El Preferido de Palermo

Ezequiel Cabral★★★★★★★★★★5.04 months ago

El Preferido in Palermo is a modern, high-end take on a classic Argentine restaurant, offering traditional dishes executed at a very high level. Everything we ordered was excellent, but the standout was the bife de chorizo milanesa — absolutely amazing and perfect for sharing. The fries were delicious, crunchy on the outside and incredibly soft on the inside, almost like mashed potatoes inside a fry (my first time trying fries like this). The tortilla was served exactly as we ordered it, and the charcuterie plate was also outstanding. The service was, as expected, on par with the restaurant’s higher price point: attentive, professional, and polished. Overall, everything was perfect. A top-tier experience and a place well worth visiting.

Syed Ashrafulla★★★★★★★★★★5.02 weeks ago

A sibling to Don Julio, I found this to be the better restaurant. The milanesa was very moist, with the steak's marbling excellently rendered. The lemon is useful for half the steak, so that you can get bites with and without acidity, increasing the fullness and breadth of the dish. From the sides the za'atar salad was tangy and herby, maybe too tangy for the milanesa but as a result very good with another non-acidic dish. The fries were exceptionally fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside. I would say the three dishes each stand up in their own right, and I would pick them separately. The quality makes me have faith that the other dishes are also excellent. Great establishment and in my opinion better than Don Julio.

Li Nh★★★★★★★★★★5.05 months ago

This Palermo spot in Buenos Aires is an absolute must-visit—if you can snag a reservation! We got lucky and were seated outside, which made the experience even better. The service was outstanding; the staff even put a sheet over our bags to keep them clean—such a thoughtful touch. The food is worth every peso. The Milanese steak was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and the fries were crispy and delicious. Every detail, from service to presentation, felt top-notch. It’s definitely not cheap, but the experience more than justifies it. Between the amazing food, attentive staff, and great atmosphere, this place is hard to beat. We’d come back in a heartbeat and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable meal in Buenos Aires.

Marie-Catherine Dubé★★★★★★★★★★4.02 weeks ago

We ate here twice on our honeymoon - first time was EXCEPTIONAL! Food was insane, and service was truly phenomenal. Second time we ordered some of the same plates and they were sadly not the same. Food was overall okay. Service was distant and rushed. Two very different experiences, first time was beyond five stars and second time a solid 3.

Clifton Meek★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

Excellent service from the moment we walked up to the restaurant. We were greeted warmly and given the option of 3 different seating areas, each of which were beautifully designed. We opted for bar seating so we could see the preparation of the food, which was done with such care and precision that it was stunning to watch. The food was all exceptional… our favorites were the shrimp in garlic and charcoal roasted sole. The cocktails were also exquisite. I especially loved the penecillin, which was made with fresh ginger and came with a beautifully imprinted large ice cube. I also appreciated that when paying with card you are given the option to include tip on the card, rather than needing to carry cash for tip. All around great experience.