8 Asado & BBQ Nights in Argentina to Build a Day Around

1.Sunset Horse Back Riding in the Mountains and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 8 hours · from $120Our pick

Leave Mendoza by van for El Relincho ranch, where Stella and her team match you with a calm horse for a mountain ride to 2,100 meters. After sunset views and a 15-minute photo stop, return for a generous asado with beef, pork, salads, vegetables, wine, and dessert.

“The entire experience was incredible and great value for money. The transportation and pickup were seamless and timings were almost perfect. The views from the top of the mountain were spectacular and topped off with a very good bbq at the end with some wine. Warning to anyone slightly nervous around horses… do not do this activity as you do some steep climbs and you’re on the horse for around 2.5 hours.”

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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.Join a Local Family for an Argentine Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

Join Betty and Marcelo in their Palermo Soho home for a three-hour Argentine asado. Marcelo grills eight courses while Betty explains parrilla traditions, family stories, and local food culture. Expect premium beef, sausages, pork, dessert, Argentine wines, and an easygoing meal with fellow diners.

“My partner and I were really looking forward to trying Argentinian asado so we booked this and a 9 course tasting menu at a top restaurant. This experience was by far the better! The food was absolutely incredible, and there was so much of it. The hosts, Betty, Marcelo and their daughter are all so warm and friendly, creating such a nice atmosphere. All the guests are encouraged to interact and we had such a nice group of people. You really felt like you were at a family bbq. Cant recommend this enough! Definitely book if you are in Buenos Aires.”

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4.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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5.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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6.Horseback riding and barbecue in a private ranch – La Carrera, Mendoza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $200

Spend about seven hours at El Pico Palma ranch with private transport from Mendoza, a two-and-a-half-hour ride on calm Criollo horses, and lunch with homemade empanadas, high-altitude wine, Argentine asado, and regional desserts. Gilda, Lucía, and Ángel host the day.

“The experience with Lucía's family is incredible. After we reserved the trip, Lucía sent us a confirmation message right away. From the pick up to the horseback riding, until the asado, it was really top notch. Gilda and Angel ride with my boyfriend and I. My boyfriend is a first-time rider, he felt very comfortable with the riding. I am intermediate rider, so I cantor with the Gaucho Angel at the last part. The horses are lovely!!! After the ride, we went back to the ranch to have the argentina barbeque, the meat was very good! Really good lol. I must say that the hospitality is very high standard -…”

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7.Bariloche Horseback Riding & Traditional Argentine Barbecue Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $204

Travel about an hour from Bariloche to San Ramón Ranch, where host Nico and gauchos pair you with a calm horse for a two-hour ride through forest, lake country, and Patagonian steppe, followed by asado, dessert, wine, and mate.

“Fabulous setting, wonderfully friendly and helpful gauchos, spectacular BBQ and the host Nico is very good at explaining and making sure safety comes first.”

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8.Polo Under the Stars and Argentine BBQ Evening Venue from Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $247

Travel from Buenos Aires to a lit polo ranch for a professional night match, hands-on mallet practice, horse visits, empanadas, wine, and a full Argentine asado. A bilingual guide explains the rules, while shared transfers carry you back after this late evening.

“Natalia was wonderful! We had a great time watching the polo matches and participating and riding the horses. However, we were not prepared for the very long drive (1.5 hours one way) and very late meal (12:00 am)! We did not get back to our hotel until almost 2:00 am! If it could have been earlier it would have been so much better!”

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