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Cabana Las LilasvsDon Julio
Both establishments are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Don Julio is the choice of most reviewers compared to Cabana Las Lilas. Don Julio is ranked #7 in Buenos Aires with endorsements from 5 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Cabana Las Lilas
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Rough Guide
Alicia Moreau de Justo 516 (Puerto Madero), Buenos Aires C1107AAL, Argentina
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Concierge "As a steakhouse, it should be ranked among the world's greatest."
Fodor's "This place is a tourist trap, but a good one. It's probably the most famous steak house in all of Argentina, and has become wildly popular with foreigners." Full review
Frommer's "Widely considered the best parrilla in Buenos Aires, the 400-seat Cabaña Las Lilas is always packed." Full review
Lonely Planet "Porteños are evenly split as to whether this famous eatery is a fantastically overpriced display of hubris or an upmarket example of parrilla perfection." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Of the dozens of fine steak houses that line the picturesque docks of Puerto Madero, Las Lilas is arguably the best." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The shock of splurging at arguably the city’s best steak-house can be tempered at lunchtime when beef prices are more budget-friendly."
Time Out "It's a tourist trap for sure, but it's got an atmospheric dockside location and a jumbo wine list. But what really matters is the meat." Full review
Rough Guide "The place to head if you want to splurge on just about the finest steak around."
Don Julio Fodor's Time Out Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
The Wall Street Journal
The Infatuation Travel + Leisure
Guatemala 4699 1425 Buenos Aires
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Fodor's "Behind an unassuming facade, and amid rows and rows of empty wine bottles that festoon every available surface, one of Palermo's best steak houses awaits you." Full review
Time Out "A classical and traditonial parrilla, Don Julio ticks all the right boxes with an above-average meat selection and a huge and varied wine list, which you can view on an iPad." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Pablo Rivero and his parents built Don Julio into a mainstay by presenting top-quality plates of classic parrilla steak-house fare." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This knockout, family-run parrilla run by a butcher is now a Palermo classic, thanks to its perfectly seared prime cuts sourced from grass-fed cattle, impeccable service, and a top-notch wine list." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Top-quality plates of classic parrilla steak-house fare. Served in an airy old building with brick ceilings and a balcony overlooking the main dining floor, the steaks are huge and top grade" Full review
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Before you hit the steak, try the artery-stopping chorizo sausage appetizers.
Condé Nast Traveler "Buenos Aires' mecca for the tastiest steak around." Full review
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A group of buddies can take over the back room, those in the mood for romance should ask for a table upstairs, while birthday boys and girls will enjoy the spontaneous singing and clapping.
The Wall Street Journal "Enjoy classic parrilla in an elegant, cozy ambience. It’s not just about steak; the grill masters also elevate seasonal vegetables."
The Infatuation "Don Julio is probably the most famous restaurant in all of Buenos Aires...any grilled beef option is excellent" Full review
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You should start your meal with ground beef empanadas and then get into big plates of charred cuts of chorizo, crispy sweetbreads, and morcilla.
Travel + Leisure "Don Julio is number two on the list of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants, and number 19 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants"
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