Restaurant Review:

La Cabrera: Cabrera 5099

Located in the Palermo Viejo neighborhood is probably the most popular parilla in the city for tourists. Practically every night there are people swarming around the door. Guide books love writing about this parilla, which has probably the reason why so many people come to eat here. To tell you the truth though, the food really is not that much better than any other of the million parillas in the city- not that I have tried many. I am not a big meat eater so obviously going to a parilla is not my first choice. I always end up eating provoleta and fries. Provoleta is basically just a hunk of mozzarella cheese that is slightly cooked on the grill. It probably is even worse for you than a huge hunk of beef, but really there are very few options at your typical parilla. My one complaint with the meat here is that is is never served with any kind of seasoning or sauce. I guess it is because the meat in this country is supposed to be so much better, but to me it just tastes too much like meat. At least put some salt and pepper on it is what I say. Needless to say, Greg was in heaven eating at La Cabrera. We went here especially to celebrate his birthday. One of my favorite things about the restaurant is that they serve you champagne, as much as you want too, while you wait for your table.

Look how thick this steak is!

Of course a side of papas fritas- basically the only side served at a parilla. You will rarely find vegetables here.

These are served with your meat. I guess it makes up for having no sauce, but all of it is tasteless.

Enjoying our free Champagne!

View of the outside of the restaurant.

Our first dinner party....Mexican night! I try to cook spicy food since you can not find it here.

Dinner is served.

One of Greg's lunches...Just thought it looked colorful! Typical Argentine prepared food that you see everywhere. Only the chicken is flavorful.

Our street.

Some friends.

Nearby Starbucks in a beautiful house.

Neighborhood market.

more pics from our street.