Steak in BsAs: Cabana Las Lilas

Some say Cabana Las Lilas is the best steak restaurant in Buenos Aires. I can't say that for sure until I've eaten a lot more steaks here, but I will say that the one I had was juicy, tender and still  pink in the center, whereas very well done seems to be the standard for local tastes.

 

This restaurant does a fine job with more than steaks, however.  The souffle potatoes on the side were as appealing as the meat, which was rib eye, a cut known here as ojo de bife. And an appetizer platter was impossible to resist, despite  the threat of eating too much to appreciate the main attraction. Marinated mushrooms, eggplant, thin slices of marinated rare beef and fresh salmon with dill, accompanied by a cup of  very fresh gazpacho and assorted tempting breads  were only the beginning. The waiter then brought a savory grilled chorizo; chewy, crusty slices of grilled provolone and a salad of Belgian endive and lettuce in a balsamic vinaigrette.

 

Dessert was just as opulent. A coupe of vanila and dulce de leche ice creams, separated by an almond tuile, was more than enough, but  but then came a plate of cocoa-covered truffles, tiny cookies and candied orange peel.

 

With this, my friends and I drank Mumm sparkling wine from Mendoza and Trumpeter Malbec 2005. And we finished with espresso. The bill was amazing. Although Cabana Las Lila is considered pricey, we paid just $33 each for this feast.

Cabanas Las Lilas, Alicia Moreau de Justo 516, Puerto Madero.  Tel: 4313-1336.