The 10 Best Asado & Parrilla Dinners in Argentina

1.9-Course Argentine Meat Tasting at Fogón Asado

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 826 reviews · 2 hours · from $93Our pick

At Fogón Asado in Palermo, you sit beside a custom grill for a two-hour, nine-course Argentine meat tasting. An asador chef explains each cut, fire technique, and Asado tradition as dishes are cooked before you. A welcome cocktail, water, and optional Argentine wine pairings complete the experience.

“Meal was delicious and the chefs talked us through the entire experience. Really awesome dinner and recommend to anyone who travels to Buenos Aires!”

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2.Authentic Argentine Asado BBQ with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 3 hours · from $74Best value

Join Roger, Milton, and their team for a three-hour asado in a local home or private setting. Expect seven courses of grilled meats, provoleta, salad, dessert, unlimited Argentine wine, and live acoustic tango and folk music for a group of up to 10.

“10/10. Such a special evening, and my favorite steak I’ve had in Buenos Aires (which is saying a lot). They were both wonderful hosts, and it was great learning about some history while hanging with the group in a beautiful space. And absolutely loved the guitar/singing ending. Immaculate vibes.”

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3.Argentine Barbecue Asado Dinner Experience with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Join hosts Milton, Roger, and their team at a garden setting in Buenos Aires for an all-inclusive Argentine asado. Expect several meat cuts, offals, grilled vegetables, salads, dessert, four local wines, Fernet, and live acoustic tango and folk music in a group of up to 12.

“Unbelievable experience. The house is stunning, the hosts are so kind and accommodating, and the music is the icing on the cake. I wasn’t feeling well during part of the experience and felt so cared for and looked after- it was a truly familial experience and such a fun way to experience Argentine cuisine!”

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4.Make an Argentine Asado BBQ w/ Local Host & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89

Join local host Fede in Mendoza for a four-hour home-cooked asado. Help prepare empanadas, build the fire, taste morcilla, chorizo, pork matambre, and beef, then sample local wine and finish with Fernet and Coca-Cola on a rooftop terrace.

“We had an amazing night! Fede is a gracious host, and took care of all the details while also teaching us about asado, asado culture, and Argentinian culture. We even learned how to build the asado fire and and how to make empanadas. It was a beautiful night with great company. We definitely recommend this!”

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5.Parrilla Tour San Telmo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $130

Spend about three hours walking San Telmo with a guide such as Antonella or German, stopping at three or more local eateries for empanadas, barbecue, wine, beer, water, and dessert. The group is capped at 12, with short walks between venues and a 12 pm start.

“I highly recommend this experience with German. We ate at quintessential BA foods at excellent local restaurants with German providing background and insight. He was a great host and we never felt rushed.”

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6.Secrets of Asado in Buenos Asado, BBQ and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Join grillmaster Sacha in a family home near Palermo for a three-hour asado lesson and dinner. You’ll help prepare chimichurri, taste provoleta and choripan, sample classic beef cuts with Argentine wine, and finish with homemade dulce de leche dessert.

“Sasha is a gem, who is really passionate about both Asado and Argentinien culture. It's a true Asado in a family setting, very nicely arranged in front of an open grill. You will learn something about the right way to grill and can lend a hand if you want and the result tastes amazing! You get an entire menu, including more than enough wine. An absolut must-do when you are in Buenos Aires to get a view behind the door”

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7.Make An Argentine Asado With A Local & Taste Malbec

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $89

Spend four hours with Fede at a central Mendoza home, helping prepare empanadas and a full Argentine asado on a rooftop terrace. Taste Malbec, chorizo, morcilla, pork, beef, dessert, and Fernet with Coke in a small group of up to five. Indoor dining is available if it rains.

“Myself and a friend shared a fantastic evening with Fede. The food was delicious, the conversation and wine flowing, and we even got a lesson in building the asado fire! I would highly recommend this activity to those who are keen to enjoy a traditional Argentinian asado!”

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8.Asado Experience at Parrilla Don Julio

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $228

You’ll dine at famous Parrilla Don Julio in Palermo over two to three hours, with chorizo, provoleta, rib-eye, skirt steak, sides, and dessert. An English- or Spanish-speaking driver can provide hotel transfers from central Buenos Aires and Palermo if selected.

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9.Sunset Horseback Ride and Asado in the Andes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $159

Leave central Mendoza at 4:30 p.m. in winter or 5:30 p.m. in summer for a six-hour ride with gentle horses, Andean sunset views, and a full asado. Santiago has guided the route, and pickup, transport, insurance, dinner, and drinks are included.

“This sunset horseback ride was great! Santiago did an amazing job explaining everything & guided us throughout the adventure! His horses all well taken care of & very beautiful! The ranch was incredible & very well maintained! Our family had a lovely experience & would recommend this activity to anyone!”

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10.Olive Oil Factory + Wineries + Full Asado Lunch (Full Day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $212

Travel from Mendoza to Centenario Olivícola, CarinaE S.A., and Antigal Winery & Estates with a local guide. Taste award-winning olive oils, learn about winemaking, and enjoy a full asado lunch with wine. Guides may include Fran or Rocio, and tours run in Spanish, English, or Portuguese.

“With Olive Oil I liked that the woman who gave the tour was informative and enthusiastic. The wine tasting was great and much improved my knowledge of wine and ponchos! The lunch was fabulous, good cooking in a wonderful location.”

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