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One of the biggest highlights of visiting Buenos Aires was getting to try a delicious Argentinian steak. We asked around and were given a handful of good steakhouses. We were able to try two of them, both in the Puerto Madero area.
Estilo Campo
The first one we tried was Estilo Campo. We were told it was a very good steakhouse but lower priced than most.
We had a group of three that all ordered the same steak – bife de chorizo – with a side of mashed potatoes and Caesar salad. I had mine medium rare. It was one of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten.
We enjoyed a nice Argentinian Malbec with the steak. I chose the Noble Baron 2008 from Mendoza. I’m no wine expert but it was a very high quality wine.
We also ordered dessert which wasn’t that great. Josh and I each had a brownie à la mode while Yvette had a crème brulée. Neither were very good. Skip dessert here.
We split the cost in three and it all came out to about US$60 each at the time. That’s amazing considering the amount and quality of food we ate. Service was also very friendly and attentive.
Cabaña Las Lilas
The second steakhouse we tried was Cabaña Las Lilas. This was a little more of an upscale place than Estilo Campo, but were still able to get a table wearing shorts, t-shirts, and flip-flops. Mike ordered the filet mignon, Yvette and I ordered the ojo de bife (rib eye), and Josh got the Wagyu rib eye. My steak was rare and it was excellent. The others enjoyed their steaks, but Josh thought his Wagyu was a little too fatty.
The meal came with some starters of salmon, beef, mushroom patê, and bread. We ordered sides of mushrooms, mashed potatoes, and corn. All were very good.
We also had a bottle of organic biodynamic Malbec, Buenalma from Mendoza. It was very good but I enjoyed the Noble Baron more.
We opted not to try the dessert, but were all eyeing the panqueques con dulce de leche. We split the check which came out to about US$85 each at the time.
Conclusion
We all agreed that the overall experience was better at Las Lilas, but the steak was better at Estilo Campo. There was no dress code for either place. We all got in with shorts or jeans and a t-shirt.
