Argentine Food in New York: Skirt steak, Parrillada, Outdoor seating and More

New York packs Argentine parrillas, empanada counters, and specialty shops across Manhattan, Queens, and beyond. This guide groups New York Argentine restaurants and food shops by what guests mention most in reviews, including skirt steak, parrillada, outdoor seating, short ribs. Each listing links to the city map card. 12 places · 10 highlights

Skirt steak

skirt steak shortlist for New York diners: 9 places ranked by directory scores. Average directory rating among them: 4.6★. Guests have noted: “…per person$70–80Food: 5Service: 5Atmosphere: 5Recommended dishesMorcilla Grilled Blood Sausage, Skirt Steak 1lbNoise levelModerate noise”

Palermo Argentinian Bistro - Gramercy · 4.9★ · 1,744 reviews · 53 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003, United States
Buenos Aires · 4.6★ · 1,582 reviews · 513 E 6th St, New York, NY 10009, United States
Baires Grill - New York · 4.7★ · 831 reviews · 350 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019, United States
Balvanera · 4.7★ · 815 reviews · 152 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002, United States

…the ancho, which is a ribeye, and my wife had the skirt steak. The ribeye was excellent, and the skirt was good, though I felt it could have been a bit…
El Gauchito 2 · 4.4★ · 1,193 reviews · 158-15 Horace Harding Expy, Flushing, NY 11365, United States
Romae Cucina Italo Argentina · 4.7★ · 478 reviews · 57 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014, United States
Libertador · 4.4★ · 646 reviews · 404 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
La Cabaña Argentinian Steak House · 4.4★ · 589 reviews · 86-07 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, United States

Look no further this is the spot ! Ordered the 1/2 SKIRT STEAK was top grade tender juicy med well to perfection. Will be back . 10 stars all the way .Price…
R40 · 4.5★ · 435 reviews · 47-16 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101, United States

Parrillada

Reviews tip readers toward parrillada at 6 Argentine spots in New York. Average directory rating among them: 4.6★. Guests have noted: “Delicious parrillada—perfectly cooked, flavorful, and generous in portion. The puré de papa, salad and Pear Malbec were great too!…”

Buenos Aires · 4.6★ · 1,582 reviews · 513 E 6th St, New York, NY 10009, United States
Baires Grill - New York · 4.7★ · 831 reviews · 350 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019, United States
El Gauchito 2 · 4.4★ · 1,193 reviews · 158-15 Horace Harding Expy, Flushing, NY 11365, United States
Romae Cucina Italo Argentina · 4.7★ · 478 reviews · 57 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014, United States

…two empanadas, provoleta, and barbecue for two (parrillada para dos) with great cuts and perfectly cooked, it came with salad and real french fries.…
La Cabaña Argentinian Steak House · 4.4★ · 589 reviews · 86-07 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, United States
R40 · 4.5★ · 435 reviews · 47-16 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101, United States

Outdoor seating

These 4 New York cards are among the clearest matches for outdoor seating. Average directory rating among them: 4.7★.

Palermo Argentinian Bistro - Gramercy · 4.9★ · 1,744 reviews · 53 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003, United States
Balvanera · 4.7★ · 815 reviews · 152 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002, United States
Porteno Restaurant - Argentinian Cuisine · 4.5★ · 756 reviews · 299 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001, United States
Romae Cucina Italo Argentina · 4.7★ · 478 reviews · 57 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014, United States

Short ribs

Argentine food seekers in New York often chase short ribs. Here are 3 matches. Average directory rating among them: 4.5★. Guests have noted: “…it did not disappoint. I got the malbec-braised short rib with chipa guazu and roasted fingerling potatoes, and it was soo good. My…”

Baires Grill - New York · 4.7★ · 831 reviews · 350 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019, United States
El Gauchito 2 · 4.4★ · 1,193 reviews · 158-15 Horace Harding Expy, Flushing, NY 11365, United States
Porteno Restaurant - Argentinian Cuisine · 4.5★ · 756 reviews · 299 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001, United States

Happy hour

We grouped 2 New York listings that guests connect with happy hour. Average directory rating among them: 4.8★.

Palermo Argentinian Bistro - Gramercy · 4.9★ · 1,744 reviews · 53 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003, United States
Baires Grill - New York · 4.7★ · 831 reviews · 350 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019, United States

Corn empanadas

Argentine food seekers in New York often chase corn empanadas. Here are 2 matches. Average directory rating among them: 4.8★. Guests have noted: “I had 2 beef and a corn empanada. They tasted great and were filled. While they are delicious, they are still a pricey. I liked the corn…”

Balvanera · 4.7★ · 815 reviews · 152 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002, United States
Criollas @ Columbus Circle Underground Market · 4.8★ · 580 reviews · 1000S 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States

Bread pudding

Directory data ties bread pudding to 2 listings in New York. Average directory rating among them: 4.6★. Guests have noted: “…cooked to perfection with a nice crisp on top, bread pudding was soo tasty with the dulce de leche ice cream. I wish it was a little…”

Buenos Aires · 4.6★ · 1,582 reviews · 513 E 6th St, New York, NY 10009, United States
Porteno Restaurant - Argentinian Cuisine · 4.5★ · 756 reviews · 299 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001, United States

…fare. Rib eye with a kale and bean side excellent. Bread pudding dessert was excellent. Nice service and atmosphere.Order typeDine inMeal typeDinnerPrice…

Filet mignon

Mentioned often alongside Argentine food in New York: filet mignon at 2 spots. Average directory rating among them: 4.6★.

Baires Grill - New York · 4.7★ · 831 reviews · 350 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019, United States
Libertador · 4.4★ · 646 reviews · 404 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States

Dulce de leche

dulce de leche roundup in New York: 2 listings sorted by rating. Average directory rating among them: 4.6★. Guests have noted: “…and flavor ~~sabor~~. Also had the flan with dulce de leche and I will be dreaming about that flan. Phenomenal consistency and smooth…”

Baires Grill - New York · 4.7★ · 831 reviews · 350 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019, United States
Estancia 460 · 4.4★ · 347 reviews · 460 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013, United States

…Don’t even get me started. I had the warm crepes with dulce de leche, fresh strawberries, and a dusting of powdered sugar… it was heavenly. Sweet, soft, and…

Strip steak

strip steak in New York: 2 directory picks ordered by rating and volume. Average directory rating among them: 4.4★.

Libertador · 4.4★ · 646 reviews · 404 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
Estancia 460 · 4.4★ · 347 reviews · 460 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013, United States

Frequently asked questions

How were places chosen for this New York guide?

We cluster listings by review keywords in our New York directory, then rank each place by rating and review volume. Mentions come from public review summaries, not paid placement.