the mixed meat plate. The Molliejas were great. They neglected to tell me they were out of morcilla which I was really looking forward to and I got average sausage on the plate instead. The chicken was very dry but flavored well.The ribs and skirt steak were pretty average quality but good. Our bill came to 117 dollars and we probably won't be back. I really wanted to like the place but value was very poor.

Spot on! Excellent food and excellent service! The atmosphere is delightful and warm. The servers suggestions were perfect for our table of four.

Maybe it was an off day. Is mozzarella supposed to be hard like cheddar? the Caprese salad certainly thinks so. Not recommended. 16oz NY strip rare and blackened was neither blackened or rare. Sent back and did not wait for them to retry. Friends ribeye looked like something from a small town diner. Think yellow sign with 24 hour service. 1/2 inch thick and cooked to death. Maybe if you are from this area you consider this quality. Bone marrow was great. But that would not make me come back. I'd not recommend or ever come back here. A major fast food chain is better and more affordable. Wow! Nice crowd but I question their taste choice of food. See and to be seen. Nothing else. Stay away.

They don't have rye. They can't make a Manhattan, don't know how to make a Boulevardier, then charge you $20 for a watered-down mess of a classic cocktail. They tell you a steak is medium rare when it's medium well. Next attempt, they tell you a steak is medium rare when it's cold and bloody. This is allegedly a fine dining steakhouse, but it's a poor show, and you should never order steak here. If you're going to spend money and eat well, go to Madeira. Just wasted a birthday here.

Excellent service. Meats might need some additional seasoning/salt. Empanadas and tortilla española highly recommended. Highly recommended.

Husband ordered the skirt steak. We were given spoiled meat. You could taste it with the first bite. Really gross. I ordered the boneless chicken with sautéed veggies. Chicken had bones in it. Husband ordered a margarita on the rocks and that was also gross. Same with the previous time we went, margarita was gross. I thought maybe it was just us, but no, other tables that left had their drinks still there with an almost full cup. Do NOT recommend.

I get the same thing every time I come here and it is delicious every time! It is the special salad that has artichoke hearts and hearts of palms and the Camerones La Pampa. They use extra large Gulf shrimp and are cooked in butter with garlic. Now I know I should be having the tenderloin, but to me, nothing beats these shrimp!

This is an elegant and special place to dine. Try the sirloin special for your table with grilled vegetables, amazing bread, salad, and steak fries; excellent!

Food was ok not great. They call themselves a Brazilian steakhouse but it's not your typical type, I found it to be more of a regular steakhouse. I sat at the bar and service was ok. The bartender was in training so she didn't really know how to make anything as the wait staff and google had to help make drinks. Unfortunately I witnessed several drinks come back from customers for various reasons mainly bad flavor. I would come here again but it would not be my first choice.

We ran to "town" for shopping and decided to stop into La Pampa to try something new. While it was a bit tricky figuring out where the entrance was located, once inside we could not be happier. The interior is beautiful with authentic art and nice solid furniture. Our meal was delicious and reasonable. The portions are large and delicious! Our server was kind and helpful (we had our 2 year old). We highly recommend this restaurant for a quiet and high end, lunch time experience.

Great restaurant, we were not disappointed. We tried the Camarones Pampa, Ensalada Pampa, Crema De Esparragos and Arrachera. They also serve fresh baked bread with a variety of spreads- so good!!! Everything was delicious, well-prepared/cooked. The service was excellent. Loved the ambiance and the cocktails were also amazing. Definitely recommend.

I love the place nice atmosphere the food took 2 hours to be served when it finally arrived the steak was burned from the outside and medium rare I asked for it well done I didn't complaint and I eat it I was just expected for the price we paid to be well prepared

I highly suggest the following A Half carafe of sangria Mushrooms stuffed with bacon Caprese salad Lamb chops and Filet filed with fresh veggies Chilies tornado ? Cajeta Crepes and cappuccino for dessert This place is very good and has excellent service! The bread here is also Delish Enjoy Urself

Nice spot. The server was friendly and very informative. Me and my wife went on a Friday night. When you pull up to the restaurant it doesn't look like much but you need to just go inside. The food was delicious. I think the prices are a tad high for the food but we still had a good time.

The food was alright. In my experience the food that we paid for was not worth the price at all. Service was good and waiters were really friendly however. I will say they have fantastic bread that was probably the highlight of our entire meal.

The food, drinks, and service were incredible! I am from a much larger city where we have lots of great restaurants, so I didn't have high expectations for a high-end Argentinian restaurant in Brownsville. I was blown away by everything--martinis, empanadas, salads, mushrooms, mixed vegetables, bread with chimichuri dip, and grilled shrimp. It was all so good!

Best steak around town. The chimichurri sauce is the best I've ever had. They have the best Capri salad, that's a must have. Service is excellent!

Super experience at this restaurant. Had the roasted bone marrow and octopus, wow just amazing flavor and texture! Next we had the mixed grill and enjoyed every bite, super tasty and so tender. Service was excellent!

Went for a birthday dinner. Disappointed with my meal. I order the 10 oz beef tenderloin with salad. The salad was 4 piece of spinach and little green lettuce with white onions and two huge tomatoes slices. The size of the meat look more of an 8oz (hence meat does shrink) didn't look appetizing. I rather spend my coins at Texas de Brazil.

I grew up in Harlingen, and my best friend while I was living in Austin (who still is my best friend) had never been down to the Valley before. So we drove down to Harlingen during the middle of the week and I showed him around. Since we were in the area, he wanted to see Brownsville, because a fellow sailor he knew was from there. After spending the day at South Padre Island, we loaded up his truck and went down. I did my homework earlier in the day, and ran into La Pampa as I was Googling. So there we were. It was damn good. And a bit pricey, but worth it. We had a bottle of the house merlot - which was alright for it being the house beverage. $25. I drank half of it. Along with some iced tea. While we waited for our food, they gave us a small bread bun loaf along with butter, sauces, and pate. For our appetizer, we had prosciutto stuffed mushrooms, which were FANTASTIC. There were other garnishes on there, and they were sitting in some sauce. It was $6.50 for 10 mushrooms. Worth it. For my entree, I had a 10oz medium rare tenderloin w/ bacon and some steak fries instead of salad. Amazing. The tenderloin was juicy and tender, and the bacon added some light additional background flavor that spotlighted the beef. And the steak fries were crisp and mealy and hot. $30. For dessert, we both ordered French Vanilla ice cream wrapped in Argentinean bread and fried, then drizzled and decorated with fruit syrups. It wasn't a small portion, either - about the size of a tennis ball. In sum, we spent about $124.59 for the both of us. Before the $25 tip. Nice interior. Intimate lighting, candles, dark and thick wooden tables and chairs, stained walls. Actual linens for napkins and tablecloth. Utensils were positioned correctly. Professional staff. There's also a bar. You don't need to dress up to go. At least be dressed casually and showered.

I have never been disappointed when dining at La Pampa - it is definitely a rare gem in Brownsville. They serve up mouth-watering steaks with a great wine list to match and dining here is always a treat. La Pampa is a bit more expensive than other options in Brownsville, but it is worth every penny. Don't laugh, but my favorite dish here is actually the chicken with mozzarella and tomatoes - incredible!

Nope. The most expensive bottle of water sams has ever sold they couldn't even put it in a nice glass bottle but charged us $3 for a 25¢ bottle from sams. Very classless! Got our steaks cold and the worst bad service. I wouldn't recommend this place at all. We left disappointed and won't be back for sure. Let me just say the service and cold steaks weren't worthy of a $12 outback steak let alone a $40 fatty steak we got. Way to ruin our niece's 18th birthday celebration! The waiter wasn't seen at all except when it came to leave the tab all of a sudden wanted to refill drinks after they had been empty all night long and we couldn't ever track him down.

Very nice Tenderloin. Great service but a little pricey. Never a let down for a special occasion. Reserved table always ready and waiting for our arrival.ENJOY:)!!

This is a pretty classy place here in brownsville. If you like Argentinean food this is the place to go, the only problem is that its a little pricy.. well its really pricy. The food is amazing, the place is clean and even though its located in a strip mall once you go inside you see how nice the place is. Its clean, quiet and the one time i went i got pretty decent service. But you be the judge, check it out yourself cause right now i can't afford to go a second time.

The worst service you can have, the food was cold and really greasy. Definitely I don't recommend this place,

Our go-to place for special occasions. Best steak in South Texas where we are known for our seafood and Mexican dishes. Nice atmosphere, good wine. Pricy, but worth it. They don't load you down with extras, just very good appetizers and fantastic steak and bread.

I've lived in Brownsville for over a year and we finally tried this restaurant! It was top notch! We hadn't felt like giving it a shot in the past because of all the negative reviews on here.. which completely misrepresent it!! Try the sangria you won't regret it! Can't wait to go back.

I was in HEAVEN! This week has been a week of adventures and trying new things. We had NEVER tried Argentinean food and figured no time like the present. I am so happy we did! The food, the portions, & the service were ALL excellent!!! We were very let down by our visit to S. Padre Island but our trip to this restaurant saved our entire trip! It was pricey but with the portion size and the flavor they more than made up for it.

It all started walking in the door, we sat at this nice place after having made a phone call earlier, checking pricing and educating our selves on the menu, I knew what we would order. I started with a sweet Tea which took little over 35 minutes to be told they were out, then later receive our soft drinks "a few sodas" as that's all that was available, when attempting to order our dinner, they informed us the item we were ordering was out, if we wanted to wait a bit they could see about bringing more from tomorrow's prep, we chose to wait. The drink refills were no additional charge, however our server never returned and asked us if we would like one. It took several attempts to receive our receipt to pay for our order and they never came to us with a To-go Box... The food was great, however I will not be returning...

Food was awesome. This place should be 5 stars for the food. I was mad because I ordered a glass of water. They brought me a bottle of water, member's mark brand, and charged me $3. They probably bought a case at Sam's at .30 cents a bottle. Restaurant is upscale for Brownsville standards. Prices are high $17-$20 for lunch. The lunch special, chicken pampa, was wonderful. Moist, flavorful, and came with a nice green salad. Spouse got the lunch Lomo Alto steak. He said it was wonderful. It also came with salad. Really nice restaurant, they need to buy a water filtration system for those of us Americans who expect "free" water. I will order a glass of wine next time and forget the water.

Best Argentina restaurant in town. The food is excellent and they also have a nice selection of wines. Expensive but well worth the money.