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Fogón Asado Ranks Among Buenos Aires' Top Steakhouses Globally
A former resident highlights two standout spots for grilled beef in the city known for its parrilla tradition.
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Fogón Asado has secured the number 22 spot on the World’s Best Steakhouses rankings, drawing attention from diners in Buenos Aires who seek an elevated take on the city’s fire-cooked beef tradition.
Buenos Aires maintains a deep connection to beef, with Argentina holding the position of the world’s top per-capita consumer. This longstanding preference shapes daily routines around neighborhood grills, where families gather for shared plates and waiters deliver sizzling cuts alongside glasses of wine. The ranking arrives as locals and visitors continue to seek reliable places that deliver the classic parrilla experience without straying from simple seasoning and hot grills.
Two addresses in Palermo stand out in the guide. One location sits at Gorriti 3780, while the other is at Uriarte 1423. These sites host an upscale format where guests watch asadors work over a large open grill during set tasting menus that run nine or fourteen courses depending on the seating chosen.
Ordering and Cuts at Local Parrillas
Staff at these restaurants guide diners through standard doneness levels: jugoso for medium rare, a punto for medium, and bien cocido for well done. Menus list familiar cuts under Spanish names such as bife de lomo for tenderloin, bife de chorizo for sirloin, ojo de bife for ribeye, entraña for skirt steak, vacío for flank, asado de tira for short ribs, and costillas for ribs. Parrilla Peña operates as a neighborhood fixture where the writer once lived and continues to return, offering the white-tablecloth setting typical of longstanding institutions.
Practical Steps for Reservations
Reservations are required at Fogón Asado, with bookings advised well ahead due to limited seats around the grill. The source guide from rebeccaandtheworld.com lists both the tasting menu and chef’s counter options, along with notes on wine pairings. Diners planning visits can check availability directly through the linked booking system on that site and review additional details in the full Fogón Asado review posted there.