Buenos Aires: Rooftop Asado BBQ & Argentine Wine Tasting

Summary

Argentine asado on a Palermo rooftop with local flavors and laughter

You’ll step onto a welcoming Palermo rooftop for an asado BBQ in Buenos Aires, tasting homemade empanadas and expertly grilled meats while sipping Argentine wine. Share laughs with locals, learn grilling secrets from your host, and end with traditional dessert under city lights—a night that lingers long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t know what to expect when we climbed those three flights up in Palermo Soho—my legs were already complaining, but then I stepped out onto the rooftop and just felt this easy kind of welcome. The air smelled like wood smoke and something tangy (chimichurri maybe?), and you could hear someone humming from the kitchen. Our host, Martín, waved us over with a glass of Malbec before I’d even set down my bag. He joked about “asado time” being its own thing in Buenos Aires—which made sense once we saw how relaxed everyone was. No rush at all.

The first bite was an empanada from Tucumán—hot, flaky, a little messy. Martín told us his grandmother’s trick for sealing them (I tried it later; mine fell apart). Then came the parade of meats: blood sausage that was richer than I expected, chorizo with this punchy green chimichurri we mixed ourselves, pork belly that had been marinated for what he said was “a whole day plus a little more if you count dreaming about it.” He showed us how to test doneness by touch, not timers—his hands moved so confidently over the grill. I got distracted watching the city lights flicker on below us while someone else tried Fernet for the first time (her face! wish I’d filmed it).

Conversation drifted between Spanish and English—sometimes both at once—and nobody seemed to mind if you stumbled over a word or two. There was this moment after dessert (chocotorta with dulce de leche ice cream) where everything went quiet except for forks clinking and some distant music from another terrace. I remember thinking: this is what people mean when they talk about feeling at home far away. Not sure I’ll ever get that smoky smell out of my jacket—but honestly, I kind of hope not.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Authentic Argentine Asado rooftop experience

• Relax on rooftop in Palermo Soho
• Learn about Argentinian barbecue traditions
• Taste homemade empanadas from Tucuman
• Try traditional blood sausage starter
• Prepare and eat chorizo with chimichurri
• Enjoy marinated matambre pork belly
• Savor slow-cooked smoked tri tip beef
• Eat rib eye with Malbec and herb salt
• Sample traditional chocotorta cake dessert
• Experience Argentine wine pairing throughout

Top questions

Is this Buenos Aires asado experience private or group?

It’s a small-group dining experience on a private rooftop in Palermo Soho.

Are vegetarian or special dietary menus available?

Yes, vegetarian or special dietary needs can be accommodated with 24 hours’ notice.

Does the asado include Argentine wine tasting?

Yes, premium Argentine wine tasting is included throughout the meal.

What dishes are served during the rooftop asado?

The menu includes empanadas from Tucumán, blood sausage, chorizo with chimichurri, marinated pork belly, smoked tri tip beef, rib eye steak with Malbec salt, and chocotorta dessert with dulce de leche ice cream.

How long does the asado BBQ experience last?

The full experience lasts about 2.5 hours.

Where is the rooftop asado located in Buenos Aires?

The asado takes place on a private terrace in Palermo Soho neighborhood.

What happens if it rains during the asado tour?

If there’s rain or bad weather, the experience moves indoors to the living room; it’s never canceled due to weather.

Is there English-speaking staff or guides?

Yes, your hosts speak both English and Spanish fluently.

Are infants allowed at this Buenos Aires BBQ dinner?

Infants are welcome but must sit on an adult’s lap during the event.

What’s included

Your evening includes a seven-course dinner featuring classic empanadas from Tucumán City, four types of grilled meats—including pork belly marinated overnight—and traditional chocotorta dessert with dulce de leche ice cream. Premium Argentine wine tasting flows throughout. You’ll have personal attention from bilingual hosts who explain every step of the asado tradition. Special menus are available if requested at least 24 hours ahead. If rain hits, everything moves indoors so nothing interrupts your night in Palermo Soho.