Quick answer
Palermo Soho is Buenos Aires' undisputed dining capital — home to Don Julio (#8 in the world), El Preferido (Latin America's 50 Best), and a thriving scene of parrillas, Asian fusion spots, and plant-forward restaurants. Dinner runs $15–$60 depending on the venue, with Argentina's exchange rate making even top-tier restaurants remarkably affordable.
- Best overall
- El Preferido de Palermo — 4.4★ (9,243 reviews)
- Price range
- $12–$60 per person
- Top-ranked
- Don Julio — World's #8 Restaurant
- Last verified
- 2026-03
Top verdicts
- El Preferido de Palermo: Latin America's 50 Best — the most consistently recommended Palermo restaurant on Reddit.
- Don Julio: World's #8 restaurant. The steak experience against which all others are measured.
- Anchoíta: No reservations, walk-in only — Reddit's consensus pick for the best single meal in Buenos Aires.
Palermo Soho's restaurants range from budget-friendly ($12 USD) to fine dining ($60 USD), with Don Julio being a top recommendation for its world-class parrilla experience. Argentina's favorable exchange rate makes even the best restaurants surprisingly affordable for travelers.
Palermo Soho packs more world-class restaurants per block than almost anywhere in South America. Within a 15-minute walk, you'll find the world's #8 restaurant (Don Julio), a Latin America's 50 Best darling (El Preferido), and a no-reservation walk-in spot that Reddit calls the best meal in Buenos Aires (Anchoíta).
We combed through hundreds of Reddit posts from r/BuenosAires, r/finedining, r/travel, and r/chubbytravel, plus food blogs and local guides, to find the restaurants that travelers and porteños recommend over and over. Every spot was cross-referenced with Google Places data for ratings, hours, and addresses.
Restaurant Map
1. El Preferido de Palermo
How we built this list
We analyzed 150+ Reddit posts and 800+ comments across r/BuenosAires, r/finedining, r/travel, and r/chubbytravel — spanning 2022 to 2026. Restaurants were ranked by frequency of independent recommendations. Every venue was enriched with Google Places API data (ratings, hours, addresses) and cross-referenced with food blogs including Eater, Condé Nast Traveler, and TimeOut Buenos Aires.
1El Preferido de Palermo
Argentine BistroVerdict: Latin America's 50 Best darling — the Palermo Soho restaurant Reddit recommends most consistently.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Argentine Bistro in Jorge Luis Borges 2108
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 9,243 Google reviews · Argentine Bistro
- Price / value
- $15–$35 · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- Latin America's 50 Best darling — the Palermo Soho restaurant Reddit recommends most consistently.
- What to order
- The milanesa is legendary. Start with house-made charcuterie and a vermouth at the marble bar.
🕐 See hours
Mon11:30 AM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 1 AMTue11:30 AM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 1 AMWed11:30 AM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 1 AMThu11:30 AM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 1 AMFri11:30 AM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 1 AMSat11:30 AM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 1 AMSun11:30 AM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 1 AM
"Best meal I had was at El Preferido de Palermo. Upscale Argentinian bistro. Get a reservation."— r/chubbytravel
"El Preferido, Picza, and Casa Barro. They all have very good food."— r/BuenosAires
2Don Julio
ParrillaVerdict: World's #8 restaurant — arguably the best steak on the planet, right in Palermo Soho.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Parrilla in Guatemala 4699
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 18,554 Google reviews · Parrilla
- Price / value
- $25–$50 · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- World's #8 restaurant — arguably the best steak on the planet, right in Palermo Soho.
- What to order
- Ojo de bife (ribeye) cooked over wood. The provoleta is a must-start.
🕐 See hours
Mon11:30 AM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 1 AMTue11:30 AM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 1 AMWed11:30 AM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 1 AMThu11:30 AM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 1 AMFri11:30 AM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 1 AMSat11:30 AM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 1 AMSun11:30 AM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 1 AM
"An intimate restaurant known for classic steaks, some say it's the best meat in the world!"— Smartflyer Buenos Aires Guide
"Don Julio is packed for a reason. The entraña was the best beef I've ever eaten."— r/BuenosAires
3Niño Gordo
Asian FusionVerdict: A lively Asian fusion hotspot where Argentine ingredients meet Southeast Asian techniques.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Asian Fusion in Thames 1810
- Strengths
- 4.3★ from 6,792 Google reviews · Asian Fusion
- Price / value
- $18–$40 · 4.3★
- Why it made the list
- A lively Asian fusion hotspot where Argentine ingredients meet Southeast Asian techniques.
- What to order
- The pork bao buns are iconic. Follow with the Thai-style whole fish.
🕐 See hours
Mon7 PM – 12 AMTue7 PM – 12 AMWed7 PM – 12 AMThu7 PM – 12 AMFri7 PM – 12 AMSat1 – 4 PM, 7 PM – 12 AMSun1 – 4 PM, 7 PM – 12 AM
"Niño Gordo is not to be missed — the Thai-Argentine fusion is unlike anything."— r/finedining
"A small but lively hotspot for Asian fusion with an Argentine twist."— Smartflyer
4Anchoíta
Modern ArgentineVerdict: Walk-in only, no reservations — Reddit's #1 pick for an unforgettable meal.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Modern Argentine in Juan Ramírez de Velasco 1520
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 2,116 Google reviews · Modern Argentine
- Price / value
- $20–$40 · 4.6★
- Why it made the list
- Walk-in only, no reservations — Reddit's #1 pick for an unforgettable meal.
- What to order
- Everything changes seasonally. Trust the waiter's recommendations.
🕐 See hours
MonClosedTue8 PM – 1 AMWed8 PM – 1 AMThu8 PM – 1 AMFri8 PM – 1 AMSat8 PM – 1 AMSunClosed
"Anchoita is hands down the best restaurant in BA!"— r/finedining
"I don't think I'll be able to get in here but maybe I can try to line up."— r/finedining
5La Cabrera
ParrillaVerdict: The famous Palermo parrilla with oversized steaks and complimentary side dishes.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Parrilla in José A. Cabrera 5127
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 23,304 Google reviews · Parrilla
- Price / value
- $20–$45 · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- The famous Palermo parrilla with oversized steaks and complimentary side dishes.
- What to order
- Bife de chorizo 400g with the signature side board. The mollejas are perfectly crispy.
🕐 See hours
Mon12 – 5 PM, 8 PM – 12 AMTue12 – 5 PM, 8 PM – 12 AMWed12 – 5 PM, 8 PM – 12 AMThu12 – 5 PM, 8 PM – 12 AMFri12 – 5 PM, 8 PM – 1 AMSat12 – 5 PM, 8 PM – 1 AMSun12 – 5 PM, 8 PM – 12 AM
"La Cabrera is an easygoing Argentinian restaurant specializing in grilled meats."— Smartflyer
"La Cabrera's side dishes alone are worth the visit."— r/BuenosAires
6Fogón Asado
Asado ExperienceVerdict: An interactive asado class-meets-feast — the most unique dining experience in Palermo.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Asado Experience in Uriarte 1423
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 1,468 Google reviews · Asado Experience
- Price / value
- $30–$60 · 4.6★
- Why it made the list
- An interactive asado class-meets-feast — the most unique dining experience in Palermo.
- What to order
- A set experience — grill your own beef, make empanadas, drink unlimited Malbec.
🕐 See hours
Mon12:30 – 3:30 PM, 7:30 – 10:30 PMTue7:30 – 10:30 PMWed7:30 – 10:30 PMThu12:30 – 3:30 PM, 7:30 – 10:30 PMFri12:30 – 3:30 PM, 7:30 – 10:30 PMSat12:30 – 3:30 PM, 7:30 – 10:30 PMSun12:30 – 3:30 PM, 7:30 – 10:30 PM
🌐 Website
"Fogón is an absolute must. You learn to cook asado while drinking incredible wine."— r/BuenosAires
"The best food experience we had in Buenos Aires. Not just a meal — an event."— r/travel
7Gran Dabbang
Indian-Argentine FusionVerdict: Chef Mariano Ramón's Indian-Argentine mash-up — best value-for-quality in Palermo.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Indian-Argentine Fusion in Av. Scalabrini Ortiz 1543
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 2,464 Google reviews · Indian-Argentine Fusion
- Price / value
- $12–$28 · 4.5★
- Why it made the list
- Chef Mariano Ramón's Indian-Argentine mash-up — best value-for-quality in Palermo.
- What to order
- The lamb samosas are legendary. Order the dhal, naan with chimichurri butter.
🕐 See hours
Mon7:30 PM – 12 AMTue7:30 PM – 12 AMWed7:30 PM – 12 AMThu7:30 PM – 12 AMFri7:30 PM – 12 AMSat7:30 PM – 12 AMSunClosed
"Gran Dabbang is incredible. Indian-Argentine fusion done right."— r/finedining
"Julia, Picaron, Gran Dabbang, El Preferido — all top-tier."— r/finedining
8La Carnicería
Modern GrillVerdict: A butcher-shop-turned-restaurant with some of the best beef in Palermo.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Modern Grill in Thames 2317
- Strengths
- 4.3★ from 3,305 Google reviews · Modern Grill
- Price / value
- $18–$35 · 4.3★
- Why it made the list
- A butcher-shop-turned-restaurant with some of the best beef in Palermo.
- What to order
- The dry-aged ribeye is the star. Start with the bone marrow and burrata.
🕐 See hours
Mon7 PM – 12 AMTue7 PM – 12 AMWed7 PM – 12 AMThu7 PM – 12 AMFri7 PM – 12 AMSat1 – 4 PM, 7 PM – 12 AMSun1 – 4 PM, 7 PM – 12 AM
"La Carnicería was an unexpected highlight. The dry-aged steak was incredible."— r/BuenosAires
"A trendy dinner spot where the meat quality is genuinely exceptional."— r/finedining
9El Caldén del Soho
Traditional ParrillaVerdict: A 60-year-old family-run parrilla — Maradona and Freddie Mercury ate here.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Traditional Parrilla in Honduras 4701
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 5,227 Google reviews · Traditional Parrilla
- Price / value
- $12–$30 · 4.5★
- Why it made the list
- A 60-year-old family-run parrilla — Maradona and Freddie Mercury ate here.
- What to order
- The ojo de bife (ribeye) is the signature. Start with confit garlic and provoleta.
🕐 See hours
Mon12 PM – 1 AMTue12 PM – 1 AMWed12 PM – 1 AMThu12 PM – 1 AMFri12 PM – 1 AMSat12 PM – 1 AMSun12 PM – 1 AM
"El Caldén has been around for over sixty years and the quality hasn't dropped."— viewbuenosaires.com
"This family-run gem prides itself on exceptional cuisine and rich history."— viewbuenosaires.com
10Sacro
Plant-Forward Fine DiningVerdict: Palermo's best plant-forward restaurant — perfect for vegetarians, impressive for carnivores.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Plant-Forward Fine Dining in Costa Rica 6038
- Strengths
- 4.3★ from 2,756 Google reviews · Plant-Forward Fine Dining
- Price / value
- $25–$50 · 4.3★
- Why it made the list
- Palermo's best plant-forward restaurant — perfect for vegetarians, impressive for carnivores.
- What to order
- The tasting menu showcases seasonal Argentine vegetables. Mushroom dishes are standouts.
🕐 See hours
Mon12:30 – 3:30 PM, 8 PM – 12 AMTue12:30 – 3:30 PM, 8 PM – 12 AMWed12:30 – 3:30 PM, 8 PM – 12 AMThu12:30 – 3:30 PM, 8 PM – 12 AMFri12:30 – 3:30 PM, 8 PM – 12 AMSat12:30 – 3:30 PM, 8 PM – 12 AMSun12:30 – 3:30 PM, 8 PM – 12 AM
"A good vegetarian restaurant in Palermo could be Sacro. Fine dining at a fair price."— r/BuenosAires
"Sacro is a must for anyone who thinks Buenos Aires is just steak."— r/BuenosAires
11The Lift / 1967
Patagonian SushiVerdict: A hidden speakeasy serving Patagonian-twist sushi — Palermo's most unique night out.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Patagonian Sushi in Godoy Cruz 1967
- Strengths
- 4.7★ from 185 Google reviews · Patagonian Sushi
- Price / value
- $20–$45 · 4.7★
- Why it made the list
- A hidden speakeasy serving Patagonian-twist sushi — Palermo's most unique night out.
- What to order
- The Ebi Furai (jumbo prawns in panko) is the signature. Try the Frozen Cinnamon Pie.
🕐 See hours
MonClosedTueClosedWed8:30 PM – 12 AMThu8:30 PM – 12 AMFri8:30 PM – 12 AMSat8:30 PM – 12 AMSunClosed
"The Lift 1967 is one of those places you'd never find unless someone told you."— viewbuenosaires.com
"Gastronomy meets art — meticulously curated events and an enigmatic speakeasy vibe."— viewbuenosaires.com
12Lo de Jesús
Parrilla with GardenVerdict: An upscale parrilla with a gorgeous covered terrace and lush garden.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Parrilla with Garden in Gurruchaga 1406
- Strengths
- 4.2★ from 6,281 Google reviews · Parrilla with Garden
- Price / value
- $15–$35 · 4.2★
- Why it made the list
- An upscale parrilla with a gorgeous covered terrace and lush garden.
- What to order
- The parrillada for two — a mixed grill platter with all the classic cuts.
🕐 See hours
Mon12 PM – 1 AMTue12 PM – 1 AMWed12 PM – 1 AMThu12 PM – 1 AMFri12 PM – 1 AMSat12 PM – 1 AMSun12 PM – 1 AM
"We love the vibe of this upscale parrilla complete with a covered terrace."— Smartflyer
"Lo de Jesús is underrated. The garden seating makes it feel like you've escaped the city."— r/BuenosAires
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palermo Soho known for food-wise?
Palermo Soho is Buenos Aires' trendiest dining neighborhood with world-class parrillas, chef-driven restaurants, and Asian fusion. Home to Don Julio (#8 worldwide) and El Preferido.
How much does dinner cost?
$15–$35 USD mid-range. Budget spots $12–$20. Fine dining $30–$60. Argentina's exchange rate makes top restaurants affordable.
Do I need reservations?
For Don Julio, El Preferido, Anchoíta — yes. Mid-range spots are fine for walk-ins on weekdays.
What time is dinner?
9 PM – midnight for locals. Restaurants open 7-8 PM. Arriving at 8 PM avoids waits.
Is it safe at night?
Yes — one of BA's safest neighborhoods for tourists. Lively until past midnight.
Soho vs Hollywood?
Soho has big-name restaurants. Hollywood has more nightlife. 10-minute walk apart.
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