Don Julio

The best of the best. In 2020, this Buenos Aires steakhouse was voted best restaurant in Latin America.

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Leo Liberman/Juan Pablo Lanciotti

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Traceability as the foundation of everything

The meat at Don Julio's involves much more than meets the eye. Every detail matters, from the origin of the beef, its breed, the rearing method and the feed.

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Honoring the barrio

After more than 20 years in a corner of Palermo, where its founder used to live, a long-standing claim to the place has become ingrained in its values.

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All together as one

Before each service, the restaurant's team meets to coordinate the strengths of the shift.

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The secret to perfect meat is a combination of the right temperature and cooking time, two variables that the grill master manages with expertise. 

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Hospitality like home

The Don Julio experience begins with a welcome glass of Prosecco.

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Meet the butcher

The restaurant's center of operations is located in its own butcher shop half a block away. The meat is matured in cold rooms for optimal flavor and tenderness.

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The crème de la crème

Sweetbreads, served golden and creamy, are one of the most traditional items coming from this steakhouse.

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Always medium rare

The meat is cooked to order and there are no premarked cuts.

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Happy diners

Don Julio works hard at building rapport with its clientèle and is ranked as the best restaurant in Latin America, thanks to the care given to each stage of the culinary process and the quality of the food served.

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Unmissable

This steakhouse, which has welcomed artists and presidents from all over the world, is a must for any tourist visiting Buenos Aires.

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Aged wines

With more than 1,500 labels, its cellar is one of the largest in the country. It holds a blind tasting every year to renew its wine list.

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Goat provoleta with organic tomato

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One last finishing touch and off to the table

All the vegetables are grown in the restaurant's own organic gardens in the city of La Plata, about 30 miles from the restaurant.

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There is huge demand for each seating and it's important to get there early to secure a table, although the most organized diners prefer to book online.

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Nothing is hidden at Don Julio's. On the contrary, having everything on display provides a window into the tiny cogs that keep the machine running with precision.

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