Argentine Asado in Buenos Aires: Cook Your Own Grass-Fed Beef

Grill 100% grass-fed beef with an Argentine family while sharing wine and stories

An Argentine asado dining experience in Palermo Soho where you cook your own premium grass-fed rib-eye at the grill, watch Marcelo prepare the full spread, and drink four varieties of wine paired by the family. The three-hour meal includes all beef cuts, sides, and dietary customization. Betty guides you through the traditions and stories of Argentine roasting culture while you sit with travelers from around the world.

The experience

What separates this from a restaurant is the setup: you're not ordering from a menu in a dining room. You're standing at the grill in Palermo Soho with Marcelo, the family's grillmaster and father, watching him light the fire and work each cut. Then you step up and cook your own rib-eye, 100% grass-fed beef from Buenos Aires, while he guides you through it. Betty, the mother of the family, walks you through the history and traditions of Argentine asado as the meal unfolds, telling you why this matters to Argentine culture and to their family. You're not being lectured. You're sitting at a table with other travelers, eating and drinking while the grill stays in view the whole time.

The beef is the point. Marcelo starts with beef patties and blood sausage bruschetta, moves into choripán and pork matambre, then brings out the quad tail (the star of the roast, crunchy outside and juicy inside), and the rib-eye you'll cook yourself. A Argentine dessert of quince and sweet potato closes it. Four varieties of premium wine from small, independent producers are paired throughout, and a Fernet-cola rounds the table. The dining room is climate-controlled with a direct view of the grill from every seat, and the location is ground-floor with no steps. If rain comes, the experience runs as planned.

Dietary needs don't require compromise. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options are built into the menu, not added as an afterthought. If it's your birthday or anniversary, let them know when you book and they'll tailor the experience to mark it. The whole thing takes three hours, and the family speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, and German.

What’s included

• All beef cuts grilled by Marcelo (beef patties, blood sausage bruschetta, choripán, pork matambre, rib-eye you cook yourself, and the quad tail) plus Argentine dessert and Fernet-cola.
• four varieties of premium wine from independent producers and bottled water.
• customized menu for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy needs.
• a front-row seat at the grill and a seat at the table with the family and other travelers.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 19:00 and 21:00, from US$ 120 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish, German and Portuguese, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Thursday: 19:00Thursday: 19:00 and 21:00Other times ›

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AgesAdult (15 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (10 to 14 years) · Child (under 10)

GroupUp to 151 private ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearby

Operated by Betty and Marcelo

Is this one for you?Three hours is long enough to cook, eat, drink and hear the stories behind Argentine asado without feeling rushed, but short enough to leave your evening open. If you want to cook something yourself instead of ordering it, and you want the people who made the tradition to explain it while you eat, this is built for that.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 14 years); Child (under 10).

Can I actually cook the meat myself, or do I just watch?

You cook your own premium rib-eye at the grill with Marcelo's guidance. The rest of the spread (the beef patties, blood sausage, choripán, pork matambre, and quad tail) Marcelo prepares, but you have a front-row seat the entire time and can ask questions as he works.

What is the quad tail, and why is it the star of the roast?

The quad tail, also called trip tip, is a cut from the rear of the animal that's crunchy on the outside and juicy inside when grilled properly. It's one of the most beloved cuts in Argentine asado and the signature dish of this family's roast.

Are the wines included, and what kind are they?

Four varieties of premium wine from small, independent producers are paired throughout the three hours and included in the price. Betty pairs them as the meal progresses, and bottled water is also available.

How long does the whole experience take?

The asado runs three hours from start to finish, including the meal, wine pairings, and time at the grill. It's long enough to feel unhurried but short enough to leave your evening open if you want to explore Palermo Soho afterward.

What if I'm vegetarian or have allergies?

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other allergy-friendly options are available and customized for your needs. Let the family know your restrictions when you book so they can prepare the menu in advance.

Is the location accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. The dining room is ground-floor with no steps or uneven surfaces, and an accessible restroom is available. All areas are wheelchair accessible.